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2.1 VALENCIA CAMPUS - PLANNING PRINCIPLE
2.1 VALENCIA CAMPUS - PLANNING PRINCIPLESS

s early as 2002, the College of the Canyons Facilities Master Plan (FMP) identified the factors influencing the axial plan development, and
A outlined an axial design concept that has been implemented at the campus. The master plan concluded that, when possible and appropriate,
this axial design concept should be included in future design planning.

Two major axes were identified with the Plan:

• The Main Axis

The Main Axis supports the campus’ Main Entry, the roundabout and the existing “Mall” (the main artery between the Student Center and
the current Administration/Admissions Building). The construction of Aliso Hall (2006) completed this development axis.

• The Central Green Axis

The Central Green Axis is the second of the identified planning principles for College of the Canyons - Valencia Campus. Its completion
will support the development of the South Commons through the existing Bonelli Center and improve pedestrian circulation to the Dr. Dianne
G. Van Hook University Center from the campus.

Two new development axes, the Sub Axes, are created with the 2017-2022 FMP.

• The Sub Axes

With the construction of Canyons Hall (2015), a new circulation linkage was established which begins at the drop-off circle from the main
campus entrance on Rockwell Canyon Road. From the drop-off towards the center of campus a left diagonal branch leads to the Canyons Hall
main entrance and a right diagonal branch directly serves the Student Center. This master plan recommends a replacement of the Student Center.
The design of the new Student Center should reinforce the Sub Axes by extending a circulation route through the building, on a diagonal directed
at the tower entry of Hasley Hall.

These fundamental design principles have been, and should continue to be followed. Consistent adherence to the axial design concept and
completion of these development axes will assure the harmony and consistency of College of the Canyons - Valencia Campus.