Due to their disease problems, these Photinias should be replaced with other hardier evergreens such as hollies and laurels. A phasing plan for their replacement is necessary. The large paved circular concrete areas which exist in the University Apartments should be softened with tree pit cut outs and with the introduction of brick paving borders. Seating areas should be introduced wherever possible to provide gathering areas. Low seatwalls in combination with raised planters would define spaces, provide seating, as well as conceal views to the extensive bicycle parking stations.
Details are important to the Residential gardens.
Daffodil bulbs in masses would provide garden detail with limited maintenance. In addition, large specimen evergreen trees would allow for lighting ceremonies by the students during the Christmas holiday season. A study should be performed on pedestrian circulation through the residential areas. Presently several pathways are worn through landscape areas. A low level of maintenance will be important to this overall zone.