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V. Implementation
The 11 principles listed at the beginning of Section IV are statements of the priorities that will guide planners. In the implementation of the plans for an enhanced environment and significantly improved traffic and pedestrian flow, for example, concerns for security of people and property will be a priority, as stated in the eleventh principle. Planners will be asked to design safety features into parking garages and shuttle connection points, to maintain well-lighted open spaces in areas with forest covering, and to provide secure facilities for bicycle storage. In addition, as new shuttle service arrangements, parking, and vehicular traffic patterns are instituted, every effort will be made to accommodate the needs of those with disabilities and to address concerns of the large numbers of commuting students. Traffic designers will also be asked to include flexibility in the system of restricted roads necessary to respond to exceptional needs of faculty, staff, students, or guests to access particular campus areas, for example, to attend special events at the Memorial Chapel, athletic arenas, or Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. The outlines of this Master Plan allow the university to take advantage of special opportunities off campus. Specifically, the plan provides flexibility for interaction with a Purple Line in the Washington area metro system, which would offer a welcome new means for transportation to the campus. Though specific metro stop sites have not yet been designated, it is assumed that at least one Purple Line station will be located on or adjacent to campus, with the exact siting dependent on the final route of the Purple Line. The university intends to advocate for a metro system that offers maximum access to the campus. While allowing for flexibility to respond to a variety of opportunities, the plan also sets standards to guide future development. The principles stated in the plan will provide a valuable guide to any development that might occur if, as an example, the 2012 Olympics are held in the Baltimore-Washington region. If the Olympics are held in this region, the campus would be a primary location for events. Acting in accordance with this plan, the university's goal would be to arrange special accommodations for participants and visitors with attention to the guidelines set forth in this plan, protecting to the extent possible the environmental qualities and architectural unity envisioned in this document. Implementation of specific projects occurs under the oversight of the Office of Facilities Management. A hallmark of this planning process has been consultation with a wide range of constituencies, and the Master Plan Steering Committee has sought input and advice throughout the planning procedure. As development of each district goes forward, and specific projects are implemented, campus planners will continue this process of consultation and discuss issues with all concerned stakeholders-- faculty, staff, students, and local officials. In areas in which university faculty members and staff have special expertise, their advice and insight will be especially welcomed. To achieve the environmental vision set forth in the plan, for example, much collective and continued work needs to be done by the entire campus community in research, education, planning, and implementation. It is expected that the Facilities Management staff will work collaboratively with appropriate academic units and departments, outside consultants, and the university leadership in setting and reaching specific goals. The university will also continue to seek support from local communities, county and state legislators, friends, and donors. Environmental stewardship and effective management of vehicle and pedestrian movement, as presented in this plan, constitute major new emphases for the campus. Careful oversight and implementation of environmental and traffic control projects are essential to fulfilling the vision of the plan. The plan for implementation of capital projects below will guide the siting and timing of future development of buildings on the campus. Recommended capital improvements have been assigned to one of three planning periods based on the institution's most critical needs and assumptions concerning funding availability. An appropriate balance between building, infrastructure, and landscape improvements is proposed. The infrastructure and landscape improvements recommended in each planning period are necessary to support the proposed additional building square footage. Infrastructure projects include utilities, satellite central utility buildings, roads, and transit systems. Landscape projects include ecological restoration, open space enhancements, new open spaces, reforestation and tree planting, and hydrology/storm water management projects. The cost figures are estimates in 2002 dollars. Infrastructure upgrades to be funded via the Energy Performance Contract are not included, as many specific scopes, costs, and locations have not been finalized. Most of these infrastructure upgrades are expected to be completed within the 2001-2005 Planning Period. Summary of All Planning Periods The total square footages and costs for new facilities, building renewals, building demolitions, infrastructure, and landscape improvements for all planning periods are reflected in Table 10. In total, we expect to add approximately 9.1 million GSF of new space and renew 3.3 million GSF of existing space. To meet program requirements, approximately 0.7 million GSF of existing space will be demolished. The total cost for all facilities and related infrastructure and landscape improvements is estimated to be approximately $2.4 billion.
Site locations for all program requirements are identified in Figures 18, 19 and 20. In addition, undesignated building sites are identified in Figure 20 to provide additional capacity for unanticipated program needs and opportunities or to serve as alternate locations for identified program needs. A total of 36 undesignated building sites with a total capacity of 3.6 million GSF are identified. In addition, one landscape improvement project that supports some of the undesignated building sites is identified. 2001 - 2005 Planning Period New building construction projects in the first planning period, 2001- 2005, include funded or partially funded projects and projects which are recommended in the Governor's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or Board of Regents System Funded Construction Program (SFCP) for the planning period. Facilities and related infrastructure and landscape improvements are recommended in this first planning period representing a total cost of approximately $903 million as summarized in Table 11. Approximately 5.1 million new and renewed GSF are projected to be available for use in the 2001 - 2005 time period. Table 12 lists all the new construction projects planned for this time period. Figure 18 depicts all projects in this period.
2006 - 2010 Planning Period The construction of approximately 1.9 million GSF of new and renewed space is planned to meet identified program requirements in this period. The total cost for new facilities, building renewals, and infrastructure and landscape improvements in this planning period is approximately $319 million as shown in Table 13. Figure 19 depicts projects in this planning period.
2011 and Beyond Planning Period The total cost for new facilities, building renewals, and infrastructure and landscape improvements in this period is approximately $1.2 billion as reflected in Table 14. Figure 20 depicts projects in this period.
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