Symmes Maini & McKee Associates 1000 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY. Campus Master Plan

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1 Symmes Maini & McKee Associates 1000 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Campus Master Plan August 2006

2 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Campus Master Plan CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS 3 BUILDING ASSESSMENT 4 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM/ DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/ PROGRAM FIT 5 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES 6 PREFERRED CONCEPT 7 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE 8 MASTER PLAN

3 SECTION ONE - INTRODUCTION Campus Master Plan

4 SECTION ONE INTRODUCTION This Southern Connecticut State University Campus Master Plan update is the second part of an update to the Southern Connecticut State University master plan first prepared in The Campus Master Plan forms the basis of future campus development and funding requests to the Board of Trustees. The educational space needs of the University were analyzed and recommendations were made in the May 2003 Program for the Master Plan report, developed by Paulien Associates, Inc. The SCSU Campus Master Plan update provides the planning tools and strategies required to accommodate program requirements of the University in The Campus Master Plan update for SCSU is a guide for incremental growth that responds to stated needs, planned expansion and potential change in facilities' needs. The planning process included criteria to evaluate alternatives and the final plan. Although the plan presents a big idea closing Farnham Avenue to create a new major campus quadrangle it also allows for realistic future growth. The plan builds on existing strengths of the campus, works to enhance campus image and identity, and provides an efficient physical plant to support its mission. Campus Master Plan for Academic/General Classrooms 2. Academic/Fine Arts & Music 3. Academic/Health & Human Services/Davis Addition 4. Student Services 5. Academic/CILS - IT 6. Moore Field House Addition 7. Connecticut Hall/Cafeteria Addition 8. Fitness Center/Clinic/Security 9. Conference Center 10. Stadium Entrance 11. Fitness Center North Campus 12. Special Academic Housing 13. Renovation Pelz Gymnasium with Connector 14. New Science Building 15. Lyman Center Garage 16. Ella Grasso Garage 17. Moore Field House Garage North Campus Garage 19. Future Residence Hall F/OP Facilities/ Operations DAV Davis Hall EPG Existing Parking Garage PEL Pelz Gymnasium JEN Jennings Hall MOR Morrill Hall ENG Engleman Hall LYM Lyman Center BUL Buley Library STU New Student Center SCH Schwartz Hall LAN Lang Social Work House ORL Orlando Public Health Building g ADM Admissions House BRO Brownell Hall CON Connecticut Hall FAR Farnham Hall WIL Wilkinson Hall CHS Chase Hall HIC Hickerson Hall NEF Neff Hall 16 RES New Residence Hall NPG New Residence Hall Parking Garage MFH Moore Field House POW Power Building JDF Jess Dow Field NCR North Campus Residence Complex NCR POW JDF PINE ROCK AVENUE F/OP RES 17 WINTERGREEN AVENUE 6 MFH 10 1 FITCH STREET 13 PEL EPG 3 DAV 3 NEF HIC MOR JEN NPG CHS 8 BUL BRO WIL 4 FAR ADM 9 CON 7 SCH FITCH STREET STU 15 5 LYM ENG 2 16 CRESCENT STREET ORL FARNHAM AVENUE LAN 12 1/2

5 INTRODUCTION PLANNING APPROACH Five paramount issues outlined as Goals and Objectives for SCSU have directed SMMA s planning process: Preservation Integration Renewal Adaptability Development The major sections of the Campus Master Plan update illuminate these issues and address them individually. Preservation of the architectural scale and character of the best aspects of campus is a major consideration in all the planning recommendations, while accommodating the programmatic needs of the entire campus. Integration of existing and proposed campus design elements is addressed in the land use, landscape, and open space portions of the work. Functional areas are unified wherever possible through the use of similar materials -- design, texture, and color that form a cohesive whole on the campus and between the east and west portions of the campus. Renewal of campus facilities is addressed in a renovation specific plan that prioritizes the needs of modern academic programs with both initial and life cycle costs. A time frame is established for relocation and renewal of campus buildings and grounds. Adaptability of campus spaces, buildings, and programs is a key ingredient in assisting the University to maintain itself and grow in a changing academic world. The plan embraces the nature of change in the continuing evolution of academic programs. Development of new facilities on campus is necessary to meet current and projected space needs of the University. Renewal and adaptability cannot transform all existing facilities to adequately meet up-to-date teaching and research requirements. The plan proposes a number of new facilities to support the University's mission. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE MASTER PLAN The goals and objectives for Facilities and Campus Development are: To delineate phased renovation, upgrade, replacement and expansion of existing facilities; To identify functions that should be relocated to existing or new facilities in coordination with the space utilization study; To outline a guide for unification and consolidation of the campus; To contribute a blueprint for utilizing existing resources, expanding on existing strengths, and reinforcing the positive image of the university, community, and state; To provide a development strategy that establishes needs, priorities, schedules, and cost-effective solutions. Together with more focused areas of study, these broad objectives have formed the basis of the Master Plan, presented in detail in other sections of this report. A renovation and sequencing plan is provided to allow prioritized upgrading of existing facilities. Relocation strategies identify current use of space and functionality, and incorporates these strategies in the renovation and sequencing plan, including identifying new facilities as required. A Development Plan which identifies and prioritizes new campus buildings. The comprehensive open space and landscaping plan, develops a physical plan that will unify and consolidate the east and west portions of the campus. An outline of a capital outlay plan for new and renovated facilities to establish need, priority, and schedule within cost-effective solutions. MASTER PLAN FOCUS AND EMPHASIS The SCSU Campus Master Plan update focuses on the following areas: 1. Coordination with the assessment of the general use of space on each SCSU campus; 2. Review of existing utilities and assessment of infrastructure; 3. Short- and long-range uses of buildings; 4. Parking and pedestrian / vehicular movement; 5. Landscaping, open space, campus entrances, borders, and planting; 6. Land use on the east and west SCSU campuses; 7. New construction to meet existing and anticipated space deficiencies; 8. Proposed renovations and additions; 9. Campus housing; 10. Schedule to build temporary structures and swing space in conjunction with a renovation and relocation plan; 11. Capital outlay priorities for new facilities; 12. Cost projections to maintain and renew facilities. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 1/3

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7 SECTION TWO - SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS Campus Master Plan

8 SECTION TWO INTRODUCTION Site Investigation and Analysis is the start of a four-part process. The first part is documentation of existing conditions. This included site visits, data collection, photographic documentation, research, and interviews. The information gathered has been interpreted and graphically documented in a series of site analysis diagrams in this section. The site analysis diagrams describe the existing conditions and allow the planning team to begin identifying opportunities and constraints inherent in the campus. The planning team then evaluated these opportunities and constraints, illustrating needed improvements for the campus. This was done within the framework of the Master Plan program. The third part of this process evaluates the collected information and proffers recommendations for current and future development at SCSU. The fourth part outlines the concept alternatives based on the collected physical information, analyses, options, restrictions and goals of the University. Aerial Photographs Campus View to the North View of West Campus/ Zone 3 View of Academic Zone / Zone 2 2/2

9 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS URBAN CONTEXT SCSU is located between New Haven and Hamden, Connecticut, approximately three miles from the center of New Haven. The campus is accessible from Route 15, via exits 59 and 60. In the main, SCSU is in a residential area of the City of New Haven, close to the West Rock encampment, and bordering City park land to the south. Quinnipiac University, Albertus Magnus College, Yale University and the University of New Haven are all within a five mile radius of SCSU. LEGEND Southern Connecticut University Campus Urban Context Main Vehicular Routes SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/3

10 SECTION TWO UNIVERSITY PROPERTY SCSU encompasses 172 acres. Most of the campus is in New Haven with a smaller portion in Hamden. The New Haven property is divided by city streets into four parts creating barriers to pedestrian movement, especially on Fitch Street. The pedestrian bridge across Fitch Street helps to ease the fragmentation to a limited degree. Outward expansion of the campus is limited geographically along the campus boundaries. Beaverdale Memorial Park Cemetery separating the north campus from the academic core allows no expansion to unify in the middle of the campus. LEGEND Extent of Southern Connecticut State University Property University Property WINTERGREEN AVENUE RES GRA HIC NEF MFH TE5 WIN JDF THS NCR PINE ROCK AVENUE MOR FITCH STREET JEN PEL EPG DAV F/OP ADM Admissions House BRO Brownell Hall BUL Buley Library CHS Chase Hall CON Connecticut Hall DAV Davis Hall ERL Earl Hall ENG Engleman Hall EPG Existing Parking Garage FAR Farnham Hall F/OP Facilities/ Operations GRA Granoff Hall HIC Hickerson Hall JEN Jennings Hall JDF Jess Dow Field LAN Lang Social Work House LYM Lyman Center MFH Moore Field House MOR Morrill Hall NCR North Campus Residence Complex NEF Neff Hall ORL Orlando Public Health Building PEL Pelz Gymnasium RES New Residence Hall SEA Seabury Hall SCH Schwartz Hall STU New Student Center TE1-4 Temporary Building 1-4 TE5 Temporary Building 5 THS Town Houses UNI University Student Center WIN Wintergreen Transition Building WIL Wilkinson Hall CHS TE1-4 BUL WIL FAR CON ENG BRO ORL ADM SCH FITCH STREET STU ERL LYM CRESCENT STREET UNI SEA FARNHAM AVENUE LAN 2/4

11 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS FIGURE GROUND The Existing Campus figure ground illustrates the extent of the existing campus as well as building massing and location. The plan also indicates the layout of existing roadways, parking, walkways, athletics fields, and open space. The plan below emphasizes the existing buildings against the site. The SCSU campus site plan is the base plan from which all other graphic analysis, plans and diagrams have been created. LEGEND Existing Buildings Existing Campus Campus Grounds SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/5

12 SECTION TWO ZONING This diagram illustrates existing zoning in New Haven and Hamden. Although the University acreage is not subject to zoning restrictions, much of the campus lies in the RM-1 Zone. Land to the west and east is zoned for park land. Land now occupied by the athletics complex is zoned for cemetery use. LEGEND Zoning Map Hamden-controlled Development District (CDD) Hamden- Residential (R-5) New Haven- Cemetery (C) New Haven- Residential (RM-1) New Haven- Park (P) 2/6

13 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS LAND USE The Land Use diagram illustrates groupings of buildings by use category: Academic, Student Life / Housing, Facilities, and Athletics / Recreation. It summarizes information contained in the Building Use plan and includes the adjacent areas by use. The Land Use plan is helpful in organizing and visualizing continuous outdoor spaces. Academic areas are divided into two main areas, of which one is located on the west and the other is on the east side of campus. Residential land use is concentrated on the east side of the campus, with a smaller, detached residential area located to the north on the periphery of campus. Facilities are located at the far end of the east campus, as further illustrated in the Building Use plan. Recreation and athletics land is located in two areas. One recreation area is located on the west side of campus adjacent to residential land use. The other is located on the westernmost property, bounded by the large academic zone. The Land Use plan indicates the need for reorganization and stronger physical connections of academic areas. LEGEND Academic Existing Land Use Student Life Facilites Athletics / Recreation SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/7

14 SECTION TWO BUILDING USE The Building Use diagram identifies campus buildings by use: Academic, Administration, Athletics / Recreation, Facilities, Parking, Student Life, and Student Services. The plan illustrates the locations of uses across campus and the spatial relationships of use types. Academic Academic buildings including Engleman, Davis, Earl, Jennings, Morrill, and Seabury Halls are located on the east side of the campus. A number of departments are spread around the campus in different buildings. It is preferable to consolidate departments in academic buildings and increase the number of classrooms and faculty offices on the east campus. Administration Administrative functions and related support services are located in Admissions House, Lang House, Orlando Hall, Engleman Hall and Wintergreen Hall. Replacement of the ad min is tra tion areas in Wintergreen Hall is required to increase efficiency of operations and will allow the replacement Wintergreen Hall which is a temporary building. Athletics / Recreation Athletics facilities are concentrated along the northern edge of the west side of campus. The current location of the Athletics / Recreation facilities has a good relationship with and proximity to the Student Life and Residential campus zones. The location of Pelz Gymnasium is rather remote in relation to the other athletics facilities. Additional recreational fields are required. Student Life Residence halls occur in a series of groupings on the west campus. The North Campus Residence Complex is relatively isolated from the other residences. There is an opportunity to strengthen and develop the quadrangles with new development, pedestrian connections and identification elements. Creation of new residential or mixed use quad ran gles is a planning goal. Facilities / Student Services The Campus Police and Health Center are currently housed in Granoff Hall on the west campus near the residence halls. Administrative office and storage spaces are located in various buildings on campus and facilities management on the east end of campus. Student Services are located primarily in Connecticut Hall, Wintergreen and the Student Center. LEGEND Academic Parking Structure Existing Building Use Administration Athletics / Recreation Student Life Student Services Facilities 2/8

15 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS BUILDING POPULATION Faculty and staff building populations are noted with classroom and residential occupancy totals by Campus Zones. These totals are later used as a planning guide for parking distribution based on faculty and staff need, available classroom seats and existing parking to be replaced. It also highlights the current concentration and future needs of the academic core centered on Engelman Hall. LEGEND Building Population Faculty and Staff Population Classroom Population Residential Population NOTE: Information interpreted from the Program for the Master Plan by Paulien and Associates, January SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/9

16 SECTION TWO STUDENT HOUSING The Student Housing diagram illustrates the location of all existing student housing on campus, destinations and access routes to student services. The main activators of resident halls' student movements are indicated as the central commons, library, student center and main administration. The housing plan needs to be assessed to determine the existing pedestrian connections on campus and identify areas for improvement. Residence halls are concentrated on the west side of campus in two zones. The first consists of seven seven-story buildings around two quadrangles. The second consists of one residence hall and four townhouses on the north campus. The north campus housing is relatively isolated from the rest of the campus with little space for interaction in this area. Additional informal student spaces need to be created. LEGEND Housing Zone Existing Student Housing Campus Residence Campus Destination Campus Connection 2/10

17 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION The Pedestrian Circulation diagram illustrates major and minor pedestrian circulation routes, and defines significant activity nodes and building entrances. A close examination of pathways is essential to identify problems and conflicts within the circulation system and to make it more efficient. The existing pedestrian circulation routes lack clear organization, structure and efficiency. The major routes are not distinct, and building entrances are poorly defined. Security concerns include poorly illuminated pathways, especially at night. There is little differentiation between most of the pedestrian and vehicular routes cre at ing a safety hazard as well as a confusing wayfinding system. A new hierarchical pathway system is recommended to rationally organize the circulation and visual connections between buildings and other campus spaces. A distinct palette of materials including paving, planting, lighting, signage, and other amenities will distinguish pedestrian routes from vehicular routes and highlight pedestrian crossing zones at vehicular conflict points. These elements will im prove the overall visual quality and safety of the campus. LEGEND Major Pedestrian Circulation Existing Pedestrian Circulation Minor Pedestrian Circulation Building Entrances Campus Activity Nodes SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/11

18 SECTION TWO VEHICULAR CIRCULATION The Vehicular Circulation diagram illustrates major and minor vehicular circulation routes, major and minor points of entry to the campus, and points of conflict with pedestrians. Vehicular circulation on campus is an extension of the off-campus street system and brings vehicles to major entry points, penetrating and dividing the campus. The campus has six vehicular entrances. General vehicular circulation within the interior of the campus is necessary to reach selected parking and service areas, however it creates conflicts with pedestrian circulation and an interruption of common open space. Entries The major entry from Fitch Street is not identifiable as a campus entrance. Other entrances are confusing and unclear. Conflict Points There are areas of conflict with external traffic, service vehicles, and pedestrians at many points around the campus. Fitch Street carries a high volume of traffic and divides the campus into the west and east campuses. All traffic commingles at this point and pedestrians must walk through it on a daily basis. Vehicular circulation internal to the campus is also problematic. Campus roadways are open to all traffic and are difficult to distinguish from service and pedestrian ways. A good example of this is the drop-off at Lyman Center. A common palette of materials, including paving, curbing, planting, lighting, and signage is recommended to differentiate vehicular roadways from pedestrian circulation routes. LEGEND Existing Vehicular Circulation Campus Gateway Campus Entry Major Confl ict Point Major Vehicular Circulation Minor Vehicular Circulation Shuttle Stop Service Entrance Parking Entrance 2/12

19 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS PARKING The Existing Parking diagram illustrates the location of all existing parking on campus and the total parking spaces available. The parking diagram will be examined to determine if the amount of existing parking is adequate and optimally located. In general, parking on campus is inadequate and inefficient in its use and allocation. The assigned parking areas are spread across campus, requiring intrusive vehicular circulation and a shuttle bus service. Reorganization of some lots can provide an immediate increase in the number of available parking spaces closer to the main buildings. Consolidation of parking at the pe rim e ter will eliminate unnecessary vehicular circulation into the interior of the campus, however, issues of walkable distances and safety will still need to be addressed. There is a need for improved security and lighting along pedestrian routes to and from parking areas and within the lots. Structured parking should be considered to maximize, consolidate and conserve land. LEGEND Commuter Existing Parking Special Resident Faculty / Staff Total Parking - 4,617 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/13

20 SECTION TWO SITE ANALYSIS This Site Analysis diagram defines the watershed and drainage characteristics of the campus. Stormwater management is a part of the site improvements that need to be incorporated in the renovation of campus spaces. Major viewsheds overlooking Beaver Pond should be further enhanced as part of the pedestrian pathway system. Steep sloping areas form transition space between the campus and primary resource areas and should remain untouched by development. Edges of existing campus spaces are undefined and need to be reinforced by new building placement along with renovations of the campus open spaces. LEGEND Undefi ned Spatial Edge Views Site Analysis Watershed High / Low Point Steep Slope Water 2/14

21 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS OPEN SPACE The Open Space diagram describes the quality and character of open space and the campus edges. Open space includes quadrangles, plazas / courtyards, athletics / recreation spaces, and common/transition spaces that are linked by pedestrian passageways. Campus edges include streetscape edges, open space edges and parking edges. These characterizations describe a hierarchy of the various spaces. The suggested open space plan should allow for the evaluation and interpretation of open space including campus edges, and identification of areas for improvement. To enhance the quality and coherence of the open space on campus, selected elements need to be strengthened, unified, and redefined. These elements include: Plazas / Courtyards There is no consistent design approach or palette of materials used for entries and plazas on campus. Building entry points and plazas should be enhanced to differentiate these areas and direct pedestrians to their destinations. Quadrangles Two identifiable quadrangles exist on campus. The open space bounded by Engleman Hall, Buley Library, Earl Hall, Lyman Auditorium and the Student Center serves as a good example. Quadrangles help to establish a unique identity for a group of buildings, assist in wayfinding, and create a sense of place within the broader campus. Creation of new quads and enhancing existing quadrangles is recommended. Athletics / Recreation Space The recreation and athletics fields generally have a good relationship to each other and adjacent uses, but there is potential to improve existing facilities and create additional playing fields. LEGEND Existing Open Space Streetscape Edge Institutional Edge Environmental Edge Cemetery Edge Parking Edge Common Spaces Quadrangles Plazas / Courtyards Athletics / Recreation Slopes Pedestrian Edge SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/15

22 SECTION TWO PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY Features East Campus Pond Adjacent Bodies of Water Pedestrian Bridge across Fitch Street Rocky Outcroppings Large Open Space on the East Campus 2/16

23 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS Lighting Campus Walkways Campus Walkways Stadium Lighting Campus Walkways Parking Lighting Parking Lighting SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/17

24 SECTION TWO Signage Parking Sign Campus Map Parking Sign Building Sign Street Signs Wayfinding Sign Centennial Courtyard 2/18

25 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS Planting Main Quadrangle Dormitory Quadrangle Centennial Courtyard Moore Field House Alley Slope planting on retaining wall Connecticut Hall Moore Field House Plaza SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/19

26 SECTION TWO Furnishings Benches, Bike Racks, Police Call Box Benches, Waste Receptacles Centennial Courtyard Concrete Benches Bus Stop, Recycling Bin, Newspaper Stand Concrete Benches Bike Racks 2/20

27 SITE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS Paving Campus Plaza Pedestrian / Vehicular Conflict Pedestrian Walk Pedestrian / Vehicular Conflict Mixed Pedestrian and Parking Pedestrian Way Pedestrian / Vehicular Conflict SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 2/21

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29 SECTION THREE - BUILDING ASSESSMENT Campus Master Plan

30 SECTION THREE INTRODUCTION A facilities' condition assessment, evaluating the condition of the building systems for 26 buildings on campus, was made by VFA. Inc in July of This was done for the Connecticut Department of Higher Education in collaboration with the State University System at Southern Connecticut State University. A physical survey of each building was carried out by a team of engineers and architects to identify the condition, age, type and deficiencies (deferred maintenance items) of the building systems. A cost model was then used to approximate the effective age and assess the current replacement value and replacement costs for each building. Facility Condition Index (FCI), a standard measure, is used to determine the condition of each building. This is calculated by dividing the sum of the deferred maintenance i.e., the repairs, replacements or modifications required, by the current replacement value of the building. The higher the FCI, the poorer the condition of the building systems. An FCI from 0-5% is considered excellent, 5%-10% is good, and from % is fair to poor. At present the 26 buildings have an FCI of 29 percent, indicating that the buildings are collectively in need of repair and/or renovation. With a 16% FCI, the twelve general fund buildings are in better condition than the 14 auxiliary fund buildings (39% FCI). Based on assessment of current conditions, the buildings have been classified in three ways, each with a specific attribute based on Priority, Category and Prime System Group, in addition to a detailed description. Priorities are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5 based on the existing conditions. Priority 1 requires immediate action for specific conditions; 2 is potentially critical, requiring attention in two to five years; and 3 could possibly be critical in the next five years. Priority 4 comprises recommended improvements, not required but would reduce long term costs and increase usability. Conditions that are Priority 5 do not conform to existing codes and will require attention if major work is undertaken. 54% of deficiencies in the buildings on campus relate to priorities 4 and 5. Building integrity, air quality and energy related deficiencies represent 60% of all deficiencies by category. Within the primary systems, HVAC systems, interior construction, exterior enclosure and electrical systems necessitate 78% of all expenditure. For each deficiency, proposed corrections were established and an estimate was given. In addition, a methodology was developed to predict building deterioration and associated capital funding renewal requirements based on systematic analysis of the buildings' components, estimating renewal costs at the end of each component s useful life. Three options of funding were explored: 1. To attain an FCI of 5% in ten years, 2. To maintain the current conditions level, 3. To maintain a minimum funding alternative at ½ percent of the current value. Option 3 is not considered viable; Option 1 is considered to be the best solution. The buildings together have a current replacement value of $230,800,000 with deficiencies that amount to $67,200,000. The detailed assessment of each building on campus can be found in the three volumes of the Facilities Assessment Report. In this section a one-page summary was developed for easy reference, listing for each building: Current Use; General Facts (Age, Room Types, Date of Last Renovation [if known, etc.]); Current Condition (Replacement Value, Deficiencies, FCI [with & without improvements]); Needed Improvements (Immediate & Potential); Likely Future Use; Square Footage. In addition, a photograph of the exterior, a plan of a typical floor and a key plan showing the campus location are included for each building in the study. 3/2

31 BUILDING ASSESSMENT ADMISSIONS BUILDING Current Use: The Admissions building is a three-story Administration Building. It also houses the student union General Facts: Built: 1900 Current Conditions: The building is in generally good condition. Replacement Value: $1,106,162 Deficiencies: $ 138,001 FCI (without improvements): 0.12 FCI (with improvements): 0.06 Admissions Building Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: Repair of leak in the basement. Code: Fire-rated door frames, sprinklers; compliance with ADA. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: Replacement of slate on the roof. Interiors: Replacement of plumbing. Systems: Correction of HVAC and water distribution problems. Likely Future Use: Admissions will remain the primary building tenant for at least the next five years. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 2,588 asf Total: 5,967 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/3

32 SECTION THREE BROWNELL HALL Current Use: Brownell Hall, a four-story brick building, houses dormitory rooms, lounges and offices. General Facts: Built: 1982 Renovated: 1998 Current Conditions: Brownell Hall is in generally good condition. Replacement Value: $13,067,368 Deficiencies: $ 1,100,126 FCI (without improvements): 0.08 FCI (with improvements: 0.06 Brownell Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: New roof cover. Code: Fire, life safety and ADA code compliance. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: General repairs and replacements. Systems: Insufficient emergency lighting & power; replacement of electrical panels; repair of miscellaneous HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 46,506 asf Total: 67,441 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/4

33 BUILDING ASSESSMENT CHASE HALL Current Use: Chase Hall is a six-story residence hall. General Facts: Built: 1967 Renovated: 1995 (Roof system) 1998 (Windows) Current Conditions: The building is in fair to poor condition. It requires extensive renovation. Replacement Value: $11,328,887 Deficiencies: $ 5,738,137 FCI (without improvements): 0.51 FCI (with improvements): 0.20 Chase Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: New roof cover. Interiors: Replacement of hazardous floor finishes. Systems: Replacement of electrical panels. Code: Fire, life safety and ADA code compliance. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: General repairs and finishes; renovation of restrooms. Systems: Insufficient emergency lighting and power; repair of miscellaneous HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. Location Plan Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Square Footage: Assigned: 35,736 asf Total: 59,267 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/5

34 SECTION THREE CONNECTICUT HALL (FOOD SERVICE) Current Use: Connecticut Hall is a two-story dining services building. General Facts: Built: 1973 Renovated: 1994 (Roof system) Current Conditions: Connecticut Hall is in generally fair condition. Replacement Value: $7,691,081 Deficiencies: $2,622,004 FCI (without improvements): 0.34 FCI (with improvements): 0.25 Connecticut Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: Replacement of roof cover. Interiors: Kitchen floor replacement. Systems: Replacement of electrical panels and circuit breakers. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Replacement of ceiling tiles and window system. Systems: Correction of HVAC and sanitary piping deficiencies. Code: ADA and life safety code compliance. Likely Future Use: Demolition and replacement must be considered. Building is not easily adaptable to alternate or expanded use. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 27,883 asf Total: 45,154 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/6

35 BUILDING ASSESSMENT DAVIS HALL Current Use: Davis Hall has both academic and residential facilities. The Communication Department and schools of General Studies and Heath and Human Services are housed here. General Facts: Built: 1969 Renovated: 1998 Current Conditions: Davis Hall is in generally good condition. Replacement Value: $9,535,609 Deficiencies: $1,311,504 FCI (without improvements): 0.14 FCI (with improvements): 0.05 Davis Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Interiors: Replacement of hazardous floor finishes. Systems: Replacement of electrical panels and electrical service; more emergency lighting. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Replacement of furnishings & plumbing fixtures. Systems: HVAC pumps and controls replaced. Code: ADA compliance. Location Plan Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Square Footage: Assigned: 32,659 asf Total: 49,862 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/7

36 SECTION THREE EARL HALL Current Use: Earl Hall is a multi-use academic building with classrooms, ceramics lab, band rooms, a production studio and offices. The departments of Art, Foreign Languages and Communication are housed here. General Facts: Built: 1960 Renovated: 1992 (Roof cover) Current Conditions: It is in generally fair condition. The roof cover was replaced 14 years ago. Replacement Value: $11,417,645 Deficiencies: $ 3,125,361 FCI (without improvements): 0.27 FCI (with improvements): 0.16 Earl Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Interiors: Replacement of hazardous floor finishes. Systems: Replacement of electrical panels. Code: Compliance of ADA, electrical, emergency and life safety codes. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: General repairs and renovation. Systems: Correction of miscellaneous HVAC problems. Location Plan Likely Future Use: Demolition and replacement is anticipated. Square Footage: Assigned: 27,075 asf Total: 60,226 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/8

37 BUILDING ASSESSMENT FARNHAM HALL Current Use: Farnham Hall is a six-story residence hall. General Facts: Built: 1964 Renovated: (Roof system) Current Conditions: The building is in fair to poor condition. Replacement Value: $10,804,563 Deficiencies: $ 5,400,473 FCI (without improvements): 0.50 FCI (with improvements): 0.19 Farnham Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Interiors: Replacement of hazardous floor finish. Systems: Repair of electrical panels and HVAC problems; more emergency lighting. Code: ADA, building code compliance required. Emergency generators and sprinkler systems need to be installed. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Replacement of plumbing fixtures; general repair and renovation. Systems: Fixing of HVAC, plumbing and piping; replacement of electrical service. Location Plan Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Square Footage: Assigned: 34,608 asf Total: 56,524 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/9

38 SECTION THREE GRANOFF HALL Current Use: Granoff Hall houses a police station and medical building. General Facts: Built: 1972 Renovated: 1995 (Roof system) Current Conditions: Granoff Hall is in fair to poor condition. The roofing system was replaced in Replacement Value: $1,936,762 Deficiencies: $ 608,621 FCI (without improvements): 0.31 FCI (with improvements): 0.17 Granoff Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Interiors: Replacement of flooring and exterior lighting. Code: Compliance with ADA & building codes. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: General repairs; replacement of floor and ceiling finishes, plumbing fixtures. Systems: Correction of HVAC, water distribution system problems; replacement of electrical service. Likely Future Use: Potential alternate uses will be investigated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 4,224 asf Total: 10,573 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/10

39 BUILDING ASSESSMENT HICKERSON HALL Current Use: Hickerson Hall is a six-story residence hall. General Facts: Built: 1967 Renovated: (Roofing system) 1996 (Windows) Current Conditions: Hickerson Hall is in fair to poor condition. It requires extensive renovation. Replacement Value: $9,609,493 Deficiencies: $5,457,766 FCI (without improvements): 0.57 FCI (with improvements): 0.20 Hickerson Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Systems: Replacement of electrical panels. Code: ADA, fire and life safety code compliance. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: General repairs. Interiors: General repairs and renovation. Systems: Correction of HVAC problems; replacement of electrical service; repair of water distribution and emergency power systems. Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 30,575 asf Total: 50,272 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/11

40 SECTION THREE JENNINGS HALL Current Use: Jennings Hall has laboratories, classrooms and offices. It houses the departments of Biology, Communication, Nursing and Physical Science, and the School of General Studies. General Facts: Built: 1982 Current Conditions: Jennings Hall is in good condition. Replacement Value: $26,245,482 Deficiencies: $ 2,811,923 FCI (without improvements): 0.11 FCI (with improvements): 0.06 Jennings Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Systems: HVAC station need to be replaced. Code: Compliance for access, fire protection, lighting and plumbing fixtures. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: Weather-stripping on windows; sealing of floor leaks; roofing system replacement. Systems: Replacement of electrical service, transformers, water distribution tanks and HVAC units. Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 81,266 asf Total: 121,025 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/12

41 BUILDING ASSESSMENT LANG HOUSE Current Use: Lang House is an administrative building. It houses part of the Communication Department. General Facts: Built: 1903 Renovated: 1993 (One-story addition) Current Conditions: Lang House is generally in good to fair condition. Replacement Value: $1,527,708 Deficiencies: $ 312,983 FCI (without improvements): 0.20 FCI (with improvements): 0.08 Lang House Needed Improvements: Immediate - Systems: Correction of miscellaneous HVAC problems. Code: Compliance of ADA, electrical, emergency and life safety codes. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: Replacement of roof. Interiors: General repairs and renovation. System: HVAC upgrades; replacement of electrical panels and water pipes. Likely Future Use: Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 4,736 asf Total: 10,199 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/13

42 SECTION THREE LYMAN AUDITORIUM Current Use: Lyman Auditorium is a two-story performing arts center with an auditorium with full seating. General Facts: Built: 1967 Renovated: 1994 (Roof system) Current Conditions: It is in good to fair condition. The roofing system was replaced in Replacement Value: $9,474,995 Deficiencies: $1,923,227 FCI (without improvements): 0.20 FCI (with improvements): 0.13 Lyman Auditorium Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: Auditorium ceiling replacement. Systems: Replacement of electrical panels; installation of emergency generators. Code: Compliance of ADA, electrical, emergency and life safety codes. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Replacement of plumbing fixtures; general repairs. Systems: Correction of HVAC and water distribution problems. Location Plan Likely Future Use: No primary change is anticipated. Faculty offices will be relocated. Square Footage: Assigned: 27,697 asf Total: 50,415 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/14

43 BUILDING ASSESSMENT MOORE FIELD HOUSE Current Use: This building houses athletics facilities including basketball. General Facts: Built: 1976 Renovated: 1996 (Roof) Current Conditions: The Moore Field House is in generally good to fair condition. Replacement Value: $16,001,902 Deficiencies: $ 2,670,671 FCI (without improvements): 0.17 FCI (with improvements): 0.10 Moore Field House Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: New roof cover. Interiors: Replacement of floor track surface, pavement and exterior lighting. Systems: New motor control center; replacement of electrical panels. Code: Compliance with codes. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Repair exterior wall and ceiling finishes, pool finishes, plumbing fixtures. Systems: HVAC, water systems repairs; replacement of electrical service, motor control center. Location Plan Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Square Footage: Assigned: 116,200 asf Total: 147,429 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/15

44 SECTION THREE MORRILL HALL Current Use: Morrill Hall is an academic building that includes laboratories, a planetarium and observatory. General Facts: Built: 1959 Renovated: (Roofing system) 1990 (Window wall) Current Conditions: Morrill Hall is in good condition. Replacement Value: $7,857,804 Deficiencies: $1,518,552 FCI (without improvements): 0.19 FCI (with improvements): 0.11 Morrill Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Systems: New emergency generator. Code: Code compliance for emergency lighting systems, electrical rooms and fire safety features. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: Repair of exterior wall systems. Interiors: General repairs and finishes. Systems: Repair of miscellaneous HVAC, water distribution and plumbing systems. Likely Future Use: Demolition and replacement will be investigated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 25,267 asf Total: 40,824 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/16

45 BUILDING ASSESSMENT NEFF HALL Current Use: Neff Hall houses dormitory rooms, lounges and offices. General Facts: Built: 1969 Renovated: (Roof) 1996 (Windows) Current Conditions: The condition of the building is fair but it will deteriorate without improvements. Replacement Value: $9,720,551 Deficiencies: $4,858,402 FCI (without improvements): 0.50 FCI (with improvements): 0.15 Neff Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Systems: Updating of emergency generators, Code: Fire, life safety and ADA code compliance. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Plumbing fixtures and finishes need to be replaced. Systems: Resolving HVAC and water distribution system problems. Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 28,351 asf Total: 50,853 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/17

46 SECTION THREE NORTH CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALL Current Use: This is a six-story student apartment building. General Facts: Built: 1986 Current Conditions: This building is in fair condition. With improvements it will remain in fair to poor condition. Replacement Value: $25,657,424 Deficiencies: $12,568,807 FCI (without improvements): 0.49 FCI (with improvements): 0.21 North Campus Residence Complex Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: The existing roof cover needs to be replaced; waterproofing of the exterior walls studied. Code: Plumbing fixtures, electrical rooms and fire alarms need to be building code and ADA compliant Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Partition wall and bathroom tile repairs; kitchen and window replacement. Systems: Resolving HVAC system problems. Location Plan Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Demolition and replacement within the next 15 years may be considered. Square Footage: Assigned: 116,196 asf Total: 152,360 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/18

47 BUILDING ASSESSMENT ORLANDO HOUSE Current Use: Orlando House is an administration building including part of the Biology Department. General Facts: Built: 1900 Current Conditions: Orlando House is in generally good condition. Replacement Value: $867,572 Deficiencies: $142,519 FCI (without improvements): 0.16 FCI (with improvements): 0.07 Orlando House Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: Porch columns replacement. Code: Fire, life safety and ADA code compliance. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: Garage doors need to be replaced. Interiors: Replacement of window sashes. Systems: Correction of HVAC and water distribution problems addressed. Likely Future Use: Relocation of Biology Department out of the building. Demolition or relocation will be investigated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 2,120 asf Total: 5,566 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/19

48 SECTION THREE PELZ GYMNASIUM Current Use: The two-story athletics facility houses a pool, gymnasium, classrooms and offices. General Facts: Built: 1952 Renovated: 1993 (Roof) Current Conditions: Pelz Gymnasium is in generally good to fair condition. Replacement Value: $11,425,447 Deficiencies: $ 1,592,241 FCI (without improvements): 0.14 FCI (with improvements): 0.08 Pelz Gymnasium Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: Exterior steps need to be replaced. Interiors: Plumbing and pool deficiencies repaired. Systems: Replacement of electrical panels; resolving HVAC deficiencies. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: Replacement of roof cover. Interiors: General repairs and renovation. Systems: Replacement of electrical service and fluorescent lighting. Code: Fire, life safety and ADA code compliance. Location Plan Likely Future Use: No change in use, although faculty office will be relocated out of the building. Square Footage: Assigned: 44,089 asf Total: 78,423 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/20

49 BUILDING ASSESSMENT SCHWARTZ HALL Current Use: Schwartz Hall is a seven-story residence hall. General Facts: Built: 1957 Renovated: 1998 (Roofing system) 1995 (Windows, floor & ceiling finishes) Current Conditions: Schwartz Hall is in generally good condition. Replacement Value: $17,206,359 Deficiencies: $ 2,517,037 FCI (without improvements): 0.15 FCI (with improvements): 0.03 Schwartz Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Code: Fire, life safety and ADA code compliance. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Replacement of restrooms and plumbing fixtures; interior wall and ceiling finishes and repairs. Systems: HVAC repairs. Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 72,063 asf Total: 103,100 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/21

50 SECTION THREE TOWN HOUSE A Current Use: The town house has eight apartment units. General Facts: Built: 1991 Current Conditions: Town House A is in generally good condition. Replacement Value: $1,084,781 Deficiencies: $ 134,101 FCI (without improvements): 0.12 FCI (with improvements): 0.06 Town House A Needed Improvements: Immediate - Code: Building code compliance for lighting receptacles, smoke detection and electrical panels. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: Replacement of wooden balconies. Interiors: General repairs. Systems: Miscellaneous HVAC problems and wiring repairs. Likely Future Use: Demolition and alternate use of the land is anticipated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 12,000 asf Total: 13,266 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/22

51 BUILDING ASSESSMENT TOWN HOUSE B Current Use: The two-story structure houses eight apartment units. General Facts: Built: 1991 Current Conditions: It is in generally good condition. Replacement Value: $1,084,781 Deficiencies: $ 128,624 FCI (without improvements): 0.12 FCI (with improvements): 0.06 Town House B Needed Improvements: Immediate - Code: Building code compliance for lighting receptacles, smoke detection and electrical panels. Potential (Next five years) - Shell: Replacement of wooden balconies; repair of exterior wall deficiencies. Interiors: General repairs. Systems: Miscellaneous HVAC problems and lighting repairs. Likely Future Use: Demolition and alternate use of the land is anticipated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 8,195 asf Total: 9,059 gsf *Note: There are two other town houses existing on campus, assumed to match those here listed. Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/23

52 SECTION THREE UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTER Current Use: University Student Center is a multi-use building with a dining hall, conference center, dark rooms, offices and a game room. General Facts: Built: 1958 Current Conditions: The University Student Center is in fair to poor condition. Replacement Value: $7,191,847 Deficiencies: $3,722,749 FCI (without improvements): 0.52 FCI (with improvements): 0.39 University Student Center Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: Roof cover replacement. Interiors: Replacement of hazardous floor finishes, pavements, interior doors. Systems: Replacement of electrical panels; installation of emergency generators. Code: Code compliance. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Kitchen flooring, window and lighting fixtures repair; general repairs. Systems: HVAC repairs; replacement of electrical service, plumbing, piping, lighting. Location Plan Likely Future Use: An addition and / or replacement is anticipated. Square Footage: Assigned: 39,321 asf Total: 43,550 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/24

53 BUILDING ASSESSMENT WILKINSON HALL Current Use: Wilkinson Hall is a six-story residence hall. General Facts: Built: 1965 Renovated: 1995 (Roof system) 1998 (Windows) Current Conditions: Wilkinson Hall is in fair to poor condition and needs renovation and repair. Replacement Value: $12,073,416 Deficiencies: $ 6,214,955 FCI (without improvements): 0.51 FCI (with improvements): 0.18 Wilkinson Hall Needed Improvements: Immediate - Interiors: Replacement of hazardous floor finishes. Systems: Replacement of electrical panels; installation of emergency generator. Code: Compliance of ADA, electrical, emergency and life safety codes. Potential (Next five years) - Interiors: Replacement of plumbing fixtures; general repairs. Systems: Repair of HVAC problems; Replacement of electrical service and piping. Location Plan Likely Future Use: No change is anticipated. Square Footage: Assigned: 44,005 asf Total: 63,162 gsf Typical Floor Plan SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 3/25

54 SECTION THREE WINTERGREEN TRANSITION BUILDING Current Use: This multi-use building houses offices and storage areas. General Facts: Built: 1994 Current Conditions: The Wintergreen Transition Building is generally in excellent condition. Replacement Value: $4,703,434 Deficiencies: $ 322,513 FCI (without improvements): 0.07 FCI (with improvements): 0.01 Wintergreen Transition Building Needed Improvements: Immediate - Shell: Roof waterproofing needs to be studied, pavements repaired. Code: Compliance of ADA, electrical, emergency and life safety codes. Potential (next five years) - Shell: Repair of exterior walls. Systems: Repair of HVAC deficiencies. Likely Future Use: Demolition and replacement is anticipated. Location Plan Square Footage: Assigned: 37,182 asf Total: 48,806 gsf Typical Floor Plan 3/26

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57 SECTION FOUR - MASTER PLAN PROGRAM/DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM/PROGRAM FIT Campus Master Plan

58 SECTION FOUR MASTER PLAN PROGRAM The master plan program for Southern Connecticut State University is based on the space needs analysis of the University. The tabulated campus-wide and specific academic and administrative space requirements are based on target goals with respect to estimated enrollment, staff increases and other relevant academic program data. The analysis sets the year 2000 as the base year and 2015 as the target year using projections of the intervening years. The detailed study and analysis may be found in the Program for the Master Plan developed by Paulien and Associates, Inc. dated May LEGEND Academic Parking Structure Building Uses Administration Athletics / Recreation Student Life Student Services Facilities 4/2

59 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT CAMPUS-WIDE SPACE NEEDS ANALYSIS The projected target year on-campus full-term equivalent (FTE) for SCSU is 9,970 students, a 20% increase over the base year; growth percentages vary by school. The analysis illustrates deficits of varying degrees in most of the academic schools and administrative units during the base year. All have deficits in space requirements for the target year. SCSU had approximately 1,224,806 ASF (assignable square feet) of existing space in the fall of Several new building projects, building additions and renovations will allow several departments to relocate, thereby vacating existing space for relocation and consolidation of space by department. Therefore, the target year existing space is approximately 1,368,795 ASF, which included new and modified space. The guideline generated a need for 1,528,054 ASF of space in the base year. This is a deficit of 303,248 ASF (20% of existing base year space). The target year guideline illustrates a need of 1,868,211 ASF, a deficit of 499,417 ASF. Campus-Wide Space Needs Analysis *From Paulien Associates, Inc. January 2003 Master Plan Program Report College/Unit Existing ASF Fall 2000 Base Year Student FTE = 8,334 Student HC = 12,127 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing ASF Fall 2015 Target Year Student FTE = 9,970 Student HC = 11,039 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Academic School of Arts & Sciences 142, ,996 (20,603) (14%) 172, ,870 (33,221) (19%) School of Business 10,323 10,885 (532) (5%) ,800 (11,427) (3,066%) School of CILS 16,445 23,645 (7,200) (44%) 16,443 27,509 (11,065) (67%) School of Education 13,844 30,389 (16,545) (120%) 13,494 40,589 (27,095) (201%) School of Extended Learning 1,428 3,595 (2,167) (152%) 1,428 4,340 (2,912) (204%) School of Graduate Studies 1,713 1,875 (162) (9%) 1,472 2,315 (843) (57%) School of Health & Human Services 19,430 38,425 (18,995) (98%) 19,430 47,657 (28,227) (145%) 1 Other Academic 195, ,581 20,986 11% 195, ,065 4,502 2% General Classroom Space 67, ,627 (33,528) (50%) 69, ,291 (46,128) (67%) Academic Total 468, ,988 (78,747) (17%) 490, ,435 (156,416) (32%) Administrative 9,169 7,364 1,805 20% 9,110 8, % President 104, ,643 (75,014) (72%) 177, ,066 (33,418) (19%) VP Academic Affairs 85, ,530 (24,529) (29%) 92, ,884 (37,410) (40%) VP Finance & Administration 548, ,689 (128,244) (23%) 591, ,712 (271,528) (46%) VP Student & University Affairs 8,808 6,890 1,918 22% 7,355 8,670 (1,315) (18%) VP Institutional Advancement (438) (86%) 1,004 1,140 (136) (14%) Other Administrative Administrative Total 756, ,066 (224,501) (30%) 878,775 1,221,776 (343,001) (39%) UNIVERSITY TOTAL 1,224,806 1,528,054 (303,248) (25%) 1,368,795 1,868,211 (499,417) (36%) 1 A category created to illustrate Intercollegiate Athletics and Exercise Science space. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/3

60 SECTION FOUR CAMPUS-WIDE SPACE NEEDS ANALYSIS: ACADEMIC DIVISIONS College/Unit Existing ASF Fall 2000 Base Year Student FTE = 8,334 Student HC = 12,127 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing ASF Fall 2015 Target Year Student FTE = 9,970 Student HC = 14,039 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) School of Arts & Sciences Dean of Arts & Sciences (418) (122%) 1,279 1, % Fine Arts Art 18,975 22,959 (3,984) (21%) 18,975 31,207 (12,232) (64%) Music 6,208 6,804 (596) (10%) 4,941 7,044 (2,103) (43%) Theatre 17,383 16,298 1,085 6% 17,383 17,409 (26) (0%) Fine Arts Subtotal 42,565 46,061 (3,496) (8%) 41,298 55,660 (14,361) (35%) Humanities English 2,485 9,591 (7,106) (286%) 8,809 11,445 (2,636) (30%) Foreign Languages 3,701 10,658 (6,957) (188%) 7,326 12,762 (5,436) (74%) History 2,185 3,947 (1,762) (81%) 4,809 4,920 (111) (2%) Philosophy 2,093 2,568 (475) (23%) 4,017 3, % Honors College 1, ,144 79% 1, % Judaic Studies (165) % Women's Studies % (150) (68%) Humanities Total 12,251 27,434 (15,183) (124%) 26,839 33,216 (6,378) (24%) Natural Sciences Biology 29,175 23,318 5,857 20% 29,175 31,074 (1,899) (7%) Chemistry 21,277 15,615 5,662 27% 21,002 17,846 3,156 15% Earth Science 7,437 6, % 7,437 8,012 (575) (8%) Mathematics 2,665 6,070 (3,405) (128%) 6,683 7,595 (912) (14%) Physics 10,515 7,375 3,140 30% 10,515 8,553 1,962 19% Science Ed/Environ Studies 4,839 2,880 1,959 40% 4,839 3,513 1,326 27% Natural Sciences Total 75,908 62,168 13,740 18% 79,651 76,593 3,058 4% Behavioral Sciences Anthopology/Sociology 1,566 3,935 (2,369) (151%) N/A Anthopology N/A 2,524 3,156 (632) (25%) Geography 2,305 1, % 2,305 2, % Political Science 1,446 2,450 (1,004) (69%) 3,582 3, % Psychology 6,008 18,541 (12,533) (209%) 11,386 27,860 (16,474) (145%) Sociology N/A 3,785 2, % Behavioral Total 11,326 26,573 (15,247) (135%) 23,582 39,346 (15,764) (67%) School of Arts & Sciences Subtotal 142, ,996 (20,604) (14%) 172, ,870 (33,221) (19%) School of Business Dean of Business 166 1,225 (1,059) (638%) 0 1,250 (1,250) - Accounting 1,042 1,920 (878) (84%) 0 1,955 (1,955) - Economics and Finance 1,568 2,910 (1,342) (86%) 0 2,930 (2,930) - Management 1,538 1,850 (312) (20%) 0 1,870 (1,870) - Marketing 305 1,100 (795) (261%) 0 1,285 (1,285) - Masters of Business 5,705 1,850 3,855 68% 373 2,510 (2,137) (573%) School of Business Subtotal 10,323 10,855 (532) (5%) ,800 (11,427) (3,066%) SCSU Model redesigned and applied by Paulien & Associates, Inc., utilizing space modeling developed by Dober, Lidsky, Craig and Associates, Inc. 4/4

61 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT CAMPUS-WIDE SPACE NEEDS ANALYSIS: ACADEMIC DIVISIONS College/Unit Existing ASF Fall 2000 Base Year Student FTE = 8,334 Student HC = 12,127 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing ASF Fall 2015 Target Year Student FTE = 9,970 Student HC = 14,039 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) School of CILS 3 Dean of CILS 518 1,065 (547) (106%) 1,180 1,360 (180) (15%) Communication 5,087 4, % 5,099 5,535 (436) (9%) Computer Science 4,361 5,210 (849) (19%) 3,442 6,129 (2,687) (78%) Journalism 1,758 1, % 1,758 1, % 4 Library Science & Inst. Tech. 4,722 11,450 (6,728) (142%) 4,965 13,000 (8,035) (162%) School of CILS Subtotal 16,446 23,645 (7,200) (44%) 16,443 27,509 (11,065) (67% School of Education Dean of Education (448) (98%) 457 1,240 (783) (172%) Counseling & School Psych 1,901 5,748 (3,847) (202%) 1,551 7,716 (6,165) (398%) Education 3,384 7,533 (4,149) (123%) 3,384 9,977 (6,593) (195%) Educational Leadership 1,382 4,205 (2,823) (204%) 1,382 5,750 (4,368) (316%) Reading 0 1,240 (1,240) - 0 1,900 (1,900) - School of Health Education 1,301 1, % 1,301 1,845 (544) (42%) Special Education 5,275 9,473 (4,198) (80%) 5,275 11,831 (6,556) (124%) Student Teaching (21) (14%) (186) (129%) School of Education Subtotal 13,844 30,389 (16,545) (120%) 13,494 40,589 (27,095) (201%) School of Extended Learning 1,428 3,595 (2,167) (152%) 1,428 4,340 (2,912) (204%) School of Health & Human Services Dean of H&HS 227 1,105 (878) (387%) 227 1,400 (1,173) (518%) Communication Disorders 5,045 11,780 (6,735) (134%) 5,045 14,168 (9,123) (181%) Marriage and Family 1,936 2,921 (985) (51%) 1,936 3,531 (1,595) (82%) Nursing 4,663 7,819 (3,156) (68%) 4,663 10,333 (5,670) (122%) Public Health 1,956 5,500 (3,544) (181%) 1,956 6,745 (4,789) (245%) Recreation and Leisure Studies 1,085 1,520 (435) (40%) 1,085 2,070 (985) (91%) Social Work 4,359 7,355 (2,996) (69%) 4,359 8,945 (4,586) (105%) Urban Studies (266) (167%) (306) (192%) School of H&HS Subtotal 19,430 38,425 (18,995) (98%) 19,430 47,657 (28,227) (145%) School of Graduate Studies 1,713 1,875 (162) (9%) 1,472 2,315 (843) (57%) Other Academic 195, ,581 20,986 11% 195, ,065 4,502 2% General Classroom Space 67, ,627 (33,528) (50%) 69, ,291 (46,128) (67%) Academic College/Unit Total 468, ,988 (78,747) (17%) 490, ,435 (156,416) (32%) 1. Illustrative of building renovation and new construction. 2.Judaic Studies is a new department and therefore does not have any space assigned in the base year. 3. School of CILS: School of Communication, Information and Library Science 4. Library Science & Inst. Tech. has 127 graduate students which contributes significantly to creative space/lab ASF -- Please see Academic Models for more detailed information. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/5

62 SECTION FOUR CAMPUS-WIDE SPACE NEEDS ANALYSIS: ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS College/Unit Existing ASF Fall 2000 Base Year Student FTE = 8,334 Student HC = 12,127 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing ASF Fall 2015 Target Year Student FTE = 9,970 Student HC = 14,039 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) President Affirmative Action (75) (16%) (385) (81%) Ethnic Heritage Center 3,694 3, % 3,694 3, % 2 Intercollegiate Athletics N/A % President's Office 2,144 2,510 (366) (17%) 2,085 2,880 (795) (38%) Quality Management Inst. 2, ,247 79% 2, ,987 70% President Subtotal 9,169 7,364 1,805 20% 9,111 8, % VP Academic Affairs Academic Advisement 791 1,100 (309) (39%) 791 1,430 (639) (81%) Admissions 2,921 2, % 2,921 3,530 (609) (21%) A.V T.V & Multimedia 3, ,450 82% 1, % Faculty Development % (297) (50%) International Programs (320) (480) - Information Technology 17,539 34,249 (16,710) (95%) 24,931 39,695 (14,764) (59%) Library 69, ,899 (57,134) (82%) 139, ,214 (10,107) (7%) Pajeski Auditorium Gallery 4,821 3,440 1,381 29% 2,916 3,508 (592) (20%) Registrar 3,810 7,155 (3,345) (88%) 3,810 8,599 (4,789) (126%) 3 Telecommunications (680) (840) - VP Academic Affairs 1,393 1,840 (447) (32%) 1,400 2,020 (620) (44%) VP Academic Affairs Subtotal 104, ,643 (75,014) (72%) 177, ,066 (33,418) (19%) VP Finance & Administration Accounting Services 1,336 1, % 1,336 1,600 (264) (20% Banner % % Bookstore 12,450 18,845 (6,395) (51%) 13,642 22,754 (9,112) (67%) Business Office/Bursar 2,578 2,720 (142) (6%) 2,731 3,385 (654) (24%) Card Offices N/A N/A Controller % % Duplicating 1,238 1, % 1,238 1,580 (342) (28%) Facilities Operations 50,757 59,147 (8,390) (17%) 61,854 68,439 (6,585) (11%) Finance & Administration 741 1,760 (1,019) (138%) 741 2,230 (1,489) (201%) 4 General Administration 10,689 8,904 1,785 17% 5,587 10,664 (5,077) (91%) Mailroom 502 1,150 (648) (129%) 502 1,558 (1,056) (210%) Payroll 632 1,060 (428) (68%) 553 1,410 (857) (155%) 5 Purchasing 1,107 12,044 (10,937) (988%) 1,107 14,244 (13,137) (1186%) Switchboard Office N/A N/A VP Finance & Administration (439) (80%) 1,214 1,320 (106) (9%) VP Finance & Administration Subtotal 85, ,530 (24,529) (29%) 92, ,884 (37,410) (40%) SCSU Model redesigned and applied by Paulien & Associates, Inc., utilizing space modeling developed by Dober, Lidsky, Craig and Associates, Inc. for the SCSU 1993 Program for the Master Plan 4/6

63 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT CAMPUS-WIDE SPACE NEEDS ANALYSIS: ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS Existing ASF Fall 2000 Base Year Student FTE = 8,334 Student HC = 12,127 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing ASF Fall 2015 Target Year Student FTE = 9,970 Student HC = 14,039 Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) College/Unit VP Student & University Affairs Career Services 3,293 4,660 (1,367) (42%) 3,293 5,690 (2,397) (73%) Counseling Services 2,762 1,240 1,522 55% 1,468 1,630 (162) (11%) Financial Aid 1,995 2,500 (505) (25%) 1,995 3,100 (1,105) (55%) Food Services 38,992 54,628 (15,636) (40%) 42,387 65,052 (22,665) (53%) Health Services 1,318 1,770 (452) (34%) 1,318 2,206 (888) (67%) 6 Lyman Center 10,287 66,126 (55,839) (543%) 10,287 79,867 (69,580) (676%) Multicultural Affairs 1, % % Personnel 1,234 2,170 (936) (76%) 1,234 2,710 (1,476) (120%) 7 Residence Life 456, ,199 (2,066) (0%) 456, ,297 (144,164) (32%) Student Center 14,605 75,966 (61,361) (420%) 46,661 91,000 (44,339) (95%) 8 Student Support Services 5,426 2,150 3,276 60% 13,919 2,690 11,229 81% University Police 2,595 3,530 (935) (36%) 2,595 4,170 (1,575) (61%) VP Student Affairs/University Affairs 1,121 2,590 (1,469) (131%) 1,573 2,980 (1,407) (89%) Women's Center 7, ,005 91% 7, ,845 89% P Student & University Affairs Subtotal 548, ,689 (128,244) (23%) 591, ,712 (271,528) (46%) VP Institutional Advancement Institutional Advancement 5,305 3,610 1,695 32% 4,765 4, % Institutional Research (215) (59%) (353) (66%) Public Affairs 2,810 1,720 1,090 39% 1,725 2,220 (495) (29%) VP Institutional Advancement (652) (199%) 328 1,170 (842) (257%) VP Institutional Advancement Subtotal 8,808 6,890 1,918 22% 7,355 8,670 (1,315) (18%) Other AAUP (438) (86%) 1,004 1,140 (136) (14%) Other Subtotal (438) (86%) 1,004 1,140 (136) (14%) Administrative College/Unit Total 756, ,066 (224,501) (30%) 878,775 1,221,776 (343,001) (39%) 1. Illustrative of building renovation and new construction. 2. Per the Facilities Inventory, Athletics is grouped with Exercise Science. 3. Telecommunications is a new department and has staffing assigned, but no facilities (facilities may be lumped with IT). 4. General Administration is lounge space (faculty and student). 5. Purchasing: Facilities Inventory does not allocate for existing files and storage. 6. Lyman Center includes allocation for Auditoriums & Conference Center Space. 7. Includes Residence Halls. 8. Includes Disability Services, Campus Writing Center, Interfaith, ROTC, Campus Tutorial, Veteran's Affairs. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/7

64 SECTION FOUR CRITICAL ISSUES The following issues were raised during the course of interviews and workshops held at Southern Connecticut State University as critical needs for the future. These, along with the Paulien Report, help inform the master-planning process and the development program. CRITICAL ISSUES BY BUILDING USE Academic Classrooms should be clustered together and departmental offices should be clustered together. Administration All constituencies stated a need for conference space, for both small and large group meetings, academic and administrative. Locating all Student Services functions within the same building is preferred, but will likely not address the delays and lines during Fall and Spring registration. Student Life The new Student Center will address many of the needed Student Life requirements identified in the Paulien Report. Residential students are 60 ~ 65% women. More than 700 students have special needs (visual, physical, learning). There are few informal seating areas anywhere on campus. There is no place for students to hang out. Some informal seating areas are included in the new Student Center. CRITICAL ISSUES BY DEPARTMENT Departments that require consolidated space are: Health and Human Services, currently all over campus. Information Technology, including staff and computer hardware (Data Center). Library Science, to be moved out of the expanded Library. Educational Scholarship. Institutional Advancement / Public Affairs. School of Business / Masters of Business Administration, the final requirements for this Department have yet to be finalized. Recreation & Leisure, currently housed in trailers. Graduate School. CRITICAL ISSUES BY BUILDING Buley Library Renovation and an addition are currently being planned. This has been factored into the Paulien Report. Library Science / IT needs to be relocated out of the Library. Connecticut Hall (Food Service) Renovation and addition is anticipated. There is no overwhelming desire for satellite food service locations on campus. Davis Building Renovation is required. Consolidation of the Education Department. Relocation of Health & Human Services clinics to alternate location is preferred. Earl Hall A new building is anticipated. The need for a new Fine Arts building has been documented, although it does not need to be on the site of Earl Hall. Engleman Hall No work is required. Psychology and English are growing and may eventually need additional space. Health and Human Services Departments are scattered; consolidation in a new building is required, possibly at the edge of campus. Relocation of clinical areas out of Davis preferred. Clinics need convenient public access and parking. Jennings Hall Renovation is required. Major renovation in 1998; Sciences renovated in Science Departments will remain and likely expand into vacated space. Relocation of the existing Data Center and consolidation of all IT functions hardware and people. 4/8

65 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Relocation of Nursing to the facility that houses the Health and Human Services College. Lyman Center The building serves community needs; no major work is anticipated. Drama areas need renovation within the building. Theater Department offices require renovation or relocation. Moore Field House An addition is anticipated (included in 1993 Master Plan). An addition is required to accommodate Women s and Recreational Sports if Pelz is adapted to non-athletics use. Locker rooms need renovation (Fitness Center to be included in new Student Center). Morrill Building Partial Renovation is required. Second Floor labs in need of renovation. Pelz Gymnasium Renovation is required. Several possible changes were noted, including: Renovation to provide facilities for recreational sports, including swimming. Conversion into an Arts Center (studios, gallery, media labs, etc.) proposed in the 1993 Master Plan. Conversion into an Education building, retaining the gymnasium for Physical Education classes. Conversion into a One Stop Student Services / Administration building. Schwartz Hall (Residence Hall) Renovated in Parking needs to be renovated. Seabury Hall Needs to be demolished. Student Center This replaces the old Student Center. Renovation of this building to serve other programmatic uses is not cost effective in the long term. CRITICAL ISSUES FOR OPEN SPACE AND CIRCULATION Campus Entry There needs to be a focal point /entry to campus. The bridge across Fitch Street serves this function to a degree, but there is no defined entrance or entries to campus. There is no sense of arrival. There is a need to define what is campus versus non-campus space. Pedestrian Circulation Pedestrian circulation is now a three-spoked wheel; it must be strengthened and better defined. Clearly defined building through building circulation should be considered. Security concerns were expressed by both students and faculty walking to and from buildings and parking areas after dark. Travel time from parking to classrooms is an issue for some students. Vehicular Circulation Shuttle bus service is provided, but is not used by some faculty and students due to travel times of up to 20 minutes during peak traffic periods, and due to the long wait between shuttles. Location of shuttle stops must be considered. Creation of an internal vehicular circulation route for a tram or shuttle needs to be investigated. Parking Parking is free with no assigned space, although there are assigned lots. Freshmen are not allowed to have cars. Change over period between day and evening classes vis-à-vis parking needs to be addressed. Some amount of parking must be located close to main campus buildings; the majority should be at the periphery. Visitor parking must be better identified. Pond The pond area and its surroundings can be developed better. A jogging path should be investigated. Recreation Space Additional recreational fields are required. Employee use of recreational facilities is very limited, despite demand. The Fitness Center in Farnham Hall is used by the whole campus community (900 members), but is not large enough. There is no communal space on North Campus for students to get together. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/9

66 SECTION FOUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM The following Development Program lists the projects by priority as refined in discussion with the Master Plan Committee. The list is also created to group projects together that are integral to each other as they directly impact each other. The projects are prioritized and split by phasing. Phase 1 is from 2002/2003 to 2007/2008 and Phase 2 from 2008/2009 to 2011/2015. Each project is either a code compliance, capacity, special purpose or infrastructure project. The latter 3 are new construction projects. The project types range from new and renovated Academic, Campus Support and Student Life spaces to Health, Safety / ADA Code Compliance projects. This list of projects includes minor capital projects, but not ongoing projects in design or construction. Analysis of the existing campus indicates clear zones or precincts of similar functions. All academic functions are located on the East Campus. All residential buildings are on the West Campus. Varsity athletics is centered around Moore Field House. Student Services are centered in Wintergreen, near the majority of residential halls. This zoning of functions must be strengthened and the anticipated growth in required facilities must combine life functions within their appropriate campus precinct. Development Program Phase 1 / Priority Projects Space Category ASF GSF Location 1- Health & Human Services 47,657 * 81,017 New building Education 40,589 69,000 Addition to Davis or new building Davis Hall Renovation 40,000 NA Refi t H/HS space for School of Education use 2- General Classrooms 46,128 78,418 One new bldg. associated with other prog. Business School 11,800 20,060 Could be combined with Classrooms bdg. 3- Fine Arts & Music 55,659 * 94,620 New building to include new theater space 4- School of CILS 27,509 * 46,765 In new building (plus Administration IT Space) 39,695 * 67,482 in new building combined with CILS Subtotal 114, Administration Building 48,806 82,970 Replaces Wintergreen 6- Moore Hall Field House Addition 35,000 42,000 General Recreation facility Humanities 6,378 10,843 Back fill space in Engleman Student Center 44,339 75,376 Distribute space across new campus academic bldgs. General Administration (Lounges) 5,000 8,500 Distributed in academic bldg. space Total Phase 1 448, ,051 Phase 2 / Priority Projects Space Category ASF GSF Location 1- Connecticut Hall / Cafeteria Addition 22,665 38,530 New space component addition to Connecticut Hall 2- Conference Center 79, ,774 New Building and Part Addition to Conn. Hall 3- Fitness Center / Clinic / Security 30,000 36,000 Combines space now in temporary buildings 4- Special Academic Housing 45,000 76,500 Special Housing for Fitch out-parcel 5- Pelz Gymnasium Connector 20,000 NA Upgrade to connector and entrances 6- Science Building 60, ,000 Morrill replacement Total Phase 2 212, ,804 Total Phase 1 & 2 661,092 1,086,855 Not including Garage SF Parking Garages Space Category ASF GSF Location Lyman Center Garage - Phase 1 162, cars- New Garage along Crescent Street Ella Grasso Garage - Phase 1 162, cars- New Garage with reloc. of campus entrance Moore Hall Garage - Phase 2 325, cars- New Garage in front of New Central Plant No. Campus Garage - Phase 2 162, cars- New Garage with fi tness center Total Parking Garages 812,500 * New and Existing Space For New Facility Grossing Factor = 1.7 (.2 for structure-.2 for mechanical space-.3 for circulation and support space =.7) 4/10

67 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION / EXPANSION Academic The results of the Paulien Report indicated a strong need for general classroom space both now and in the future. The strength of the Fine Arts Program coupled with the deteriorating conditions of Earl Hall identified a need for a new Fine Arts Center. This is further reinforced by the need for student performance space and offices for the theater faculty. Consolidation of the various Health and Human Services programs and faculty is indicated by the Paulien Report and is further emphasized by the current faculty and administration. The expanding needs of the sciences is pressuring Administrative Information Technology (IT) to move out of Morrill Hall. A new Computer Center is suggested to consolidate CILS, Administrative IT and the campus Data Center in a single building. Creation of a new facility for Health and Human Services will free up space in Davis Hall for the expanding Education Department. This coupled with an addition to Davis or a new building will meet the projected needs for the College of Education. Administration Wintergreen is a temporary building, and has been used as swing space for a variety of campus functions. The Administrative functions currently housed in Wintergreen must be relocated given the age of the building and its anticipated life cycle. This, coupled with a strong desire to provide one stop student services, suggests the creation of a new Administration building. The new building should be sized to accommodate the needs of the Registrar, as well as the identified space shortages of the other administrative departments. Expansion of Food Services is necessary to meet the projected needs of the campus. A strong desire was stated by the senior administration to maintain a centralized food service system, therefore an expansion of the services centered in Connecticut Hall is assumed. A new Conference Center is articulated in the Paulien Report. This need was echoed by many faculty and staff during our various interviews and meetings. Coupling the new conference facility with the Lyman Auditorium / Theater is a consideration, but not a requirement. Proximity to food service and visitor parking is necessary. The spaces provided by the new Student Center, currently in the final stages of design, are included in the Paulien Report, but it does not meet all of the projected needs of the campus over the next 15 years. Much of the additional space will be planned as distributed lounges and/or informal seating areas in existing buildings as they undergo renovation or in new facilities. Infrastructure Although not specifically identified in the Paulien Report, additional parking is required on campus to address the peak period of 4 6 PM Monday through Thursday during the school year. Structured parking is the only practical way to provide the number of spaces required close to the academic core of the campus. Future Buildings Already Planned New Administration Building: replacement of Wintergreen Hall, location to be finalized. 350-Bed Residence Hall: Construction commenced July Car Garage: Construction commenced July ,000-Car Garage planned for Moore (Lot 7): Final location recommendation to be included in Master Plan update. Potential Off-Campus Programs Adjacent Property: SCSU is acquiring seven adjoining properties. MBA: Potential move to downtown New Haven. Lisbon Program. Social Work: Elements of the Department might move off-campus. Nursing: Needs more space (there is a strong demand for nurses). Health and Human Services: Elements of the Department might move off-campus. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/11

68 SECTION FOUR PROGRAM FIT Massing Studies A series of massing studies were developed to better understand the architectural implications of the Development Program. Three options were developed for each massing scenario. To allow for detailed investigation of the development options, the massing studies were undertaken in three stages- the first was at a district level, that highlighted key areas of the campus with development opportunities. These include: Jennings Hall area Davis Hall area Main Quadrangle Outparcel area on Fitch Street south of Crescent Street Moore Field House area The second stage was at a partial campus scale that included massing models of the east and west campuses, graphically split along Fitch Street. The third stage was for the overall campus where the massing studies were aggregated into three Program Fit options based on the specific size requirements of the Development Program. In each of these options, the corresponding massing studies, at the district level and from east and west campus massing models, are combined into Concepts A, B and C. MAIN QUADRANGLE: MASSING STUDY The Main Quadrangle is created by Engelman Hall, Buley Library, the Student Center and Lyman Center. The location of the new Center for the Arts is a critical element in defining the quadrangle and creating a vibrant, cohesive campus space. Main Quadrangle: A This Massing Study promotes the Library as the central focus of the space, thereby denoting an internal focus to the quadrangle. The internal focus does not allow linkages to campus spaces. Other than the Library, it does not use any of the other building edges to be form-givers to the space. This is not a preferred solution. Main Quadrangle: B This Massing Study anchors the new Student Center and emphasizes Student Activity. In addition, the West Rock Landform forms a striking back drop to the axial focus. This reorientation and focus on pedestrian linkages at the corners and also through the space diagonally reinforces the main quadrangle and pedestrian bridge as the heart of the campus. Main Quadrangle: C This Massing Study similarly focuses on the New Student Center. It differs in that the orientation is shifted to the Student Center with a different building massing for Earl Hall's replacement structure. The massing of the New Academic Building to replace Earl Hall will influence the development of the main quadrangle and will give form to the space. Main Quadrangle: A View to Student Center View to New Academic Building Quadrangle with focus on Library 4/12

69 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Main Quadrangle: B View to Student Center New Academic Edge Quadrangle with focus on Student Activities Main Quadrangle: C View to Student Center View to New Academic Building Quadrangle with focus on Student Center SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/13

70 SECTION FOUR JENNINGS HALL: MASSING STUDY The planned demolition of the Central Power Plant makes available a large centrally located development area along Fitch Street adjacent to Jennings and Morrill halls. New development will define the edge of the campus along Fitch Street and help to create the appropriate image for the campus. The proximity of the area to all of the major academic buildings on campus recommends this site for the new classroom buildings required by the program. Jennings Hall: A Three new three- to four-story classroom buildings of approximately equal size front Fitch Street and create a new interior quadrangle /open space in front of Jennings and Morrill. The passing vehicle or pedestrian will catch glimpses of the east campus from between the buildings. Jennings Hall: B Two new three- to four-story classroom buildings of equal size frame two ends of a new interior quadrangle /open space which opens onto Fitch Street. The image of the campus edge along the street is reinforced, while visual access to Jennings and Morrill Halls is still provided. Jennings Hall: C Two new classroom buildings of equal size strongly define the campus edge along Fitch Street from Pelz Gymnasium to the existing campus entrance at the north end of Engleman Hall. Smaller interior courtyards are created by each new building. The increased building footprint allows for the majority of the program requirements to be met with these two-story buildings. Jennings Hall: A View to New Classroom Building View to Interior Quadrangle 4/14

71 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Jennings Hall: B View to New Classroom Building View to Interior Quadrangle Jennings Hall: C View to New Classroom Building View to Interior Quadrangle SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/15

72 SECTION FOUR DAVIS HALL: MASSING STUDY Davis Hall currently houses the College of Education, as well as the outpatient clinics of the College of Health and Human Services. Occupants of Davis Hall have indicated that they feel somewhat isolated from the main campus, due to the recent construction of the parking garage along Fitch Street. All of the development options look at ways to knit Davis Hall back into the fabric of the core campus. With the relocation of the clinic spaces, Education will be able to expand into all of Davis Hall and into an addition and/or new building. Davis Hall: A An addition to Davis Hall on the Pelz Gymnasium side of the building extends the academic function toward the other academic campus departments. Reuse of the natatorium in Pelz into faculty offices and specialized classrooms allows Education to expand into Pelz, without requiring the outpatient clinics to vacate the lower level of Davis. Interior circulation through Davis, its proposed addition and on through Pelz reinforces the linkages with the remainder of the campus. Davis Hall: B An addition to Davis, paired with a two part addition and renovation to Pelz, allows the School of Education and the School of Health and Human Services to remain adjacent to one another. A continuous interior circulation spine in proposed through both the new and renovated areas. Reuse of the natatorium in Pelz is assumed. Davis Hall: C An addition to Davis Hall, toward the Facilities Building, is suggested in this option. This may be a fairly straightforward way to add to Davis due to its interior circulation and the contiguous location of a sloped floor auditorium style classroom on the Pelz end of the building. A separate new building is suggested between Davis and Pelz for which a number of potential academic uses may be identified. Pelz remains a recreational athletics facility with the natatorium used by the Education Department and the campus community. Davis Hall: A View to Pelz Addition View to Davis Hall 4/16

73 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Davis Hall: B View to Pelz Addition View to Davis Hall Davis Hall: C View to Pelz Addition View to Davis Hall SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/17

74 SECTION FOUR MOORE FIELD HOUSE: MASSING STUDY Moore Field House is home to varsity athletics. The 1993 Master Plan report proposed a large addition to the building and construction of a new 1,000-car parking garage adjacent to the building. The 2003 Paulien Report identifies a need for additional student services space and discussions with faculty and administrators indicate a need for additional recreational athletics facilities. The adjacent Wintergreen Transition Building is a temporary structure and is eliminated and replaced in all of the massing studies. Moore Field House: A A new recreational fitness center and athletics building is suggested on the site of the Wintergreen Transition Building. Play fields are created on the existing surface parking lot to expand field space for recreational and intramural sports. Pedestrian and vehicular circulation is maintained around Moore Field House to allow drop-off and pick-up at the stadium. Moore Field House: B A long, high atrium space is suggested to create a new entrance to the basketball arena in Moore and link it to a new recreational fitness center and athletics building on the site of the Wintergreen Transition Building. Vehicular access to the stadium is maintained along one side of Moore Field House and a new 1,000-car parking garage is proposed. Moore Field House: C A similar long, high atrium space is suggested to create a new entrance to the basketball arena in Moore and link it with a new recreational fitness center and athletics building on the site of the Wintergreen Transition Building. Vehicular access to the stadium is maintained along one side of Moore Field House. In this option, a new athletics field is created adjacent to a new 500-car parking garage. Moore Field House: A View to Moore Field House View to New Addition 4/18

75 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Moore Field House: B View to Atrium and New Garage View to New Addition Moore Field House: C View to Moore Field House View to New Addition SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/19

76 SECTION FOUR FITCH STREET SOUTH OF CRESCENT: MASSING STUDY The University has acquired seven parcels along the west side of Fitch Street, south of Crescent Street. The parcels currently include multi-family residential buildings in poor condition. In addition, the University owns several warehouse / industrial style buildings along Fitch Street. These parcels abut a stream along their western edge. Creation of an improved image of the campus for visitors arriving from the south along Fitch Street is a stated and necessary objective. There is also a need to transition between the primarily residential neighborhood to the south and the more institutional feel of the University. Two potential uses for the combined parcels appear to be feasible Facilities and Student Housing. Fitch Street South of Crescent: A To help define the street edge, a new Facilities complex is proposed. It includes a one-story storage / lay-down building to the south and a two- to three-story office and shop building, with a shared, covered entry drive. Parking is located in the rear, screened from the street. Fitch Street South of Crescent: B Two larger one-story Facilities buildings are suggested, with parking in the rear. Fitch Street, South of Crescent: A View to New Facilities Complex View of Fitch Streetscape Fitch Street, South of Crescent: B View to New Storage Buildings View of Fitch Streetscape 4/20

77 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Fitch Street South of Crescent: C A series of two-story residential town houses and/or duplex type houses are proposed. Parking and green space for the residents is provided along on the western side of the combined parcels. This option extends the residential character of the neighborhood into the campus, while housing a segment of the undergraduate or graduate student population. Fitch Street South of Crescent: D A series of two-story residential town houses is suggested, arranged to create an interior courtyard space, with parking to the north and south of the new buildings. Fitch Street South of Crescent: E Two multi-story apartment style residence halls are proposed, stepping up in height and scale from the primarily two-story scale of the neighborhood to the eight- to ten-story scale of Schwartz Hall, the southernmost building on the existing campus. Fitch Street, South of Crescent: C View to Town Houses View of Rear Area Fitch Street, South of Crescent: D View to Town Houses View of Rear Area Fitch Street, South of Crescent: E View to Multi-story Residence Halls View to Fitch Street SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/21

78 SECTION FOUR EAST / WEST CAMPUS MASSING MODELS Elements of each of the localized massing studies have been aggregated to illustrate the overall impact of future development on the campus. For convenience, the campus has been divided into two sections the east campus including all of the area east of Fitch Street and north of Crescent Avenue, and the west campus, including all of the area to the west of Fitch Street from below Crescent up Wintergreen Avenue and north to the student residence halls along Pine Rock Avenue. East Campus Program Fit The east campus massing models include a number of common elements: A new Center for the Arts that reconfigures the main quadrangle. A series of new open spaces -- plazas and quadrangles. Reinforcing the street edge along Fitch Street with new classroom buildings, Pelz Gymnasium renovations and Davis Hall additions / expansion. Two new 500-car parking garages. East Campus Program Fit: A The Model A massing for each of the campus districts creates a series of new campus green spaces that link the buildings and districts together. New quadrangles are created adjacent to Pelz Gym to the west of Jennings Hall, in front of the northern Administration wing of Engleman Hall as well as on the pond side between Engleman and the proposed new Center for the Arts. The ovoid central green space in front of Buley Library, Engleman and the new Student Center focuses attention on the Library, with primary circulation paths from the west campus, Lyman Theater and the east campus along Fitch Street. Primary vehicular access is limited to four entries along Fitch Street and two entries directly into new 500-car parking garages along Crescent Street adjacent to Lyman and the new Center for the Arts. The main vehicular entry to the campus is assumed to be from Fitch Street in front of the northern Administration wing of Engleman Hall. A small surface parking lot is provided for visitors and guests. East Campus Program Fit: A 4/22

79 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT East Campus Program Fit: A - Views Fitch Street looking North Pond-Side View East Campus Program Fit: A - Views Crescent Street looking West Fitch Street looking South SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/23

80 SECTION FOUR East Campus Program Fit: B The Model B massing studies for each of the campus districts creates a series of linked buildings with an addition to Davis Hall, two new classroom buildings and a renovation and expansion of Pelz Gym along Fitch Street. The main vehicular entry is from Fitch Street in front of the northern Administration wing of Engelman Hall. A small courtyard space is created between Pelz and the northernmost new classroom building that is visible from Fitch Street. The main quadrangle, framed by Buley, Engleman and the new Student Center, is rectangular in shape. It is sized to accommodate graduation ceremonies, but shifts its focus to the entrance of the new Student Center. The new Center for the Arts with an adjacent parking garage is similar to that shown in Model A. East Campus Program Fit: B 4/24

81 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT East Campus Program Fit: B - Views Fitch Street looking North Pond-Side View East Campus Program Fit: B - Views Crescent Street looking West Fitch Street looking South SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/25

82 SECTION FOUR East Campus Program Fit: C The Model C massing studies for each of the campus districts assumes a different orientation for the addition to Davis Hall with a new building along the pond, adjacent to the parking garage. Pelz is renovated for recreational athletics, with no addition. Two new classroom buildings along Fitch Street define the street edge of the campus and provide interior courtyards accessed by an improved interior pedestrian walkway. The primary campus entrance from Fitch Street is similar to the two earlier schemes. The central green space is rectangular in shape, with an equal emphasis on Engleman, the new Student Center, the new CILS / Computer Center and the bridge to the east campus. The new Center for the Arts and adjacent 500-car parking garage are similar to those shown in Model A. East Campus Program Fit: C 4/26

83 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT East Campus Program Fit: C - Views Fitch Street looking North Pond-Side View East Campus Program Fit: C - Views Crescent Street looking West Fitch Street looking South SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/27

84 SECTION FOUR WEST CAMPUS PROGRAM FIT The west campus massing studies include a number of common elements: Creation of a new quadrangle along the axis of Farnham Avenue. An addition to Connecticut Hall. Creation of a new Conference Center along Farnham Avenue to the south of Connecticut Hall. Creation of a new building potentially occupied by Health and Human Services on Farnham Avenue on the site of Lot 8. The options indicate a phased development along Farnham that assumes closure or rerouting of the street at some point in the future. The regulatory implications of the street closure have been raised with the University and are being investigated further to determine the feasibility of what is proposed. West Campus Program Fit: A Model "A" assumes that Farnham Avenue is still in use and helps frame a new campus quadrangle with the new Conference Center along the east side of the road and a new Administration building along the west side. The width of the road may be reduced to slow through traffic. Another new Administration / Student Services Building is proposed along Wintergreen Avenue, directly across from the Wintergreen Building. West Campus Program Fit: A 4/28

85 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT West Campus Program Fit: A - Views Farnham Avenue looking North Pedestrian Bridge View West Campus Program Fit: A - Views Farnham Avenue looking South Wintergreen Avenue looking East SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/29

86 SECTION FOUR West Campus Program Fit: B Model "B" assumes that Farnham Avenue is closed or rerouted. A new Administration building spans the former roadway, providing a potential new location for the President s Office. The new quadrangle is strengthened with the elimination of through-traffic and a new campus space is created. Additional student housing is planned to the south of the existing residence halls. West Campus Program Fit: B 4/30

87 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT West Campus Program Fit: B - Views Farnham Avenue looking North Pedestrian Bridge View West Campus Program Fit: B - Views Farnham Avenue looking South Wintergreen Avenue looking East SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/31

88 SECTION FOUR West Campus Program Fit: C Model "C" adds a new Student Services building along Wintergreen Avenue further extending the residential quadrangle formed by Farnham, Wilkinson and Chase halls. A second Administration building is created on the new quadrangle to the east of Farnham. West Campus Program Fit: C 4/32

89 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT West Campus Program Fit: C - Views Farnham Avenue looking North Pedestrian Bridge View West Campus Program Fit: C - Views Farnham Avenue looking South Wintergreen Avenue looking East SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/33

90 SECTION FOUR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FIT MODELS East Campus Program Fit: D Additional options were investigated for areas of the east campus along Fitch Street. In Model "D", an addition is proposed for Davis Hall, with the possible conversion of the Facilities Building to academic uses. As illustrated below, coupled with a new Health and Human Services building between Davis Hall and Pelz Gym, it is also possible to create a new building between Pelz and Jennings Hall, as a potential new Science Center. It fronts a new quadrangle perpendicular to Fitch Street. Two new classroom buildings (similar to those outlined in Model A ) complete the proposed development projected for this portion of the campus. East Campus Program Fit: D Fitch Street looking North Pond-Side View 4/34

91 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT West Campus Program Fit: D This option is based on a different set of assumptions and proposes the replacement of Connecticut Hall. Two new residence halls complete the residential quadrangle formed by Farnham, Wilkinson and Chase halls, and are intended as replacement for the student housing on the north campus. A new Conference Center along Farnham Avenue is proposed with structured parking for approximately 250 ~ 350 cars. A new Student Services / Administration building is located along the western side of Farnham Avenue with associated parking. Structured parking adjacent to this building is also possible. West Campus Program Fit: D Farnham Avenue looking North Wintergreen Avenue looking West SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/35

92 SECTION FOUR PROGRAM FIT: A Program Fit "A" combines the east and west campuses' massing studies and illustrates the impact of the development program on the overall layout and relationships between campus spaces. Combinations of Massing Studies have been assembled to test the program fit studies. An evaluation and assessment can be made as to the appropriateness and completeness of each program and the resultant campus image. Program Fit: A 4/36

93 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Program Fit: A - Views View of Central Academic Parking Garage off Crescent Street View of Future Building site next to Davis Hall along Fitch Street Program Fit: A - Views View of East Campus Farnham Avenue Mall approach to Campus View of Farnham Avenue / Wintergreen Avenue SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/37

94 SECTION FOUR PROGRAM FIT: B Program Fit "B" combines east and west campuses' Massing Studies illustrating the development program relationships. Alternative combinations of Massing Studies are assembled in Program Fit B allowing additional evaluation and assessment of potential choices to satisfy program requirements and the campus image. Program Fit B illustrates how closing Farnham Avenue changes the west campus image and creates a major new quadrangle. Program Fit: B 4/38

95 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Program Fit: B - Views View of New Entrance at Ella Grasso Boulevard New Classroom Buildings / Academic Presence along Fitch Street Program Fit: B - Views New Campus Image with Farnham Ave. Closure & Administration Building New Major Quadrangle along Wintergreen Avenue SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/39

96 SECTION FOUR PROGRAM FIT: C Program Fit "C" combines east and west campuses' Massing Studies, illustrating Development Program relationships. This alternate combination in Program Fit C represents a full west campus build-out creating quadrangles and spaces similar in scale and structure to the east campus. Closing Farnham Avenue intensifies the potential development of the east campus and the viability of open space and pedestrian linkages between the east and west campuses. Program Fit: C 4/40

97 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM / DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM / PROGRAM FIT Program Fit: C - Views New Organization of Vehicular Access from Crescent Street New Academic Building Frames Jennings Hall with New Quadrangle Program Fit: C - Views Additional Quadrangle Development on West Campus Open Space Development includes Pedestrian Bridge as Linkage & Space SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 4/41

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99 SECTION FIVE - CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES Campus Master Plan

100 SECTION FIVE CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES OVERVIEW Several conceptual design alternatives have been developed based on elements of the existing site conditions analysis, existing building assessment, the Paulien Report, massing studies and comments from SCSU faculty and staff. Each alternative or conceptual design seeks to address the needs and aspirations of the entire campus community, while providing a defendable, buildable plan for the future growth and development of SCSU. CONCEPT A: BUILDING USE East Campus Davis Hall (4) addition with relocation of the Facilities Department to south Fitch Street (22). The existing Facilities Building is converted to Department use. The location for a new Science Building (23) is indicated between Davis and Pelz Gym. An addition, renovation and partial reuse of Pelz is also assumed (5). New classroom buildings (1, 2, 3) create a new quadrangle parallel to Fitch Street and create a new setting for both Jennings and Morrill halls. Building 1 also helps to frame the formal visitor entrance to the campus at the Administration wing of Engleman Hall. A new Computing Center (8) consolidates CILS, Administrative IT and the campus Data Center and incorporates a new 500-car parking garage that steps down the slope to Crescent Street. A reconfigured main quadrangle is bounded by Buley Library, Engleman, the new Student Center and the proposed Computing Center. It creates a strong link between Engleman, the new Student Center and the pedestrian bridge to the west campus. Seabury Hall and the old Student Center are demolished and a new Center for the Arts (6) and parking garage (7) for 500 cars are created. LEGEND 1. Business School 13. Resident Hall 2. Classroom 14. Student Services / Fitness Center 3. Classroom 15. Resident Hall Concept A: Building Use 4. Education - Addition to Davis 5. Education - Addition to Pelz 16. Parking Garage (500 Cars) 17. Recreation Field 6. Fine Arts / Theater / Communications 18. Field House Addition to Moore Parking Garage (500 Cars) 8. CILS / Admin IT / Parking (500 Cars) 19. Recreation Field 20. Parking Garage 9. Dining Commons 21. Health / Human Services 10. Conference Center 22. Facilities / Storage Student Services 12. Student Services /2

101 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES CONCEPT A: BUILDING USE West Campus Connecticut Hall is replaced with a new Dining Commons (9) opening onto a large plaza to its north that is aligned with the pedestrian bridge across Fitch Street. To the west, the building helps to frame the new quadrangle created by closing Farnham Avenue and building a Conference Center (10), and two Student Services Buildings (11, 12). A new Fitness Center / Student Services building (14) relates to the quadrangle, the main pedestrian circulation pathway between the residence hall and the east campus and the athletics facilities located in Moore Field House. The addition (18) to Moore houses women s varsity athletics relocated from Pelz and provides additional locker rooms and indoor recreational space for the entire campus community. A new 500-car parking garage (16) and two new playing fields (17, 19) are also proposed to the west and north of Moore. The existing town house residences on the north campus are demolished for new fields (19). A 500-car parking garage (20) for overflow event parking can be built on part of the existing surface lot. Replacement and additional undergraduate and/or graduate student housing is provided by two new residence halls (13, 15). Health and Human Services is relocated to a new building (21) at the edge of campus close to both the neighborhood and visitor parking for the outpatient clinics. The Facilities Department's new storage facilities (22) are located in a new complex on the combined Concept A: East Campus View of Main Quadrangle View of Fitch Street, New Academic Development Concept A: West Campus View of New Quadrangle and Closing of Farnham Avenue View of East & West Campus Open Space Linkage SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 5/3

102 SECTION FIVE CONCEPT A: COMBINED EAST AND WEST CAMPUSES LEGEND Concept A: Combined Campus Streetscape Edge Slopes Major Vehicular Circulation Campus Gateway Plazas Surface Parking Quadrangles P Parking Structure P Common/ Transition Spaces Athletics/ Recreation Major Pedestrian Circulation Minor Pedestrian Circulation P P P P P 5/4

103 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES Concept A: Views View of Crescent Street View of East Campus Open Space View of New Main Quadrangle View of New Main Entrance and Campanile View of Fitch Street, New Academic Development View of Open Space and Pedestrian Linkages from East to West Campus SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 5/5

104 SECTION FIVE Concept A: View of New Arrival Image at New Administration on Farnham Avenue Concept A: View of West Campus Open Space Linkages 5/6

105 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES Concept A: West Campus Main Quadrangle Concept A: Aerial View of Open Space and Quadrangle Linkages SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 5/7

106 SECTION FIVE CONCEPT B: BUILDING USE East Campus Concept B adds to Davis Hall (4). The location for a future Science Building (23) is indicated between Davis and Pelz Gym. The renovation of Pelz is assumed to provide more recreational athletic opportunities. A new parking garage (1) on Fitch Street in front of Morrill Hall provides faculty and visitor parking adjacent to the Science Complex. A new classroom building (2) creates a quadrangle parallel to Fitch Street with Jennings and Pelz. Health and Human Services is relocated to (3) a new building. A new Computing Center (8) consolidates CILS, Administrative IT and the campus Data Center and incorporates a new 500-car parking garage that steps down the slope to Crescent Street. A reconfigured main quadrangle with a focus on student activity is bounded by Buley Library, Engleman, and the new Student Center and the proposed Computing Center. It creates a strong link between Engleman, the new Student Center focusing on the pedestrian bridge to the west campus. Seabury Hall is demolished, and a new Center for the Arts (6) and parking garage (7) for 500 cars are created. An addition and renovation to the old Student Center (5) is also proposed for a potential Business School. LEGEND 1. Parking Garage (250 Cars) 13. Resident Hall 2. Classroom 14. Student Services / Fitness Center 3. Health and Human Services 15. Resident Hall Concept B: Building Use 4. Education - Addition to Davis 5. Addition to Student Center 16. Parking Garage (1000 Cars) 17. Addition to Moore Field House 6. Fine Arts / Theater / Communications 18. East Campus Hall Parking Garage (500 Cars) 8. CILS / Admin IT / Parking (500 Cars) 19. Recreation Field 20. Parking Garage 9. Dining Commons Addition 21. Future Building Site Conference Center 11. Student Services 12. Student Services 22. Graduate Student Housing 23. Future Academic Building /8

107 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES CONCEPT B: BUILDING USE West Campus Connecticut Hall is replaced with a new Dining Commons (9). The major pedestrian link from the Fitch Street bridge passes via a large atrium through the building. To the west, the building frames a new quadrangle with a new Conference Center (10), and two Student Services Buildings (11, 12). The Student Services Buildings either span Farnham Avenue, or form a gateway allowing construction of the new buildings independent of the status of Farnham Avenue. A new Fitness Center / Student Services Building (14) relates to the quadrangle, the main pedestrian circulation pathway between the residence hall and the east campus, and the athletics facilities located in Moore Field House. The addition (18) to Moore houses women s varsity athletics relocated from Pelz, and provides additional locker rooms and indoor recreational space for the entire campus community. A new 1,000-car parking garage (16) and a new formal east campus pedestrian link (18) serves both Moore and the stadium. A new playing field (19) is proposed to the north of Moore. The existing town house residences on the north campus are demolished and relocated to (22). Graduate student housing (22) is proposed on the parcels acquired by the University on Fitch Street south of Crescent Avenue. A 500-car parking garage (20) for overflow event parking can be built on the existing surface lot. Replacement and additional undergraduate and/or graduate student housing is provided by two new residential developments (13, 15). Concept B: East Campus View of Main Quadrangle View of Fitch Street, New Academic Development Concept B: West Campus View of New Quadrangle and Closing of Farnham Avenue View of East & West Campus Open Space Linkage SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 5/9

108 SECTION FIVE CONCEPT B: COMBINED EAST AND WEST CAMPUSES LEGEND Concept B: Combined Campuses Streetscape Edge Slopes Plazas Major Vehicular Circulation Campus Gateway Surface Parking Quadrangles Common/ Transition Spaces Athletics/ Recreation P Parking Structure Major Pedestrian Circulation Minor Pedestrian Circulation P P P P P 5/10

109 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES Concept B: Views View of Crescent Street View of East Campus Open Space View of New Main Quadrangle View of New Main Entrance and Campanile View of Fitch Street, New Academic Development View of Open Space and Pedestrian Linkages from East to West Campus SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 5/11

110 SECTION FIVE Concept B: View of New Arrival Image at New Administration on Farnham Avenue Concept B: View of West Campus Open Space Linkages 5/12

111 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES Concept B: West Campus Main Quadrangle Concept B: Aerial View of Open Space and Quadrangle Linkages SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 5/13

112 SECTION FIVE CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES: COMPARATIVE STUDIES Comparative studies conducted to ascertain the preferred concept reflect the opportunities and constraints for each of the concept alternatives. These include walking distance, open space and pedestrian circulation, vehicular circulation and shuttle system reviews. CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES: WALKING DISTANCE These Walking Distance diagrams illustrate the walking distance from major parking areas that can be reached by a five minute walk. If Faculty and Staff can park within the campus zones where their offices are located, then reasonable relocation can be achieved. Students in the commuter lot will still need to take the shuttle to the west campus academic buildings. In Concept "B," an additional garage near Morrill and Jennings halls provides parking closer to the center of the west campus, which was at the cusp of the five minute walk in Concept A. Concept A: Walking Distance LEGEND Campus Zones 5 Minute Walking Distance ( ft) Concept B: Walking Distance /14

113 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES: OPEN SPACE AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION The Open Space and Pedestrian Circulation diagram illustrates the new contiguous open spaces and pedestrian linkages across the campus. Notably, the main quadrangle has been reconfigured with the new Arts Center orientation. New quadrangles along Fitch Street and the pond-side development on the east campus, and the west campus quadrangle in place of the closed Farnham Avenue are created. New athletics fields are also created in both concept alternatives, along with the development of building entrance plazas and common open spaces. The open space is integral to the creation of the campus identity and also in campus linkages and wayfinding. Walking distances from parking garages are kept to a minimum. Pedestrian circulation is further enhanced by a hierarchical pathway system. This includes major new pedestrian corridors parallel to Fitch Street and along the pond. Connectivity between the east and west campuses is enhanced with the pedestrian bridge across Fitch Street and key pedestrian table-top crosswalks across Wintergreen Avenue. Concept A: Open Space and Pedestrian Circulation LEGEND Streetscape Edge Slopes Plazas Quadrangles Informal Open Spaces Athletics/ Recreation Major Pedestrian Circulation Minor Pedestrian Circulation Concept B: Open Space and Pedestrian Circulation SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 5/15

114 SECTION FIVE CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES: SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE The shuttle bus service currently provided by the University is slowed by traffic congestion on city streets during the peak hours of four to six p.m. An on-campus route is proposed, using widened pedestrian pathways, to avoid traffic delays, with better service and shorter wait times. This loop around the residential quadrangle, with an optional link to north campus connects across the pedestrian bridge to an east campus academic loop. Concept A: Shuttle Bus Route LEGEND Shuttle Route Optional Route Shuttle Stop Concept B: Shuttle Bus Route 5/16

115 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES: PARKING / VEHICULAR CIRCULATION Although new buildings are proposed for several of the surface parking lots, new structured parking will provide an increase in the total number of parking spaces on campus. No new surface parking lots are proposed, except for handicap parking and emergency / maintenance vehicles. A small surface lot for visitors at the Administration Entrance to the campus at Engleman Hall from Fitch Street will be created. Improvements to the intersection of Ella Grasso Boulevard and Crescent Street are also envisioned combined with a new campus entrance. Concept A assumes the closing of Farnham Avenue. Traffic can be rerouted along the west campus edge to exit adjacent to the Army Reserve property or at the new Administration Building. Traffic studies and discussions with the City of New Haven will determine if Farnham Avenue can be closed. Three new parking garages are proposed, with a possible fourth on the north campus. Concept B is viable whether or not Farnham Avenue is closed. Four new parking garages are proposed, with a fifth garage possible on the north campus. This totals approximately 2,250 new structured parking spaces, with no new curb cuts from Fitch Street, Wintergreen or Crescent avenues. Concept A: Parking / Vehicular Circulation LEGEND P Campus Gateway Major Vehicular Circulation Surface Parking P P P Parking Structure P P P Concept B: Parking / Vehicular Circulation P P P P P SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 5/17

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117 SECTION SIX - PREFERRED CONCEPT Campus Master Plan

118 SECTION SIX PREFERRED MASTER PLAN East Campus The Preferred Concept adds to Davis Hall (4) and creates a new Health and Human Services Building (3) between Davis Hall and a renovated Pelz Gymnasium (13). The new Academic Classroom Building (1) creates a new quadrangle parallel to Fitch Street along Jennings and Morrill halls. The building also frames the formal entrance to the campus at the administration wing of Engleman Hall. Pelz is renovated to provide for recreational athletics uses. A new Computing Center (5) on the site of Earl Hall consolidates CILS, Administrative IT and the campus Data Center. A new 500-car garage (15) is located on the Crescent Street side of the building. The main academic quadrangle is reconfigured by the new Computing Center, Buley Library, Engleman Hall and the new Student Center, and provides outdoor space for graduations and other large events as well as informal recreation space. The new alignment of the quadrangle focuses the long view on West Rock to the southwest of campus. It creates a strong link between the east and west campuses over the existing pedestrian bridge. Seabury Hall and the old Student Center are demolished to make way for a new academic building (2) focused on the Fine Arts and the departments currently housed in Earl Hall. A 500-car parking garage (16) is also planned at this end of campus. LEGEND 1. Academic / General Classrooms 11. Fitness Center, North Campus 2. Academic / Fine Arts & Music 12. Special Academic Housing 3. Academic / Health & Human Services 13. Pelz Gym Reno w/ Connector Preferred Concept 4. Student Services 5. Academic / CILS-IT 14. New Science Building 15. Lyman Center Garage 6. Moore Field House Addition 16. Ella Grasso Garage Connecticut Hall / Cafeteria Addition 8. Fitness Center / Clinic / Security 17. Moore Field House Garage 18. North Campus Garage 9. Conference Center 19. Future Resident Hall Stadium Entrance /2

119 PREFERRED CONCEPT West Campus A major addition to Connecticut Hall includes a new façade and public atrium space along its north side. An addition to its south houses a new Conference Center (9) that frames the new quadrangle created by the closure of Farnham Avenue. A new Administration building (4) spans Farnham Avenue, and is planned to allow phased construction should the street closure be delayed. Orlando House is relocated adjacent to Lang House to create a new cluster of wood frame collegiate houses for Alumni Development and Admissions. A new Student Fitness Center anchors both the new quadrangle, the main pedestrian circulation pathway between the residence halls and the east campus and the athletics facilities in Moore Field House. The Wintergreen Transition Building is replaced by open space with a new public entrance to Moore and the stadium. An addition to Moore (6) provides field house facilities for all varsity athletics in Moore. A new 1,000-car parking garage with covered linkages to Moore is proposed for commuter use as well as event parking. The existing town houses on the north campus are replaced by new athletics fields. Graduate student housing (12) is provided on the Fitch Street properties south of Crescent. Preferred Concept: East Campus View of Main Quadrangle View of Fitch Street, New Academic Development Preferred Concept: West Campus View of New Quadrangle and Closing of Farnham Avenue View of East & West Campus Open Space Linkage SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 6/3

120 SECTION SIX PREFERRED CONCEPT: WALKING DISTANCE As illustrated below, the walking distance from major parking areas to most academic destinations is approximately 5 to 7 minutes in duration. Faculty and staff parking in the existing and proposed garages will place them within a reasonable walking distance from both their classes and offices. Commuter students will continue to use the campus shuttle from Lot 9 as well as the new parking garage adjacent to the Moore Field House. LEGEND 2 Campus Zones Preferred Concept: Walking Distance 5 Minute Walking Distance (800-1,000 ft) /4

121 PREFERRED CONCEPT PREFERRED CONCEPT: OPEN SPACE AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION A number of new open green spaces, recreational areas and athletic fields are proposed. The open space is used to knit the buildings and functions on campus together and to assist in directing views and pedestrian and vehicular traffic. New quadrangles are created in front of the new academic building on Fitch Street, along Farnham Avenue on the east campus, at the residence halls on west campus. The existing campus common formed by Buley Library, Engleman and new Computing Center has a new configuration and orientation. New athletics / recreational fields are created on the site of the existing student town houses on north campus. A new pedestrian circulation route is suggested along the new interior open space corridor parallel to Fitch Street starting at Davis Hall and opening out into the new main quadrangle. The existing pond-side pathway will be enhanced with wider paving, new lighting and landscaping and periodic seating areas overlooking the pond. It terminates at the new Center for the Arts. The alignment of the pedestrian bridge over Fitch Street establishes the thrust of the main circulation path between the east and west campuses, connecting the residence halls and student life with the academic functions in Engleman and elsewhere. The existing link between Wintergreen and north campus housing is maintained and extends across Wintergreen to link to the residential quadrangle. The street and associated pedestrian crosswalks will be re-designed to include a table-top crossing for traffic calming to reduce the general traffic speed, and create a clearly delineated pedestrian precinct. LEGEND Preferred Concept: Open Space and Pedestrian Circulation Plazas Quadrangles Athletics / Recreation Common / Transition Spaces SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 6/5

122 SECTION SIX PREFERRED CONCEPT: SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE As illustrated in the Preferred Shuttle Bus Route diagram, reducing the shuttle dependence on existing public streets and promoting intra-campus pedestrian pathways as alternative shuttle routes can mitigate the existing use concerns in two ways. First, the dependence on major public streets will be reduced, minimizing traffic impacts on shuttle schedules; second, it will allow shuttle stops to be located closer to campus destinations with more frequent stops along campus pathways. The use of smaller vans would minimize the intrusive impact of vehicular circulation on campus roadways. Small vehicles reduce costs and allow for shorter wait times while allowing more flexible routes. During events, this flexibility will allow increased service, making large peripheral parking lots and other parking garage locations more convenient. Concerns expressed regarding the use of remote parking lots in the evenings, including safety and accessibility, can be alleviated with changes to the shuttle system. Increasingly the number of shuttle pick-ups after 8:00 p.m. will reduce wait times and will improve the actual and perceived sense of security, now absent. This will increase the shuttle's appeal. In the future, more extensive use of the shuttle system will reduce the need to relocate closer to academic and other destinations from parking lots in other zones. LEGEND Shuttle Route Preferred Concept: Shuttle Bus Route Optional Route Shuttle Stop 6/6

123 PREFERRED CONCEPT PREFERRED CONCEPT: PARKING/ VEHICULAR CIRCULATION The Preferred Plan is viable whether or not Farnham Avenue is closed to through-traffic. The new Administration Building is designed to be built in two phases, if necessary, with the closure of Farnham Avenue not required for Phase I. Improvements to the intersection of Ella Grasso Boulevard and Crescent Street are also envisioned with a new campus entrance. Queuing space for events at the Lyman Center is created by a new entry road parallel to Crescent Street. Although new buildings replace several of the surface parking lots, new structured parking will actually provide an increase in the total number of parking spaces on campus. Three new parking garages are proposed, with a possible fourth on the north campus. No new surface parking lots are proposed, except for handicapped parking and emergency / maintenance vehicles. A small surface lot for visitors at the Administration Entrance to Engleman Hall from Fitch Street will be created. LEGEND Major Vehicular Circulation Surface Parking Preferred Concept: Parking / Vehicular Circulation Minor Vehicular Circulation P Parking Structure P P P P P P SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 6/7

124 SECTION SIX PREFERRED CONCEPT: COMBINED PLAN LEGEND Preferred Concept: Combined Plan Plazas Quadrangles Common / Transition Spaces Major Vehicular Circulation Minor Vehicular Circulation Surface Parking P Athletics / Recreation P Parking Structure Major Pedestrian Circulation P P P P P 6/8

125 PREFERRED CONCEPT Preferred Plan - Views View of Crescent Street View of East Campus Open Space Linkages View of New Main Quadrangle View of New Main Entrance and Campanile View of Fitch Street, New Academic Development View of Open Space and Pedestrian Linkages from East to West Campus SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 6/9

126 SECTION SIX View of New Arrival Image at New Administration on Farnham Avenue View of West Campus Open Space Linkages 6/10

127 PREFERRED CONCEPT West Campus Main Quadrangle Aerial View of Open Space and Quadrangle Linkages SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 6/11

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129 SECTION SEVEN - LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE Campus Master Plan

130 SECTION SEVEN LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE INTRODUCTION This Landscape and Open Space section of the Master Plan report describes the proposed organization of open space based on the site analysis, proposed circulation systems and the preferred concept. This portion of the report also identifies and details specific landscaped areas proposed for the Southern Connecticut State University campus and suggests updates and improvements to campus standards. The last section includes a detailed planting guideline listing various plant species and their appropriate uses across the campus landscape. LEGEND Preferred Open Space Plan Plazas Quadrangles Athletics / Recreation Common / Transition Spaces 7/2

131 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE MAJOR CAMPUS SPACES The graphic below outlines major campus spaces described in greater detail in the following pages. Major campus spaces include quadrangles, plazas, common spaces, campus entrances/gateways, drop-off zones, and pedestrian crossing zones. LEGEND Major Campus Spaces 1. Main Quadrangle 2. Main Gate 3. Science Quadrangle 4. The Overlook 5. Fine Arts Quadrangle 6. Crescent Gate 7. Davis Connector 8. Pelz Plaza 9. North Gate 10. Wintergreen North Quadrangle 11. Wintergreen South Quadrangle 12. Owls' Landing 13. The Common 14. The Green 15. South Gate SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/3

132 SECTION SEVEN 1. Main Quadrangle The Main Quadrangle is envisioned as a formal open space between Engleman Hall, Buley Library, the New Student Center and the future CILS building. This quadrangle is characterized by open lawn and canopy trees that emphasize the geometry of the space. The space is bisected by primary pedestrian pathways that focus on the Library and the Main Gate. The reorganization of this space puts the focus on student activity at the student center with a panoramic view to the West Rock outcrop. The internal focus and external symbolism makes this the center of the campus. 2. Main Gate The Main Gate, adjacent the Main Quadrangle and Science Quadrangle, is one of four major campus entrances. The Main Gate provides a drop-off and plaza area, and is easily identifiable by a vertical site feature and high intensity of planting. It creates a new image of the campus for arrival and ceremonial functions. 3. Science Quadrangle The Science Quadrangle, adjacent to the Main Quadrangle, is located between Jennings Hall, Morrill Hall, and the future Academic Building. The space is formal with primary pathways for pedestrian circulation. The Science Quadrangle is characterized by open lawns and canopy trees planted to emphasize the geometry of the space. 4. The Overlook The Overlook is common open space with a pedestrian spine stretching from Jennings Hall to the future garage. This space is characterized by open lawns and informal plantings that emphasize the views out to the pond. Passive development around the pond should include pathways, gazeboes and overlooks to enhance the quality of access and use of the common open space. 5. Fine Arts Quadrangle The Fine Arts Quadrangle consists of the area between the Lyman Center, Engleman Hall, the future Fine Arts building and the future garage. The quad includes a drop-off and pedestrian pathways that connect to the adjacent Main Quadrangle and the Overlook. Plantings in this quad should highlight pedestrian circulation and connections to adjacent spaces. 7/4

133 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE 6. Crescent Gate The second of the four major campus entrances, the Crescent Gate will be created when the intersection and circulation improvements are implemented. Planting and signage improvements will help define the campus entrance at the intersection of Crescent Street and Ella Grasso Boulevard. These routes will be the main access routes to the two future garages and the Lyman Center drop-off. 7. Davis Connector The Davis Connector includes the area between Davis Hall, the future Health and Human Services building, Pelz Gymnasium, and the existing parking garage. Improvements to this space include a drop-off at Davis Hall and a table-top pedestrian crosswalk from the garage to the new Health and Human Sciences building. This space is comprised mainly of hardscape, with accent plantings at the building entrances. 8. Pelz Plaza Pelz Plaza, between Jennings Hall, the future Academic building, and Pelz Gymnasium is an upgrade to the existing drop-off area. Building entrances and gathering spaces make up the plaza. Plantings in this area should provide shade in seating areas, accent building entrances, and direct circulation. A direct route from the Pelz Connector to Jennings Hall should be clearly designated to emphasize the continuing interior pedestrian spine through the buildings. 9. North Gate North Gate is the third of four major campus entrances. Located at the north campus complex, the North Gate includes open space, streetscape, and pedestrian circulation improvements as well as an entry plaza for the future parking garage and fitness center. Streetscape improvements including plantings and signage will be the primary identifiable campus elements. 10. Wintergreen North Quadrangle The Wintergreen North Quadrangle is the area adjacent to Moore Field House and is focused on the future Stadium Entrance. A major primary pathway runs through the quad to Wintergreen Avenue. A table-top crossing at Wintergreen Avenue provides pedestrians with a safe crossing zone to Wintergreen South Quadrangle. Plantings and signage along Wintergreen Avenue gives drivers a visual clue that they are entering a pedestrian zone. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/5

134 SECTION SEVEN 11. Wintergreen South Quadrangle The Wintergreen South Quadrangle extends from Wintergreen Avenue, between the future Fitness Center and the resident halls, to the Common. The major primary pathway from Wintergreen North Quadrangle continues through the Wintergreen South Quadrangle with the same spatial quality, plantings and other site amenities. 12. Owls' Landing Owls' Landing is the drop-off area for Moore Field House and the future Wintergreen Garage. Improvements will be made to the drop-off and new building entrance plazas. This area will periodically have high vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Major pedestrian connectors from the garage to the academic core should take precedence over vehicular circulation for safety and security of movement. Plantings should provide shade at perimeter seating areas, and direct circulation. 13.The Common The Common includes a plaza in front of Connecticut Hall and the future Fitness Center adjacent to the Wintergreen South Quadrangle, and a drop-off for the new Administration Building and Conference Center. Canopy tree plantings will emphasize the geometry of the quadrangle space, with some accent plantings. 14. The Green The Green is the open space between the future Administration Building, the Admissions House, the relocated Orlando House and the Lang House. The Green is a passive space and is characterized by open lawns and informal and accent plantings. 15. South Gate South Gate, the last of the major campus entrances introduces a turnaround and drop-off area at the end of the closed Farnham Avenue in front of the future Administration Building. Plantings and signage improvements similar to the other gates distinguish this space as a major campus entrance. 7/6

135 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE OPEN SPACE AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION The Proposed Pedestrian Circulation system is integrated into the campus open space layout. This provides safer and more efficient routes of travel for pedestrians to activity nodes, such as building entrances and parking garages. Although vehicular traffic is prohibited from this system, it will accommodate emergency and service vehicles, and the shuttle system on the wider pathways, as shown. The pathway hierarchy diagram further details the capacity and activity of the system. LEGEND Major Pedestrian Circulation Proposed Pedestrian Circulation SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/7

136 SECTION SEVEN PATHWAY HIERARCHY The pedestrian circulation system is organized by a hierarchical system of pathways, in widths of fifteen, eight, and four feet respectively, visually indicating the differences between each type to the pedestrian. Pathway widths of fifteen feet, or primary pathways, are the framework of the pedestrian circulation system. These pathways connect major campus destinations and accommodate emergency and service vehicles, and a shuttle system. This framework of pathways also includes such amenities as lighting, planting, special paving and curbing, site furniture, and signage. Pathways of eight feet in width, or secondary pathways, provide circulation between major routes for pedestrians only. These pathways include planting and lighting. Tertiary pathways, four feet wide, are pedestrian connections between primary and secondary pathways, and to minor building entrances. LEGEND Major Pedestrian Circulation Pathway Hierarchy Minor Pedestrian Circulation 7/8

137 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE PATHWAY HIERARCHY: SECTIONS Primary Pathway Fifteen foot width for major pedestrian circulation, and service/emergency circulation Connects major campus destinations on campus Shuttle system route; framework of pedestrian system Includes pedestrian lighting Hierarchial framework for plantings Bituminous paving integrated with areas of special paving and curbing Directional signage to various campus destinations Site amenities including benches and trash receptacles Secondary Pathway Eight foot width for minor pedestrian circulation Circulation between major pedestrian routes Includes pedestrian lighting Defined planting scheme Bituminous paving Tertiary Pathway Four foot width for minor pedestrian circulation between larger paths and from minor building entrances to pathways Bituminous paving Pedestrian lighting as required SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/9

138 SECTION SEVEN CAMPUS EDGES The different campus edges depicted in the Campus Edges diagram are treated with distinct palettes of site furnishings, plantings, lighting, signage and amenties. LEGEND Streetscape Edge Parking Edge Campus Edges Institutional Edge Pedestrian Edge Environmental Edge 7/10

139 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE CAMPUS EDGES: SECTIONS Streetscape Edge Institutional Edge Parking Edge Internal Pedestrian Edge Pedestrian Edge to North Campus Environmental Edge Environmental Edge SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/11

140 SECTION SEVEN CAMPUS STANDARDS A family of site amenities including lighting, signage, paving, site furniture and planting are used to establish a campus standard. This campus standard can be used to enhance the landscape, various types of open spaces and routes of circulation, define campus edges, and provide identity and cohesiveness to the campus. LIGHTING STANDARDS An implementation strategy for site lighting should encompass three parts: part one is to add lighting in areas of deficiency that may have safety issues. Part two consists of im ple men ting the new lighting stan dards for new projects. Part three consists of im ple men ting the new lighting standards as existing fixtures and poles get old and need re place ment. This system of im ple men ta tion will allow Southern Connecticut State University to replace fixtures and poles and add new lighting over an extended period of time, in a financially feasible way. LIGHTING TYPOLOGY Major types of campus lighting that could be incorporated over time include the following: 1. Parking lot and roadway lights 2. Pedestrian pathway lights, including security lighting 3. Bollard lights at drop-off zones 4. Specialty lights for accent at buildings, signs, and planting 5. Recreation field lighting 7/12

141 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE SIGNAGE STANDARDS Comprehensive signage at Southern Connecticut State University is integral to the ap pli ca tion of the Campus Master Plan. Signage allows for overall campus identity, dis tinc tion, and identification of campus elements. In addition, it provides wayfinding throughout the campus and safety in conjunction with the design of the Master Plan. Proposed signage should complement existing features important to campus identity with consideration for the context and campus image. PAVING AND CURBING Roadways, parking areas and pedestrian pathways will be paved with bituminous concrete. This material is durable, cost efficient, and easy to maintain. Some plaza areas and parts of primary pathways will be integrated with areas of special paving such as concrete, unit pavers and granite banding. Curbing may be used along roadways, in parking areas and along primary pedestrian pathways. Curbing helps to direct stormwater, define edges, and signify dual-use areas for both vehicular and pedestrians. SITE FURNITURE Site furnishings of the same or similar style, including signage and lighting, will help maintain campus consistency and identity. Using slightly different furnishings in plaza areas, including paving, can signify arrival at a special destination within an overall campus framework. Coordinated site furniture should include benches, tables and chairs, trash receptacles, bike racks, kiosks and special features. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/13

142 SECTION SEVEN PLANTING GUIDELINES Objectives of the Southern Connecticut State University Campus Master Plan update include enhancement of the campus image and improvements to the open space. Goals for the open space include preserving the existing mature vegetation, enhancing the native plant palette, improving spatial quality, and establishing design continuity. This portion of the Landscape and Open Space section provides planting application guidelines and a selected plant palette to help Southern Connecticut State University achieve these goals. Planting design should be aesthetically pleasing, provide identity to areas within the campus and to the overall campus, and at the same time improve spatial quality. The elements that define spatial quality at Southern Connecticut State University are requirements for formality of space, site elements, and preferred land use. Preferred land use refers to who will use a space, when it will be used and for what purpose it will be used. Site elements help to define land use and enhance the user experience. Such elements might include small buildings, furnishings, vegetation, lighting, and special features. The type, number, and organization of elements in a space determine its measure of formality. The Southern Connecticut State University campus is set within an urban residential zone. The campus is less dense than the surrounding residential zone due to the structured building arrangement and vast open spaces that surround it. The various types of open space and edges have been described in this section. Listed below are descriptions of planting strategies for each of the defined areas applied to specific spaces on campus. Plantings should be specific to the needs of each space and enhance the overall quality of the campus. Common Open Space / Transition Space: This space is the backdrop for other open spaces, pedestrian circulation, buildings, and special features. Plantings should be informal while complimenting the elements set within the space. Quadrangles: These spaces are typically set within a group of academic and/or residential buildings characterized by open lawn and canopy trees. By definition, this space is slightly more formal than the common open space and a planting structure should emphasize the geometry. Plazas and Building Entrances: These types of spaces are small relative to the common space and quadrangles. They are also the most formal and intensely used spaces. Plantings in plazas should identify the space as unique, provide a sense of intimacy, and shade as needed. Plantings at building entrances should draw focus to entry points and accent building features. Foundation plantings are not used for security reasons, but may be desirable for some locations. Preserved Spaces and Special Features: Existing planting at designated areas should be preserved and maintained in their current state. Additional planting may be used to help integrate these landmarks into the overall campus plan. Athletics / Recreation Areas: Plantings in these areas are specific to the needs of the various fields or courts. Functions that plantings can provide are shade for pedestrians, screening from adjacent roads or properties, and incorporation of recreation space into the overall campus plan. Campus Entry Points, Edges, and Circulation: Plantings at campus entry points and edges should identify the campus from its surrounding context and direct traffic through a circulation sequence. Plantings should be tolerant of conditions such as air pollution and road salt. Major Campus Entrance - Primary entrances to the campus are the points at which the campus is accessed on highly traveled roadways. Vehicles are visually clued to entry points by intensity of planting. Minor Campus Entrance - Secondary entrances to the campus carry traffic to garages or remote areas. Planting should be similar to primary entrances, using the same material, but less intensely so. Streetscape Edge - The campus perimeter is characterized by a streetscape edge that is informal and creates continuity. For an improved campus image, street trees should be set within a sidewalk adjacent to the roadway. The streetscape edge is a response to the surrounding residential context. Parking Edge - There are two types of parking edges on campus, one adjacent to roadways and the other adjacent to residential properties. Roadway parking edges should be similar to streetscape edges with a screening element incorporated to remove cars from view of passing vehicles and pedestrians. Parking edges adjacent to neighboring residents need screen plantings. Major Vehicular Circulation within Campus - The major circulation should receive a streetscape planting treatment to identify it, and to distinguish it from pedestrian circulation while integrating it with the campus edges. Major Pedestrian Circulation: Planting along major pedestrian circulation routes should enhance the framework of the system. The planting should acknowledge the reduced scale of site elements relating to pedestrian use. This will help pedestrians in finding destinations and identifing the most direct route to their destination. Parking Areas: There are two types of parking areas: surface parking and parking structures. Plantings should screen both types of parking from direct view of campus buildings, open spaces, adjacent roadways, and neighbors. Trees planted around parking lots should provide shade as well as seasonal interest. 7/14

143 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE Plant Palette: A recommended palette of plant material for Southern Connecticut State University has been selected and organized into a selection matrix. The information contained in the matrix is organized by plant function and category of open space and/or edge. Below is a description of plant type and its function as found in the selection matrix. Canopy - A canopy is created by large trees whose branches eventually meet high above the pedestrian height. A tree canopy provides shade and gives scale to large elements such as buildings, parking areas, and vehicular circulation. Under Story - Ranging from all size shrubs to small trees, the under story adds a layer of vegetation beneath the canopy and provides an intimate scale for pedestrians. Accent - Shrubs or small trees, accent plants provide a point of interest or direct focus to a specific area or object. Screen - Screen plantings provide visual barriers, noise barriers, and windbreaks. Plant material can be evergreen, densely branched deciduous, a vine or climbing groundcover on a structure and is a minimum of six feet in height. Groundcover - Groundcovers are plants that typically remain below two feet in height and have a tendency to spread. Groundcovers add color and texture to the ground plane, help prevent erosion, and provide an alternative to lawn plantings. Grasses - Ornamental grasses have several functions. The two main functions that grasses will serve on campus are adding interest to accent plantings and to provide screening. Planting Guidelines Plant Category - Canopy Scientific Name Common Name Native Quads Plaza/ Bldg. Entrance Pedestrian Circ. Vehicular Circ./ Entr. Parking Areas Acer rubrum Red Maple x x x salt tolerant Acer saccharum Sugar Maple x x x Betula alleghaniensis Yellow Birch x x Betula lenta Sweet Birch x x Betula nigra River Birch x x x Betula papyrifera Paper Birch x x x Carya ovata Shagbark Hickory x x salt tolerant Celtis occidentalis Common Hackberry x x Cladrastis lutea American Yellowwood x x x Fagus grandifolia American Beech x x x Fraxinus americana White Ash x x x x Fraxinus pensylvanica Green Ash x x x x Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo x x only male specimen Notes Gleditsia triacanthos Honeylocust x x Gymnocladus dioica Kentucky-coffee Tree x x x Koelruteria paniculata Golden RainTree x Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet Gum x x Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Poplar x x Nyssa sylvatica Black Gum x x salt tolerant Platanus occidentalis Sycamore x x also P. x acerifolia Quercus alba White Oak x x salt tolerant Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak x x salt tolerant Quercus palustris Pin Oak x x x Quercus rubra Red Oak x x salt tolerant Sophora japonica Japanese Pagoda Tree x Tilia americana American Linden x x x Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm x x Zelkova serrata Japanese Zelkova x x SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/15

144 SECTION SEVEN Plant Category - Under Story Scientific Name Common Name Native Common Space Quads Plaza/ Bldg. Entrance Pedestrian Circ. Vehicular Circ./ Entr. Parking Areas Notes Acer buergeranum Trident Maple x x x Acer ginnala Amur Maple x salt tolerant Acer griseum Paperbark Maple x Amelanchier arborea Downy Serviceberry x x Amelanchier canadensis Shadblow Serviceberry x x salt tolerant Amelanchier laevis Allegheny Serviceberry x x Aronia arbutifolia Red Chokeberry x x salt tolerant Aronia melanocarpa Black Chokeberry x x Betula populifera Gray Birch x x x x Carpinus caroliniana American Hornbeam x x x Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura Tree x x Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud x x x Chionanthus virginicus White Fringe Tree x x Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood x x x Cornus fl orida Flowering Dogwood x x x Cornus kousa Kousa Dogwood x x Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry x Cornus sericea Red-oiser Dogwood x x Crataegus crusgalli Cockspur Hawthorn x x x x Crataegus viridis Green Hawthorn x x x x Forsythia x intermedia Showy Border Forsythia x Hamamelis virginiana Common Witchhazel x x Kalmia latifolia Mountain Laurel x x x Magnolia stellata Star Magnolia x x x Magnolia x soulangiana Saucer Magnolia x x x Malus spp. Crabapple Tree x x x x x Myrica pensylvanica Bayberry x x salt tolerant, semi- EVGR Populus grandidentata Bigtooth Aspen x x x Populus tremuloides Quaking Aspen x x x Prunus sargentii Sargent Cherry x x x x Prunus serrulata Japanese Flowering Cherry x x x x Prunus subhirtella Higan Cherry x x x x Prunus x incam Okame Okame Cherry x x x x Prunus yedoensis Yoshino Cherry x x x x Pyrus calleryana Callery Pear x x Rhododendron maximum Rosebay Rhododendron x x Rhododendron prinophyllum Roseshell Azalea x x x Rhododendron viscosum Swamp Azalea x x x Rosa rugosa Rugosa Rose x x x salt tolerant Rosa virginiana Virginia Rose x x x salt tolerant Sorbus americana American Mountain Ash x x x Symphoricarpos albus Common Snowberry x x x x Vaccinium corymbosum Highbush Blueberry x x salt tolerant Viburnum carlesii Korean Spice Viburnum x x x Viburnum dentatum Arrowwood x x x x salt tolerant Viburnum dilatatum Linden Viburnum x x x Viburnum lantana Wayfaring Tree x x x Viburnum lentago Nannyberry x x x Viburnum opulus European Cranberrybush x x x Viburnum plicatum Doublefile Viburnum x x x Viburnum prunifolium Blackhaw x x x x Viburnum sieboldii Siebold Viburnum x x x Viburnum trilobum American Cranberrybush x x x x salt tolerant Viburnum x burkwoodii Burkwood Viburnum x x x 7/16

145 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE Plant Category - Accent Scientific Name Common Name Native Common Space Quads Plaza/ Bldg. Entrance Vehicular Circ./ Entr. Parking Areas Notes Acer griseum Paperbark Maple x x Acer palmatum Japanese Maple x Amelanchier arborea Downy Serviceberry x x x Amelanchier canadensis Shadblow Serviceberry x x x salt tolerant Amelanchier laevis Allegheny Serviceberry x x x Andromeda polifolia Bog Rosemary x x EVGR Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry x x EVGR Aronia arbutifolia Red Chokeberry x x x x Aronia melanocarpa Black Chokeberry x x x x Bergenia cordifolia Heartleag Bergenia x x EVGR Betula papyrifera Paper Birch x x x x Betula populifera Gray Birch x x x x Bouteloua gracilis Misquito Grass x x x Cercis canadensis Eastern Redbud x x x x x x Clematis spp. Clematis x x with support Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood x x x x x x Cornus kousa Kousa Dogwood x x x x x Cornus sericea Red-oiser Dogwood x x x x salt tolerant Crataegus viridis Green Hawthorn x x x x salt tolerant Deschampsia caespitosa Tufted Hair Grass x x salt tolerant, EVGR Festuca amethystina Large Blue Fescue x x Gaultheria procumbens Checkerberry x x EVGR Geranium sanguineum Blood-red Cranesbill x x x Hamamelis virginiana Common Witchhazel x x x semi-evgr Helictotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass x x salt tolerant Hemerocallis spp. Daylilies x x x x salt tolerant Hydrangea spp. Hydrangeas x x x x salt tolerant Ilex verticillata Winterberry x x x x Juniperus spp. Juniper (various culitvars) x salt tolerant Kalmia latifolia Mountainlaurel x x x x EVGR Koeleria glauca Blue Hair Grass x x Liriope spicata Creeping Lily Turf x x salt tolerant Magnolia stellata Star Magnolia x x x x Magnolia x soulangiana Saucer Magnolia x x Malus spp. Crabapple Tree x x x x x x Panicum virgatum Switch Grass x x x salt tolerant Pennisetum alopecuroides FountainGrass x x salt tolerant Phalaris arundinacea picta Ribbon Grass x x Phlox subulata Moss Pink x x salt tolerant, EVGR Potentilla fruticosa var. arbuscula Shrubby Cinquefoil x x salt tolerant Prunus sargentii Sargent Cherry x x x x x Prunus serrulata Japanese Flowering Cherry x x x x x Prunus subhirtella Higan Cherry x x x x x Prunus x incam Okame Okame Cherry x x x x x Prunus x yedoensis Yoshino Cherry x x x x x SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/17

146 SECTION SEVEN Plant Category - Accent Scientific Name Common Name Native Common Space Rhododendron spp. Azaleas/ Rhododendrons x x x x x some EVGR Rhus aromatica Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac x x x salt tolerant Rosa rugosa Rugosa Rose x x x Rosa virginiana Virginia Rose x x Sorbus americana American Mountain Ash x x x x Symphoricarpos albus Common Snowberry x x x Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Coralberry x x x Tsuga canadensis Canada Hemlock x x x EVGR Quads Plaza/ Bldg. Entrance Vaccinium macrocarpon American Cranberry x x Pedestrian Circ. Vehicular Circ./ Entr. Parking Areas Notes Plant Category - Screen Scientific Name Common Name Native Common Space Quads Plaza/ Bldg. Entrance Pedestrian Circ. Vehicular Circ./ Entr. Parking Areas Notes Abies balsamea Balsam Fir x x x x EVGR Abies concolor White Fir x x x Buxus sempervirens Common Box x x x Campsis radicans Trumpet Creeper x x with support Casmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats x x salt tolerant Chamaecyparis pisifera Sawara False Cypress x x salt tolerant, EVGR Chamaecyparis thyoides Atlantic Whitecedar x x x EVGR Cotoneaster divaricatus Spreading Cotoneaster x x x salt tolerant Crataegus crusgalli Cockspur Hawthorn x x x x Crataegus viridis Green Hawthorn x x x x Ilex glabra Inkberry x x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Ilex verticillata Winterberry x x x x Juniperus virginiana Eastern Red Cedar x x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Kalmia latifolia Mountainlaurel x x x x EVGR Myrica pensylvanica Bayberry x x x x salt tolerant, semi- EVGR Panicum virgatum Switch Grass x x x salt tolerant Parthenocissus quincefolia Virginian Creeper x x with support, salt tolerant Picea glauca White Spruce x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Pinus banksiana Jack Pine x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Pinus resinosa Red Pine x x x EVGR Pinus strobus Eastern White Pine x x x EVGR Taxus spp. Yew x x salt tolerant, EVGR Thuja occidentalis American Arbor-vitae x x salt tolerant, EVGR Tsuga canadensis Canada Hemlock x x EVGR 7/18

147 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE Plant Category - Groundcover & Grasses Scientific Name Common Name Native Common Space Quads Plaza/ Bldg. Entrance Pedestrian Circ. Vehicular Circ./ Entr. Parking Areas Notes Andromeda polifolia Bog Rosemary x x EVGR Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry x x x EVGR Asarum canadense Wild Ginger x x Bergenia cordifolia Heartleaf Bergenia x x EVGR Bouteloua gracilis Misquito Grass x x Comptonia peregrina Sweetfern x x salt tolerant, EVGR Convallaria majalis Lily of the Valley x x Cornus canadensis Bunchberry x x x x salt tolerant Cotoneaster dammeri Bearberry Cotoneaster x x salt tolerant, EVGR Diervilla lonicera Northern Bush Honeysuckle x x salt tolerant Elymus glaucus Blue Lyme Grass x x x Epigaea repens Mayflower x x EVGR Epimedium grandiflorum Bishop s Hat x Euonymus fortunei Wintercreeper x x x x EVGR Festuca amethystina orina Large Blue Fescue x x x Galium odoratum Sweet Woodruff x x salt tolerant Gaultheria procumbens Checkerberry x x EVGR Geranium sanguineum Blood-red Cranesbill x x Glyceria maxima Manna Grass x x Hedera helix Thorndale English Ivy x x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Hemerocallis spp. Daylilies x x x x salt tolerant Hosta spp. Hosta x x Juniperus spp. Juniper (some) x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Koeleria glauca Blue Hair Grass x x Ledum groelandicum Labrador Tea x x Liriope spicata Creeping Lily Turf x x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Mahonia repens Creeping Mahonia x x EVGR Osmunda cinnamonea Cinnamon Fern x x Pachysandra terminalis Japanese Spurge x x EVGR Panicum virgatum Switch Grass x x Parthenocissus quincefolia Virginia Creeper x x Paxistima canbyi Rat-stripper x x EVGR Phalaris arundinacea picta Ribbon Grass x x Phlox subulata Moss Pink x x x salt tolerant Potentilla fruticosa var. arbuscula Shrubby Cinquefoil x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Rhus aromatica Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac x x x salt tolerant Sedum spp. Stonecrop x x salt tolerant, EVGR Symphoricarpos orbiculatus Coralberry x x Thymus species Thyme x x x salt tolerant Vaccinium angustifolium Lowbush Blueberry x x Vaccinium macrocarpon American Cranberry x x x salt tolerant, EVGR Vinca minor Periwinkle, Myrtle x x x x salt tolerant, EVGR SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/19

148 SECTION SEVEN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Pelz Gymnasium Pedestrian Link Pedestrian Link Improvements 7/20

149 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Temporary Buildings Proposed Screening Lyman Center Drop-off Lyman Center Entrance Improvements Pelz Courtyard Courtyard Improvements SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/21

150 SECTION SEVEN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Pelz Gym Plantings Planting Improvements Lyman Center Lyman Center Green Improvements Farnham Avenue Streetscape Proposed Streetscape 7/22

151 LANDSCAPE AND OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS Fitch Street New Campus Sign Pelz Entrance Pelz Entrance Improvements Typical Campus Sign New Campus Sign Plantings SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 7/23

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153 SECTION EIGHT - MASTER PLAN Campus Master Plan

154 SECTION EIGHT INTRODUCTION Southern Connecticut State University has a significant shortage of space for academic and student life functions. To meet the needs identified in the January 2003 Program for the Master Plan, prepared by Paulien Associates, Inc., the University will need to build more than one million square feet of new facilities as well as structured parking for up to 2,000 cars. The required new construction will nearly double the overall square footage of campus buildings. This offers the University the opportunity to replace a number of outdated buildings and address many of the issues associated with the existing campus, including the lack of a well defined entrance, limited definition of the edges of the campus, inadequately lighted and landscaped exterior pedestrian pathways, difficult campus wayfinding, lack of informal meeting space, insufficient student lounge space, limited on-campus exterior green space, a need for additional recreational and athletics practice fields, improved linkage between the east and west campus areas, the adequacy of the current faculty, staff and student parking facilities and the need to improve the campus pedestrian shuttle system. Campus Master Plan for Academic / General Classrooms 2. Academic / Fine Arts & Music 3. Academic / Health & Human Services / Davis Additio 4. Student Services 5. Academic / CILS - IT 6. Moore Field House Addition 7. Connecticut Hall / Cafeteria Addition 8. Fitness Center / Clinic / Security 9. Conference Center 10. Stadium Entrance 11. Fitness Center, North Campus 12. Special Academic Housing 13. Renovated Pelz Gym with Connector 14. New Science Building 15. Lyman Center Garage 16. Ella Grasso Garage 17. Moore Field House Garage North Campus Garage 19. Future Resident Hall F/OP Facilities / Operations DAV Davis Hall EPG Existing Parking Garage PEL Pelz Gymnasium JEN Jennings Hall MOR Morrill Hall ENG Engleman Hall LYM Lyman Center BUL Buley Library STU New Student Center SCH Schwartz Hall LAN Lang Social Work House ORL Orlando Public Health Building g ADM Admissions House BRO Brownell Hall CON Connecticut Hall FAR Farnham Hall WIL Wilkinson Hall CHS Chase Hall HIC Hickerson Hall NEF Neff Hall 16 RES New Residence Hall NPG New Residence Hall Parking Garage MFH Moore Field House POW Power Building JDF Jess Dow Field NCR North Campus Residence Complex NCR POW JDF PINE ROCK AVENUE F/OP RES 17 WINTERGREEN AVENUE 6 MFH 10 1 FITCH STREET 13 PEL EPG 3 DAV 3 NEF HIC MOR JEN NPG CHS 8 BUL BRO WIL 4 FAR ADM 9 CON 7 SCH FITCH STREET STU 15 5 LYM ENG 2 16 CRESCENT STREET ORL FARNHAM AVENUE LAN 12 8/2

155 MASTER PLAN GENERAL ELEMENTS OF THE MASTER PLAN Land Use The proposed plan consolidates and organizes each of the primary campus uses. Academic functions are located on the east campus, centered around Engleman, Buley Library and several new academic buildings. Student Life functions are aggregated on the west campus, focused around the existing residence halls, the food service housed in a renovated and expanded Connecticut Hall, a new Administration and Student Services building, and a new Fitness Center. Varsity and recreational sports facilities are located north of Wintergreen Avenue clustered around an expanded Moore Field House. The north campus residential population is better served with the inclusion of a new building providing a fitness center and space for meetings and other social events. LEGEND Academic Proposed Land Use Student Life Facilities Athletics / Recreation SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/3

156 SECTION EIGHT VEHICULAR CIRCULATION Vehicular Circulation: Fitch Street (Conn. Rt 10) splits Southern Connecticut State University into two parts - an east and a west campus. Vehicular access to the east campus occurs at multiple locations along Fitch Street, with no one entry clearly delineated as the main entrance to campus. Additional entrances occur on Crescent Street as well as on Farnham Avenue. On-campus vehicular circulation between buildings is limited. In a number of locations there are conflicts between vehicular and pedestrian circulation. East Campus - The Preferred Plan limits the number of campus entrances on Fitch Street, and establishes one main entrance adjacent to the Administrative wing of Engleman Hall. At the northern edge of the east campus, vehicular entries direct traffic into the existing parking garage. On Crescent Street, the vehicular entrance is shifted to align with Ella Grasso Boulevard. Lyman Center and the two new parking garages are accessed from this entrance. Internal vehicular circulation between buildings on the east campus is limited to service/emergency vehicles and for ADA access. West Campus - The Preferred Plan proposes the closure of Farnham Avenue to create a new quadrangle on the west campus. Vehicular access is limited to a single entrance from Wintergreen into resident student parking, and from Blake Street to the south into Lot 9, the main commuter parking area. To the north of Wintergreen, a new 1,000-car parking garage provides additional overflow parking during events adjacent to Moore Field House. A north campus parking garage for 500 cars provides structured parking for the adjacent residence hall. LEGEND Major Vehicular Circulation Surface Parking Proposed Vehicular Circulation Minor Vehicular Circulation P Parking Structure P P P P P 8/4

157 MASTER PLAN PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION Pedestrian Circulation: A new major pedestrian circulation route is suggested along the interior green corridor parallel to Fitch Street from Davis Hall to the new main quadrangle. The existing pond-side pathway will be enhanced with wider paving, new lighting and landscaping and periodic seating areas overlooking the pond. It terminates at the new Center for the Arts. The alignment of pedestrian bridge over Fitch Street establishes the thrust of the new main circulation route between the east and west campuses, connecting the residence halls and student life with the academic functions in Engleman and elsewhere. Pedestrian pathways will be created along the edges of the new Farnham quadrangle connecting the commuter parking area (Lot 9) with the new Administration Building, Connecticut Hall / Conference Center, the residence halls along the west side of the quadrangle and the Student Fitness / Health Center at Wintergreen Avenue. The existing link between Wintergreen Hall and the north campus housing is maintained and now extends across Wintergreen Avenue to the new Farnham quadrangle and the existing residential quadrangles. The street and associated pedestrian crossing will be re-designed to include a table-top crossing for traffic calming to reduce traffic speed and create a clearly delineated pedestrian precinct. LEGEND Major Pedestrian Circulation Proposed Pedestrian Circulation SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/5

158 SECTION EIGHT PARKING The Southern Connecticut State University: Parking and Traffic Study, an update of the 1997 Parking Study was conducted following the 2004 Master Plan update. Expanded vehicular circulation and parking demands of the updated Campus Master Plan required a reevaluation of traffic mitigation strategies, current and proposed parking garage locations, and the implications of recommended policies and physical planning strategies outlined in this report. Data gathering and analysis at SCSU included a quantitative traffic impact and parking utilization study for the campus. Regional and internal campus investigations, campus interviews and data collection for the Spring '05 and Fall '05 semesters were undertaken by Purcell Associates and SMMA for this study. Potential planning strategies include the construction of new parking garages, relocation of existing parking and revisions of campus parking policies and the campus shuttle service. The Preferred Plan, Concept Six of seven concept alternatives, allows the creation of a pedestrian-friendly campus core with peripheral parking along existing vehicular routes, directly adjacent to the actual parking demand. The preferred concept proposes three new parking garages and an addition to the existing Fitch Street Garage. The Ella Grasso Garage proposed for existing Lot 12, in Zone 2, responds to the need for additional parking near the academic core, adding a total of 500 spaces. A reduced garage footprint diminishes the visible impact from Ella Grasso Boulevard with a proposed new academic building screening it from the street. The garage will be accessed from the existing campus entrance along Crescent Street responding to neighborhood concerns of aesthetics and potential traffic impact. There is the potential for an additional garage behind Earl Hall which could also hold 500 cars. Additions to the existing Fitch Street Garage will create 250 additional parking spaces in Zone 1. The Moore Field House Garage in Zone 4, and the North Campus Garage in Zone 5, add 1,500 parking spaces to the total parking availability on-campus (e.g. 2,250 total additional parking spaces). LEGEND Proposed Parking Southern Connecticut University Campus Wetlands Streams / Ponds Bypass Routes Proposed Shuttle Route Existing Parking 169 Main Vehicular Routes Existing Parking Capacity Existing Parking Garages Proposed Parking Garages 8/6

159 MASTER PLAN OPEN SPACE Open space knits the buildings and functions on campus together and assists in directing views and pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The existing campus has a number of large open areas including the pond and athletics fields on the eastern boundary of the campus, the main academic quadrangle formed by Buley Library, Engleman Hall and Earl Hall. However these open spaces are not effectively linked together and the edges are poorly defined. The Preferred Plan creates a new quadrangle in front of the new Academic building along Fitch Street and smaller, but well defined open spaces between Pelz, Davis and the new Health & Human Services building. Each of these spaces connects to an adjacent space that follows the new pedestrian circulation spine parallel to Fitch Street. The alignment of the main academic quadrangle is changed to focus on the entrance of the new Student Center, the pedestrian bridge to the west campus and to West Rock in the distance. Smaller courtyards connect the main academic quadrangle to the Lyman Center and the new Center for the Arts at the easternmost corner of campus. The pond-side" edge of the east campus is strengthened and better defined by creating a wide, well lighted and landscaped pathway that runs from Davis Hall to the new Center for the Arts. The entire arc of the pathway is visible from all points along the path clarifying distances, destinations and improving wayfinding. The west campus is transformed by the new Farnham quadrangle. What is now a wide boulevard with through-traffic and buildings set back from the street becomes a bounded green space terminating in the south at the new Administration building and at Wintergreen with the new Student Fitness / Health Center. This provides a place for informal active and passive recreation by the resident and commuter students alike, and a new image for the west campus. Expansion of the playing fields along the edge of north campus provides additional areas needed for varsity practice and recreational sports. The edges of campus will be landscaped with a limited palette of trees and shrubs, and low walls and fences to better define what is campus and what is neighborhood, and to provide a consistent image of the campus. LEGEND Proposed Open Space Plazas Quadrangles Athletics / Recreation Common / Transition Spaces SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/7

160 SECTION EIGHT BUILDING PLACEMENT New construction is proposed for all areas of the campus. New building massing and locations seek to enhance the existing campus and to create new quadrangles and linked exterior spaces throughout the university. Phase 1 1. Academic Building: The new academic building planned between Pelz Gymnasium and Jennings Hall will provide much needed classroom and faculty office space, establish a new image for the University along Fitch Street and help to create a new quadrangle connecting Davis, Jennings and Morrill halls. Programs currently housed in Seabury Hall and Engleman Hall will be among the users of the new building. 2. Fine Arts Center: The demolition of the outdated old Student Center and Seabury Hall will create a site along Crescent Street for a new academic building to replace Earl Hall and eliminate the unsuitable faculty offices in the Lyman Center. The building, in conjunction with an adjacent 500-car parking garage will define the eastern-most limit of the campus and a new campus entrance from a realigned Ella Grasso Boulevard. 3. Health & Human Services Building: Located just to the south of Davis Hall, the new facility for the School of Health & Human Services includes specialty classrooms, faculty offices and outpatient clinical areas. The location adjacent to the existing parking garage provides convenient parking for clients visiting the clinics. The building also helps to define the pond-side edge of campus and provide linkage between Davis and the rest of the east campus. 4. Student Services Building: The Wintergreen Transition Building was conceived of as a temporary building and is reaching the end of its useful life. The new Student Services Building will allow the consolidation of all Student Services into a single facility, and provide for the relocation of the Office of the President and associated functions out of Engleman Hall. The building spans Farnham Avenue and will close off the street, creating a new large quadrangle on campus. If the street closing is delayed, the building can be built in two phases if necessary. Orlando House Relocation: Orlando House will be relocated to make room for the new Administration Building. The new location will form a cluster of wood frame buildings of similar age and scale adjacent to the Administration Building. 5. Computing Center: Consolidation of both academic and administrative computing functions and the campus Data Center is made possible by the new Computing Center. Located on the site of Earl Hall, this building forms one edge of the reorganized main academic quadrangle. 6. Moore Field House Addition: Originally included in the 1993 Master Plan, the addition to Moore Field House will allow the consolidation of both men s and women s varsity athletics within Moore, freeing up space in Pelz Gymnasium. The addition will be linked to a new 1,000-car parking garage and provide additional field house space as well as swing space to facilitate renovation of the existing locker rooms. A new public entrance to Moore along the east façade to provide direct public access to the basketball court seating is also proposed. A new entry plaza and ticket office is planned for the stadium area to the north of Moore. It will provide additional linkages to the student life areas to the south. Phase 2 1. Connecticut Hall Expansion & Conference Center: To meet the needs of an increasing percentage of students living on campus, an expansion of Connecticut Hall is required. The Campus Master Plan update combines this expansion with the identified need for a new Conference Center. Connecticut Hall is surrounded by the new construction which allows for a new exterior appearance that relates more closely to the main pedestrian circulation between the east and west campuses and a new quadrangle created by the closing of Farnham Avenue. 2. Student Fitness / Health Center: Although not specifically required by the program for the Master Plan, a new fitness center will be provided. It will share a building with the Student Health Center to be located along Wintergreen Street at the northern edge of the new quadrangle formed by the closing of Farnham Avenue. The fitness center forms a physical link between the residence hall to the south and east and the athletics and recreational facilities across Wintergreen Avenue. 6. Parking: Three new parking garages are planned. A 500-car garage will be adjacent to the new Computing Center serving both the main academic core as well as events at Lyman Hall. Another 500-car garage will be adjacent to the Fine Arts Building and entered from the realigned Ella Grasso entry to the campus, and a 1,000-car garage will be built adjacent to Moore Field House to serve commuter students and athletics events on campus 8/8

161 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM PRIORITIES The development priorities established by Southern Connecticut State University are listed below: Phase 1 1. Academic Building 2. Fine Arts Center 3. Health & Human Services 4. Administration Building 5. School of CILS 6. Moore Hall Field House Addition 7. Jennings Hall 8. Residence Life Phase 2 1. Connecticut Hall / Cafeteria Addition 2. Fitness Center / Clinic / Security 3. Conference Center 4. Stadium Entrance / Plaza 5. Fitness Center / North Campus 6. Parking Garages 7. Pelz Gymnasium Building Renovations 8. Science Building 9. Residence Life 10. Town Houses / Recreation Field LEGEND Phase 1 Program Priorities Phase SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/9

162 SECTION EIGHT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CAPITAL BUDGET Development Program Capital Budget - Phase 1 PHASE 1 / PRIORITY PROJECTS Space Category ASF GSF Location Construction/ Reno Cost Funding Source 1. A Power Plant & Multi-Cultural Center, Parking Lot Tear down building B General Classrooms 46,128 78,418 One new building associated with other prog. General Fund Business School 11,800 20,060 Could be combined with Classrooms building General Fund C Quad and Pedestrian Link Associated with Classroom Building D Main Campus Drop-off and Pedestrian Link to Main Quad E Seabury Hall Tear down building F Ella Grasso Garage 162, cars - new garage with relocation of campus entrance Other Revenue Fund G New Intersection/Campus Entrance H Garage Entry Plaza 2. A University Student Center 43,550 Tear down building 3,722,749 Auxiliary Fund B Fine Arts & Music 55,659 * 94,620 New building to include new theater space General Fund C Fine Arts Building Entry Plaza D Pedestrian Inner Loop Improvements to Engleman E Earl Hall 60,226 Tear down building 3,125,361 General Fund F Crescent Street Garage 162, cars - new garage along Crescent Street Other Revenue Fund G Pedestrian Link and Open Space to Campus Standard Upgrade 3. A Health & Human Services 47,657 * 81,017 New building General Fund B Education 40,589 69,000 Additional to Davis or new building General Fund C Davis Hall Renovation 49,862 Refit H/HS space for School of Education use 1,311,504 General Fund D Roadway Improvement: Pedestrian Crossing to Garage & Davis Hall Drop-off & Plaza & Pelz Plaza 4. A Orlando House 5,566 Move and Renovate and Addition 142,519 General Fund B Administration Building 48,806 82,970 Replaced Wintergreen General Fund C Farnham Avenue Close and Create Turnaround D Admissions Building 5,967 Renovation 138,001 General Fund E Lang House 10,199 Renovation 312,983 General Fund F Pedestrian Links and Open Space Development G Administration Building Entry Plazas 5. A School of CILS 27,509 * 46,765 In new building General Fund (plus Administration IT Space) 39,695 * 67,482 In new building combined with CILS Subtotal 67, ,247 B Entry Plaza New Building C Main Academic Campus Quad Redevelopment & Pedestrian Connection to Bridge D Lyman Auditorium 50,415 Renovation 1,923,227 General Fund E Lyman Drop-off and Entry Plaza 6. A Moore Hall Field House Addition 35,000 42,000 Men's and Women's Athletics (Pelz becomes General Recreation) General Fund B Moore Hall Fieldhouse 116,200 Renovation 2,670,671 General Fund C Wintergreen Garage 325,000 1,000 cars - new garage in front of New Central Plant Other Revenue Fund D Moore Hall Entry Plaza E Moore Hall Drop-off and Entry Upgrade to Campus Standard 7. A Jennings Hall 121,025 Renovation 2,811,923 General Fund 8. A Residence Life: Chase Hall 59,267 Renovation 5,738,137 Auxiliary Fund Farnham Hall 56,524 Renovation 5,400,473 Auxiliary Fund Wilkinson Hall 63,162 Renovation 6,214,955 Auxiliary Fund B North Campus Residence Complex 152,360 Renovate Open Space Improvements 12,568,807 Auxiliary Fund 9. A Shuttle Route Improvements 10. A Miscellaneous Streetscape Improvements Required to Upgrade to Campus Standards (paving, lighting, planting, amenities) B Signage C Security Upgrades (call boxes, fencing, etc.) Total Phase 1 1,002,843 1,376,655 46,081,310 8/10

163 MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CAPITAL BUDGET Development Program Capital Budget - Phase 2 PHASE 2 / PRIORITY PROJECTS Space Category ASF GSF Location Construction/ Reno Cost Funding Source 1. A Connecticut Hall/Cafeteria Addition 22,665 38,530 New space component addition to Connecticut Hall CHEFA B Connecticut Hall Food Service 45,154 Renovation 2,622,004 Auxiliary Fund C Entry Plaza & Pedestrian Connection to Bridge/Bridge Improvements 2. A Temporary Buildings Tear down buildings B Fitness Center/Clinic/Security 44,339 75,376 New building including Student Center space/lounge space of 5,000 SF CHEFA C Granoff Hall 10,573 Tear down building 608,621 General Fund D Remove Remaining Farnham Avenue, Develop Turnaround E Develop Open Space: Quad A Quad B Entry Plaza at New Fitness Center & Future Conf. Ctr 3. A Conference Center 79, ,774 Combines space now in temporary buildings General Fund/Other B Entry Plaza 4. A Wintergreen Transition Building 48,406 Swing space - eventual tear down 322,513 General Fund B Stadium Entrance 10,000 14,000 Entrance to Field House - replaces ticket booth, etc. General Fund C Stadium Plaza D Quad Development E Pedestrian Crossing at Wintergreen Avenue 5. A North Campus Garage 162, cars - new garage with Fitness Center Other Revenue Fund B Fitness Center - North Campus 5,000 7,000 Combined with North Campus Garage Auxiliary Fund C Garage and Fitness Center Entry Plaza 6. A Temporary Facilities/Storage Building (and other structures) Tear down buildings B New Special Academic Housing Town House A Town House B Town House C Town House D C Additional Parking and Open Space Development for New Housing & Pedestrian Link D Special Academic Housing (for Fitch out-parcel) 45,000 76,500 Tear down buildings - remove parking CHEFA Town House A 9,850 Tear down building 134,101 Auxiliary Fund Town House B 9,850 Tear down building 128,624 Auxiliary Fund Town House C 9,850 Tear down building 123,108 Auxiliary Fund Town House D 9,850 Tear down building 129,658 Auxiliary Fund E New Athletic/Recreation Field and Adjacent Open Space F Upgrades to Pedestrian Walkway for ADA and Shuttle Access 7. A Pelz Gymnasium Building Renovations Including Exterior Sunken Courtyard 78,423 Renovation 1,592,241 General Fund B Pelz Gymnasium Pedestrian Connector Upgrades 20,000 N/A Upgrade to connector and entrances General Fund C Pelz Gymnasium Drop-off D Pedestrian Loop Connection and Plaza Improvements 8. A Science Building 60, ,000 Morrill Hall replacement General Fund Morrill Hall 40,824 Tear down building, replaced by new science building 1,518,552 General Fund 9. A Residence Life: Schwartz Hall 103,100 Renovation 2,517,037 Auxiliary Fund Brownell Hall 67,441 Renovation 1,100,126 Auxiliary Fund Open Space Improvements Adjacent to Brownell Hall B New Residence Hall C Neff Hall 50,853 Renovation 4,858,402 Auxiliary Fund Hickerson Hall 50,272 Renovation 5,457,766 Auxiliary Fund Quad Improvements 10. A Miscellaneous Streetscape Improvements Required to Upgrade to Campus Standards (paving, lighting, planting, amenities) B Signage C Security Upgrades (call boxes, fencing, etc.) Total Phase 2 449, ,626 21,112,753 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/11

164 SECTION EIGHT Phase 1 Davis Hall Administration Building 8/12

165 MASTER PLAN Phase 1 Academic Building Fine Arts Center SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/13

166 SECTION EIGHT Phase 1 Academic / CILS-IT Phase 2 Fitness Center - North Campus 8/14

167 MASTER PLAN Phase 2 Connecticut Hall Fitness Center SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/15

168 SECTION EIGHT CAMPUS MASTER PLAN FOR 2015 Campus Master Plan for Academic / General Classrooms 2. Academic / Fine Arts & Music 3. Academic / Health & Human Services / Davis Additio 4. Student Services 5. Academic / CILS - IT 6. Moore Field House Addition 7. Connecticut Hall / Cafeteria Addition 8. Fitness Center / Clinic / Security 9. Conference Center 10. Stadium Entrance 11. Fitness Center, North Campus 12. Special Academic Housing 13. Renovation Pelz Gymnasium with Connector 14. New Science Building 15. Lyman Center Garage 16. Ella Grasso Garage 17. Moore Field House Garage North Campus Garage 19. Future Resident Hall F/OP Facilities/ Operations DAV Davis Hall EPG Existing Parking Garage PEL Pelz Gymnasium JEN Jennings Hall MOR Morrill Hall ENG Engleman Hall LYM Lyman Center BUL Buley Library STU New Student Center SCH Schwartz Hall LAN Lang Social Work House ORL Orlando Public Health Building ADM Admissions House BRO Brownell Hall CON Connecticut Hall FAR Farnham Hall WIL Wilkinson Hall CHS Chase Hall HIC Hickerson Hall NEF Neff Hall 16 RES New Residence Hall NPG New Residence Hall Parking Garage MFH Moore Field House POW Power Building JDF Jess Dow Field NCR North Campus Residence Complex NCR POW JDF PINE ROCK AVENUE F/OP RES 17 WINTERGREEN AVENUE 6 MFH 10 1 FITCH STREET 13 PEL EPG 3 DAV 3 NEF HIC MOR JEN NPG CHS 8 BUL BRO WIL 4 FAR ADM 9 CON 7 SCH FITCH STREET STU 15 5 LYM ENG 2 16 CRESCENT STREET ORL FARNHAM AVENUE LAN 12 8/16

169 MASTER PLAN Aerial View of Campus Existing Proposed SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/17

170 SECTION EIGHT EXISTING VIEWS Main Quadrangle Pelz Gymnasium New Academic Building on Farnham Avenue 8/18

171 MASTER PLAN PROPOSED VIEWS Main Quadrangle Pelz Gymnasium New Academic Building on Farnham Avenue SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MASTER PLAN 8/19