UMass Boston Space Planning Presentation to Faculty Council April 7, 2014 1
Dec 25, 2015
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