Expansion Framework Plan

Thank you for participating We value your input!

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Background The Saint Louis Zoo Expansion project is a result of the Saint Louis Zoo Associations purchase of the 13.5-acre former Forest Park Hospital site. The property was purchased with funds from the association (and not from taxpayer revenue).

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The Wild Discovery Corner

Lakeside Crossing Historic Hill

90 acres

Rivers Edge

Red Rocks

13.5 acres

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Mission: To conserve animals and their habitats through animal

management, research, recreation, and educational programs that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public.

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Did you know that our Zoo

Is home to 655 species of animals, many of them rare and endangered Attracts 3,000,000 visitors each year Employs more than 1,000 people (full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees) Occupies approximately 103 acres of land Remains one of the few free zoos in the nation

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Did you know that our Zoo

Is widely recognized for its innovative approaches to animal management, wildlife conservation, research and education Educates more than 200,000 people a year through programs and presentations Named #1 Zoo by Zagat Surveys U.S. Family Travel Guide in association with Parenting magazine.

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Did you know the Saint Louis Zoo is a world leader in saving endangered species and their habitats? The Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute takes a holistic approach to troubled ecosystems by addressing three key ingredients in conservation success: wildlife management and recovery, conservation science, and support of the human populations that coexist with wildlife.

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Why Expand?
The Zoo is currently landlocked and in order for the Zoo to function more efficiently, to grow, and to maintain its world-class status, it needs additional space to expand. Potential program expansion includes: animal exhibit space veterinary / animal nutrition support zoo operations administrative services facilities for research and conservation

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Consultant Team
The Saint Louis Zoo has selected SWT Design to lead a team of consultants. Disciplines range from: urban design economic / market analysis public engagement transportation engineering civil engineering planning landscape architecture
Core Team Visioning Charette Team

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Planning Process The planning process is expected to take six to eight months. The framework study area will include the entire Saint Louis Zoo campus and the surrounding areas immediately adjacent.
Spring 2012 Summer 2012 November 2012 May 2013

Acquisition of Property

Consultant Team Selection

FRAMEWORK PLAN

Master Plan

Implementation

Strategic Plan

We Are Here! December 11, 2012 Public Open House

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Planning Process Spring 2013, there will be another public open house. Please plan on participating!

Spring 2012

Summer 2012

November 2012

May 2013

Acquisition of Property

Consultant Team Selection

FRAMEWORK PLAN

Master Plan

Implementation

Strategic Plan

Mark your calendars to participate again in Spring 2013!

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What is a Framework Plan? A decision-making tool Special emphasis on goals and priorities Guidelines for new development Integrates direction from the Saint Louis Zoos Steering Committee, the design team, and community input. Guide strategic planning and master planning concepts Foundation for a future master plan Generally implemented through a master plan

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Why a Framework Plan? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Saint Louis Zoo and we want to be sure that we do this RIGHT. Your input is a critical step in this process. The Saint Louis Zoo and its consultant team realize that the acquired property offer new opportunities for expansion and for adding greater value to the surrounding neighborhoods, Forest Park, the City of St. Louis, and the St. Louis region.

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Tonights Open House Experience There are many ways for you to participate and provide input this evening. Please feel free to engage as you wish. We have established a series of exhibits for your to engage and learn more about our planning process and areas of focus.

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Tonights Open House Experience

Please visit each station to learn more about the Framework Plans areas of focus.

ATTRACT ENHANCE CONNECT SUPPORT DRAW COMMENT

Images shared at this event are works of others and are used strictly to generate thoughts and excitement around the endless opportunities. All ideas will need to be fully vetted through a formal master plan process to determine feasibility.
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Attract: entice, interest, appeal

Exhibit Expansion New Attractions

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Enhance: improve, enrich, develop

Neighborhood and Community Amenities

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Connect: join, link, bring together

Traffic Circulation Bridges Streetscape

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Support: sustain, assist, reinforce

Zoo Operations Research Conservation Education Parking

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Draw: sketch, illustrate, express

Please provide your ideas and concerns on plans provided. Were here to help you articulate your thoughts.

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Comment: remark, note, record

Idea Generation Post your ideas on the comment boards provided. Please return your completed comment forms and drawings at this exhibit as well.

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Thank you!
Be sure to visit the project website to stay updated on the progress.
www.stlzoo.org/expansion

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The National Aquarium Baltimore, Maryland

Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

aquarium

Georgia Aquarium Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Botanical Garden Tree Walk Atlanta, Georgia

Bali Zoo Indonesia

iconic
Philadelphia Zoo Animal Trail Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Atlanta Botanical Garden Tree Walk Atlanta, Georgia Tree Top Walk Bavarian National Forest, Germany

unique

excite
London Eye London England

animals
California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, CA

Philadelphia Zoo Animal Trail Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

destination
California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, California London Eye London England Tree Top Walk Bavarian National Forest, Germany London Zoo Aviary London, England

experience
California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, California

world-class
California Academy of Sciences San Francisco, California

Genova Aquarium Italy

unique
Gardens By the Bay Marina Bay, Signapore

New St. Petersburg Zoo (proposed) St. Petersburg, Russia

exhibit

Adelaide Zoo Australia

Montreal Biodome Montreal, Canada

Montreal Biodome Montreal, Canada

biodome expand

Gardens By the Bay Marina Bay, Signapore

entice
Morris Arboretum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

activity
Morris Arboretum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gardens By the Bay Marina Bay, Signapore

feature
Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, California

Gardens By the Bay Marina Bay, Signapore

Gardens By the Bay Marina Bay, Signapore

Jamison Square Portland, Oregon

activate
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitors Center Brooklyn, NY

connect

hotel

services
Animal Kingdom Lodge Orlando, Florida

Eastern Market Washington DC

open space

amenity

Cumberland Park Nasvhille, Tennessee

play

Cumberland Park Nasvhille, Tennessee

retail

strengthen

Farm-in-the-Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo

Music Experience Project Seattle, Washington

attract

recreation

community

amenity

Wolf Pen Amphitheater College Station, Texas

enrich art hotel

Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee

Opryland Hotel Nashville, Tennessee

Zub Zuri Footbridge Bilbao, Spain

Criagieburn Bypass Bridge Melbourne, Australia

iconic
Criagieburn Bypass Bridge Melbourne, Australia

join
Tianjin Eye Tianjin, China

I-70 Landbridge Competition Helix Bridge Marina Bay, Singapore

bridge experience

link
Helix Bridge Marina Bay, Singapore

BP Bridge - Millenium Park Chicago, Illinois

BP Bridge - Millenium Park Chicago, Illinois

greenway

Cultural Trail Indianapolis, Indiana

Trolley Disney

transport
Olympic Sculpture Park Seattle, Washington Streetcar Portland, Oregon

iconic

convenience
Aerial Tram Portland, Oregon

Peace Bridge Calgary, Canada

streetscape

experience

integrate
Tram Disney

Green Street Project Portland, Oregon

Swirling Art Bridge Des Moines, Iowa

Swirling Art Bridge Des Moines, Iowa

trafc

Solar Parking Shade Cincinnati Zoo Solar Parking Shade Cincinnati Zoo

Orthwein Animal Nutrition Center Saint Louis Zoo

outreach
Hellbender Novus International St. Charles, Missouri

management
Saint Louis Zoo Beckman Center San Diego Zoo

Transit Station Portugal

preserve improve
Greenway Self Park Chicago, Illinois 18 Kowloon East Garage Kowloon, Hong Kong

sustainable transit
Transit Station Croatia

research

Novus International St. Charles, Missouri

Saint Louis Zoo

Existing MOB Building

Kansas City Public Library Parking Garage Kansas City, Missouri

assist

partnership

conservation
Novus International St. Charles, Missouri Oakland Zoo Oakland, California

educate employ

sustainable
Research Building University of Washington

ecology

Saint Louis Zoo