UAA Master Plan Update - University Of Alaska System

Reference 18UAA Master Plan UpdatePreliminary Master Plan FrameworkFebruary 2013ECI/Hyer ArchitectureZGF ArchitectureCRW EngineeringCorvus Design Landscape ArchitecturePreliminary for Review

UAA Mission StatementThe mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage is to discover anddisseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement,and creative expression. Located in Anchorage and on communitycampuses in Southcentral Alaska, UAA is committed to serving the highereducation needs of the state, its communities, and its diverse peoples.The University of Alaska is an open access university with academicprograms leading to occupational endorsements; undergraduate andgraduate certificates; and associate, baccalaureate, and graduatedegrees in a rich, diverse, and inclusive environment.UAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review2 of 30

Strategic Direction Initiative Student Achievement and Attainment Productive Partnerships with Alaska’s Schools Productive Partnerships with Alaska’s Public andPrivate Industries Research and Development to Build and SustainAlaska’s Economic Growth Accountability to the People of AlaskaUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review3 of 30

UA Master Plan Guidelines1. Projected enrollment and other factorsaffecting the need for facilities andinfrastructure2. General areas for land acquisition anddisposal3. The general location of new or upgradedinfrastructure, including roads, parking,pedestrian circulation, transit circulation, andutilities7. General location and intent for open spaces,plazas, etc.8. Guidelines for signage, both freestandingand on buildings and structures9. Architectural guidelines for all buildings,structures, and facilities10. Environmental and cultural issues, ADAaccess, and energy conservation4. Demolition of buildings, structures, andfacilities11. The relationship of the campus to itssurroundings and coordination with localgovernment land use plans and ordinances5. General location, size, and purpose of newbuildings, structures, and facilities12. General priorities for capital projects6. Guidelines for landscapingUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review4 of 30

Master Plan Update FrameworkUAA Strategic Plan 2017UA Academic Master Plan 2011-2015UAA Accreditation Plan 2017UAA Master Plan 2009UAA Campus Master Plan Working GroupStakeholder InterviewsCommunity OutreachUAA Public BlogUAA Master Plan UpdatePeer Space BenchmarkingFacility AssessmentPositive Enrollment ProjectionsUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review5 of 30

Stakeholder InterviewsUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review6 of 30

Key ThemesConsolidation & DensityStudent LifeRenewal & RejuvenationCommunity ConnectionsResearch & InnovationAlumni EngagementCollaborationAcademic PedagogyAlaskan Native IdentityVehicular & Pedestrian CirculationUAA Campus Master Plan UpdateE-LearningSustainabilityPreliminary for Review7 of 30

Peer Space BenchmarkingCleveland State UniversityIndiana State UniversityLamar University BeaumontSouthern Connecticut State UniversityUniversity of Missouri - St LouisUniversity of Nebraska - LincolnUniversity of North Carolina - GreensboroWeber State UniversityUniversity of IdahoIdaho State UniversityUniversity of Nevada - RenoUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks(Bold :: Institutions who have agreed to participate as of 01/10/2013)UAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review8 of 30

UAA Properties - OverviewUAA Chugiak Eagle River CampusUAA Aviation TechnologyUAA University Center Main Campus Area - 387 Acres Type A Wetlands - 8.18% - 32 Acres Type B Wetlands - 6.49% - 25 AcresUAA 7th & A Type C Wetlands - 10.24% - 40 Acres Leased to ASD - 3.35% - 13 AcresUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review9 of 30

Existing Conditions AssessmentUAA Chugiak Eagle River CampusUAA Aviation TechnologyUAA University CenterLegend:Leased SpaceDue for a Major Renewal/Replacement within 30 years*Due for a Major Renewal/Replacement within 20 years*Due for a Major Renewal/Replacement within 10 years** Dependent on FundingUAA Campus Master Plan UpdateUAA 7th & APreliminary for Review10 of 30

Vehicular Circulation - ExistingPPPLegend:Existing External VehicleCirculationExisting Internal VehicleCirculationIdentified Pedestrian/VehicleConflict AreaPStructured Parking - ExistingUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review11 of 30

Vehicular Circulation - FuturePPPPPPPPLegend:External Vehicle CirculationLoop RoadCampus GatewayInternal Vehicle CirculationPPerimeter Parking - Existing& Conceptual FutureProposed Vehicle CirculationUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review12 of 30

Pedestrian Circulation - ExistingLegend:Pathway Adjacent to RoadPathway Separated from RoadSpineGeneralized FlowTransitional NodeUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review13 of 30

Pedestrian Circulation - FutureLegend:Pathway Adjacent to RoadPathway Separated from RoadMulti-Use PathwaySpineGeneralized FlowTransitional NodeUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review14 of 30

Campus Zoning - FrameworkDefinedFlexiblebyIntentUAA Campus Master Plan UpdateForwardThinkingSustainablePreliminary for Review15 of 30

Campus Zoning - OverviewCommunityInterface tudentHousingZoneOff-CampusZoneUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review16 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneCommunity Interface gineeringZoneHealthZone Intent :: The surrounding landscape andadjacencies to the Anchorage communityallow for development that focuses in bringingtogether UAA and community partners foreducational partnerships. Include designelements for community access and services,collaboration, and recreation. Existing Facilities :: King Career CenterRecreationZone Potential Future Actions :: UnderDevelopmentStudentHousingZoneUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review17 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneWest Academic faceZoneCampusCoreZone Intent :: Development in this zone shouldsupport academic foundations for the entireUAA community with a focus on advancedtechnical and occupational skills, andprofessional development in the business,education and vocational althZoneRecreationZone Existing Facilities :: Eugene Short,Sally Monserud, Beatrice McDonald, LucyCuddy, Professional Studies Building, WendyWilliamson, Allied Health, West Bridge, andRasmuson Hall Potential Future Actions :: UnderDevelopmentStudentHousingZoneUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review18 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneCampus Core gZoneUAA Campus Master Plan Update Intent :: This zone serves as the heart ofUAA. It is a place of gathering and the primaryinterface between academic and student life.The key characteristics of this zone are itsflexibility as it develops and houses the growingstudent life component and the expanding UAAacademic initiatives. In addition to this corezone, elements are dispersed throughout theUAA Campus to develop an integrated andcohesive student life experience. Existing Facilities :: Wells Fargo SportsCenter, Bookstore, and Student Union Potential Future Actions :: UnderDevelopmentPreliminary for Review19 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneEngineering gineeringZoneHealthZoneRecreationZone Intent :: The common goal of thiszone is to inspire learning and researchthrough the discipline of engineering. Keyzone characteristics are a collaborative,multidisciplinary approach to education,research, professional development, andcommunity partnerships. Existing Facilities :: ANSEP, Arcade &Bridge Lounge, Engineering Building, andEngineering Phase I Potential Future Actions :: UnderDevelopmentStudentHousingZoneUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review20 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneTransitional faceZoneCampusCoreZone Intent :: The key characteristic of this zoneis a place in transition. The long-term visionis a bridge between the community throughtechnical and applied eHealthZoneRecreationZone Existing Facilities :: Gordon HartliebHall, Auto/Diesel Technology Building, andOperations & Maintenance Potential Future Actions :: UnderDevelopmentStudentHousingZoneUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review21 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneHealth gineeringZoneHealthZone Intent :: The common goal of this zone is toinspire learning through the disciplines of healthand social welfare. It has direct adjacencyto the surrounding medical community andkey zone characteristics are a collaborative,multidisciplinary approach to education,research, service, and community partnerships. Existing Facilities :: Health SciencesBuildingRecreationZone Potential Future Actions :: UnderDevelopmentStudentHousingZoneUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review22 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneEast Academic faceZoneCampusCoreZone Intent :: Development in this zone shouldcenter primarily on education in the liberal artsand sciences as well as academic institutionsfor the entire UAA eHealthZoneRecreationZone Existing Facilities :: EcosystemBiomedical Health Laboratory, ScienceBuilding, Social Science Building, ConsortiumLibrary, Administration Building, Fine ArtsBuilding, Fireside Cafe, and ConocoPhillipsIntegrated Science Building Potential Future Actions :: UnderDevelopmentStudentHousingZoneUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review23 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneRecreation Zone Intent :: The vision of the recreation zoneis the promotion of the health and welfare forUAA and the surrounding yInterfaceZoneCampusCoreZoneEastAcademicZone Existing Facilities :: New Seawolf SportsArenaGreenspace Potential Future Actions :: nZoneStudentHousingZoneUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review24 of 30

Campus ZoningCommunityInterface ZoneCommunityInterfaceZoneStudent Housing Zone Intent :: Development in this zone shouldfocus on housing and creating a strong senseof place for all resident UAA aceEngineeringZoneHealthZone Existing Facilities :: Commons, EastHall, West Hall, North Hall, MAC Housing, andTemplewood Housing Potential Future Actions :: A Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review25 of 30

GreenspaceGreenspace Intent :: The surrounding greenspace ties thecampus together and serves as a bridge betweenthe natural and urban environments. This overlayhas a potential higher value as greenspace thandeveloped land. Include design elements forgathering, recreation, and ecological benefits. Existing Features :: Campus Quads, SouthFork Chester Creek, Goose Lake, Mosquito Lake,Recreation Trail System Potential Future Actions :: UnderDevelopmentUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review26 of 30

Campus ZoningUAA Chugiak Eagle River CampusUAA Aviation TechnologyOff-Campus Zone Intent :: UAA is an integralaspect of the community and theOff-Campus Zone provides anopportunity to continue to enhanceand grow the ever expandingacademic programs. Key programand design elements have strongcommunity outreach and locationspecific missions.UAA University Center Existing Features :: UAAChugiak Eagle River Campus,University Center, DiplomacyBuilding, 7th & A Building, andAviation Technology Center Potential Future Actions ::Under DevelopmentUAA 7th & AUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review27 of 30

Acquisition / Disposal GoalsBragaw Office ComplexGoals Adjacent Properties Housing/Residential Consolidation ofFunctions Industrial SpaceLegend:Acquisition*UAA 7th & AfeetmetersDisposal** Dependent on Funding & GoalsUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePreliminary for Review28 of 30

Master Plan Core ThemesCommunityUAA Campus Master Plan UpdatePlaceKnowledgePreliminary for Review29 of 30