North Campus Master Plan

North Campus Master Plan Observations Summary September 7-9, 2011

Agenda Our Charge Process and Schedule Emerging Themes Projected Needs Site Analysis: Development Capacity Climate and Context Draft Concept Plan Discussion 2

Our Charge Accommodate projected long-term growth Create a campus development plan unifying the entire campus Connect with adjacent North Nevada Development Create a sustainable plan which balances environment, economic, and social needs Develop an implementation plan in alignment with the Strategic Plan 3

Schedule Observations and Concepts July 13-14 Kick-off and Focus Groups September 8-9 Concept Plan Workshop Scenario Planning October 12-14 January 2012 February 2012 North Campus Scenarios Workshop Draft Strategic Plan Draft Plan Workshop and integration with Strategic Plan Plan Integration March 2012 April 2012 Draft Plan Presentation Strategic Plan and Master Plan Presentation to Board of Regents Process Update 4

July Meetings Master Plan Committee Business Group Provost Chancellor Advancement Academic Affairs Neighbors Student Success City Planning Design Review Board Athletics and Recreation Process Update 5

September Meetings Master Plan Committee Parking Residence Life Student Government Representatives Faculty Assembly Representatives Recreation Department Research Athletics Graduate Student Representatives Open Forum Design Review Board Process Update 6

Emerging Themes UCCS Identity: high-touch, well-respected, affordable Colorado university Projected enrollment growth suggests significant facilities needs balanced with online courses Need for student life space and residence halls Importance of partnerships to secure funding Process Update 7

Emerging Themes UCCS Identity: high-touch, well-respected, affordable Colorado university Projected enrollment growth suggests significant facilities needs balanced with online courses Need for student life space and residence halls Importance of partnerships to secure funding North and East Campuses are future growth zones North Campus program may include: Performing Arts Center Arena Academic uses on a long-term horizon Research University Support Offices University Outreach Student housing Process Update 8

Emerging Themes UCCS Identity: high-touch, well-respected, affordable Colorado university Projected enrollment growth suggests significant facilities needs balanced with online courses Need for student life space and residence halls Importance of partnerships to secure funding North and East Campuses are future growth zones North Campus program may include: Performing Arts Center Arena Academic uses on a long-term horizon Research University Support Offices University Outreach Student housing Respect the responsible capacity of sensitive sites Process Update 9

Campus Growth

Enrollment Growth: 1965 to present Campus Growth 11

Potential Future Enrollment Campus Growth 12

Campus Organization Pulpit Rock University Village Austin Bluffs Core Campus Campus Growth 13

Building Use Pulpit Rock University Village Austin Bluffs Core Campus Academic Library Housing Athletics / Recreation Student Services Administration Public Venues Campus Services Campus Growth 14

Campus Organization Pulpit Rock University Village Approx 1 mile Austin Bluffs Core Campus Academic Core Student Life Support Athletics Campus Growth 15

Triple the Enrollment, Triple the Space? Pulpit Rock Significant growth is an opportunity to reconsider facilities needs and land use. University Village Austin Bluffs Core Campus Academic Library Housing Athletics / Recreation Student Services Administration Public Venues Campus Services Campus Growth 16

Existing Space : 826,029 ASF Classroom Open Labs Research Labs Academic Offices Other Academic 33,676 41,468 82,895 7,996 125,792 Library Administrative Offices Assembly, Gallery, Theatre Other Administrative Physical Plant Athletics, PhysEd, Rec 98,032 55,774 20,751 35,614 12,396 56,600 Student Union Residence Life 49,992 180,440 Campus Growth 17

Existing Space : 826,029 ASF Guideline Space : 926,300 ASF Classroom Open Labs Research Labs Academic Offices Other Academic 105,400 26,000 (+7,700) 18,800 (+2,600) 80,100 (+2,200) 8,000 (-0*-) (+ 20,400) Library Administrative Offices Assembly, Gallery, Theatre Other Administrative Physical Plant Athletics, PhysEd, Rec 106,600 (-8,600) 74,500 (-18,700) 37,800 35,600 38,000 (-17,300) (-0*-) (-25,600*) 99,600 (-42,900) Student Union Residence Life 62,592 (-12,600) (Adding 200 beds) *Discrepancy in space classification methodologies. Campus Growth 18

Potential Building Area Between 2,900,000 and 3,100,000 ASF Campus Growth 19

Trends: Online Courses and On-campus Housing Campus Growth 20

Classroom Needs Classrooms and teaching labs: Existing: 125,792 ASF Guideline: 105,400 ASF Surplus: 20,400 ASF Guideline assumes: Each station is 20 ASF Each room is used 30 hours per week 67% station occupancy rate Trends to more collaborative teaching paradigms may increase area per student Campus Growth 21

Growth of Online Courses Currently 7% of credit hours are taken online trend for on-campus students as well In the future, will 20% be online? 50%? Will decrease classroom space needed? Campus Growth 22

On-Campus Housing 9.6% of students live on campus: 900 existing beds 600 suites 300 apartments Majority of on-campus residents are first and second year students Trend for more communal living for lower division students Trend for more independent living for upper division students Strong demand for on-campus housing: Waiting list for on-campus housing University designing new facilities to add 200 beds Increases housing percentage to 11.8% Campus Growth 23

Growth of Residential Population May want to increase percentage (24% at CU Boulder and Colorado State) What age of students will live on campus? What type of housing will be provided? (traditional, semi-suite, suite, apartment) 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 Beds Existing 11.8 Percent on campus 20 Percent on campus 2,000 1,000 0 9,358 15,000 21,000 27,000 33,000 Campus Growth 24

Age Appropriate Units Typical Model Traditional Double 200-225 gsf/bed Semi suite 225-250 gsf/bed Apartment 300-350 gsf/bed Suite 275-300 gsf/bed Campus Growth 25

Age Appropriate Units Typical Model Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors Traditional Semi-Suite Suite Apartments $ $$$$ Campus Growth 26

Core and East Campus Master Plan Capacity New Core Campus building Existing Core Campus building Core Campus parking East Campus building East Campus parking Campus Growth 27

Core and East Campus Capacity East Campus (276,000 ASF) Core (200,000 ASF) Existing 826,029 ASF Campus Growth 28

Transportation Parking is one slice of the transportation pie Balanced approach of alternative means of transportation Take advantage of nearby transportation and parking resources Campus Growth 29

Bus routes UCCS population very dispersed throughout the city UCCS Few clearly identifiable student neighborhoods Northeast and northwest of North campus underserved Student or faculty residence Campus Growth 30

North Campus Site Analysis

Site Analysis 32

Pulpit Rock + Four Diamonds University Village Eagle Rock Neighborhood - Topography Significant topography across the site Rises from 6,184 feet to 6,624 feet 440 rise 160 rise from North Nevada to Alpine Village Topography gives unique character to the site in distinct zones Buildings should be sited in response to topography and protect view sheds from upland development Site Analysis 33

Slope 0-3% - few challenges Pulpit Rock University Village Four Diamonds Eagle Rock Neighborhood 3-7% - challenging for athletic fields 7-15% - challenging for surface parking 15-25% - prefer to remain undisturbed, buildable in some cases 25%+ - should remain undisturbed Source: Slope Map. Department of Facilities, 1998. Slopes 18% and greater Site Analysis 34

Pulpit Rock University Village Four Diamonds Eagle Rock Neighborhood Geology Bluffs and Arroyos are difficult to develop due to subsurface stability : Upper part of the Dawson Formation, Facies Unit One (Upper Cretaceous and Paleocene) Upper member of Laramie Formation (Upper Cretaceous) Middle sandstone member of the Laramie Formation (Upper Cretaceous) Should preserve unique formations if possible: Lower part of the Dawson Formation (Upper Cretaceous) Sources: Geologic map of Pikeview Quadrangle. Thorson, Carroll, and Morgon, 2001. Site Analysis 35

Geology Pulpit Rock Other geologic formations will accommodate development: Eagle Rock Neighborhood Terrace Alluvium Three (latemiddle Pleistocene) University Village Four Diamonds Older fan deposits (late and middle Pleistocene) Alluvial and colluvial undivided (Holocene) Artificial fill (latest Holocene) Sources: Geologic map of Pikeview Quadrangle. Thorson, Carroll, and Morgon, 2001. Site Analysis 36

Pulpit Rock University Village Four Diamonds Eagle Rock Neighborhood Soils Erodible north campus soils: Careful excavation, tight construction boundaries, and attention to dispersed and concentrated run-off to preserve non-disturbed areas Poor nutrient levels will make landscape establishment and restoration of disturbed native landscapes difficult. Soil types: Travessilla Blakeland Kutch Source: Soil Survey of El Paso County Area, Sheet No. 8. US Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service and Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station, 1975 Travessilla and Blakeland soils: engineered solutions for grading and buildings. Paving adaptations necessary in Travessilla soil. Kutch soil characteristics will require the most structural engineering and landscape design mitigation. Site Analysis 37

Pulpit Rock University Village Four Diamonds Eagle Rock Neighborhood Hydrology Three drainage basins Adequate land for natural water flows should be preserved Washes collecting water from 500 acres to less than 25 acres: 500 acres and greater Less than 25 acres Site Analysis 38

Pulpit Rock University Village Four Diamonds Eagle Rock Neighborhood Plant Communities Undisturbed vegetation contributes to site character Sensitive to changes in drainage patterns Large stands should be protected Undisturbed plant communities include: Native prairie Pine shrub Pinyon juniper Mountain shrub Sources: Drainage Facility and Vegetation Inventory. Kiowa Engineering, 1998. Vegetation Map. Department of Facilities Planning, 1998. Site Investigations. Tapis Associates, 2011. Cottonwood willow Upper arroyo oak/elm Site Analysis 39

Pine shrub Mountain shrub Pinyon/Juniper Site Analysis 40

Cottonwood/Willow Upper Arroyo Oak/Elm Site Analysis 41

Native Prairie Site Analysis 42

Plant Communities Pulpit Rock Vegetation in several areas of the site is already disturbed Eagle Rock Neighborhood Disturbed areas are priority development sites University Village Four Diamonds Disturbed areas include: Non-native turf Non-native prairie Introduced locust Weed infestation Compacted soil Sources: Drainage Facility and Vegetation Inventory. Kiowa Engineering, 1998. Vegetation Map. Department of Facilities Planning, 1998. Site Investigations. Tapis Associates, 2011. Site Analysis 43

Weed infestation Arroyo Site Analysis 44

Site Analysis: Context and Climate

Pulpit Rock University Village Four Diamonds Eagle Rock Neighborhood Cultural Resources Drainages are historic migration corridors Artifacts may be located at or below the surface across the entire site Monitoring necessary during construction Archaeology students have monitored in the past Known sites should be preserved, particularly those used by the Anthropology Department Sources: Intensive Cultural Resource Survey. Anthropology Department, 1999. Cultural Resource Map. Source Unknown, 1998. Minette Church (conversation). Anthropology Department, 2011. Potential resources Known resources Sites utilized by Anthropology Department Site Analysis

Mining History of formal and informal mining in the region Abandoned mines under the main campus are low to very low concern No evidence of formal or bandit mines under North Campus Sources: Colorado Springs Subsidence Investigation, Maps 10A-C, 11A-B, 28. Dames and Moore, 1986. Mining Report: Guide for Future Land Use. City of Colorado Springs Planning Department Geology Section, 1967. Site Analysis

History North-South Boulevards N. Cascade N. Nevada N. Wahsatch East-West Boulevards Platte Pikes Peak Vermijo Civic Places Colorado College Acacia Park Antlers Park Alamo Square Site Analysis 48

Regional Context

Pulpit Rock University Village Four Diamonds Eagle Rock Neighborhood Views Views reinforce character Should preserve and frame important views North and east views to the bluffs, especially Pulpit Rock Pikes Peak to the southwest Site Analysis 50

Solar radiation Summer sunrise Winter sunrise 300 days of sunshine per year - potential for solar power and hot water generation Solar south is 8.5 degrees west of true south Summer sunset Summer altitude: 73.5 Winter altitude: 26.5 Winter sunset Solar south Thin atmosphere leads to significant solar penetration Seasonal and daily temperature swings Site Analysis 51

Solar radiation Orient buildings with long edge facing solar south to southeast South: block summer sun and capture winter sun North: diffuse light should be used for daylighting Solar south West: block direct sun year round to prevent excess heat gain East: less threat of heat gain, treatments vary dependent on building needs Site Analysis 52

WIND ROSE PLOT WEST Wind Speed (m/s) > 11.06 WIND ROSE 8.49 PLOT - 11.06 5.40-8.49 3.34-5.40 1.80-3.34 0.51-1.80 MODELER DISPLAY AVG. WIND SPEED ORIENTATION WRPLOT View 3.5 by Lakes Environmental Software - www.lakes-environmental.com WEST Wind Speed (m/s) > 11.06 WIND ROSE PLOT 8.49-11.06 5.40-8.49 3.34-5.40 1.80-3.34 0.51-1.80 MODELER DISPLAY AVG. WIND SPEED ORIENTATION WRPLOT View 3.5 by Lakes Environmental Software - www.lakes-environmental.com WEST DATE UNIT CALM WINDS NORTH SOUTH NORTH PLOT YEAR-DATE-TIME DATE UNIT CALM WINDS SOUTH NORTH PLOT YEAR-DATE-TIME SOUTH 4% 3% 3% 8% 6% 6% 12% COMPANY NAME COMMENTS 9% COMPANY NAME COMMENTS 9% 16% 12% 12% 20% EAST 15% EAST 15% EAST WIND ROSE PLOT WEST Wind Speed (m/s) > 11.06 WIND ROSE 8.49 PLOT - 11.06 5.40-8.49 3.34-5.40 1.80-3.34 0.51-1.80 MODELER DISPLAY AVG. WIND SPEED ORIENTATION WRPLOT View 3.5 by Lakes Environmental Software - www.lakes-environmental.com WEST Wind Speed (m/s) > 11.06 WIND ROSE PLOT 8.49-11.06 5.40-8.49 3.34-5.40 1.80-3.34 0.51-1.80 MODELER DISPLAY AVG. WIND SPEED ORIENTATION WRPLOT View 3.5 by Lakes Environmental Software - www.lakes-environmental.com WEST DATE UNIT CALM WINDS NORTH SOUTH NORTH PLOT YEAR-DATE-TIME DATE UNIT CALM WINDS SOUTH NORTH PLOT YEAR-DATE-TIME SOUTH 3% 3% 3% 6% 9% COMPANY NAME COMMENTS 6% 9% COMPANY NAME COMMENTS 6% 9% 12% 12% 12% 15% EAST 15% EAST 15% EAST WIND ROSE PLOT WEST Wind Speed (m/s) > 11.06 WIND ROSE 8.49 PLOT - 11.06 5.40-8.49 3.34-5.40 1.80-3.34 0.51-1.80 MODELER DISPLAY AVG. WIND SPEED ORIENTATION WRPLOT View 3.5 by Lakes Environmental Software - www.lakes-environmental.com WEST Wind Speed (m/s) > 11.06 WIND ROSE PLOT 8.49-11.06 5.40-8.49 3.34-5.40 1.80-3.34 0.51-1.80 MODELER DISPLAY AVG. WIND SPEED ORIENTATION WRPLOT View 3.5 by Lakes Environmental Software - www.lakes-environmental.com WEST DATE UNIT CALM WINDS NORTH SOUTH NORTH PLOT YEAR-DATE-TIME DATE UNIT CALM WINDS SOUTH NORTH PLOT YEAR-DATE-TIME SOUTH 3% 3% 3% 6% 9% COMPANY NAME COMMENTS 6% 9% COMPANY NAME COMMENTS 6% 9% 12% 12% 12% 15% EAST 15% EAST 15% EAST WIND ROSE PLOT WEST Wind Speed (m/s) > 11.06 WIND ROSE 8.49 PLOT - 11.06 5.40-8.49 3.34-5.40 1.80-3.34 0.51-1.80 MODELER DISPLAY AVG. WIND SPEED ORIENTATION WRPLOT View 3.5 by Lakes Environmental Software - www.lakes-environmental.com WEST Wind Speed (m/s) > 11.06 WIND ROSE PLOT 8.49-11.06 5.40-8.49 3.34-5.40 1.80-3.34 0.51-1.80 MODELER DISPLAY AVG. WIND SPEED ORIENTATION WRPLOT View 3.5 by Lakes Environmental Software - www.lakes-environmental.com WEST MODELER DATE UNIT CALM WINDS NORTH SOUTH NORTH PLOT YEAR-DATE-TIME DATE UNIT CALM WINDS SOUTH PLOT YEAR-DATE-TIME DATE NORTH SOUTH 3% 3% 4% 6% 6% 8% 9% COMPANY NAME COMMENTS 9% COMPANY NAME COMMENTS 12% COMPANY NAME 12% 12% 16% 15% EAST 15% EAST 20% EAST Wind Source: USDA National Resources Conservation Service Station #93037 - COLORADO SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL AR, CO January February March April Sara West 9/4/2002 USDA-ARS Sara West 9/4/2002 USDA-ARS Sara West 9/4/2002 USDA-ARS Sara West 9/4/2002 USDA-ARS Wind Speed m/s Wind Speed m/s Wind Speed m/s Wind Speed m/s Station #93037 - COLORADO SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL AR, CO 4.28 m/s 4.90% 4.43 m/s 3.97% 4.94 m/s 3.30% 5.21 m/s 3.05% Direction (blowing from) 1961 Jan 1 - Jan 31 Midnight - 11 PM Direction (blowing from) 1961 Feb 1 - Feb 29 Midnight - 11 PM Direction (blowing from) 1961 Mar 1 - Mar 31 Midnight - 11 PM Direction (blowing from) 1961 Apr 1 - Apr 30 Midnight - 11 PM May June July August Sara West 9/4/2002 USDA-ARS Sara West 9/4/2002 USDA-ARS Sara West 9/4/2002 USDA-ARS Sara West 9/4/2002 USDA-ARS Station #93037 - COLORADO Wind Speed SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL m/s AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO Wind Speed SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL m/s AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO Wind Speed SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL m/s AR, CO Station #93037 - COLORADO Wind Speed SPRINGS/MUNICIPAL m/s AR, CO 5.01 m/s 3.42% 4.52 m/s 3.62% 4.15 m/s 3.85% 3.99 m/s 4.42% Direction (blowing from) 1961 May 1 - May 31 Midnight - 11 PM Direction (blowing from) 1961 Jun 1 - Jun 30 Midnight - 11 PM Direction (blowing from) 1961 Jul 1 - Jul 31 Midnight - 11 PM Direction (blowing from) 1961 Aug 1 - Aug 31 Midnight - 11 PM September October November December Site Analysis 53

Pulpit Rock Winter Winds Four Diamonds University Village Summer Winds Eagle Rock Neighborhood Wind Winds tend to emanate from both north and south year round Wind gusts are periodically severe and turbulent Cold winter winds from north Chinook Winds arrive in Spring from west and warm Valley Albuquerque Low from south bring significant snowfall Site Analysis 54

Winter Winds Pulpit Rock Eagle Rock Neighborhood Wind Orient buildings to block winter winds Vegetated windbreaks can add extra protection Stagger buildings to prevent wind tunnels Allow summer winds to pass through the site Summer Winds Site active uses (cafes, plazas) on south sides of building to shelter from winter winds and expose to summer winds and sun Site Analysis 55

Draft Concept Plan

Respect the site s natural features Pulpit Rock Define views to natural landmarks: Pulpit Rock University Village Austin Bluffs Austin Bluffs Pike s Peak Core Campus Concept Plan 57

Respect the site s natural features Pulpit Rock Define views to natural landmarks Preserve and enhance functionality of drainage corridors University Village Austin Bluffs Core Campus Concept Plan 58

Respect the site s natural features Pulpit Rock Define views to natural landmarks University Village Austin Bluffs Preserve and enhance functionality of drainage corridors Preserve large stands of native vegetation and reintroduce native species to developed landscapes Core Campus Arroyo Prairie Mountain Concept Plan 59

Reinforce vibrant campus anchors Pulpit Rock Tight-knit academic core University Village Austin Bluffs Core Campus Concept Plan 60

Reinforce vibrant campus anchors Pulpit Rock Tight-knit academic core College town district where the city and university meet University Village Austin Bluffs Core Campus Concept Plan 61

Connect campus destinations Pedestrian, bike and transit spine becomes the primary connection between the anchors Concept Plan 62

Connect campus destinations Pedestrian, bike and transit spine becomes the primary connection between the anchors Neighborhoods and nodes activate the path between Core and North campuses Concept Plan 63

Concept Plan Respect the site s natural features Reinforce vibrant campus anchors Connect campus destinations Concept Plan 64