Long Range Development Plan and Campus Master Plan...2020/11/30 · Virtual Open House #1 Findings...

UC Berkeley LRDP and Campus Master PlanVirtual Open House #1 Findings – November 2020

Long Range Development Plan and Campus Master Plan

Virtual Open House FindingsNovember 2020

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Background and Purpose

• Purpose of the Virtual Open House was to share planning analysis findings and gather feedback from students, faculty, staff, alumni and the general public

– Open House was available from May 28 - August 31, 2020

• Virtual Open House was an opportunity to engage in the planning process

– Opportunity for the campus and community to contribute ideas and share their priorities

– Virtual Open House website link shared via email and the LRDP and Campus Master Plan websites

• Virtual Open House feedback helped inform the development of the LRDP and Campus Master Plan

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSGRADUATE STUDENTSFACULTYSTAFFRETIREE OR EMERITUS FACULTYALUMNICOMMUNITY MEMBERNO RESPONSE

KEY STATS• Total responses: 1,341• Most responses:

Undergraduate Students(468)


C A M P U S P L A N N I N G 1 0 1

Which of these six themes are most important to you?

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Weighted Totals reflect an allocation of 10 points per question, per respondent

Weighted Totals


Which strategies should be used to balance built areas and open space on campus?

Answer selected most frequently:

FacultyExpand campus land resources through strategic land acquisitions

Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, and StaffBuild fewer, taller new buildings

CommunityDensify existing buildings

PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED QUESTION

D E S I G N A N D C H A R A C T E R

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Respondents could select as many answer choices as they liked.


More intersectional spaces where all campus communities can gather

More dedicated spaces for identity groups for faculty, staff, and students

More transparent walls and windowsinto campus buildings

More public art

More welcoming entry points into campus

New/changed building names

More art/performance spaces

Increased variety of architectural styles

Other

More intersectional space and more public art were the same top two responses across all campus respondents, but the remaining responses varied.

PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS WHO ANSWERED QUESTION

What methods would best celebrate and enhance diversity and community on campus?

L I F E O N C A M P U S

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Respondents could select up to 3 answer choices.

Faculty1 More intersectional spaces where all campus communities can gather2 More public art3 More welcoming entry points into campus4 More art/performance spaces5 More dedicated spaces for identity groups for faculty, staff, and students

Graduate Students1 More intersectional spaces where all campus communities can gather2 More public art3 More dedicated spaces for identity groups for faculty, staff, and students4 More transparent walls and windows into campus buildings5 New/changed building names

Undergraduate Students1 More intersectional spaces where all campus communities can gather2 More public art3 More transparent walls and windows into campus buildings4 Increased variety of architectural styles5 More welcoming entry points into campus

Staff1 More intersectional spaces where all campus communities can gather2 More public art3 More dedicated spaces for identity groups for faculty, staff, and students4 New/changed building names5 More welcoming entry points into campus


Selected Most Frequently Overall:

Selected Least Frequently Overall:

What kind of collaboration/work space do you prefer?L I F E O N C A M P U S

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Counts reflect total number of selections. Respondents could select up to 4 images out of a total of 20 images. 1004 total participants answered this question.

414selections

324selections

296selections

290selections

280selections

75selections

74selections

102selections


Selected Most Frequently By User Group

FACULTY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

STAFF GRADUATE STUDENTS

COMMUNITY

What kind of collaboration/work space do you prefer?L I F E O N C A M P U S

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Counts reflect total number of selections by respondents of each user group. Respondents could select up to 4 images out of a total of 20 images.

22

tie

tie

21 18 1517

130 101 98 87

14 12 10 8

84

7

57 53 49 43

158 128 106 99 93


Question offered to website visitors who identified as students or whose affiliation was unknown. Answers from students are shown. Respondents could select as many answer choices as they liked.

Graduate Students Percentage1 In classroom buildings 84%2 In libraries 70%3 On the Campus Park 59%4 Outside the Campus Park 27%5 In residence halls 18%

Total Respondents 145

Undergraduate Students Percentage1 In libraries 75%2 In classroom buildings 69%3 On the Campus Park 59%4 In residence halls 49%5 Outside the Campus Park 31%

Total Respondents 335

Where would you like to see more study space on campus?I N S T R U C T I O N A N D R E S E A R C H

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Question offered to website visitors who identified as staff.

YESNO

97% of staff who took the survey said they would choose to telecommute one day a week if it were an option

Would you choose to telecommute one day a week if it were an option?

I N S T R U C T I O N A N D R E S E A R C H

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Question offered to website visitors who identified as faculty or emeriti/retiree. Respondents could select as many answer choices as they liked.

Where should classroom buildings be located?I N S T R U C T I O N A N D R E S E A R C H

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Question offered to website visitors who identified as alumnus or community member. Respondents could select as many answer choices as they liked.

What brings you to campus?I N S T R U C T I O N A N D R E S E A R C H

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FACULTY1. Subsidized transit passes2. Increased housing supply

proximate to campus3. Increased opportunities for

telecommuting

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS1. Increased housing supply

proximate to campus2. Improved pedestrian

connections to and from the Campus Park

3. Subsidized transit passes

STAFF1. Increased opportunities for

telecommuting2. Subsidized transit passes3. Increased housing supply

proximate to campus

GRADUATE STUDENTS1. Increased housing supply

proximate to campus2. Subsidized transit passes3. Increased AC Transit

service

Which of these methods should be used to help reduce commute-related carbon emissions?

G E T T I N G A R O U N D

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Respondents could select as many answer choices as they liked.


Faculty1 Seismic safety2 Power shutoffs3 Renewable energy

Graduate Students1 Seismic safety2 Renewable energy

3 (tie) Ventilation / air quality3 (tie) Power shutoffs

Staff1 Seismic safety2 Ventilation / air quality3 Renewable energy

Undergraduate Students1 Renewable energy2 Seismic safety3 Ventilation / air quality

Community Members1 Seismic safety2 Reducing energy consumption3 Deferred maintenance of campus systems

What are the top infrastructure concerns that should be addressed in the LRDP and Campus Master Plan?

S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y A N D C L I M A T E

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Respondents could select up to 3 answer choices.


FACULTY1. Build more housing2. Seismically retrofit existing buildings3. Renovate existing academic and research buildings4. Renovate existing buildings to reduce environmental footprint5. Enhance existing outdoor gathering areas

GRADUATE STUDENTS1. Build more housing2. Renovate existing academic and research buildings3. Seismically retrofit existing buildings4. Safer bicycling connections to/through campus5. Add indoor recreation and wellness space

STAFF1. Seismically retrofit existing buildings2. Renovate existing buildings to reduce environmental footprint3. Build more housing4. Renovate existing academic and research buildings5. Upgrade the cogeneration plant to reduce emissions

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS1. Build more housing2. Add more individual study space3. Enhance existing outdoor gathering areas4. Renovate existing buildings to reduce environmental footprint5. Add indoor recreation and wellness space

COMMUNITY1. Seismically retrofit existing buildings2. Enhance existing outdoor gathering areas 3. Renovate existing academic and research buildings4. Invest in non-driving transportation programs5. Build more housing

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How would you invest in the campus?Y O U R C A M P U S P R I O R I T I E S

Respondents had 30 coins to spend across 25 projects, up to a maximum of 5 coins for any single project.


UC Berkeley Capital Strategiescapitalstrategies.berkeley.edu

Marissa ChengSenior Planner, Physical and Environmental [email protected]

Kyle GibsonDirector of [email protected]

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Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Administration, the integrated teams of Capital Strategies worktogether to bring planning, design, real estate, construction and development services to the UC Berkeley campus.We are architects, landscape architects, planners, engineers, construction specialists, and administrative personnel,all of whom work together to serve the campus community.

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