Facilities Master Plan

Development Program

Campus Entry Development

GRCC Campus Entry Development Goal

The primary goal is to provide a clearly designed and efficient sequence of events and spaces which will ease community access and use by first time visitors. Development shall consist of landscaping, signage, parking and building development that demonstrates that GRCC is an open and easily accessible educational community. It shall also display the college’s commitment to sustainability and appreciation of its natural environment.

Purpose

With the removal of the Trades and SS/HS/BI complexes, the main arrival point of campus will be opened for new development. This affords Green River Community College a unique opportunity to create a new entry point onto campus. This new entry will strengthen the college’s public image and improve the arrival sequence for first time visitors and the community.

Location

The location for the main campus entry shall be easily seen and accessed from the intersection of 124 Ave. SE and SE 320th Street.

Elements

Various elements can assist in the creation of a successful new campus entry and include: an entry sign, visitor parking, landscaping, a gateway to pedestrian circulation, and access to public transportation, access to student services and to other community related functions. These elements should emphasize GRCC’s commitment to the natural environment.

A new pathway between student housing and the main campus should be developed concurrently with this project. Although this pathway is for returning students and will not need the level of navigational development of a “primary path,” it should be generously scaled and well lit.


Infrastructure Development

As development occurs along the north edge of campus, infrastructure upgrades are anticipated to be required for SE 320th St. and its immediate surroundings. It is the intent of the college to provide any required upgrades concurrent with building or entry development. Specific infrastructure requirements will be coordinated through King County departments of DDES, DOT, and METRO. While specific requirements are not known at this time, they are expected to include:

• Lane modifications

  As traffic volume increases and new development alters traffic flow along SE 320th, lane modifications will be needed. This will include evaluating the need for, and potentially implementing, additional lanes, lane re-stripping, and traffic speed limits.
  
   

• Bus stop modifications
  
  New front entry development is intended to include provisions for upgrading the existing, or constructing a new, METRO bus shelter. Bus shelter development will include: structure, lighting, signage, and appropriate bus layover staging.
   

• Surface water management

  Surface water control and collection will be included with any new development.
   

• Frontage Improvements
  
  New development will incorporate required revisions to bring SE 320th street frontage into compliance with standards for curb and gutter, planting strips, sidewalks, lighting, street trees, crosswalks, etc.

Graphics

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