Planning for the FutureComprehensive Master Plan of the Oakland Campus

Agenda• Introductions• Pitt’s Planning History• 2017/2018 Master Plan

Opportunity• Project Schedule and

Process• Committees & Engagement• Charge for Leadership• Discussion

Master Plan Opportunity• Utilize relationships with consultants

• Align mission and strategic plan (Plan for Pitt)

• Address challenges and leverage opportunities

• Understand existing space and how the campus functions today

• Apply best practices that support the University’s mission and goals

• Guide decision-making

• Integrate various planning studies and initiatives

• Create a compelling long-term vision balanced with what is achievable

Master Plan Components

Energy Master PlanSustainability Master Plan

Athletics Master Plan

Housing Master Plan

Innovation District Planning

Utility AssessmentTransportation Plan

Project Schedule

DEFINE + ASSESS

how the university functions today

• Field audit of existing space

• Space needs assessment

• Engage internal and external stakeholders

• Tour campus

• Review, coordinate, and synthesize current and recently completed studies/plans

ENVISIONconsensus-driven planning principles and concepts

Ohio State University

• Review space data

• Summarize key issues and observations from campus engagement

• Draft planning principles

• Illustrate opportunities through maps and analytical diagrams

TESTa series of scenarios and integrated set of challenges

Tepper Quad Options

• Highlight key issues and opportunities for each district

• Explore ideas and scenarios for each district through illustrative maps and analytical diagrams

• Incorporate space needs findings and previous studies

• Identify real estate opportunities

SYNTHESIZEmultiple options into a holistic set of recommendations

University of Maryland, Baltimore

• Align capital plan with master plan

• Develop architectural guidelines

• Present plan to internal and external stakeholders

• Document final plan process and outcomes

DOCUMENTfinal plan process and outcomes

University City / University of Pennsylvania & Drexel University

Master Plan CommitteesSteering Group(Bi-monthly/Decision-making)• Patrick Gallagher, Chancellor• SVC B&O, SVC & Provost, SVC R,

and SVC & CFO

Working Group(Bi-monthly/Advisory role)• Associate Vice Chancellors• Individual / group expertise on an

ad-hoc basis

Core Team(Monthly meetings)• Canard Grigsby, convener• Scott Bernotas• Owen Cooks• Dan Fisher• Dan Marcinko• Ron Leibow• Hannah Dobos• Steve Lutz

External Stakeholders• City of Pittsburgh• Public/private agencies• Transportation agencies• Carnegie Mellon University• Duquesne University• Carlow University• UPMC• VA Pittsburgh• Neighborhood Associations• Allegheny Conference

Various other communitygroups and constituencies

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• Share your vision and discuss key issues

• Participate on a regular basis (monthly/bi-monthly meetings)

• Encourage participation from the campus community and key stakeholders

• Make decisions to move the planning process forward

Charge for Leadership