University of Connecticut Draft Campus Master Plan
Town of Mansfield Sustainability Committee December 10, 2014
Agenda • Summary of Campus Master Plan to date • How sustainability fits into the plan • Discussion
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Draft Master Plan Schedule
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What kind of master plan do we need?
Bold and visionary Strategic and integrated A model of sustainable innovation and leadership A flexible framework to accommodate change Draft Campus Master Plan: Physical framework, principles, land use, landscape, heritage, transportation, utilities
Sustainability: Climate Action Plan, carbon neutrality, energy, water, land, materials, movement
Delivery: Capital improvement program, design guidelines, detailed district plans
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Master Plan Principles
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Process: Advancing the Path to Excellence KEY THEMES FROM THE ACADEMIC PLAN • • • •
Serve the Region, Nation and World Expand Educational Opportunities, Research and Innovation Emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Focus on the Importance of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences • Build America’s Future Workforce • Help Drive Economic Development in the State and Nation • Support Disciplinary and Cross Disciplinary Research and Educational Programs
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Campus Initiatives 1. Expanding Multi-Use Districts 2. Enhancing a Unique and Distinctive Landscape 3. Creating a Vibrant Student Precinct along Hillside Road 4. Strengthening the Academic Core as Interactive Knowledge Hub 5. Centralizing Administration in the Heritage District 6. Prioritizing Pedestrians within the Campus Core 7. Creating a Memorable Campus Gateway 8. Advancing a Sustainable Village at Depot Campus
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Summary of Campus Input • Sustainability addressed at the full campus (eco)system • Recognize the health and vitality of all campus biota • Districts and connections are important to sustain efficient and optimal use of resources • Maintain and enhance the ecology of forested areas and campus green space • Seasonality is critical component to align campus initiatives • Campus-wide lighting and other common elements • Respect and enhance natural space and informal/recreational spaces on campus
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Concentrating Growth Total Land Holdings 3,865 acres
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An Evolving Campus
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Campus Footprint
+ Reinvestment in Existing Buildings Renovation of aging facilities and those in need of repairs or modernization
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Densification of the Campus Core New buildings are focused on adding vitality to the Main Campus, not expanding outwards
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Integrated landscape
Existing: Campus isolated from its surroundings
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Proposed: Integrated landscape and ecological setting
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Low impact development
Existing: Rapid Discharge of Water into Catchment Areas
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Proposed: Low Maintenance Working Landscapes and Campus-Wide LID Approach
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Natural Landscapes
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Formal Landscape + Places
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Pedestrian + Bicycle Circulation
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Vehicle Circulation + Parking
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Potential Campus Buildings
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What are the challenges? • Accommodate significant enrollment (1,000-5,000 students) and facilities growth through Next Gen • Accelerate UCONN’s efforts to meet its carbon neutrality commitment by 2050 • Limit growth in energy and water usage, land consumption, traffic and parking
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The Campus as an Ecosystem
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Sustainability Principles • An integrated view of the entire campus as an ecosystem. • Holistic, system-wide performance through all levels of design and operations. • A framework for achieving the larger sustainability goals of the University.
Energy Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
Water Minimize potable water consumption and optimize rainwater management
Land Preserve campus biota (or ecosystem) and enhance landscapes and land holdings
Materials Encourage environmentally preferable procurement, usage, and waste reduction
Movement Incentivize transit and alternative modes of transportation to reduce related emissions
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Energy
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Water
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Land
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Materials
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Movement
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Discussion
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