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continuous open space network. Expand them to strengthen campus
Organize and program open space to further wellness initiatives and
and environmental stewardship and as a further means of creating a
archaeological sites as valuable campus resources for education
Recognize and protect natural features such as Clear Creek and

identity and promote a more sustainable environment.

enhance overall campus vitality. Deploy sustainable practices in the creation and maintenance of campus open space. For example, use best management practices for stormwater management and other low impact design strategies, such as limiting impervious cover to only the quantity needed to satisfy program, and creating filter strips, rain gardens, and other nonstructural means of . cleansing stormwater runoff Work wit

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plan identifies opportunities to connect existing open spaces from the original
places for informal, intimate gatherings as well as larger spaces for group
developing spaces for contemplation are continuous objectives. This master
general campus movement. Overarching recommendations are to continue
campus core to new campus landscape. A variety of new open spaces are
Preserve, protect, and enhance open spaces that have a special place
The open spaces will be connected by a series of pedestrian ways. Each
Design open spaces to support a variety of uses. There will be smaller
bring order to the environment. Improving the collegiate atmosphere and
being introduced to provide a stronger pedestrian-oriented environment.
Open spaces connected by pedestrian ways that interconnect buildings
nding and
CAMPUS SYSTEMS
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in the life and history of the Mines campus. Specifically, the Kafadar Commons is part of the campus structure, the original quadrangle around Form new spaces that reflect the quality of the historic core, contribute to the institutional culture, and help mark the distinctiveness of key areas. These new spaces should be intentional and work in concert with other campus spaces to create a conn

OPEN SPACES pedestrian way will have a unique character to improve wayfi gathering and recreational activity. which the campus’ first buildings were organized. movement of people and fauna. Colorado School of Mines Facilities Master Plan

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