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University of Arizona Campus Master Plan

Focus Group Meetings July 1st & 2nd, 2019

Introductions

University of Arizona 2020 Campus Plan Update

Planning & Process Overview

University of Arizona 2020 Campus Plan Update

2018 Campus Aerial Photo

Point of Departure: 2009 Campus Plan

Consistent Themes:

• Open space
• Connections
• Edges & gateways
• Infill
• Sustainability
• Transportation
• Infrastructure

Legend Plan Border Existing Buildings Existing Parking Proposed Buildings Proposed Parking

• Modern Streetcar:

campus integration, downtown connections

• Greater main campus

density

• Off-campus growth
• pportunities
• Continued emphasis on

travel reduction

• Implementation of

campus edge improvements

• Sustainability as a core

value 2009 Focus Areas:

Campus Hot Spots

Campus Carrying Capacity Analysis

Master Plan Steering Committee

This high-level Oversight Committee (15-18 members) will meet periodically, to provide the strategic guidance to the overall goals, objectives and processes of the Master Plan’s development. This Committee will establish the

• ther Supporting Committees and Focus Groups, and provide big-picture interpretations of the UA Strategic Plan.

This Oversight Committee is intended to meet as needed to keep the Master Plan process moving forward

• smoothly. This Committee would oversee the more detailed processes related to the Master plan effort, and

assure that the established Strategic Plan objectives are being met.

Master Plan Operations Committee

Campus Stakeholder / Focus Groups

A number of other Stakeholder Work Groups or Focus Groups may be called upon to provide input to the Master Planning process. These groups could include:

• Space Planning
• Campus Gateway and Branding
• Academics
• Research
• Health Sciences
• Campus Community/ Neighborhoods
• Campus Life
• Athletics
• Campus Infrastructure
• Campus Access & Transportation
• Strategic Plan
• Campus Recreation
• Campus Landscape
• Arts District
• Campus Health & Wellness
• Campus Sustainability
• Off-Campus Facilities Planning
• Accessibility
• City/County Stakeholders
• Tech Parks Collaborations
• SPBAC
• Planning & Design Review Advisory Committee
• New Space Committee
• Campus Community Relations Committee
• Campus Emergency Response Team
• Child Care Feasibility Task Force

2020 Campus Master Plan Schedule

2020 Campus Master Plan Schedule

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change. Objective: Develop specific, action-oriented, cross-cutting physical planning that directly support the University’s highest-priority Strategic Plan goals.

Density Campus Gateways Campus Edges Partnership Zones Partnerships Sustainability Infrastructure Academic & Research Planning Composite Plan

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Density

Objective Overview: Develop a true urban environment to effectively accommodate higher densities

• f academic, research and community outreach facilities in appropriate areas

and a fully accessible campus.

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Campus Gateways

Objective Overview: Re-invent campus gateways & approaches to maximize UA branding, wayfinding, community engagement & density benefits.

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Campus Edges

Objective Overview: Develop collaborative growth concepts & development processes with the City and surrounding neighborhoods, to facilitate appropriate growth strategies at the campus edges.

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Partnerships

Objective Overview: Maximize the positive impacts of strategic, corporate & public-private partnerships potentially located on-and-off campus.

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Partnership Zones

Objective Overview: Develop academic, research & partnership collaboration clusters, both on-and-

• ff campus, to facilitate Strategic Plan goals.

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Sustainability

Objective Overview: Develop a comprehensive campus sustainability plan, with intermediate milestones, to produce measurable improvements such as net-zero carbon production by 2040. Sustainability also includes cultural and societal sustainability.

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Academic & Research Planning

Objective Overview: Facilitate innovative, high-quality classrooms, labs & work spaces to

• ptimize student learning & collaborative research, in accordance with

the UA Strategic Plan.

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Infrastructure

Objective Overview: Develop a comprehensive utility/transportation infrastructure plan to efficiently lower maintenance/utility costs, improve reliability, and support campus growth. Infrastructure also includes green space, open space, and bicycle/pedestrian connections.

Preliminary Planning Objectives

The UA Campus Masterplan should optimize the growth and development of the physical/functional campus in response to the University’s Strategic Plan priorities – anticipating future trends and priorities while providing the flexibility to adapt to continuous change.

Composite Plan

Objective Overview: Assemble all of the potential solutions to the challenges addressed through the Planning Objectives above into a comprehensive, adaptable, graphic Campus Masterplan to encourage new synergies & guide future campus growth & development.

Strategic Needs & Planning Challenges

• Need to address student enrollment profiles & space capacity to support growth

while Addressing fixed campus planning boundaries & limited traffic/parking capacities

• Need to increase campus density to accommodate student enrollment profiles and research growth

while Maintaining/improving campus quality, character, culture, wayfinding and open areas

• Need to integrate & engage students with near-campus or on-campus housing

while Mitigating impacts of traffic, parking, urban density & student conduct/safety

• Need to encourage success and growth of program opportunities

while Working within or expanding campus infrastructure & planning boundaries

• Need to plan for Partnership Zones for high-priority academic & research programs

while Providing flexibility to adapt to new ideas and opportunities as they emerge

Strategic Needs & Planning Challenges

• Need for improved community engagement & outreach

while Accommodating neighborhood needs for buffers/separation at campus edges

• Need to bring private/corporate partners onto or near campus

while Keeping core main campus areas available for critical UA facilities growth

• Need to improve campus gateways and approaches, and their visibility & branding

while Addressing campus space needs & planning boundary concerns

• Need to plan and improve long-term campus sustainability and resiliency

while Controlling short-term capital infrastructure costs and needs

Planning Since 2009

University of Arizona 2020 Campus Plan Update

Campus Changes 2009-2019

Overview

• New UA Buildings - HSIB, BSRL, Pharmacy

Extension, Greek Housing, Lapan Family Center, Arbol de la Vida, ENR2, Tree Ring, Likins Hall, Lowell Stevens, CATS, Indoor Practice Facility

• Athletics/Recreation - Sitton Field, Sand Volleyball
• Remodel/Rehabilitation - McClelland, Law, SALT,

Old Main, Forbes Lobby, Vet Science, McKale Pool

• Project Planning/Study – TEP Substation, Electric

Substation, N Campus Infrastructure, FM Consolidation Study, Applied Research, McClelland Study, Mixed Use Development, AZPM, Psychology Study, Grand Challenges, Old Chem. Renovation, UA Global, West Stadium, Rowhouses.

• Open Space/Landscape - Community Gardens,

Greek Park, USS Arizona Memorial, 5th St. Bikeway

• Parking Structure - South Stadium Garage
• Banner Projects - Greenway Banner Entry, Banner

Hospital, Parking Structures

• Private Development – Student Housing/Retail
• Public/Private Partnership - Honors Village

Capital Improvement Plan

Three year Capital Plan

• One-Year Capital Plan
• Deferred Maintenance
• Applied Research Building
• Two-Year Capital Plan Forecast
• Grand Challenges Building
• Deferred Maintenance
• Laboratory Modernization & Renovations
• Centennial Hall Renovations
• AZPM/SBS Building
• Campus Infrastructure Central
• Land Acquisition
• Arizona Stadium Improvements

Transit Options

• Sun Link Streetcar Route
• University Blvd.–2nd St.–

Warren Ave.–Helen St.

• Sun Tran Bus Routes
• Cat Tran Shuttle Routes
• Red Route
• Blue Route
• Orange Route
• Yellow Route
• Green Route
• Purple Route
• Underpass
• Bike & Pedestrian
• Pedestrian Only
• Park & Ride Lots
• Bike Paths

Plan Recommendations

• Zone 1 – University Campus
• 5th Street Corridor Improvements
• Highland Avenue path extension
• 2nd Street Bicycle/Pedestrian access

improvements

• Mountain Avenue Bicycle/Pedestrian

improvements

• 6th Street crossings, road diet & streetscape

improvements

• Bicycle/Pedestrian enhancements on the

main mall.

• Zone 2 – 1/2 Mile Beyond Campus
• Crossing enhancements
• Zone 3 – Network Improvement
• Improving overall network and connectivity
• 2019 Campus Bikeway Planning

Update

Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan-2012 & 2019

Gateway Studies

Banner UMC – Planned Area Development - 2015

Overview

• New Hospital facility with two new

bed towers

• Replace current UMC hospital

functions

• 1.8M SF of hospital space – 800

beds

• Phase I
• 700,000 SF new hospital + bed tower
• Replace portion of UMB hospital

facility

• Phase II
• Second bed tower – 355,000 SF
• 2,000 multi-story parking structure

Grand Challenges Research Building

Center for Integrative Medicine

Additional Studies

• 6th Street Retail/Office Development
• Speedway-Campbell Development
• Campus Growth Opportunities
• Hotel-Conference Center
• ASM South study for expansion/renovation/retrofit options
• Greek Housing
• Psychology Addition
• Facilities Management Consolidation
• AZ Public Media-SBS Building
• Arts Master Plan
• Chemistry Building Renovations
• Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan
• On-campus Housing Studies (Undergraduate and Graduate)
• Others

Student Population

Fall '06 Fall '07 Fall '08 Fall '09 Fall '10 Fall '11 Fall '12 Fall '13 Fall '14 Fall '15 Fall '16 Fall '17 Fall '18 UG 28,442 29,070 29,719 30,346 30,592 30,665 31,565 31,670 32,987 33,732 34,072 35,371 34,072 GRAD 7,112 6,870 6,962 6,989 6,991 7,083 7,162 7,443 7,720 7,817 7,946 7,941 7,946 Professional 1,252 1,277 1,376 1,432 1,503 1,488 1,496 1,508 1,529 1,539 1,607 1,767 2,038 Total 36,806 37,217 38,057 38,767 39,086 39,236 40,223 40,621 42,236 43,088 43,625 44,831 45,217 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000

UA Head Count Enrollment By Classification: Fall 2006 to Fall 2018

Strategic Plan Goals (2025):

• Pillar I – The Wildcat Journey
• Increase percent of enrolled Pell Grant

recipients from 33% to 38%

• Increase the percent of enrolled

students with 3.75+ unweighted, core GPS from 25% to 32%

• Increase the share of students in the

top 10% of their high school class from 32% to 40%

• Increase FTFT first-year to second-

year retention rate from 81% to 91%

• Increase 4-year FTFT graduation rate

from 49% to 61%.

• Increase 6-year FTFT graduation rate

from 65% to 75%

Strategic / Philosophical Questions

University of Arizona 2020 Campus Plan Update

Strategic / Philosophical Questions

• What is potential/anticipated enrollment growth?
• What is anticipated on-and-off campus research growth? What types of research space?
• What are appropriate programs/facilities for on-campus vs. off-campus growth?
• What private/corporate partners should be considered for an on-campus presence?
• What approaches might be appropriate regarding the University planning boundaries?
• What future buildings should be interdisciplinary vs. single-purpose?
• What types of housing should be located on-campus vs. off-campus in privatized housing?
• What specific new strategic initiatives or priorities should we plan for?

EXISTING CAMPUS & CONTEXT ASSESSMENT

University of Arizona 2020 Campus Plan Update

Exercise: SWOT Mapping

Exercise: SWOT Mapping

• STRENGTH:

Asset, element, area that is working well

• WEAKNESS:

Asset, element, or area that is not working well

• OPPORTUNITY:

Asset, element, or area with potential that is not fully realized today.

• THREAT:

Asset, element, or area that could cause trouble in the future if not addressed.

WRAP UP & NEXT STEPS

University of Arizona 2020 Campus Plan Update

Communication Protocol

University of Arizona: Rodney Mackey

mackey1@email.arizona.edu

THANK YOU!

University of Arizona 2020 Campus Plan Update