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2.2 EXISTING CAMPUS

T he College of the Canyons Valencia Campus comprises a total area of 153.4 acres, and the

ALLB ALISO LAB site’s topography has been a major determining factor in the physical development of the
ALLH ALISO HALL Campus. The undulating terrain consisting of two distinct arroyos or small canyons that vary in
AOC ACADEMY OF THE CANYONS
BONH BONELLI HALL elevation from a high point of 1,353 feet to a low point of 1,180 feet (above mean sea level).
BYKH BOYKIN HALL The ridges and valleys generally run north to south, with the northeast portion of the property
CHCS CANYONS HALL being relatively flat.
ECED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
EPEK EAST PE
HSLH HASLEY HALL The Campus has been developed along the natural corridors that coincide with the valley
ICUE INSTITUTE FOR CULINARY EDUCATION floors. Parking lots are located just inside of the campus boundaries, leaving a large central
LTLC THE LEARNING CENTER/ LIBRARY
MENH MENTRY HALL, ART GALLERY green space in the middle. Building density is similar to an urban campus, exemplified by the
M&O MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS Bonelli Center. Bonelli, the original Instructional Resource Center opened in 1974, was
PAC PERFORMING ARTS CENTER intended to serve as the “heart of the College Campus.” It was later connected to Boykin Hall
PCOH PICO CANYON HALL
SCOH SECO HALL to its west and Seco Hall to its east, forming together a complex megastructure overlooking
STCN STUDENT CENTER the central green space.
SSC STUDENT SUPPORT CENTER
TWSH TOWSLEY HALL
UCEN DR. DIANNE G. VAN HOOK The Main Campus Entrance is located off Rockwell Canyon Road, which was improved with
UNIVERSITY CENTER the construction of the Performing Arts Center and an adjacent traffic turning circle. The new
WPEK WEST PE Library addition and the new Canyons Hall administration and student services building have
X1 FS & ECE ANNEX
X3 FS & ECE ANNEX added to the visual presence and importance of the Main Campus Entrance.
X6 COLLEGE OFFICES
X7 FS & ECE ANNEX The main entrance connects only with two small parking lots (Lots 1 & 2) and is non-
X8 CAMPUS SAFETY
X9 VETERANS AFFAIR contiguous with vehicular circulation to the north, which connects Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Six
X10 FACILITIES OFFICE secondary vehicle entrance points along Rockwell Canyon Road and Valencia Boulevard serve
X12 PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY the campus’ six parking lots. While these multiple entry points to campus somewhat diminish
I NORTH CENTRAL PLANT
II SOUTH CENTRAL PLANT the importance of the main entrance, they greatly improve the flow of vehicular traffic during
rush hours.
INSTRUCTIONAL
The Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center is located high on the hill on the southwest
NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
corner of the campus. Its prominence is evident as it is clearly seen from southbound
ATHLETICS Interstate 5. Although it houses separate academic programs, the center’s 110,000 square feet

is also home to a number of four-year universities, which provides for seamless matriculation
for COC students.