Master Plan Presentation - University of Minnesota, Crookston

University of Minnesota, CrookstonMaster Plan Update 2010

Agenda for Today’s PresentationWelcome, Introductions• Chancellor CaseyMaster Plan Overview• Orlyn Miller, CPPM• Monique MacKenzie, CPPMNext StepsDiscussion/ i Questions

What is a Master Plan?A Master Plan…• Ensures the physical campus supports the academicmission;• Sets out a vision for the future;• Establishes the framework for the long termevolution of the campus, and• Identifies the unique qualities of the campus that willbe enhanced and areas that are expected to change.

How is the Master Plan Used?• Informs readers of the University’ssdevelopment goals• Guides decisions regarding capitalinvestments, physical improvements andoperational activities on the campus• Evaluates future development to ensure thateach project contributes to the broadercampus vision

Master Plan Update Process

Process of Master Plan Update• Reviewed 2001 Plan document• Incorporated strategic academic planning direction• Reviewed updated data on student enrollment, staff/faculty• Worked with Facilities Committee of UMC and priorplan consultant Oslund and Associates (Twin Cities)• Drafted a revised plan organized into three primarysections:– Principles– Guidelines– Diagrams

Anticipating Change at UMC

The Early Years…

UMC in the Future• By 2015, student population will increase byabout 400‐500 people.• Staff levels will increase to support currentday ratios of faculty to students or tostrengthen administrative support functions.• Funding for new construction may be limited,at least in the short term future.

Future Assumptions• Physical expansion is desirable to sustaincampus success.• New construction priorities:– Wellness Center addition;– Expanded housing– Renovation of athletics facilities and additionalparking• Age of existing buildings, facilities andlandscapes will require ongoing investment.

2010 UpdateMaster Plan Principles• Changes to campus lands and practices will achievesustainability in design, construction and operationsactivity.• Investments in campus facilities will allow the campusto flourish as a complete community and a resource tothe region.• Campus growth will be economically andp g yenvironmentally matched to available resources.

What are the Assets andLiabilities?• Assets (blue) are distinctiveplaces that define the image,identity and activity found atCrookston.• Future projects shouldenhance the campus assets byconsidering scale, impact,changes to activity ii patternsand architectural features.• Liabilities (red) are locations inneed of physicalreconfiguration or otherimprovement.The Campus Today

Circulation and MovementHow Do People, Goods, ServicesMove Around?• A two tiered system of loop roadsare used by vehicles, cyclists andpedestriansPlanned changes would:• increase visitor traffic at a newvisitors center,• expand foot traffic in the residentialneighborhood• connect to bike and other walkingpaths that link the campus to the Cityof Crookston

Circulation and MovementHow Do People, Goods, Services Move Around?

Parking ProximityWhere and How Much isAvailable?• Multiple parking reservesare located within 1‐2minute walk (500 feet) ofmain destinationsPlanned changes would:• Add limited new parking tosupport admissions function atexpanded Wellness site• Increase parking at athleticsfields• Reconfigure and expand parkingbehind Childcare Center andKiehle Hall.

Parking ProximityWhere and How Much is Available?

Expansion and PreservationWhat Buildings Will Change?• Sites are reserved for anticipatedexpansion over the next 10 years.• Connected open spaces areimportant features that should bepreserved as development occurs.Planned changes would:• Expand the Rec Center facility• Grow the UTOC complex/ Equineprogram• Identify sites for future academic andhousing projects• Etblih Establish an expanded ddlandscapeplanting around the periphery of thecampus

Expansion and PreservationWhat Buildings Will Change?

Open Space Improvements• Existing on‐campus projectsdemonstrate new technologyand emerging knowledge.• Improvements to open spacesshould serve multifunctionalpurposes.Plan changes would:• improve stormwaterperformance when parkinglot renovation occurs.• create a more pleasantpedestrian path in servicecorridors.

Summary, UMC Master Plan Update1. Wellness Center / Admissions Centerexpansion2. New housing site3. New academic building site4. Athletics fields renovation and parkingexpansion5. Facilities Management relocation6. UTOC expansion

1. Wellness Center Expansion11

2. New Housing Site22

3. New Academic Building Sites3333

4. Facilities ManagementRelocation4

5. Athletics and Parking Renovation55

6. UTOC Expansion66

Next Steps in the Update Process

Review and Comment Process• All Campus Forum, February 4 th 2010– Presentation, questions, discussion today• Website/online review

Next Steps• Access website for draft master plan documentreview• Comments should be received by March 5 th ,2010: staff will generate a report on commentsreceived• Finalize changes to document by mid March2010• Consultant prepares final document• Final document delivered to Regents’ Office endof April

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