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The University of Massachusetts Draft Campus Master Plan Town of Amherst Meeting Town of Amherst Meeting December 15 th 2011

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Sometime within the next 50 years, the University of Massachusetts campus will likely have buildings congregated in a cluster near the campus pond, consolidated parking in five garages and safer, streamlined roads abutting the campus.

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Page 1: U-Mass Amherst Master Plan

The University of MassachusettsDraft Campus Master PlanTown of Amherst MeetingTown of Amherst Meeting

December 15th 2011

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AgendaAgenda

• IntroductionsIntroductions

• Vision and Purpose

i i di i l i• Existing Condition Analysis

• Evolution of the Plan

• Long Term Framework

• Meeting the Vision 2020Meeting the Vision 2020

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Our Vision:Our Vision:

UMass Amherst is among the very best public research universities in the country. Our campus matches the excellence of the public universities that are members of the Prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). We are the Commonwealth’s flagship campus and the citizens ofare the Commonwealth s flagship campus and the citizens of Massachusetts regard us as their flagship institution.

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Purpose of the Campus Plan

So our short term decisions are part of a long term vision for the campus

To ensure the look, feel and function of our campus is reciprocal with our academic mission

To create a shared and supported framework which will inform our planningframework which will inform our planning decisions campus wide

To create a document which can help us meet our goals, raise our aspirations, and help raise funds

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Existing Condition AnalysisExisting Condition Analysis

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Composite Site Analysisy

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Non‐Buildable and Difficult Zones

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

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Existing Open Space

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Views

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Existing Land Use

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Building Condition

GoodFairPoorPoorNot  Rated

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Buildings of Historic Interest

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Parking

3,883 spaces within core (36%)9,617 spaces outside core (64%)13,500 spaces campus‐wide

Campus Core (10 min. walk radius)

Surface Parking

13,500 spaces campus wide

Structured Parking

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Land Used by Surface Parkingg

96 Acres of Surface Parking

Surface Parkingg

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Web Based Survey “Likes”

People like good outdoor spaces with nice plantings and views.

People like the views from the campus core. 

324 Likes

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

324 Likes324 Likes

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Web Based Survey “Dislikes”

People comment on tired old b ildi h d bbuildings that need to be demolished and replaced.

People don’t like cars where l d t i h ld bonly pedestrians  should be 

and there are complaints about dangerous crosswalks and intersections.

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

253 Dislikes

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Evolution of the PlanEvolution of the Plan

• Ideas

l i• Alternatives

• Combined Alternative

• Preferred Direction

• The Draft PlanThe Draft Plan

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Previous Plans

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

1910 Campus PlanWarren Manning

1953 Campus PlanShurcliff, Shurcliff and Merril

2011 Combined AlternativeUMASS campus planning

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Long Term Framework

• Guiding Principles

• Long Term Systems Framework Elements• Long Term Systems Framework Elements

• Accommodating the “Framework for E ll ”Excellence”

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles

• Long‐Term 50‐Year perspectiveo g e 50 ea pe spect e• Create growth opportunities in the core• Form an open space framework to include courts,Form an open space framework to include courts, spines and complete Streets

• Build campus not just buildingsp j g• Untangle vehicular and pedestrian circulation• Develop a 24/7/12 campus core – mixed usep / / p• Unify academic campus• Respect planning and building heritage

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Respect planning and building heritage

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Creating a CampusCreating a Campus

• Open SpaceOpen Space

• Pedestrian Circulation

d• Roadways

• Bike Ways

• Land Use

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Open Space

Open space

Existing

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing

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Open Space

Open space

Existing Proposed

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing Proposed

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Pedestrian Spines

Existing

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing

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Pedestrian Spines

Existing Proposed

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing Proposed

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Roadways

Existing

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing

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Roadways

Existing Proposed

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing Proposed

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Bikeways

Existing

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing

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Bikeways

Existing Proposed

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing Proposed

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Land Use

Hadley FarmHadley Farm

Existing

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing

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Land Use

Hadley Farm Hadley FarmHadley Farm y

Existing Proposed

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

Existing Proposed

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A d ti thAccommodating the “Framework for Excellence”

• Program Growth

• The Projects• The Projects

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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2010

Campus Total GSF  10.8MillionThis space can accommodate approximately:

34% Academic

6% S d

18% Admin4% Garages • 24,300 Students

• 8,000 Faculty/Staff

6% Recreation

6% Student Life • 12,500 Beds

32% Residential

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

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Growth to 2020Growth to 2020

Campus Total in 12.5M GSF 

5% Garages

This space can accommodate approximately:

37% Academic

6% Student Life

16% Admin • 27,700 Students

• 8,800 Faculty/Staff

31% 

6% Recreation • 14,000 Beds

Residential

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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Electrical Sub Station

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ACADEMIC

East Pleasan

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ACADEMIC • Bartlett Replacement Space (61,400 gsf)• Hills Replacement Space (49,700 gsf)• New Life Sciences (NLSB Phase 3) (148,000 gsf) • New Academic/ Student Life Building (55,000 gsf)• New Building Bartlett Site ‐ (64,900 gsf) • New Physical Sciences (350,000 gsf) y ( , g )• Totman Addition (15,500 gsf)

CAMPUS LIFE • Student Union Addition/Hampden Renovations• Disk Golf Course•University Health Services Facility

SUPPORT• Football Stadium Addition (38,400 gsf)• Stadium Press Box (8,700 gsf) • Champion Center (49,500 gsf)• Complete Streets Program Improvement • Hicks Pedestrian/Service WayHicks Pedestrian/Service Way• Mullins Way Extension• Electrical Substation• Material Handling Facility• Stockbridge Pedestrian Corridor• Sustainable Energy Sources Solar• Tilson Farm Structural Testing Facility

Solar Testing Facility

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningcampus planning

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

• West Lawn Improvement• Parking Structure (670 Spaces)• Parking Lot (280 Spaces)

Football Stadium AdditionStadium Press Box Renovation

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More InformationMore Information

• Master Plan ExplorerMaster Plan Explorer

• Down Load Report

UMASSAMHERSTUMASSAMHERST campus planningc a m p u s p l a n n i n g

a division of facilities and campus services Wilson Architects, Ayers Saint Gross Architects and Planners, VHB, Tighe and Bond

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The University of MassachusettsDraft Campus Master PlanTown of Amherst Meeting

D b 15th 2011December 15th 2011