UMass BostonSpace Planning

Presentation to Faculty Council

April 7, 2014

1

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”

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

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

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

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

Master Plan Utilities Master Plan ISC Study

Master Plan/Phase 1 EENF GAB No. 1 Designer RFP Space Allocation Plan

Utility Corridor and Roadway Project Existing Conditions Report

Detailed Planning Milestones – 2006 to Present

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

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

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

Project Interdependencies andSequencing (4/7/14)

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