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UMass Boston Space Planning

UMass Boston Space Planning. Presentation to Faculty Council April 7, 2014. A Look Back. 1988-2006 - Substructure Review Rate of deterioration outpaced scope of repairs; Walker Parking forecasted structural failure Closed garage in 2006 – decision to pursue interim stabilization

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UMass Boston Space Planning

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  1. UMass BostonSpace Planning Presentation to Faculty Council April 7, 2014

  2. A Look Back • 1988-2006 - Substructure Review • Rate of deterioration outpaced scope of repairs; Walker Parking forecasted structural failure • Closed garage in 2006 – decision to pursue interim stabilization • 2005 – NEASC Review • “lack of attention to the substructure impairs the campus’ reputation and functionality” and “a facilities master plan is needed in advance of assigning facilities and space to programs”

  3. A Look Back • 2006-2007 – Strategic Plan (2008-2010) • Increase enrollment to 15,000 by 2010 • Create a 25-year Master Plan to ensure thoughtful growth of campus • Bring instructional and research space up to state-of-the-art standards - new construction and upgrades • Create a welcoming campus environment • Provide campus housing options (2,000 beds) • 2006-2008 – hired Chan Krieger • Engaged in inclusive decision-making process with internal and external stakeholders

  4. A Look Back • Study Findings • Condition of physical plant more profound than other campuses – i.e. substructure • Facilities had reached the end of their useful life – i.e. Science Center • Campus lacked space to meet its current and future enrollment goals • Master Plan Priorities – Improve and Grow • Fix substandard space for campus community • Re-purpose existing space for current and future needs • Build new academic and student life facilities

  5. Planning for 15,000 Students • Used a more proactive approach to assessing space, facilities, technology, and infrastructure needs • Developed capital/debt service plans in support of Strategic Plan and Master Plan • established priorities within limited financial resources • Undertook detailed planning studies to assess space and infrastructure needs • focused on present day building code requirements

  6. Planning for 15,000 Students (cont.) • Strategic Plan and Master Plan Priorities • Address enrollment growth, research priorities and new programs • ISC – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environment, Psychology, CPCT, Developmental Sciences Research Center • GAB1 – classrooms, Art, Performing Arts, Chemistry teaching labs • Ensure thoughtful growth and address infrastructure limits – UC/RR • Deferred maintenance needs will continue to pull resources away from other priorities

  7. Detailed Planning Milestones – 2006 to Present Master Plan Utilities Master Plan ISC Study Utility Corridor and Roadway Project Existing Conditions Report Master Plan/Phase 1 EENF GAB No. 1 Designer RFP Space Allocation Plan

  8. Project Development and Decision-making Process • Convened Executive Steering Committees • comprised of Vice Chancellors; formulated vision and conceptual program, oversight of project development and implementation • Established Programming Advisory Committees • comprised of deans, dept./program directors to develop recommended space programs • Facility User Groups • Faculty, staff, and students work with architects to develop space needs

  9. Planning for 18,000 Students and Beyond • Fulfilling the Promise 2010-2025 • 25,000 students by 2025 • The path forward presents an opportunity to set priorities but requires several antecedents to occur -- • need to better align growth in existing and new programs with space needs • continue to consistently grow enrollment • obtain greater state support for capital projects • successfully manage campus operations over the next 4-5 years of construction

  10. Planning for 18,000 Students and Beyond • Strategic Plan and Master Plan Priorities • Address enrollment growth, research priorities and new programs • Renovations to existing academic buildings (REAB) – classrooms and Science Center programs • GAB2 – classrooms and academic programs • Additional utilities capacity (trigeneration) • Residence halls • Parking garage #1 • Future academic buildings – what are the priorities? • Student life, athletics, other campus needs

  11. ProjectInterdependencies andSequencing (4/7/14)

  12. Estimated Project Completion • ISC – Fall 2014 • GAB1 – Fall 2015 • UC/RR – Winter 2016 • Power Facility – 2016 • REAB – Spring 2017 • GAB2 – Spring 2018 • Parking Garage – fall 2016* • Residence Halls – Fall 2017* * dependent on available funding

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