Ordinance 055-16Dayton Legal Blank, I ic.
Ordinance No. 55-16
RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Form No. 30043
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING OHIO UNIVERSITY'S
FRAMEWORK PLAN FOR ITS DUBLIN CAMPUS
WHEREAS, City Council, by the adoption of Ordinance Flo. 22 -12, authorized an
Economic Development Agreement with Ohio University to induce it to establish an
extension medical school campus, an education and research campus, and other
economic, education and research development related initiatives in Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Agreement requires that Ohio University
prepare a master plan for the area encompassed by the Agreement for the City's
approval prior to December 31, 2018; and
WHEREAS, additionally, under the Agreement, once Ohio University completes and
Dublin City Council approves a master plan, Dublin will convey the `Subarea Two"
portion of the development to Ohio University, which is comprised of 25.9 acres of
land; and
WHEREAS, Ohio University has developed the Dublin Framework Plan, which is a
"vision" plan intended to offer a comprehensive view for how the campus may evolve
over time and is intended to guide future development; and
WHEREAS, the Framework Plan will be a valuable tool to both Dublin and Ohio
University to facilitate decisions on future expansion within the context of the bigger
picture; and
WHEREAS, the pity desires to approve Ohio University's Dublin Framework Plan to
inform its future decision - making in the context of the West Innovation District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, Franklin,
Delaware and Union Counties, State of Ohio, of the elected members
concurring that:
Section 1. City Council hereby approves Ohio University's Framework Plan for its
Dublin campus and will continue working with Ohio University to implement the
strategies of the plan.
Section 2, This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon the earliest date
provided by law. 4
Attest:
Clerk of Council
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Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway* Dublin, OH 43017-1090
City o t---- D-w-- ubl i n Phone: 614.410.4400 * Fax.- 614.410.4490
To: Members of Dublin City Council J*
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From,,x Dana L. McDaniel, City Mana
Date,& November 17, 2016
Iniftl'ated By: Colleen Gilger, Director of Economic Development
Re: Ordinance 55-16 - Approving Ohio Universitys Framework Plan for the Dublin
Campus
Ordinance No. 21-12 authorized the provisions of certain incentives to Ohio University in order that it
would establish an extension of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and an education and research
campus. Such authorization is in the form of a proposed Economic Development Agreement (EDA)
between the City of Dublin and Ohio University, which was executed in 2012.
The land (Subareas Two and Three) surrounding the Ohio University property is owned by the Ci
of Dublin. The City agreed to convey Subareas One and Two and portions of Subarea Three to
Ohio University under certain conditions and processes as generally described below: I
Staff recommends Council pass Ordinance 55-16, approving Ohio University's Framework Plan for
the Dublin Campus. Upon approval, staff will work with the university to begin the Subarea Two
land conveyance consisting of 25.9 acres. Please address any questions to Legal Counsel, Donna
Goss or Colleen Gilger.
City of
Dublin
OHIO, USA
PLANNING REPORT
Planning & Zoning Commission
Thursday, November 10, 2016
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Agenda Item 2
Title Ohio University Dublin Framework Plan
Case Number 16- 093ADM
Proposal A vision plan intended to offer a comprehensive view for how the Ohio
University Dublin campus may evolve over time intended to guide future
development for the campus.
Request Review and recommendation of approval to City Council for the proposed Ohio
University Master Plan under the provisions of Zoning Code Section 153.232.
Site Location On the south side of Post Road, west of Eiterman Road.
Applicant Dana L. McDaniel, City Manager, City of Dublin.
Case Manager Claudia D. Husak, AICP, Senior Planner
(614) 410 -4675 1 chusakC&dublin.oh.us
Planning
Recommendation Review and Recommendation of approval to City Council.
City of Dublin I Planning and Zoning Commission
Case 16- 093ADM
Ohio University Dublin Framework Plan
Thursday, November 10, 2016 1 Page 2 of 3
tails ■ dministrative Reque,
The Dublin Framework plan is a "vision" plan intended to offer
comprehensive view for how the campus may evolve over time and is
intended to guide future development. This plan will allow the City to review
the campus in context of the West Innovation District, making approvals of
future projects easier. The plan will also be a valuable tool to the University
to facilitate decisions on future expansion within the context of the bigger
picture. The City will use the plan as part of the West Innovation District
Area Plan update process, which will be completed in 2017. The updated
Area Plan will include a higher education district specifically to address the
presence of Ohio University in Dublin. In addition, a Zoning Code update will
accompany the updated Area Plan which will also address regulations and
development standards unique to the education campus.
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Planning Principles
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Framework Plan
The Dublin Framework Plan is a planning tool that was created over a year-
long process with many different stakeholders that will guide the future
development of Ohio University's Dublin Campus. The Plan illustrates the
campus vision and creates a comprehensive approach to guide future
development. The Framework Plan establishes the sense of place sharing
attributes that are necessary to provide a vibrant campus district
environment within the City of Dublin's West Innovation District.
The Framework Plan establishes campus planning principles and key design
elements for the campus, such as streets, open spaces, site typologies and
a flexible phasing strategy. The Plan regulates building frontages, service
areas, parking, pedestrian connections and important views to create a
unified campus environment. Overarching landscape and building guidelines
envision a high quality and pedestrian oriented environment. The plan
provides a basis for decisions to be evaluated in a broad context so that
future projects are reviewed as part of an integrated whole.
The Planning Principles established in the Plan include the establishment of
a vibrant community, the encouragement of proximity and walkability, the
creation of connections, the development of a mixed -use environment, the
fostering of innovation and the accommodation of varying initiatives.
The Framework Plan is centered on creating a pedestrian - friendly, walkable
campus district through the planned street network, open space, and land
use. The Plan is intended to help create a campus district identity by
establishing a central place, creating strong physical connections, supporting
a dense mix of uses, and fostering collaboration.
City of Dublin I Planning and Zoning Commission
Case 16- 093ADM
Ohio University Dublin Framework Plan
Thursday, November 10, 2016 1 Page 3 of 3
nistrative
The Plan includes guidelines for the campus to guide the future
development, which address arrangement of buildings, open spaces,
transportation systems, services, and amenities. The guidelines are intended
to ensure that future development achieves high - quality urban design. As
stated above these intended development patterns will be incorporated into
the City's updated Area Plan and Zoning Code in the future. J
Recommendation Administrative Request I
Approval The proposed Framework Plan addresses major planning initiatives,
changes and trends that have occurred within Dublin and the University in
recent years. The Plan will allow the City to engage in the update of the
Community Plan's Special West Innovation Area Plan and the update of the
Zoning Code to ensure the educational and campus needs are addressed.
Planning requests that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend
approval to City Council of the updated Dublin Community Plan.
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN
Dublin Framework Plan Development Process
Dublin Framework Plan Goals
History of the Dublin Campus and Current Condition
OHIO for Ohio and Dublin Vision Plan
INNOVATION DISTRICT & DUBLIN CAMPUS
West Innovation District
Keys to a Successful Innovation Campus
Dublin Guiding Principles
Example Program Elements
Planning Principles
FRAMEWORK PLAN
Existing Conditions
Proposed Framework Plan
Major Street Network
Open Space Network
Site Typologies
Potential Phasing and Site Capacity
CAMPUS GUIDELINES
Frontages
Service Area s
Parking
Pedestrian Connections
Key Visibility
LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES
Conceptual Roadway /Streetscape Types
Pathways and Crosswalks
Site Furnishings
Sustainable Landscape Strategies
BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES
Building Form
Green Roofs
Signage
Street Level Experience
Building Elements
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FORWARD
The historic vote by the Ohio University Board of Trustees in 2011 to acquire 15 acres for the development of the Ohio
University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU -HCOM) Dublin extension campus continued a long history
of OHIO's outreach mission to serve the citizens of the state of Ohio dating back to 1909. The acquisition of that 15
acres brought with it a gift of 96.5 additional acres in the heart of the City of Dublin's West Innovation District where
they hope to create a vibrant new community of corporate offices, research, laboratories and clean manufacturing, and
institutions of higher education. The West Innovation District is unlike any other location of an OHIO campus and offers
an opportunity for the University to create new teaching and research opportunities for its faculty and students.
Asa condition of receiving the first 45 acres (Sub -Area one) in 2012, the University entered into an economic
development agreement with the City of Dublin which required us to develop a Framework Plan for the campus and
sM submit it to the Dublin City Council for approval. Once this step is completed we will receive an additional 25 acres
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(Sub -Area Two) and be allowed to move forward with the development of Sub -Area Three which is the 25 acres of
M commercial properties to be jointly developed with the City.
' The DublinFrameworkplanisa" vision" plan intended to offer a comprehensive view for how the campus may evolve
_ over time and is intended to guide future development. This plan will allow the City to review the campus in context
- of the West Innovation District, making approvals of future projects easier.The plan will also be a valuable tool to the
University to facilitate decisions on future expansion within the context of the bigger picture.
Mw e did Several principlesfor the development of the Dublin campus guide the product of the Framework Plan.Three of these
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are complementary to the central Ohio community, advance Ohio University interests, and cannot be
accomplished in Athens
Enable the development of a mixed -use environment that supports a vibrant knowledge community
Advance "OHIO for Ohio "opportunities to build and strengthen regional partnerships with industry,
government, and non -profit organizations to foster innovation
The Dublin Framework plan is not a "locked -in- stone" blueprint, but a framework that will evolve over time as the
University understands how to best use this resource. The framework plan is not built with a prescribed set of projects
in mind, but to guide decisions byfuture university administrations and boards as to how to best utilize this new and
valuable asset in support of the University's teaching, research and service mission. By design, it is a conceptual long -
range viewfor our future and intended to protect the principles set forth by the Board when acquiring the propertyfour
years ago.
There will be many opportunities for collaboration and contribution on future opportunities as plans evolve. I look
forward to your comments and thoughts on the plan going forward.
Cordially,
Roderick J. McDavis
President
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The Dublin Framework Plan is a planning tool that guides the future
development of Ohio University's Dublin Campus. It illustrates the campus
district vision and creates a comprehensive approach to guide future
development.The Plan is guided by the University's strategic vision plans
including the Innovation Strategy and OHIO for Ohio.The Framework Plan
establishes the sense of place sharing attributes that are necessary to provide a
vibrant campus district environment within the City of Dublin's West Innovation
District. It is also a requirement of the Economic Development Agreement that
Ohio University entered into with the City of Dublin which establishes the gift of
additional acreage to Ohio University upon the approval of the Framework Plan.
The Framework Plan establishes campus planning principles and key design
elements for the campus, such as streets, open spaces, site typologies and a
flexible phasing strategy. The Plan regulates building frontages, service areas,
parking, pedestrian connections and important views to create a unified campus
environment. Overarching landscape and building guidelines envision a high
quality and pedestrian oriented environment.The plan provides a basis for
decisions to be evaluated in a broad context so that future projects are reviewed
as part of an integrated whole.
The plan will guide and shape growth foryears to come. While the framework
provides clear guidance, it allows for flexibility as University goals and
opportunities evolve.
DRAFT Purpose ofthe Plan 5
Dublin Framework Plan Development Process
The planning process was organized into five phases and involved in ten sivework
sessions to communicate, reach consensus, and synthesize many variables into
a succinct plan. Each Workshop the planning team engaged the Dublin Steering
and Advisory Groups as well as other key stakeholders such as City of Dublin.
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DRAFT PLAN FINAL DOCUMENTATION
PRINCIPLES
DEVELOPMENT
SCENARIOS
COORDINATE
TEST OPTIONS
DEVELOP A PREFERRED
DEVELOP FINAL MASTER PLAN
GOALS
OPEN SPACE
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
CAMPUS GUIDELINES
STREET NETWORK
PRINCIPLES
IDENTIFY NEAR PROJECTS
PARKING
HEIGHTAND
DENSITY
MIX OFUSES
CONNECTIVITY
GROWTH POTENTIAL
Conceptual Option: Ring Road
Conceptual Option: Main Street
Steering Committee
Pamela J. Benoit, Executive Vice President & Provost
Stephen Golding, Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Operating Officer of Dublin Campus
Ken Johnson, Executive Dean Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Randy Leite, Dean, College of Health Sciences and Professions
Joe Shields, Vice President of Research & Creative Activity and Dean of the Graduate College
Advisory Committee
Bill Burke, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brian Thompson, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ginny Valentin, Collegeof Health Sciences and Professions
Tia Barrett, College of Health Sciences and Professions
Michelle Ferrier, Scripps College of Communication
Rachel Cornish, College of Fine Arts
Phil Taylor, College of Business
Dennis Irwin, Russ College of Engineering
Mike Finney, Voinovich College
Pete Mather, University College
John Gilliom, College of Arts and Sciences
Connie Patterson, Patton College of Education
Jim Smith, Regional Higher Education
Thomas Raabe, Project Manager, Dublin Campus
Planning Team
Ayers Saint Gross, Consultant
Shawna Bolin, Director of University Planning &Space Management
Partners and Engagement
City of Dublin
OhioHealth
Columbus State Community College
Facilities Planning Advisory Committee
College Forums
Framework Plan Process Photos
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6 Ohio University Dublin Framework Plan DRAFT DRAFT Purpose ofthe Plan
Dublin Framework Plan Goals
Ohio University and the City of Dublin planning committees established the
following goals for the Framework Plan:
Ohio University:
Elucidate high level planning considerations and a
framework for future campus development
Complete the planning requirement specified by the
economic development agreement
Include flexibility and various opportunity sets
Enable near term projects within the context of the
broader plan
Provide a resource to help make choices so that individual
projects are considered as part of the whole
Use the location as an opportunity to reach students we
have not been able to reach in the past
Expand educational opportunities to new categories of
learners, such as working professionals and alumni
Foster and support robust partnerships that are not
currently available to us
Enable progress on University initiatives
Establish the OHIO feel at this new location
Position this campus as an asset
Enable diverse opportunities to benefit our students and
the institution
Provide Dublin residents with a sense that they are better
off because OHIO came to the community
Provide opportunities for OHIO to be a stronger and more
competitive 21 st century institution
City of Dublin:
Have a plan in place so that future projects can more
easily go through the City approval process
Understand where different programmatic elements
would go within their district plan
Maintain flexibility as part of the plan
Provide opportunities for Ohio University to be well
integrated into their community
Be a catalyst for long term positive impact on the City
Build partnerships and enable additional economic
development opportunities
Understand the infrastructure needs that the City
provides to forecast and plan their future projects
Enable a comfortable environment for biking/
pedestrians and transit
Understand existing regulations that may need to be
modified for a University setting within the district
8 Ohio University Dublin Framework Plan DRAFT DRAFT Purpose ofthe Plan
History of the Dublin Campus and Current Condition Campus Timeline: Existing Campus Today:
In 2012, the University acquired property in the City of Dublin to establish a
new location with the Heritage College of Medicine (HCOM) as the primary
academic unit. Shortly thereafter, OHIO entered into an economic development
agreement with the City of Dublin to acquire the their publicaIly owned property
surrounding the site. The agreement divided approximately 96.5 acres of land
into three subareas. The University acquired Subarea 1 (45 acres) with the
original purcha se. The University wi I I acquire Subarea 2 (25 acres) when this
Framework Plan is complete and it is intended for Subarea 3 (25 acres) to be
jointly developed with the City.
City of Dublin
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Existing Subareas
April, 2011
The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) was gifted 5105
million from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation.
November, 2011
After several sites were considered, HCOM chose Dublin as their central
Ohio extension campus location. The parcel of land purchased consists
of approximately 14.8 acres and has three existing building structures,
presently addressed 6775,6785 & 6795 Bobcat Way.
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June, 2012
OU and the City of Dublin entered into an Economic Development
Agreement (EDA) whereby the University can acquire approximately 97
additional acres of land owned by City of Dublin surrounding the site.
July, 2012
OU was conveyed Subarea 1 (45.4 acres) of the EDA.
May 2013
The Robert Weiler Company completed a market feasibility study for
a potential hotel /conference center that concluded with favorable
conditions.
June, 2013
HCOM began renovations on the three existing buildings.
October, 2013
OU selected Daimler as the project developer forthe construction of the
Dublin Integrated Education Center (DIEC).
July, 2014 so
HCOM opened.
April, 2015
Completion of DIEC.The buildings anchortenant is the College of
Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) which includes the Physician MJ
Assistant (PA) program as well as Columbus State Community College.
October, 2015
Temporary signage installed on campus.
Completion of a 230 space parking lot addition
January, 2016
Master Plan Initiated
Summer 2016
College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) theater program partners with
City opens Ta ntru m Theater.
Ohio University's Dublin Campus is
within the West Innovation District of
the City of Dublin. The existing campus
has four buildings that total 194 ,000
GSF. The campus is also home to:
Osteopathic Heritage Medical
College: 50 student cohort
College of Health Sciences and
Professions: Physician's Assistance
Program
Tantrum Theater
Columbus State Community
College
Voinovich School of Leadership and
Public Affairs
College of Business
When the University acquired the
property in 2012 the campus consisted
of three office buildings, clustered
around ponds and open space and
ringed with surface parking.The
buildingswere renovated to classrooms,
learning labs,a learning resource renter,
clinical training and assessment center
and offices for the Heritage College of
Osteopathic Medicine
In 2015 the 86,000- square -foot
Integrated Education Center was
completed.The building accommodates
several programs by the College of
Health Sciences and Professions and
academic partnerships with Columbus
State Community College.The future
the building is envisioned to house
other Ohio University programs from
various schools and accommodate new
partnerships with Central Ohio colleges,
universities and high schools.
Ohio University also has a presence
within the communityof Dublin.The
Tantrum Theater held itsfirst season in
summer 2016 with 3 productions and
57 performances. In addition there
were threeweek -long educational
workshops.
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April, 2011
The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) was gifted 5105
million from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation.
November, 2011
After several sites were considered, HCOM chose Dublin as their central
Ohio extension campus location. The parcel of land purchased consists
of approximately 14.8 acres and has three existing building structures,
presently addressed 6775,6785 & 6795 Bobcat Way.
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June, 2012
OU and the City of Dublin entered into an Economic Development
Agreement (EDA) whereby the University can acquire approximately 97
additional acres of land owned by City of Dublin surrounding the site.
July, 2012
OU was conveyed Subarea 1 (45.4 acres) of the EDA.
May 2013
The Robert Weiler Company completed a market feasibility study for
a potential hotel /conference center that concluded with favorable
conditions.
June, 2013
HCOM began renovations on the three existing buildings.
October, 2013
OU selected Daimler as the project developer forthe construction of the
Dublin Integrated Education Center (DIEC).
July, 2014 so
HCOM opened.
April, 2015
Completion of DIEC.The buildings anchortenant is the College of
Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) which includes the Physician MJ
Assistant (PA) program as well as Columbus State Community College.
October, 2015
Temporary signage installed on campus.
Completion of a 230 space parking lot addition
January, 2016
Master Plan Initiated
Summer 2016
College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) theater program partners with
City opens Ta ntru m Theater.
Ohio University's Dublin Campus is
within the West Innovation District of
the City of Dublin. The existing campus
has four buildings that total 194 ,000
GSF. The campus is also home to:
Osteopathic Heritage Medical
College: 50 student cohort
College of Health Sciences and
Professions: Physician's Assistance
Program
Tantrum Theater
Columbus State Community
College
Voinovich School of Leadership and
Public Affairs
College of Business
When the University acquired the
property in 2012 the campus consisted
of three office buildings, clustered
around ponds and open space and
ringed with surface parking.The
buildingswere renovated to classrooms,
learning labs,a learning resource renter,
clinical training and assessment center
and offices for the Heritage College of
Osteopathic Medicine
In 2015 the 86,000- square -foot
Integrated Education Center was
completed.The building accommodates
several programs by the College of
Health Sciences and Professions and
academic partnerships with Columbus
State Community College.The future
the building is envisioned to house
other Ohio University programs from
various schools and accommodate new
partnerships with Central Ohio colleges,
universities and high schools.
Ohio University also has a presence
within the communityof Dublin.The
Tantrum Theater held itsfirst season in
summer 2016 with 3 productions and
57 performances. In addition there
were threeweek -long educational
workshops.
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OHIO for Ohio and Dublin Vision
External forces currently have and
will continue to have a profound
influence on higher education and
OHIO's business model in the coming
years.There is both an increasing
competition for students and a decline
in funding per student needed to
sustain the quality of higher education.
Technologies affect howwe engage
students,while expanding our reach to
new populations. We are responding
to the need for an educated citizenry
and workforce demands. We also
assist in solving significant social
problems in partnership with industry
and government.
To address these forces and remain
true to its historical role and mission
in the services of the citizens of the
state, it is essential that OHIO design
a business model that will allow it
to compete successfully in the 21 st
century.This reality significantly
influenced the University leadership's
efforts over the last eighteen months
in crafting OHIO's Innovation
Strategy (www.ohio.edu /research/
innovationstrategy.cfm). This strategy
recognizes that the University must
be increasingly innovative to remain
relevant to the region, state, and
nation.
The roots of OHIO's Innovation
Strategy originate in Southeast
Ohio. In this area, the University is
a powerful engine for innovation,
promoting the vibrant communities
essential to attracting individuals
and businesses that create economic
opportunity. By building a network
of strategic regional and statewide
partnerships, OHIO University has
become a local and national leader
in recruiting high quality students,
pre- eminent faculty and expert staff
in support of its mission of teaching,
research and service in Ohio and
beyond.
To successfully implement the
Innovation Strategy and insure OHIO's
competitive advantage, the University
seeks to use its statewide influence
to build bridges between industry,
government and academia.To do so,
OHIO will evaluate enabling a mixed -
use campus that integrates laboratories,
commercial spaces, college classrooms,
clinical facilities, residential living,
retail amenities, and recreational and
cultural activities. The goal is to create
a replicable model that reinforces and
supports each campus by assembling
the advantages for programs and
students.
OHIO's Dublin Extension Campus plans
to work collaboratively with Athens
and Regional Higher Education to
evaluate the possibility of leveraging
existing college resources to deliver
complementary innovative academic
programs and research that are not
offered elsewhere within the system.
These academic programs aim to
generate new revenue streams that
support program investment and
revenue diversification with the goal of
mitigating downside risks to existing
programs.The plan should include
an assessment process to ensure
that all new programs and initiatives
are economically sustainable with
clearly articulated business plans.
Opportunities for appropriate ground
leases with third party investments and
Public- Private Partnerships may also be
explored where appropriate.
The plan for OHIO's new Dublin campus
is designed to unify the powers of
industry, government and academia
and set a state and national standard
for mixed -use campuses. It aims to
become a national leader of innovation
in healthcare and wellness where
faculty collaborate with corporate,
governmental and institutional partners
on real -world solutions. Simultaneously,
it plans to offer innovative programs
with our academic partners that train
the next generui on of Ohio's workforce
and lead to healthcare transformation.
OHIO is a major engine of innovation in its
community, the region and the state.
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While OHIO's roots will always be in Southeast
Ohio, the emerging partnership between the City
of Dublin and the University is directly aligned with
the Innovation Strategy. OHIO's Dublin campus is
located in one of the state's fastest growing cities,
strategically located at thejuncture of US 33 and
1- 270.Today Dublin has a population of almost
44,000 people and over 3,000 businesses. Dublin is
part of the Columbus metropolitan area that has a
population of over 1.9 million and is home to one of
the nation's strongest and most diverse economies.
Surrounding the campus is Dublin's West Innovation
District, a critical component of Dublin's business
core.This District is specifically targeted for future
technology related development and is the home
of the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (DEC), an
incubator and start -up facility which is an important
driver of future economic growth in Central Ohio.
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West Innovation District
In 2011 the Dublin City Council adopted the West Innovation District (Economic
Advancement Zone) Plan. The plan defined a district between Avery Road,
Houchard Road, Shier Rings Road, and State Route 161 /Post Road, consisting
of approximately 1,100 acres of land. The goal of the district was to encourage
development of corporate office, research, laboratory and clean manufacturing
and higher education leveraging some of the largest contiguous tracts of prime
commercial land in the Columbus region.
The plan envisioned a modern enterprise campus with freeway visibility and
access, open spaces, and a mix of contemporary architecture and natural
landscapes. To encourage development, the area is zoned to streamline the
approval process, and infrastructure has been budgeted and engineered to
support the vision.
The West Innovation District is designed to become a key economic corridorwith
OHIO University and its Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine as key anchors
supporting future development. It represents a unique resource in a strategic
geographic location offering significant opportunities that cannot be replicated at
other Ohio University locations.
Parallel to the University's Dublin Framework Plan process the City of Dublin is
updating the West Innovation District Plan. The update is intended to:
Integrate with University's planning
To reevaluate the geographical boundaries of the Innovation Districts
Review the land uses with each district to ensure that we are accomplishing
the appropriate mix of compatible (and supportive) land uses
Evaluate the development standards of each districts to ensure we are
accomplishing the desired layout and form for development pattern
The Dublin Framework Plan builds on the West Innovation District (Economic
Advancement Zone) Plan and aims to create an environment that integrates
learning, research, and industry and government partnerships to foster
innovation and collaboration.
Advancing the future of ideas and
entrepreneurial spirit in Central Ohio.
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Keys to a Successful
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Innovation Districts are vibrant, mixed
use environments that foster creative
collaboration, establish a sense of
community, and attract a talent pool
of knowledge.They combine flexible
research spaces, lab and classroom
spaces, maker spaces, co- working
spaces, incubators, and collaborative
office space with places to live and
play. This includes housing, hotels
and campus serving amenities and
retail. Awell- designed public realm
— streets, parks, plazas, and other
common areas — serves to connect
everything and accommodates the
social gathering and programming
that generates community cohesion
and creative collisions.
For much of the previous century,
research and business was performed
in single -use, closed -off, and auto-
depend ent'parks'in the suburbs.
Today, data and information flow
more freely, technological progress
is frequently crowd - sourced, and
discovery is most common at the
intersection of disciplines and
organizations. A parallel trend - the
preference of m i l l en n is I s, empty-
nesters, and others to live, work, learn,
and play in 24/7 mixed -use areas — is
further influencing the evolution of
Innovation Districts as walkable, urban
communities.
With Ohio University as an anchor
within the district, the West Innovation
District is positioned for success.
The Framework Plan considers the
possibility of including the following
elements of a successful innovation
district:
Mix of Use Environment
(academic, workplace, hospitality,
public amenity, housing)
Integrate academic, corporate,
and public partners
Proximity- Connected and
Walkable
Place Making - Streets and Public
Space
Access -Parking and Transit
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ideas and practice are integrated.
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An Article by Bruce Katz and Julie
Wagner,The Rise of Innovation
Districts: A New Geography of
Innovation in America, describes
the components of successful of
innovation districts.
An Article by Nancy Mann Jackson,
Research Parks Redux,describes how
partnerships and dynamic innovation
environments help respond to
decline federal funding and global
competition.
Both complete articles are in the
appendix for reference. One example
of such an environment is the Cortex
Innovation Community, St. Louis.
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OHIO's Dublin campus represents an unprecedented opportunity for growth and innovation. If successful, OHIO's Dublin
campus will be a national model for how the university can fulfill its mission of teaching future generations of Ohio
students, conducting innovative research, and delivering essential services in a cost effective way, while providing the
state of Ohio and its citizens with a very positive return on its higher education investment.
The Framework Plan guides the development of a cohesive campus while allowing flexibility to accommodate a variety of
programs, partnerships and uses. The following principles ensure a unified vision and will guide decisions on the types of
program elements that area pproved for the campus:
New initiatives and programs sited at Dublin should have high impact, be
complementary to the central Ohio community, advance Ohio University interests,
and have attributes such that they cannot be accomplished in Athens.
Activities at Dublin should advance "OHIO for Ohio" opportunities to build and
strengthen regional partnerships with industry, government, and non -profit
organizations to foster innovation.
Initiatives and programs sited at Dublin should be innovative and uniquely situated
for central Ohio.
Selective investments in support of activities at Dublin must establish financial
feasibility and be sustainable.
Initiatives and programs at Dublin must align with the University and College's
strategic plan and enhance smart growth.
Example Program Elements
Over the past couple of years, OHIO has been reviewing programmatic ideas
that fit within the Dublin guiding principles and support a vibrant knowledge
community. Program ideas were grouped into five overarching themes.
1. University Programs:
Some examples of potential
programs to be offered at Dublin
include:
Emerging or new programs
• Tantrum Theater
Adult Degree Programming
Customer Service Program
Professional Development
Communication Studies
MA in Organizational
Communication
Applied Communication Bachelor
Completion
MA in Info and Tel Systems
Innovation Leadership Program
Programs that may be offered at Dublin
to expand outreach
• Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Applied
Management
Masters of Accountancy
Accountancy Post Bach Program
Masters of Mgmt Leadership
Professional MBA
Executive Education Liaison
Continuing Education
Hospitality Program
Executive MPA
2. Health and Wellness:
Uses that complement and
strengthen the existing health and
wellness presence
Wellness Center
Senior /Aging -in -place Services
Veteran's Rehab Center
Patient Communication
Collaborative
Health and wellness programs
such as:
CHSP Health Leadership Program
Pharmacy Programming
Master of Physician Asst Practice
Patient Communication Initiative
Master of Corporate Wellness
Dietetics Internships
Nursing: DNP &MSN
Health Leadership
Master of Health Education
Research Space
Support Services
3. Industry, Government and
Healthcare Partners:
City of Dublin, Ohio Health and other
Partnership opportunities in Central
Ohio
Innovation Incubator/ Accelerator
Co- working Space
Tech Companies
Public Service Agencies
Non - Governmental Family Practice
Clinical Facility
Professional Office Space (such as
OhioHealth)
Multi- Tenant Corporate Research
4. Academic Partners:
Collaboration with other universities,
colleges, and school systems
Columbus State
Dublin STEM School
5. Mixed Use:
Uses that may support and provide
for a vibrant campus
• Hotel & Conference Center
Community Meeting Space
Corporate Training Facility
Campus Amenities- Restaurant,
Coffee Shop, Bookstore, Market,
Art Gallery
Recreation Programs
Day Care / Child Care
Housing options oriented towards
students, faculty and staff
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Planning Principles
Key to the success of the campus is creating a vibrant, walkable place that
can support a variety of initiatives. As part of the planning process six physical
planning principles were developed to guide development of the Dublin
Campus.
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The Framework Plan is centered on creating a
pedestrian - friendly, walkable campus district
that can be implemented in a phased approach
over time. While it is a flexible framework, there
are key elements of the plan that are important
to supporting and complementing a vibrant
knowledge community. These elements include
the street network, open space, land use /capacity,
and potential phasing to guide implementation.
Together these elements create a campus district
identity by establishing a central place, creating
strong physical connections, supporting a dense mix
of uses, and fostering collaboration by providing
opportunities for inter - disciplinary interactions and
strategic partnerships.
The physical environment should support
community, partnerships and innovation.
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Existing Conditions
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View of Proposed Campus Boulevard
Major Street Network
One of the main organizing elements
of the Framework Plan is the
development of a "Main Street"
through the campus district. Main
Streets are the traditional center for
social, cultural, and economic activity
for their communities. The Main Street
orients the campus district and is part
of creating a sense of place. It is also
a pedestrian - friendly street that has
a mix of uses.The Main Street is not
meant to be a through street, but
rather a destination. While the Main
Street is an organizing element of the
campus district, all streets within this
campus district should be complete
streets that take into account all uses -
notjust motor vehicles, including
walking, cycling, servicing, parking,
etc.
Part of the street network
development for this campus district
includes north /south connectivity
through the site. As development of
the West Innovation District grows,
connectivity from Route 161 /Post
Road to the south will be amplified.
The Framework Plan proposes the
extension of University Boulevard to
the south as the main connector for
through traffic rather than the Main
Street. Beyond the campus district,
the proposed University Boulevard
extension will eventually connect all
thewayto Shier Rings Road to the
south.
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Another important connection is Route
161 /Post Road to Eiterman Road. The
Framework Plan proposes rerouting
Eiterman Road so that it connects to
the north edge of the Main Street,
close to Route 161 /Post Road, rather
than directly intersecting it as it does
now. Since the Main Street is the
organizing element of the plan, it is
important that it have direct access
from Route 161 /Post Road. All roads
through the campus district coordinate
with future connections through
the West Innovation District Plan.
Developing the roadway infrastructure
for major campus district streets
requires coordination with the City
and future projects so that utilities are
also incorporated.
Proposed Street Network O Rendering View Point
Characteristics of major streets:
University Boulevard:
The Boulevard is a four -lane roadway
that supports north /south traffic
movement, however it should still feel
like it is part of the overall campus
district.The street profile includes
11 -foot travel lanes, on-street parking,
a narrow median, and a multi -modal
pathway with bike lanes.
Eiterman Road:
Eiterman Road will be rerouted to
connectwith the Main Street.The
two -lane roadway provides secondary
accessfrom Post Road to the south
and should have on- street parking to
support the campus district.
Boulevard/ Main Street - North:
The north end of Main Street creates
an inviting entrance and forms a
campus district gateway. It starts at
the roundabout on Post Road and
terminates where Eiterman Road
intersects. It should be designed to
accommodate a high volume of traffic
however it should include pedestrian
crossing areas, street parking, planted
medians, and 11'traffic lanes to slow
traffic.
Main Street - South:
The centralized area of activity for
the campus district should be a two -
lane roadway with on- street parking,
bike lanes, and a wide sidewalk to
accommodate an amenityzone serving
the ground floor public spaces. When
the Main Street crosses a major open
space, it should have special paving
materials to reinforce the pedestrian
environment and should not have on-
street parking to maximize the impact
and views of the green space.
Secondary Street:
Secondary streets primarily serve the
parking garages that are internal to
the block structure of the plan and
provide alternate connections to Main
Street from Eiterman Road. Their
roadway profile is similar to Eiterman
Road but should be designed to get
vehicles and pedestrians to their
destination rather than move vehicles
through the campus district.
Drivable Walk:
On the northwest side of the Main
Street, drivable walks provide vehicular
access to development without
compromising the integrity of the
open space. Drivable walks allow for
drop -off at building entries, handicap
accessibility, fire truck access, and
service /loading but they are designed
so that the pedestrian is the priority,
not the vehicle. They should have
very narrow drive lanes and may have
special paving materials to distinguish
them from regular roadways. During
certain times of day, drivable walks
may be limited access for vehicles.
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Open Space Network
Much of the campus district experience
is defined by outdoor spaces. An
important part of the Framework
Plan is the creation of an open space
network that enhances the campus
district and creates a sense of place.
The plan proposes formal open spaces
that respond to and enhance the
existing open space and curved lake
including an iconic east /west mall,
one of the organizing elements of
the plan.The curve of the Main Street
responds to the curve of the existing
pond, linking different areas of the
campus district and creating an open
space around the pond that facilitates
activity and interaction. This area aims
to provide a transition from the built
environment to the natural landscape.
A collegiate -style quad is designed
to link the mall to the informal open
space along Route 161 /Post Road.This
passive landscape is designed to create
a front door that is recognizable along
Route 161 /Post Road and provides a
visual cue to the campus district. On
the south edge of the site the plan calls
for another informal open space that
acts as an ecological corridor through
the campus district. The Framework
plan envisions active and passive
recreational elements in this area to
enhance the campus district. Part of this
informal open space would be in the
flood plain so it is also a natural place
for stormwater management. It can be
part of a larger regional connection that
links the campus district to Sports Ohio
and across Route 33 to OhioHealth.
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Open space Characteristics:
Informal:
These spaces are less- defined and
support outdoor learning, recreation,
and passive uses.The open space
network proposed as part of the
Framework Plan is significant.The
major open space in the plan is of a
similar scale to the Centennial Campus
at North Carolina State. Some of the
smaller open spaces in the proposed
plan are of a similar scale to West
Green at the Athens Campus.
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These are defining open spaces with
simple, rational networks of pedestrian
paths that cross throughout the space
to accommodate main circulation
routes.They are focal points for the
campus and are usually collegiate -style
quadrangles.
View of Campus Central Open Space
The open space network proposed as part of the Framework Plan is significant.The major open space in the plan is of a
similar scale to the Centennial Campus at North Carolina State. Some of the smaller open spaces in the proposed plan are
of a similar scale to West Green at the Athens Campus.
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Site Typologies
The Framework Plan does not
prescribe a rigid development
program or allowable uses for each
development site. Instead, it allows for
flexibility in order to achieve the prime
objective of creating a vibrant campus
district with a healthyand robust mix
of uses. To help guide development,
the plan is broken down into five site
typologies.
As Part of the Economic Development
Agreement the between the City and
University the property was organized
into three subarea each with specific
development requirements.
The proposed Framework Plan
recommends adjusting the boundaries
of the subareas to align with the
proposed streets and open spaces.
The general location and area of each
subarea remains the same.
Subarea Summary:
Core Property : 15.1 acres
Subarea 1 :45.4 acres
Subarea 2 :25.9 acres
Subarea 3 :25.2 acres*
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Highway View Sites:
These sites have high visibilityfrom
Route 33 and have a clear address
because theyfront on a campus street.
The east edge should be designed to
provide dynamic views from Route 33.
These sites also have direct access to
parking because the blocks are large
enough to accommodate parking
structures internal to the block.The
parking should be consolidated and
screened from view of Route 33. Ideal
uses for these sites include public
functions that want visibility from
Route 33, including hotel, conference,
wellness, research, and corporate
partnerships. Residential uses should
not be along the eastern edge facing
Route 33.The southern edge should
embrace the open space that it fronts.
Buildings in this zone should be 3 -4
stories.
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These sites are more pedestrian -
focused in a collegiate setting with
a range of visibility and access. The
north edge should be designed to
provide dynamic views from Route
161. Buildings should be designed
so that their edgesform well- defined
open spaces.They are supported by
parking on the edges that front the
Boulevard, away from the campus
open space. Buildings in this zone can
be 1 -4 stories, depending on the use.
For example, a one story building may
be appropriate if it is auditorium -style
with a large floor height but academic/
research buildings would want to be
3 -4 stories.
Main Street Sites:
These sites are part of a vibrant public
and amenity setting that complement
the academic mission of OU.They
have a clear sense of address on
the Main Street and direct access to
parking. Buildings along Main Street
should have active ground -floor uses
to engage the street. Examples of
appropriate uses include bookstores,
coffee shops, and convenience
retail, as well as, Innovation, art, and
cultural spaces. Upper levels could
have residential units, office space,
or academic functions. Buildings on
the west side of Main Street should
have dual front doors and embrace
the central campus open space.
Parking should be consolidated behind
buildings fronting the east side of
Main Street. Buildings in thiszone
should be 3 -4 stories with a 30 -foot
setback above the 3rd floor along
Main Street to maintain a pedestrian
scale along the street.
Iconic Sites:
These sites are organized around the
main campus open space and are
special sites for buildings as objects in
the Iandscape.The buildings should be
designed to be an orienting element
for the pedestrian and enhance the
landscape in which they are located.
The ground floor should be porous
through the building and have a
community oriented focus. Because
of their iconic nature, these buildings
should be 2 -4 stories.
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Highway View Sites:
These sites have high visibilityfrom
Route 33 and have a clear address
because theyfront on a campus street.
The east edge should be designed to
provide dynamic views from Route 33.
These sites also have direct access to
parking because the blocks are large
enough to accommodate parking
structures internal to the block.The
parking should be consolidated and
screened from view of Route 33. Ideal
uses for these sites include public
functions that want visibility from
Route 33, including hotel, conference,
wellness, research, and corporate
partnerships. Residential uses should
not be along the eastern edge facing
Route 33.The southern edge should
embrace the open space that it fronts.
Buildings in this zone should be 3 -4
stories.
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These sites are more pedestrian -
focused in a collegiate setting with
a range of visibility and access. The
north edge should be designed to
provide dynamic views from Route
161. Buildings should be designed
so that their edgesform well- defined
open spaces.They are supported by
parking on the edges that front the
Boulevard, away from the campus
open space. Buildings in this zone can
be 1 -4 stories, depending on the use.
For example, a one story building may
be appropriate if it is auditorium -style
with a large floor height but academic/
research buildings would want to be
3 -4 stories.
Main Street Sites:
These sites are part of a vibrant public
and amenity setting that complement
the academic mission of OU.They
have a clear sense of address on
the Main Street and direct access to
parking. Buildings along Main Street
should have active ground -floor uses
to engage the street. Examples of
appropriate uses include bookstores,
coffee shops, and convenience
retail, as well as, Innovation, art, and
cultural spaces. Upper levels could
have residential units, office space,
or academic functions. Buildings on
the west side of Main Street should
have dual front doors and embrace
the central campus open space.
Parking should be consolidated behind
buildings fronting the east side of
Main Street. Buildings in thiszone
should be 3 -4 stories with a 30 -foot
setback above the 3rd floor along
Main Street to maintain a pedestrian
scale along the street.
Iconic Sites:
These sites are organized around the
main campus open space and are
special sites for buildings as objects in
the Iandscape.The buildings should be
designed to be an orienting element
for the pedestrian and enhance the
landscape in which they are located.
The ground floor should be porous
through the building and have a
community oriented focus. Because
of their iconic nature, these buildings
should be 2 -4 stories.
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Potential Phasing and
Site Capacity
The Dublin campus is intended to be
built -out over time. Even though a
phasing strategy is suggested, the plan
is flexible so that the phasing could be
adjusted based on opportunity. Early
phases should be focused at the core
of the site and along the Main Street
to maximize activity and density as
soon as possible.The earliest phases
should concentrate development
around existing buildings as well as
high visibility sites along Route 161
and Route 33 (the northeast corner
of the site). It is assumed that as the
site gets built out, parking needs will
be accommodated but the parking
ratio would be reduced over time.To
support phasing and ability to prepare
for future programmatic opportunities,
collaboration with the Cityto time
road re- alignments and installation will
be key to campus success.
The existing campus hasfour buildings
that total 194,000 GSF.There are
1,100 cars, which means the parking
ratio is 5.7 parking spaces per 1,000
square feet (5.7/1,000). Potential
implementation is broken down into
three phases.
Phase 1
Phase 1 incorporates the realignment
of Eiterman Road and Main street
North, setting up the future Main Street
South. This area supports up to six
additional buildings to the ones that
currently exist. To accommodate the
illustrated building capacity, either
two parking garages need to be built
or a significant portion of the campus
district would need to convert to
surface parking, eliminating the campus
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landscape and requiring significant
stormwater detention. Phase 1 adds
618,000 GSF across seven buildings and
accommodates an additional 2,550 cars.
Ideally the additional parking spaces
would be mostly accommodated in two
garages (approximately 2,000 cars) with
and an additional 550 surface parking
spaces. After Phase 1 is complete,
the total campus square footagewill
be 812,000 GSF with 3,650 parking
spaces, assuming a parking ratio of 4.5
spaces /1,000 sf.
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Phase 2 incorporates the extension of
the Main Street North to connect to
the south end of the campus district.
Development in this phase should focus
around the Main Street to continue
to build out this central connecting
spine of the campus district. Phase
2 considers the addition of 515,000
GSF across six new buildings and
accommodates an additional 2,100 cars
in two garages for a total of 1,327,000
GSF and 5,450 parking spaces. This
assumes a reduced parking ratio of 4.1
spaces /1,000 GSF. The development
capacity shown in Phase 2 cannot be
accommodated without the addition of
parking garages.
Framework Plan Full Buildout
Phase 3
Phase 3 allows for the build out of the
campus district with an additional
922,000 GSF and an additional 3,600
cars in three garages. After the
completion of Phase 3, the majority of
surface parking on the campus would
need to be replaced with buildings and
open space if we implement the plan
for the total capacity of the district.
The total capacity of the campus
district is 2,249,000 GSF with 7,700
cars. This assumes a parking ratio
of 3.4 cars /1,000 sf. If a higher
parking ratio is desired, the total
campus development would need
to be reduced to accommodate the
additional cars.
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Good urban design requires the careful arrangement
of buildings, open spaces, transportation systems,
services, and amenities within a large site.
1. Frontages
2. Service Areas
3. Parking
4. Pedestrian Connections
5. Key Visi bi I ity
Create a flexible framework to guide future
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Frontages
Campus buildings front two types
of spaces: streets and open areas. In
both situations, buildings form an
edge that defines the public realm.
Frontages along the Main Street are
key to defining its sense of place and
should maintain pedestrian interest
at the ground Ievel.The open space
network on campus is also formed
by a series of building frontages that
create both grand and intimate spaces.
The frontages along Route 33 and
Post Road provide an opportunityfor
both the campus district and individual
development sites to take advantage
of views from those major roadways.
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To support vibrant street life,
service and loading areas should be
consolidated and screened so that they
are out of view of the public realm
and awayfrom important streets.
Service and loading entries should be
clearly signed and carefully located so
as not to impact the continuity of the
streetscape.Ideally, these elements
will face alleys, internal courtyards,
or areas within the block where
consolidated service and loading is
provided for a building or multiple
buildings. Service entries should be
enclosed and screened with materials
and colors that respond to the
architectural language of the building.
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Parking
Parking is a critical component for
any district and most successful
when it is sensitively located and
consolidated.To accommodate
the buildout of the campus, the
Framework Plan recommends parking
garages to maximize the available
programmatic opportunities for the
campus. While structured parking is
key to maximizing the capacity of the
campus, it is anticipated that surface
lots will be built in early phases.
Surface lots should be screened from
the primary frontages with buildings
or landscape elements. Large surface
parking lots should not be a long term
solution for the campus.
Parking garages can be four stories plus
a roof for additional parking but should
not be taller than the surrounding
buildings. Every effort should be made
to integrate vehicular movement
into and out of parking areas without
impeding the pedestrian experience,
ideally on secondary streets. Parking
garages should beembedded within
the street block and concealed behind
a building liner,where possible. When
exposed to the public realm, the
facades should be well designed and
architecturally compatible with their
surrounding context. Elevator towers
within parking garages should be
designed as prominent features to mark
entrances and introduce visual interest.
Future parking signage should be part
of an overall campus signage plan and
should be developed to help guide
visitors, employees, and students to the
appropriate locations.
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On- street parking would be designed
to benefit high activity centers,
preferably located on and near the
Main Street. It is more convenient and
slows traffic. It also creates a buffer
between travel lanes and sidewalks for
a safer pedestrian environment. While
the Framework Plan accommodates
a parking ratio related to building
development, it is still important
to encourage alternate modes of
transportation to reduce the number
of parking spaces required.To that
end, the Framework Plan proposes
bike lanes and can incorporate future
transit opportunities. The City of
Dublin should plan to develop and
implement a mobility study that seeks
to provide multiple modal options for
the movement of people throughout
the West Innovation District. Future
development on the campus should
workwith the mobility plan, such as
consideration for transit stops.
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Pedestrian Connections
Pedestrian pathways would be
designed to provide reasonably direct,
accessible, and convenient connections
between buildings and adjacent streets,
as well as other parts of the campus
district. In the Framework Plan, strong
connections would be formed through
the open space and street networks.
Pedestrian connections also can occur
along wide, drivable walkways that
allow for drop -off at building entries,
handicap accessibility, and service/
loading but are also pedestrian - friendly.
Drivable walkways would be streets
designed primarily with the interests
of pedestrians and cyclists in mind but
still available for use byvehicles.The
design aims to reduce both the speed
and dominance of motorized transport.
Drivable walkways are proposed
through the "campus sites "to the west
of the Main Street.
Other important pedestrian
connections in the design are north/
south from the open space that fronts
Post Road, through the main open
space to the south side of campus.
Robust pedestrian connections
are an important part of the street
network but they can also take the
form of drivable walkways that double
as service drives and pedestrian
connections. Pathways should be
enhanced and marked with lighting,
signage, and incorporated protection
from the elements when possible,
for example ample tree cover along
sidewalks.
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The Dublin Campus has significant
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Post Road have visual prominence
and their design should respond
accordingly. Other prominent sites
are buildings along the Main Street
and the iconic sites along the main
campus open space. Visibility into the
campus from the surrounding major
roadways is also important so that
the activity happening within it can
be seen by those passing by. Being
able to see down the Main Street
and the Boulevard and across open
spaces from the edge of campus is
an important way to draw people in.
These views into campus are formed
by the proposed network of buildings,
roads, and open spaces so that there
are view corridors from Route 33, Post
Road, and eventuallyfrom the south.
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that the landscape follows a cohesive and principled
development pattern.These guidelines seek to
ensure that future development achieves high -
quality urban design, enhances the public domain,
and contributes to the vitality of the campus district.
1. Conceptual Roadway /Streetscape Types
2. Pathways and Crosswalks
3. Site Furnishings
4. Sustainable Landscape Strategies
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Conceptual Roadway /StreetscapeTypes
Main Street Section One: 4lane
Blvd /Campus Gateway:
Creates an inviting entrance to
campus - starts with a Campus
Gateway at roundabout and
terminates at central green space
Accommodates high volume
traffic
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types of retail benefit from direct
access to high volume traffic road.
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Main Street becomes a two lane street
at the Green space.
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material to reinforce a pedestrian
environment
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section maximize the impact and
views of the green space.
Main street Section Three:
Intimate mixed use street with
small shops, campus amenities
and potential residential.
Good highway access and
adjacency to naturalized areas
Provides key location at the
southern end of the campus
which will tie into the City's WID
plan for a centralized area of
activityfor the district.
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the major green space allowing
through traffic to be routed
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Curb Walk: Buffer zone adjacent to
street parking
Bike signage
Planter Strip:Trees and planting,
stormwater management, lighting,
signage, bike storage
Sidewalk and Amenity Zone:
Defined pedestrian thoroughfare
with area for seating, outdoor
dining, program spill out
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Either provides access to
a parking structure or is a
driveable and bikeable limited
access street for drop -off and
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Pathways and
Crosswalks
Paved surfaces may consist of concrete
paving, brick banding, granite
banding, or any combination of these
surfaces. Brick banding is common on
the Athens campus of Ohio University
and granite has been used in the City
of Dublin in the Bridge Street District.
Pedestrian Pathways: A hierarchy of
clear and unobstructed pathways
should be established with a flexibility
of materials (concrete, brick, and granite
banding).These pathways should
define, connect, and unifyvarying
scales of open space. Wide, primary
pathways should be near main building
entries and areas of the highest level
of pedestrian movement. Narrower
secondary and tertiary pathways may
link primary pathways.
Crosswalks: All street intersections
should be designed to prevent
pedestrian /vehicular conflicts and
include crosswalks and curb ramps. In
order to establish a unified aesthetic,
crosswalks should be of consistent
width and materiality. They should also
be a different paving material, texture,
or color from the street paving.
Site Furnishings
Site furnishings should be uniform and
consistent except where they serve a
dual purpose as public art or special
branding. Other landscape elements
should be used to create a sense of
campus identity, such as banners. Street
lights should be selected and placed to
create an even rhythm and consistent,
safe light levels along streets.
Pedestrian - scaled street lights should
illuminate the sidewalks to supplement
the taller vehicular lights. Proper
shielding and directionality should be
included in choices of lighting elements
in order to minimizewasted energy and
light trespass.
Bollards should be used primarily
to prevent vehicles from entering
the pedestrian -only zone at street
intersections with crosswalks, building
drop -off areas, or where amenity
space abuts the roadway (specifically
service streets).
Other sustainable landscape strategies
that could be implemented include
constructed wetlands, design of
waterwise garden techniques
(xeriscaping), landscape irrigation
using graywater, structured soils, rain
gardens, and shade trees to reduce
heat island effect.
Sustainable Landscape
Strategies
A comprehensive approach to
stormwater management would be
possible through planned sustainable
strategies for open spaces as well as
streetscapes. For example, the campus
landscape should utilize low- impact
development techniques and manage
water as close to the source as possible.
Hardscape areas should incorporate
some porous and permeable
pavements to absorb rainwater. Green
roofs should be incorporated into
building design, if possible, and bio-
retention features should be placed
adjacent to hardscape areas to store
and filter stormwater runoff and allow
it to infiltrate the site.These strategies,
if implemented, would work to harvest
and re -use rainwater.
Another sustainable landscape
strategywould be the implantation
of an urban farm /garden. Urban
farms are educational gardens with
the goal of creating opportunities for
the community to learn how to eat
for health. If implemented, an urban
farm should be designed to be a living
classroom where students, faculty, staff,
and the community come together to
explore the connection between land,
food, and health through hands -on
learning.
Other sustainable landscape strategies
that could be implemented include
constructed wetlands, design of water -
wise garden techniques (xeriscaping),
landscape irrigation using gray water,
and shade trees to reduce heat island
effect.
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Similar to landscape design guidelines, the building
design guidelines ensure that the quality and
relationships within the built environment support
the goals of the Framework Plan.The building
design guidelines are not meant to prescribe a
distinct architectural style but create an identity that
complements the location while still maintaining
unique attributes that are important to the Ohio
University identity.
1. Building Form
2. Green Roofs
3. Signage
4. Street Level Experience
5. Building Elements
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Building Form
A variety of scales and forms within
a public district are fundamental to
design vibrancy. A mix of high -rise
(3 -4 stories) and low -rise (1 -2 stories)
buildings are designed to complement
the current density mixture. Larger
buildings should be broken downs
into multiple vertical and horizontal
volumes making them more of a
human scale. It is also designed to
provide a sense of traditional character
allowing the campus to feel as if it
was developed overtime. Facades
and building elements that terminate
prominent streets and view corridors
should serve as symbolic gestures
and orienting devices in the urban
context and should be treated with
architectural sign ifica nce. These sites
should include the iconic sites along
the main east /west open space.
Setbacks:
In order to control building massing
and form, upper level setbacks should
be used to reduce the bulk of buildings
and their appearance on the street. This
would allow for a more harmonious
streetscape experiences even in the
presence of a variety of building scales
and sizes.
Public/ collaborative spaces:
The architecture of the campus
district should express the ethos
of collaboration, invention, and
connection. These spaces can be
viewed as opportunities to be
architecturally expressed both in the
buildings massing and at the street
level to enliven the streetscape zone.
Green Roofs
Green roofs area key sustainable
building element.They reduce energy
costs by helping to mitigate the heat
island effect and help reduce the
volume of storm water retention.
They also provide a habitat for plants
and animals, increasing the local
biodiversity, and can be source
of additional useable open space.
Green roofs area more aesthetically
pleasing roof surface when viewed
from taller structures. Green roofs
can be linked to bioswales and other
at -grade stormwater treatment
systems to provide a fully connected,
systematic approach to water quality
management.
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Signage
Campus, directional, and building
signage should be complementary
and form a brand for the campus.
Signage should be integral in all
scales of building design as well as
pedestrian- oriented in size, placement,
material, and color. In designated
areas, larger iconic signage can be
auto - oriented and designed to be seen
from a long distance but should be
complementary to other signage. Even
though there may be multiple partners
on the campus or within buildings,
the signage should all be part of an
integrated strategy.A master sign plan
should be prepared for the campus
and approved by the City in order
to establish a cohesive wayfinding
system that facilitates individual sign
installations.
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Street Level Experience
Building Entry and Streetfront:
Building entries and streetfronts
should be open and transparent,
creating a connection to the indoor
activity of the building.There should
be a minimum 60% transparency at
all buildings at the ground floor levels
with maximum transparency along
active streets. Signage should reinforce
building entries and be pedestrian -
oriented where appropriate.
Public Storefront:
Buildings along the Main Street should
become an extension of the sidewalk.
Storefronts should incorporate and
displaywindows amounting to a
minimum of 60 %of the surface area
of the entire ground floor fagade.The
area between 3 feet and 8 feet above
grade should reach a minimum of 80%
transparency. Store entrances should
be spaced at intervals that encourage
active streetscapes, not more than
60 feet apart on average.The zone
directly in front of the building should
provide spacefor street furniture,
sidewalk dining, or other outdoor
gathering areas that reflects the quality
and character of the public space. To
maintain accessibility, public floors
should match the grade of the sidewalk
wherever possible.
Service and Loading:
Service and loading entrances should
be limited on or near important
streets.These elements should be
consolidated and face alleys or internal
courtyards where screening should be
provided. Sidewalk material should
continue across access drives. Street
planting can exist but not interfere
with loading aisles and right of ways.
Fencing, sitewalls, bollards, and other
landscape elements are appropriate
materials to screen trash, loading, and
service court areas so they remain out
of site from the public realm, provided
the screening complements the
associated building design.
Building Elements
Windows:
All windows should be appropriately
sized and proportioned for the
building scale and function. Storefront
windows should be used frequently to
enliven the sidewalks and glass should
not be tinted at the ground floor level.
Doors:
Doors should be proportioned to the
scale of the building and be aluminum
with storefront glass to provide a high
degree of transparency at the lower
levels.
Balconies:
Balconies provide additional,
unconditioned floor space to buildings
and bring activityfrom the interior
onto the exterior of the building.
These can befully recessed within
the architecture of the building or
fully projecting, and they should
be proportional to the particular
architecture language and scale.
Canopies:
Canopies are encouraged at entries
to provide weather protection and
visual interest to the public realm,
to provide another layer to the
streetscape, and to introduce variety
to the faqade. Canopies should be a
seamless extension of the building's
architectural language and style.
Penthouse and Mechanical
Systems:
These systems should be hidden
from the street level and screened
to their full height.This is important
for aesthetic reasons as well as
noise suppression.The mechanical
systems should be an extension of
the building mass and fagade.They
should be thoughtful of materiality
and placement on the roof. Louvers,
vents, and other systems that provide
exhaust and ventilation to the
mechanical equipment should be
architecturally integrated.
Materials:
High - quality construction materials
are recommended to ensure building
integrity and longevity, including
masonry (brick and stone), metal,
concrete, tile (ceramic or terracotta),
cementitious panels, and glass.
Three or fewer primary building
materials should be used to maintain
architectural clarity.
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1. Main Street
2. Formal Green
3. Informal /Rec Green
4. Existing Building
5. Signature Building
6. Campus Gateway
Framework Plan Summary
The Dublin Framework plan is a "vision" plan intended to offer a comprehensive
view for how the campus may evolve overtime and is intended to guide future
development. This plan is designed to allow the City to review the campus in
context of the West Innovation District, making approvals of future projects easier.
The plan is designed to be a valuable tool to the University to facilitate decisions
on future expansion within the context of the bigger picture.
The Framework Plan aims to establish a vibrant community that provides
opportunities for high- impact initiatives and programs that are complementary
to the central Ohio community, advance Ohio University interests, and cannot be
accomplished in Athens. It contemplates a mixed -use environment that supports
a vibrant knowledge community. It is centered on creating a pedestrian - friendly,
walkable campus district that can be implemented in a phased approach over
time.
Framework Plan Vision Components:
Public realm clearly defined by key building frontages
Interconnected framework of open space
Vibrant Main Street
Strong pedestrian connections
Visibility into and across the campus
Discreet service areas
Consolidated parking
The plan aims to create a campus district identity by establishing a central
place, creating strong physical connections, supporting a dense mix of uses,
and fostering collaboration by providing opportunities for inter - disciplinary
interactions and strategic partnerships. It is designed to advance "OHIO for
Ohio" opportunities to build and strengthen regional partnerships with industry,
government, and non -profit organizations to foster innovation.
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Appendix/ Reference Documents
1. The Rise of Innovation Districts
2. Economic Development Agreement by and between City of Dublin, Ohio and Ohio University relating to Ohio University
Extension Campus
3. Economic Advancement Zone, Central Ohio Innovation Corridor
4. OHIO's Innovation Strategy (www.ohio.edu/ research /innovationstrategy.cfm)
S. Comparing Innovation Districts: 2016 Ayers Saint Gross
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