Open House Report
May 2009
UPP 594 - UIC Master Plan Participation
Charles Hoch
Acknowledgements
Class Advisors
Charles Hoch
James Foerester
Class Participants
Sarah Gephart
Jared Kachelmeyer
Aaron Kimberlin
Carrie Menendez
Genevieve Nano
Michael Spadafore
Additional UIC Support
The Office of the Vice Provost for Planning and Programs
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services,
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
The Office of Facility and Space Planning.
Table of Contents
04 Engagement Strategy Framework
05 The Purpose of Campus Engagement
07 Approach
08 Mapping Quest
12 Eco Conscious
16 Do It Yourself Budget
20 Employer Assisted Housing
24 Student Housing
28 Big Idea!
32 Conclusion
34 Appendices
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UIC Campus Master Plan - Phase I Engagement Strategy Framework
December 2008 January 2009
Visioning / Benchmarking Workshop
DRAFT PHASE I REPORT
Participants: Participants:
CONSULTANT TEAM
Executive Committee Advisory & Core
Committees, Deans
Stakeholder Interviews
Council, Chancellor,
UIC Medical Center
Leadership, Illinois Integration by Consultant Team for Draft Phase I Report
Medical District
Executive Director
DRAFT PHASE I REPORT COMMENT
March 17 & 19 2009 April 1 & 1 2009
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Goal: Goal:
To Master Plan provide Provide stakeholders
progress report and overview of Draft Phase
to solicit comments I Report Integration by
Advisory Council
Town Hall Meeting II
about what is good and
Town Hall Meeting I
bad about the physical Participants:
environment of UIC and UIC Campus users for Draft Phase I
what issues should be Comment
addressed in its new
master plan
Participants:
UIC Campus users
March 2009 April 1 & 8 2009
DRAFT PHASE I REPORT COMMENT
East and West Campus Open Houses
Goal: Goal:
Gain feedback on Gain feedback on Integration
OPEN HOUSE REPORT
specific issues from master plan issues from by MUPP
MUPP STUDENTS
targeted stakeholder a broad range of UIC
groups campus user groups Students for
Open House
Web Surveys Live
Participants: Participants:
Targeted stakeholder UIC campus users Report &
groups Draft Phase I
Comment
December 2008 January 2009 February 2009 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009
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PURPOSE
Campus Engagement
“The planning process will carefully they consider to be the best and worst features to the UIC campus community via email,
and systematically involve a of the campus environment… identify issues or however the open format and event locations (at
representative cross section of problems that should be addressed by the master both Student Center East and Student Center
plan… have the opportunity to read or hear West) attracted a large number of passers-by,
the stakeholders of the plan. This
about the draft Phase I report, and to express individuals who on their own may not have been
involvement will include an initial opinions and suggestions for consideration by the compelled to participate in or lend their opinions
brainstorming reconnaissance Executive Committee.” to the public engagement portion of the master
to identify needs and desires, an planning process. A detailed description of the
intermediate assessment of physical As a component of this engagement strategy, a process is outlined in the following section of this
development scenarios generated by formal course offered in the College of Urban report.
the consultant in response to specific Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at UIC
imagined futures, circulation of a was organized. We, a group of six graduate
final draft to obtain organized input level students enrolled in various programs at
UIC, were given the opportunity to utilize our
from stakeholders and invited public
time and expertise in creating and implementing
presentation of the completed plan.” an approach to garner input into the ongoing
-UIC Campus Master Plan Vision Statement Campus Master Plan. As students committed to
UIC’s campus is a community of people which urban planning and the value of various forms of
hosts an astonishing variety of specialized democratic participation, we focused our efforts
educational disciplines, activities and projects on enhancing campus outreach.
that share a common place. Members of this
community deserve the opportunity to provide As an approach for such outreach, we chose to
feedback on the physical organization of the focus on gathering student and everyday campus
campus that serves their daily needs. user’s input through a series of two open houses,
held on both the east and west campuses. We
As part of the engagement strategy document chose this more casual method of outreach to
developed by the Advisory Committee, the supplement the more formal town hall style
minimum participation thresholds for Phase I meetings organized by the Advisory Council. We
of the campus master planning process states chose this particular format because we wanted
that, “everyone on campus should have had to cast a wide net, starting a casual dialogue with
opportunity to find out about the master plan students and other everyday campus users about
process and schedule… everyone who wants the future of the campus through a series of fun
to should have the opportunity to identify what interactive stations designed to gather input on a
range of campus issues. The event was advertised
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UIC Campus Master Plan - MUPP Student Engagement Strategy Framework
I. SURVEY DESIGN II. DATA COLLECTION III. SYNTHESIS AND DOCUMENTATION
What UIC Places are
Important to You?
Map Quest Eco Conscious
OPEN HOUSE STATIONS
Does an
Environmentally
Conscious Campus
Matter to You? Do It Yourself Budget Student Housing
How Would You
Like to See Money
SURVEY TOPICS
Spent on Campus
FINAL REPORT
Improvements?
Employer Assisted
Big Idea!
Housing Open House Report
May 2009
Do You Think Improved
On-Campus Housing
Could Make Campus 11 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS (89 stu-
More Vibrant? dents, 1 students & faculty / staff, 1
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Charles Hoch
faculty / staff, faculty / staff & alumni)
Could You Benefit
from Employer Eco Conscious
Assisted Housing?
WEB SURVEYS
77 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
What Big Ideas
Do You Have for Employer Assisted Housing
Campus?
TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
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APPROACH
Engage! Open Houses
The approach taken to solicit participation and The open houses attracted 141 participants
input from the UIC community was that of an to engage in the master planning process—23
open house. The open house format was chosen participants on the West side of Campus, and
in order to create an informal setting in which 118 on the East side. The difference in turn
participants could obtain information and share out from the respective sides of campus has
their ideas about the campus and the Master Plan skewed the results of the report, insomuch as the
without having to sit through a presentation or West side of campus is underrepresented in our
formal discussion. The purpose was to create a findings. 105 of the participants were current
fun engaging atmosphere in which participants students at UIC. Of the 105 student participants,
could get information informally from exhibits, 25 live on campus in student housing and 16 of
and were encouraged to give opinions, comments, the students are employed by UIC. Faculty and
and preferences through interactive exercises. staff accounted for 22% of our participants. Five
At these events, people moved freely from of the 31 faculty and staff members were also
station to station and held discussions with the alumni of UIC.
organizers and other attendees. The stations
ranged from information sharing, to surveys, to The 6 students actively coordinated the plow
interactive mapping and budget exercises. At the of participants through the various exercises.
open houses a dynamic developed as participants The open house coordinators collected specific
interacted with each other and as their comments information / data at each station to understand
built up on the displays over time. Organizers different aspects of the campus master planning
from our class were present to guide participants process. Additionally, participants informally
and deal with queries and engage in informal discussed their ideas and opinions with both the
discussion through the course of multiple stations coordinators and other participants. After the
(see figure to the left). open houses, the students analyzed the collected
data from each of the stations. The following
Participant Information pages provide a summary of the purpose each
Two large formal open houses and one smaller station of the open house sought to achieve as
open house took place. The first formal open well as the issues / problems the station hoped to
house was held on April 1, 2009 at Student Center address. In addition, a summary of the approach
East in the Montgomery Ward Lounge from 10 used to obtain opinions from open house users is
to 2 and the second was held on April 8, 2009 at included for each open house survey, as well as a
the Student Center West on the 2nd Floor from brief analysis and assessment of survey results.
10 to 2.
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MAPPING QUEST
Purpose Approach
The campuses of universities are to be places In order to solicit UIC community’s perception
that foster, disseminate, and validate knowledge. of space, a mapping exercise was created in order
The purpose of this exercise is to understand to determine three things by placing stickers
the community’s perception of place. Students, with identifiers on a large map of the campus to
faculty, and staff are the users of the environment denote the following with the color sticker:
and the physical structures, and thus their opinion
of how the university can assist them in their Green
pursuits is valuable. A Place that you are currently very satisfied with
People and places are tied together by varying and/or a place on campus that does not need
meanings. They can be negative, positive, or improvement or change
neutral, depending on how the individual, group
or community evaluate place. These meanings Blue
are premised on human’s perception of their A campus destination - a place that you visit
environment. This exercise was created to allow or frequent for non-educational / non-work
participants to evaluative space and place on purposes
maps based on their perception of the university
campus. Red
A place that needs change and/or improvement
Issues / Problems
Understanding how community perceives space The participants were also given the opportunity
is a difficult task. From the data and participant to write comments on why they chose the places
comments, this study identified that there are on campus, so that we could get more detail as to
many elements affecting people’s perception of why the choices were made.
space. Some elements create positive effects
while others have negative effects on people’s
perception. Space is evaluated not only by its
physical appearance, but also by the way that
people interact, feel, and identify with it.
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Mapping Quest station set-up at east and west Open Houses
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MAPPING QUEST
Analysis
Overall, there were 141 participants from UIC. and need to be incorporated with landscaping. Labs, both biology and chemistry, definitely need
The majority of the participants were located on Also, bike riding around campus streets is improvement: redesign, reconfigure, much better
the East side of campus, and therefore the results frightening.” lab environment for students, and metal cabinets
are more heavily weighted on the East side of are rusting so they need to be cleaned/replaced.”
campus. The maps on the right represent the The newer buildings and multi-use buildings on Another student claims, “I refuse to go to Daley
responses from all of the participants. campus are also tend to be destination places Library because of how dark and depressing it
for students, faculty, and staff. One commuter is. Would much rather take a farther train ride to
Overall, three major themes arose from this student articulates, “I am an architecture student Harold Washington in the Loop.” Additionally,
exercise. The comments below are representative and very involved in green architecture and many participants had commented that University
of the data collected and the accompanying efficient buildings. The Student Recreation Hall is falling apart and needs to be demolished.
comments. Center (East) provides students to get away while One student who lives on campus claims that,
1. Students, faculty, and staff want areas, in being close. It is also very efficient in multi- “University Hall is a symbol of our school. You
which they can talk to others, eat, drink, and program use.” Other students comment: can almost see it from any rooftop in the city and
lounge. Common areas both inside and outside “James J. Stuekel Towers are new and it is very ugly and falling apart.”
are needed for this. bring life to the campus. Incorporates
2. Many of the buildings are dark, old, The comments from participants on the West
a more city-like feel by being open to
uninviting, and need to be updated. side of campus mirrored those on the East side.
3. The majority of the participants noted that the street.” For example, on student said that, “[College of
- Mapping Quest Open House Participant
their favorite places and the destination places Medicine West Tower] is falling apart. It actually
are either the student centers or the recreation
“I like the Behavioral Science Building has helped several of my friends convince poten-
facility. (BSB) because it provides students tial students to stay away from UIC.” A faculty
“I am not satisfied with the quad or the areas with a place to study, eat, socialize, and member adds that, “The nursing facilities are old
around the lecture centers; but it is an area that I all in one building.” and unwelcoming. It is not a good environment.
feel has a lot of potential in being the center point - Mapping Quest Open House Participant I would update the décor to make it a better place
of campus which brings students together” “Grant Hall is a new eco-friendly to work.”
One major recurring theme in the responses was building and is much prettier than the
that open space and common areas are the most Assessment
old concrete buildings” The mapping exercise was very helpful in gaining
sought after places on campus and that they could - Mapping Quest Open House Participant
be improved, especially outdoors. One commuter When asked what the participants disliked about the participants overall perceptions of campus.
commented that they liked, “the green field by campus the answered varied. However, most As the first station that they visited at the open
Halsted and Harrison: the only green space. I of the responses were critical of the brutalist house, it allowed the participants to think about
wish there were more, not close to big streets”. architecture that seemed cold, unwelcoming, the campus as a whole and to think critically
Another student, who is also a UIC employee old, dirty, and dark. For example on student about their views of the campus while sharing
states that the, “Public spaces are not welcoming complains that, “the Science and Engineering with other participants and organizers.
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Number of respondents who 1 Number of respondents who 1 Number of respondents who 1
answered that they think these 5
y answered that these areas on 5 answered that they think these 5
areas on campus do not need campus are a destination place. areas on
improvement. 10 10 campus need improvement. 10
30 30 30
BSB UH
SRF
SCE SCE LC
SRF SEL
SES
N/A N/A
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ECO CONSCIOUS
Purpose
Native and low maintenance landscaping uses low maintenance landscaping across its landscape. A” images showed how increased maintenance
less water and may potentially cost less to install In planning for the future of UIC, the university or installation of traditional landscaping might
and maintain than traditional landscaping. They can integrate this notion with the spirit of look. Imagined “Treatment B” images showed
provide ecological benefits such as increased local the campus that is illustrated in its very name. how installation of native and low-maintenance
biodiversity of insects and flora, and increased University of Illinois at Chicago suggests that landscaping (either pure or mixed with traditional
connectivity between natural sites. They can also the campus should represent the heritage of its landscaping) might look. Participants were then
provide unique areas for relaxation and improve state and city. Illinois was once covered in vast asked to:
campus ground aesthetics, which studies have prairies of wildflowers and grasses before urban 1. Consider how they used each outdoor
found to be influential to prospective students development; Chicago’s Latin motto, Urbs in campus site.
choosing to attend a higher education institution. Horto, translates to “City in a Garden.” These 2. Decide how appropriate imagined
aspects of the state and city heritage, along with treatments were to each campus site.
Issues / Problems the goals of the university, could be beautifully 3. Decide which imagined treatment they
“Our campus feels like it has little illustrated on the canvas of the UIC campus. preferred.
dollops of vegetation amid a very Approach 4. Provide feedback and additional comments.
urban / paved setting. I would love the “A native and eco-friendly landscape
In both surveys, participants were first asked to
campus to feel more like a park…” program would greatly increase answer the above questions based only on visual
- Eco Conscious Open House Participant the aesthetic feel of the campus aesthetics. Participants were then asked the
Previous engagement processes for the UIC and increase the community same set of questions after they compared water
Campus Master Plan have identified the following consciousness.” use, overall installation and maintenance costs,
as top-priority goals for the future of UIC: - Eco Conscious Web Survey Participant and ecological benefit of biodiversity of each
• Enhance and enrich the educational Two surveys were conducted to gather UIC imagined treatment.
experience. community preferences for native and low
• Facilitate formal and informal opportunities maintenance landscaping. The first survey was The web-based survey was lengthier and designed
of learning and interaction. web-based and administered via mass mail to to encourage and facilitate more feedback
• Become more interdisciplinary and demolish UIC faculty, students, and staff. The second compared to the poster-based survey. It provided
“silos.” survey was poster-based and administered in excerpts of commentaries to educate survey
• Create and add more open / green spaces and person at the Engage! East and West Campus participants about the benefits and challenges
a “sense of place.” Open Houses. of native landscaping; it asked participants how
• Increase sense of pride in UIC. they would use each outdoor campus site; it
In both surveys, participants were shown asked participants whether they were willing to
The university can achieve these goals and current and imagined treatments of several pay a refundable student-assessed fee for the
serve as a model university by acting as an outdoor campus sites. Imagined “Treatment development of a native and low-maintenance
environmental steward, implementing native and landscaping initiative; and it asked participants
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Analysis
whether they were willing to volunteer time I. Engage! Open House Results native landscaping may exist, or that participant
to help install and maintain native and low (88 participants) preferences may have been motivated more by
maintenance landscaping on campus. visual aesthetics than amount of water use, overall
Survey participants generally thought that native
installation and maintenance costs, and ecological
and low maintenance landscaping treatments were
The poster-based and web-based surveys, benefit of biodiversity, as captured in such
either as appropriate or more appropriate than
together, showed imagined treatments for: comments as:
traditional landscaping. This was true for when
East Campus “I am glad that the university is
only visual aesthetics were taken into account and
Halsted and Harrison
for when visuals, water use, overall installation actually trying to make it green. I
The Quad
and maintenance costs, and ecological benefit of always wonder why I pay tuition and
Geothermal Wells Site
biodiversity were all taken into account. how it doesn’t seem to go to making
West Campus
UIC Hospital Plaza the environment at least look better.”
When asked which imagined treatment they
Outpatient Center Lawn
preferred, survey participants consistently chose “This campus definitely needs an
Student Residence Hall
native landscaping treatments to traditional
South Campus upgrade from the cold 1970s feel it
landscaping treatment alone, although results
Thomas Beckham Hall
from the East Campus Quad was an exception. has.”
Marie Robinson Hall
For the East Campus Quad, participants
Softball Field Lawn “I like how you plan to make UIC look
marginally preferred native landscaping treatments
to no treatment at all. Participants also suggested more modern, since the classes and
other options for this site, which include the buildings look like a prison.”
creation of a usable garden, more seating areas, a
public forum, a statue, or a fountain. Comments about Halsted and Harrison suggest
that open use of this green space as a relaxation
When participant preferences were compared and recreation area should be maintained, though
before and after they were shown the amount of native and low maintenance landscaping can be
water use, overall installation and maintenance implemented only if the former conditions of
costs, and ecological benefit of biodiversity recreational use can still apply.
of each imagined treatment, their preferences
changed only marginally. This could be Comments about the Outpatient Lawn Center
because participants chose to read cost-benefit suggest that traditional landscaping maintenance
information on the poster while they made their is a current troublesome issue. In addition,
visual preferences. It may also suggest that though participants overwhelmingly chose native
Eco Conscious Poster Survey opportunities for education and interpretation of landscaping treatments to traditional landscaping
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ECO CONSCIOUS
treatment alone, there was some worry that native Although open space use is site-specific, the top exists for a survey similar to the Eco Conscious
landscaping would increase allergic reactions in three ways survey participants used the open Web Survey.
sensitive people. spaces indicated in the web survey were:
1. Walking to class / work Volunteering.
Other comments provided suggest that increasing 2. NEVER; this area of campus does not apply to “Would you be willing to volunteer your time
greenery on campus would make campus grounds me to help install and maintain native and low
look more friendly and welcoming. 3. Quietly sitting and relaxing (leisure reading, maintenance landscaping on campus?”
observing nature, etc.)
II. Eco Conscious Web Survey Results
(See Appendix Table 2 for more details.) Of 562 respondents to this question, half
(677 participants; 494 completed surveys)
indicated that they would be willing to volunteer
When taking only visual aesthetics into account, Student-assessed fees. their time. These willing volunteers roughly
participants in the web survey generally thought “If UIC were to implement a refundable student- consisted of 60% students and 40% faculty and
that native and low maintenance landscaping assessed fee for the development of a native and staff. About 14% of respondents (or 81) chose
treatments were more appropriate than traditional low-maintenance landscaping initiative, how much “Other” and provided comments to this question
landscaping treatments alone. In contrast to would you be willing to pay per semester?” instead. These comments suggest that though
the results of the ENGAGE! Open Houses, many are willing to volunteer, it would depend on
when visuals, water use, overall installation Of 562 respondents to this question only 17% various conditions such as time availability (from
and maintenance costs, and ecological benefit opposed a fee. Although this question referred class and/or work), campus location, sufficient
of biodiversity were all taken into account, only to “student-assessed fees,” the response rate expertise for specific tasks, motivation for specific
participants generally thought that traditional was similar to student-only responses. Comments type of work, and availability dependent upon
landscaping treatments were less appropriate to this question also suggested that a similar fee graduation.
to treatments with native and low maintenance could extend to university faculty and staff. “I have many wild plants and trees
landscaping; and native and low maintenance
landscaping treatments became more appropriate. In all, 83% (or 466) respondents indicated that
that I can donate to the college
Furthermore, for each imagined scenario, survey they would be in favor of a student-assessed dmecha@uic.edu.”
participants always preferred the treatments fee. Of the total respondents, 41.5% (or 233) - Eco Conscious Web Survey Participant
with native and low maintenance landscaping to answered that they would be willing to pay Assessment
treatments with traditional landscaping alone. $1.00 to $10.00, and 24% (or 135) respondents
Though some survey respondents indicated that
(See page 15 and Appendix Table 1 for more answered that they would be willing to pay $10.00
landscaping improvements should not be an
details.) to $50.00. It should be noted, though, that any
issue for this campus at this time, many more
indication for willingness-to-pay is likely to be
participants expressed a desire for beautification
Open space use. measured higher in a survey relative to actual
of the campus landscape. Responses and
“On a fair-weathered weekday, how would you willingness-to-pay. Further research may be
comments from the Eco Conscious surveys were
use this open space (please check all that apply)?” needed to determine how much of a difference
generally positive towards the implementation of
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survey.>>
East Campus: Geothermal Wells Site
native and low maintenance landscaping, as well learning.
as planting of more trees. Survey participants It should be noted, that though survey
indicated that they preferred treatments with participants in both the Engage! Open Houses
native and low maintenance landscaping to and the Eco Conscious Web Survey found native
traditional landscaping because of potential added and low maintenance landscaping appropriate
benefits of decreased water use, decreased costs, and preferred it to traditional landscaping, survey
and increased biodiversity. participants still had concerns regarding its
possible effects on the campus. The excerpt in
Open-ended responses and comments from both the appendix (Box 1) tries to address concerns
Eco Conscious surveys also indicated that open native and low
related to theofimpacts ofsqueeze all my EEco Conscious Web Survey Results
> West Camp
Furthermore, survey participants indicated an Nano (editor), Janet Backs, Sara Emerson, my
should present them (using bar charts was Charlie
interest in becoming involved with the landscape original idea but was still too bulky), so I
Flower, Elaine Grehl, and Basil Iannone
provided these pie chart results of two sites as
design. By allowing the UIC community to West Campus: UIC Hospital Plaza
examples.
provide this kind of input, a greater sense-of- East Campus: Geothermal Wells Site
place and pride could be garnered that could My appendix will have responses to survey taker South Campus: Softball F
motivate greater stewardship of the campus concerns; these will be provided by my
landscape. In addition, users of particular open classmates in another class and will cover topics
spaces expressed knowledge of plantings and on wildlife, biodiversity, etc. I’ll be responsible
indicated reasons for why landscaping may or for editing these excerpts, just as I did for the
may not work for a given site. An interest in survey.>>
creating a horticultural type program (which
would be unique for Chicago) was also expressed.
Allowing the UIC community to participate
in the landscape design could also facilitate
and encourage greater social interdisciplinary
South Campus: Softball Field Lawn
interaction and informal opportunities of (Note: No treatment A’s were imagined for any of the South Campus sites.) East Camp
Figure 1. Eco Conscious Web Survey results for the Softball Field Lawn. (NOTE: No Treatm
UIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE REPORT 1
DO IT YOURSELF BUDGET
Purpose
The University of Illinois at Chicago, like Public Safety Parking, Transit, Public Way
Public Way Surveillance Cameras/Maintenance
and Accessibility Maintenance,
most institutions of higher education, is under
Police Bicycle Purchase
Lighting, Tree Pruning
Aesthetics, and
Bicycle Advocacy (racks, promotions, etc.)
Safety Seminars Public Transit Enhancements
tight budgetary constraints. A budget is an Parking Facility Maintenance
Parking Wayfinding, Signage, Enhancement, and/or
Façade
Subsidies
organizational plan stated in monetary terms. It
is a decision-making device for administrators. Improvements
Therefore, it is a good gauge to determine what Façade Enhancement
Street Scape Improvements
people value. This exercise is created in order
Signage Improvement
Public Arts
Gate/Fence Maintenance
to let the participants in the open house tell us
Graffiti Removal
Sidewalk Cleaning and Snow Plowing
Trash Removal Service
what they value and how much they value it by
Window Washing
allocating money to a specific line item on a
budget.
Issues / Problems
When creating a budget, there are constraints
and limitations. In this exercise, participants are
only given a limited amount of money to apply
to the budget as they see fit. Thus, this budget
exercise tells us about the participants’ priorities; Common Areas
Housing and Eco-Conscious
however, many of the participants would like to
Dining and Green
Study Rooms and Meeting Spaces, and/or Lounges
Library Improvements
have more money to allocate to more line items,
Open Outdoor Public Space (playing fields, parks,
etc.)
just as administrators would like to be able to do Improvements/ Improvements
Building
Green and Sustainable
the same. Building
Improved Land Cover
Green and Eco-Friendly
Upgrades in Student Housing Programing
Approach Programming Funds
Employer Assisted Housing Programs and/or
Building
The DIY Budget was intended to be a fun way Dining/Food/Beverage Improvement of Added
Facilities
to get budget input from participants. Each
participant was given $1000 to allocate to 7
categories that they would want tot see the
university spend their money on. The participants
were given the opportunity to write on the back
of the money to tell more about why they chose
to allocate the money in that way.
Do It Yourself Budget categories
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Do It Yourself Budget station at the east Open House Do It Yourself Budget participants
Do It Yourself Budget participant Tallying allocated funds
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DO IT YOURSELF BUDGET
Analysis Assessment
This exercise illustrates that the UIC The do-it-yourself budget exercise was a useful “This campus has unprecedented
community is not only concerned with the tool for discovering what the participants thought transit opportunities- Inside of
larger campus projects and construction, but about all aspects of the university, not just the
campus is not bike friendly and the
the daily interactions with spending time on built environment. By soliciting written responses
campus. Surprisingly, multiple respondents and allowing the participants to be creative with area around the CTA Blue Line Station
wanted to allocate money to window washing their “money” we were able to record “the little needs to be opened up and improved.”
and maintaining and cleaning the buildings. things” that the community desires. - Do It Yourself Budget Participant
Additionally, many of the respondents wanted
more quality and healthier food and longer hours
of operation in the cafeterias.
“With the growth of UIC, more public
The respondents allocated 42% of the budget
areas need to be maintained and
to common areas and public way maintenance,
aesthetics, and façade improvements claiming definitely fixed… also more attractive”
that the campus needs to be more inviting and - Do It Yourself Budget Participant
friendly. One UIC employee commented that,
“with the growth of UIC, more public areas need
to be maintained and definitely fixed. Also, they
need to be made more attractive.” An additional
16% wanted to see more green buildings and trees “Having a green university would be a
planted around the campus.
great source of pride for the university
and its students”
- Do It Yourself Budget Participant
“I would like to see more local
businesses incorporated into campus,
instead of corporate food services,
cafes, etc.”
- Do It Yourself Budget Participant
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Could you save one page or a half for those… if you think it is
a good idea. I have the file at the office. Otherwise I can write
out the categories.
“UIC is a concrete jungle” Eco-Conscience and Green
Do-It-Yourself Budget Totals
- Do It Yourself Budget Participant Improvements $14,200
Public Way Maintenance,
Aesthetics, and Façade $19,900
Improvements
Public Safety $10,500
Parking, Transit, and
Accessibility $10,600
Housing and Dining
Improvements/Building $15,700
Common Areas $18,500
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000
Do-It-Yourself Budget Results
Common Areas
16% 21% Housing and Dining Improvements/Building
Parking, Transit, and Accessibility
Public Safety
21%
18% Public Way Maintenance, Aesthetics, and Façade
Improvements
Eco-Conscience and Green Improvements
12% 12%
This exercise illustrates that the UIC community is not only concerned with the larger
UIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OPEN spending time
campus projects and construction, but the daily interactions withHOUSE REPORT on 19
budget exercise was a useful tool for discovering what the participants
campus. Surprisingly, multiple respondents wanted to allocate money to window
EMPLOYER ASSISTED HOUSING
Approach
This component of the Engage! Project was undertaken There are many reasons why the university might An online survey for faculty and staff was
purely as a hypothetical scenario of the master planning want to consider investigating the development of conducted; employees were invited to participate
process, and should in no way be misconstrued as being an EAH Program, including: in two sets of on-campus meetings to educate
an actual benefit offered by the University of Illinois at • Minimizing the need for on-campus parking and establish the foundation for a dialog on the
Chicago at the present time. The administration has • Reduce and/or eliminate the need for private possibility of UIC offering an Employer Assisted
never expressed an interest in pursuing assisted housing vehicle ownership Housing (EAH) program as part of their benefits
for employees. Furthermore, there are legal, financial, and • Reduce time spent commuting by taking package. The results from these interactions
contractual issues that would have to be addressed before advantage of the region’s public transit systems informed a future scenario for a vision of what
any such program could be considered. The study contained • Enhance the campus’ vitality as an active east campus life will be like 20 years from now.
herein was used solely as a way to inform this totally environment at all hours of the day
hypothetical situation to explore an avenue that was never • Create itself a leader in advocating for (Hypothetical) Employer Assisted Housing Program
considered a part of the Master Planning Project. affordable housing options for employees in the Employers offering Employer Assisted Housing
region (EAH) programs can control how the benefit is
Purpose • Reconnect the campus to the city proper, and managed. Most programs share the ideas that
The real estate market of the Loop and other work towards diffusion of barriers between the employees with stable living situations, with a
areas directly surrounding campus has seen a two home to call their own, are happier, healthier,
steady increase in land values, making it difficult, • Increase the health and well being of its more productive employees. Those same happy,
or even impossible, for many employees to be employees healthy employees tend to stay on with their
able to afford to live in proximity to their work. employers longer.
Affordable housing as a whole has decreased
in the city of Chicago, and the university could
use an Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) If you were to take advantage of an EAH program, how would your
Program as a long-range opportunity to increase travel habits change (please check the box that most accurately
the potentially affordable opportunities for its describes your situation) [n=328]?
employees in the coming decades. Working from
40%
this idea, a survey was conducted to “test the 40% It would not change – I would continue to drive
myself in a vehicle to UIC
waters” for the need of a housing strategy that 35%
It would not change – I would continue to
could be leveraged as a tool for enhanced and 30%
carpool in a vehicle to UIC
controlled long term availability. 25%
It would not change – I already use public
20% 16% 20% transit, ride a bicycle, or walk to get to UIC
15% 17% I would start to take the bus / L / train to UIC
10%
5% 1% I would start to use a bicycle to get to UIC
5%
0%
I would start to walk to UIC
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It should be stated that EAH is not for everyone, goal of this provision would be to encourage would enable the university to not only assist its
which should be taken as a positive attribute employees to commute to and from work employees in a very real way, but also raise the bar
by employers. Not only does it decrease the via mass transit instead of driving a private on the state’s development standards of requiring
potential number of employees making use of automobile. 10% of all new housing to be ‘affordable.’
the program, but it also allows the employer to
learn empirically what works, what doesn’t, and EAH: On-Site is a supplemental program to
what can be modified to better serve the needs of EAH: General, and could be geared toward at-
their employees as their employee base grows and tracting and retaining a world-class caliber of
develops. faculty who would take full advantage of living on
campus as a way to stay connected to their col-
Two forms of EAH offered for discussion are leagues, participate in intercollegiate exchanges, be
EAH: General and EAH: On-Site. available to students, and live as part of growing
EAH: General could be available to all eligible a ‘24-hours, seven days per week’ campus atmo-
employees of the university, faculty or staff with sphere. This would not be a home-purchasing
the following stipulations: loan program; rather, the university would con-
As an example, the university could agree to struct safe, beautiful housing on land it already
provide employee $ X to be used towards the owns, and provide units to faculty at a cost that is
down payment of their primary residence in the lower than rental rates for comparable units in the
form of a forgivable loan, secured with a lien on program area.
the property for a time of five (5) years. After
five years, the loan could be forgiven and the lien Rental costs for all units are to be inclusive of
removed. rent, utilities, an unlimited CTA transit card simi-
lar to the current U-Pass, and the option of a se-
As far as determination, the working concept cure parking space for one bicycle, if desired (only
bases the amount of said loan on proximity to until capacity has been reached). A minimum of
campus, with special attention being paid to 30% of the units could be available at rates com-
Which ‘home’ amenities do you consider essential for EAH
housing located within 15 miles of campus and parable to rental costs considered ‘affordable’ us- to retain and attract a world class caliber of faculty and researchers (please
check your top 5 amenities) [n=93]?
within 1/4 mile of a public transit station. The ing figures provided by the state of Illinois. This 62%
66% 63%
54%
66%
55%
51%
45%
35%
32%
27%
19% 19% 20% 20%
15%
Within ¼ mile of light rail; Within 15 miles of campus and Located in the State of Illinois?
13% 11%
10%
6% 5% 3%
within 15 miles of campus, and located in the State of Illinois?
located in the State of Illinois?
$5000 $3000 $1000
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EMPLOYER ASSISTED HOUSING
Assessment
In developing the survey questionnaire, careful habits to and from work, 83% responded that, if So What Does All of this Mean?
thought was given to ensure the right types taking part in an EAH program, they would begin People will always need safe, convenient,
of changes were being proposed that were in to (or already do) take the bus, L, or train, bicycle, affordable places to live. Affordability of housing
alignment with not only the administration’s or walk to work. is usually based on Area Median Income (AMI).
vision, but also that took faculty and staff According to federal figures for 2007, average
thoughts and input into consideration at an early If the university were to build a new mixed use median income for the state of Illinois is $54,124.
stage in the planning process. Although the facility that could house faculty in a ‘rental This puts most faculty and staff at a disadvantage
response rate should not be considered either apartment’ type situation, as well as provide when working in metropolitan areas such as
business services via a public/private
‘scientific’ or ‘a representatively accurate sample’ partnership, would you be interested in Chicago, where average apartment rental units
for the entire faculty and staff population, it participating in that program? close to campus go for just over $1,100 a month.
should be noted that over 350 employees who
cared about the concept of affordable housing Chicago’s downtown area will most likely continue
participated in this survey - a far higher number on its moderately slow but steady increase in land
27%
Yes
than was anticipated. Clearly, housing is an I do not know if I would or not values. The prosperity of a successful central
important issue for many people.
56%
17%
No
business district such as ours is an asset for which
we must plan, and plan wisely. The concept of
• It takes 62% of employees surveyed between an EAH program that takes into consideration
30 minutes and one hour to get to work at the not only the financial cost of becoming a
start of their shift. 69% of employees surveyed homeowner, but also the transit requirements that
can expect a commute home from work to be If the university were to offer home you will need to be able to get to and from work
between 30 minutes and one hour. purchasing assistnace, would you enroll in the efficiently and affordably, can add a great deal
program?
to an employee’s ability to own their own home.
• A full 43% of faculty and staff responded By ensuring that all qualifying assistance is given
‘yes’ when asked if they would be interested in 19%
to employees who purchase homes near public
participating in an Employer Assisted Housing 43% Yes transportation , homeownership near campus,
program; another 39% were unsure if they I do not know if I would or not
(or at least near public transit hubs), can greatly
No
would or not, requesting more information and decrease an employee’s transportation costs.
38%
clarification of an EAH program.
With thousands of people arriving, working, and
• Faculty respondents self-reported that 43% departing the campus throughout the day, and
would or might consider living in a university- speaking as representative of their colleagues,
owned rental unit development. we have a situation that could readily benefit
from decreased commuting times and the best
• When asking faculty and staff about their transit possible access to transportation options that may
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not necessarily involve a personal automobile.
Successful universities are evolving into models
of 24/7 activity, and we should consider adapting
to this shift in planning paradigms. This would
not only mitigate the need for so many (but
not all) parking lots across campus, but also
reduce vehicle miles traveled; reduce employees’
living costs with regards to automobile use and
ownership; and get people exercising more, be
that by bicycle, or by walking to and from home
(if they live on or near campus) or their transit
stops (if they choose to live elsewhere).
A long-term plan for affordable housing should
be considered by the university’s administration
as a viable opportunity to leverage current and
future assets and public / private partnerships.
Programs like EAH should not be shrugged off
in the short term to the detriment of the future
needs of the university. With the university at the
threshold of a newly-revised Master Plan, and
considering the current economic situation in this
and other countries, a move towards programs
that can access funding related to transportation
and housing is worthy of further discussion. Due
consideration now could enable the university
to position itself as a future leader in the realm
of direct engagement and economic recovery
implementation. Uniting multiple departments
and colleges in the discussion, development, and
creation of such a program, and beginning to
repair some of the broken connections between
campus and city, could be exactly the kind of
stimulus our employees need.
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STUDENT HOUSING
Purpose
The Master Plan Vision Statement explicitly states Residential life not only makes the campus more circumstances.
that stakeholders will experience a “vibrant” lively and vibrant but has numerous benefits
campus. That said, it is our belief that an for students as well. Studies have shown that By having a housing component at the Master
important component of a vibrant campus is students who live on campus have a higher Plan open houses, participants, be they students,
24/7 activity. Housing is of course an important retention rate, a higher rate of satisfaction with employees or other stakeholders, have an
component of a vibrant campus and as such their college experience and higher grade point opportunity to provide their unique perspective
the campus open house was used to gauge averages. In addition, on-campus students are as to in what manner they would like to see
participant’s thoughts on the matter so that more likely to become involved in campus life, additional student housing developed. It is our
future planning in the area of campus housing thus contributing to the vibrancy of the UIC hope that this information can then be made
reflected the needs and wants of actual campus campus. An increased residential presence will available to decision makers so that when the
users. Two major issues were dealt with, those mean more students using the library and other time comes to plan for housing, housing can be
being participants preference for form of housing campus facilities which will in turn mean more developed in a manner that best reflects student’s
and subsequently their preferred location for students coming and going and thus more “life” needs.
housing. By having knowledge of what current on campus.
users of UIC wish to see in terms of housing, a Issues / Problems
more vibrant campus can be created as housing Of course it should be realized that on-campus Students at UIC generally have a choice of where
will reflect the preferences of those with firsthand housing is not for everyone. Certainly one to live. Currently only fifteen percent live on the
knowledge of UIC. This in turn should create cannot argue that living on-campus may not be UIC campus. UIC is a commuter school, though
greater demand for on-campus housing which economically prudent for all students. Many in recent years has become more residential.
would subsequently translate into more students students of course come from families with Given that students have a choice of where to
living on campus. limited means and thus living on-campus may not live and the fact that UIC wishes to increase on-
be in the possible at least without taking out loans. campus housing it only makes sense that future
UIC has traditionally been a commuter campus, Certainly commuting and living at home have UIC housing reflects the type and location that
though in the last six years beds on campus have their own costs but are nonetheless (generally) today’s students demand.
grown by 40%, indicating a growing importance cheaper than housing at UIC. It should also
in residential life at the university. It should also be considered that many students have reasons Approach
be noted that surveys conducted by UIC indicate for living where they do and simply being close To gauge participant’s preferences in regards to
that 25% of students wish to live on campus to campus and part of the UIC residential student housing a two component approach was
while only 15% do so currently. Obviously there community is not necessarily everyone’s biggest taken. A visual preference survey was first con-
is demand for additional student housing and it priority when it comes to their living situation. structed using images of campus housing from
is assumed that there is a possibility for 200-300 With that said we realize that student housing may UIC (East Campus), Northwestern (Evanston)
additional beds over the next decade. With all not be for everyone, but maintain the position and DePaul (Lincoln Park). Attempts were made
that said it can be concluded that housing needs that it can be beneficial for those in the right to show a wide variety of housing options, though
will be an integral component of the master plan. images of pre-war buildings at the Northwest-
ern campus were excluded due to the reality that
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such architecture would be difficult to replicate in
the present era at UIC. With seven images on a
poster along with descriptions of interior features,
participants were asked to rank the images from
favorite to least favorite. Emphasis was made
that images should be ranked from an exterior
perspective, though many factored knowledge of
interior features into their reasoning. The form
provided also allowed space for comments and
reasoning for choices. Most participants took
the opportunity to share why they chose what
they did while a good number shared additional
thoughts on the issue of housing.
To further engage participants a mapping exercise
was created which allowed for participants to indi-
cate where they would most like to see additional
housing. Maps of the east and west campuses
were provided with instructions to place one pin
on either of the maps. Participants were allowed
and encouraged to place pins anywhere on the
map, regardless of whether it was on or off the
present UIC campuses.
Campus Connections station and participant
UIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE REPORT 2
STUDENT HOUSING
Analysis
Visual Preference Survey Seton Hall, a converted warehouse structure at West Campus. Since so few individuals chose the
The visual preference survey had a total of 70 DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus was the over- West Campus, it is difficult to draw any conclu-
participants, substantially less than the overall whelming least favorite choice with 22 (31.9%) sions or spot any trends.
attendance at both open houses. This may have participants choosing it. It should be noted that
been due to the fact that the station was near the not a single participant choose it as a favorite. With sixty-seven pins placed on the East Campus
end of the suggested order and many participants The same is true for Slivka Hall at Northwestern map, certain trends emerged. With at least a few
may have left before they had a chance to visit the which was the second least favorite, having been pins placed on most corners of the map it was
station. Attendance and participation was sub- picked by 16 (23.2%) participants. It should be evident that their was great diversity in location
stantially higher at the East Campus Open House noted that only 69 participants shared their least preferences for housing. Many people (18) placed
(62 participants versus eight from the west cam- favorite. Complete results can be seen on page their pins in the northeast corner of the Little
pus), largely due to more foot traffic in the open 27. Italy neighborhood just to the west of the cam-
house location. pus indicating that they would prefer to live in an
Reasoning behind Seton Hall being voted least existing neighborhood that is still close to campus.
Participant’s favorite example (27 favorites, favorite was varied, but two central themes Existing on-campus open space was also popu-
38.5%) of campus housing was Marie Robinson emerged. Aesthetics was a major concern with lar with fourteen participants choosing scattered
and Thomas Beckham Halls, mixed-use facilities participants describing it as “run-down”, “dated”, green sites as their choice. Meanwhile twenty-six
on Halsted Street at UIC. James Stukel Towers “old” and “depressing”. Some even compared people chose existing parking lots as their choice.
was second with 21 favorites (30%). The com- it to a storage building or a 1970s wood paneled Numerous participants were concerned with
plete results can be seen on page 27. station wagon. The second theme that emerged displacing either existing neighborhood residents
was one of a lack of privacy with some mention- and/or green space so building on parking lots
Reasons for participants choosing Marie Robin- ing they didn’t like the idea of sharing bathrooms. which could easily be consolidated (by means of
son and Thomas Beckham Halls were varied but Given the popularity in loft living (which this es- multi-story garages) was seen by many as the best
several themes emerged. Many stressed the fact sentially is) it was somewhat surprising that there choice.
that the halls offered apartment style living and was such dislike for this building. Assessment
thus offered a good deal of privacy, especially Opinions amongst participants were quite varied
compared to traditional shared-room dorms. Mapping but trends did emerge. From the feedback it can
Many others mentioned aesthetics using words Results from the mapping exercise are a bit more be garnered that participants value architectural
such as “stylish” and “modern” to describe it. difficult to quantify, but some trends did emerge. quality and aesthetics, privacy and many also see a
Finally the fact that the buildings were mixed- With a total of 76 participants at this station, with value in living in a mixed-use setting. Obviously
use and thus provided commercial amenities was most having participated at the East Campus, the we can not meet the needs and preferences of
popular. A chart of participant’s comments and evident trend was that the vast majority would like everybody, but when it comes time to construct
their frequency, for both favorite and least favorite to see additional housing built at the East Cam- new campus housing we should definitely make
choices can be seen in the appendix. pus. Sixty-seven people indicated their preference sure it is attractive while offering additional
for the East Campus, while only nine chose the
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Marie Robinson and Thomas Beckham Halls UIC 6
Seton Hall DePaul, Lincoln Park 13
University Hall DePaul, Lincoln Park 11
Courtyard UIC 8
Sanctuary Townhomes DePaul, Lincoln Park 8
Silvka Hall Northwestern, Evanston 10
James Stukel Towers, UIC 6
apartment style living preferably in a location Key to Visual Preference Survey Images
One Favorite Choice
convenient to commercial amenities. 27
21
Trends from the mapping exercise were a bit 7 5
10
more difficult to draw conclusions upon, but it - Marie Robinson and Thomas Beckham Halls –UIC 0 0
is nonetheless clear that very few want to build
Courtyard UIC
C
Northwestern, Eva
DePaul, Lincoln
DePaul, Lincoln
James Stukel
Marie Robinson
DePaul, Lincoln
Towers, UIC
Beckham Halls
University Hall
and Thomas
Townhomes
Sanctuary
Seton Hall
in the heart of the core of the East Campus.
Silvka Hall
Park
Park
Park
UIC
nston
Instead there is much more interest in fringe
areas such as parking lots and the adjacent Little - Seton Hall – DePaul, Lincoln Park
Italy neighborhood. While participants were
free to place pins wherever they wanted many Three
17
realized that the density of the East Campus
- University Hall – DePaul, Lincoln Park 11
made housing placement impractical in the core 7 7
10 9
7
campus area. Thus participants selected areas
where they could feasibly see housing being built.
urtyard UIC
western, Eva
Paul, Lincoln
Paul, Lincoln
James Stukel
rie Robinson
Paul, Lincoln
Towers, UIC
Immediate proximity to campus did not seem to
ckham Halls
versity Hall
nd Thomas
ownhomes
Sanctuary
Seton Hall
vka Hall
- Courtyard – UIC
Park
Park
Park
UIC
nston
be a large concern as pins seemed to be scattered
all over the map, many in outlying parking lots.
Northw
To
J
Bec
S
Uni
Ma
De
De
Sil
Co
De
a
Thus through the mapping exercise it has been
learned that immediate proximity to campus does
- Sanctuary Townhomes – DePaul, Lincoln Park
not necessarily matter, though students do still Seven Least Favorite
wish to generally live within a few blocks of the 22
16
campus boundaries. Finally, it is worth noting 10 9
that numerous participants see the adjacent Little 4 3
5
- Silvka Hall - Northwestern, Evanston
Italy as the ideal locale as it is an established
neighborhood that is nonetheless within a few
Courtyard UIC
thwestern, Eva
DePaul, Lincoln
DePaul, Lincoln
James Stukel
Marie Robinson
DePaul, Lincoln
Towers, UIC
Beckham Halls
University Hall
and Thomas
Townhomes
Sanctuary
Seton Hall
Silvka Hall
Park
Park
blocks of campus.
Park
UIC
nston
M
D
D
S
D
C
Nort
U
- James Stukel Towers, UIC
Campus Connections visual preference survey results
UIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE REPORT 27
BIG IDEA!
Purpose
The purpose of the “Big Idea!” station was to questions helped participants to stop and to generate more ideas and educate. In order
engage students, staff, and faculty to generate think about what ideas they had about campus to personally engage participants the following
ideas that would be meaningful to themselves improvement. Some of these participants even measures were taken:
and the campus as a whole. The station engaged stated that they have never previously thought 1. Ask how their experience was: Asking
participants in presenting their unique ideas and of these items before and expressed gratitude to participants how their overall experience was
also posed questions regarding their own ideas have their opinions heard. at the open house helped to make them reflect
about changes at UIC. This type of product and summarize what was learned at the event.
challenged UIC stakeholders to think about what 2. Multiple Ideas: Some participants had This also helped them generate ideas for making
is personally meaningful to them and the campus multiple ideas that would not fit into one improvements on campus.
at large. thought bubble. This demonstrated that
participants were responding positively to 2. Help them generate Ideas: By asking
Effective master plan participation is both the open house and had a strong desire to questions about the campus, or giving examples
functional for advance campus planning and be involved. Having multiple ideas was not such as, “Create a green campus” or “Open a
allowing for the public to have their say. Engage! detrimental to our project, however, space 24/7 coffee shop” gave participants assistance
UIC participation was an exercise to educate the constraints limited participants opinions at when it came to generating urban planning ideas
UIC public and create better decisions with a times. for campus improvement.
more thoughtful master plan. The engagement
between participants and their campus becomes 3. Active Participation: While more than 65 3. After taking their picture, ask them to get
meaningful when the UIC population has photos of participants and their big ideas were involved: After taking their picture with their
opportunities to influence decisions. This will taken, there were just over 140 participants personal idea, a request to become involved
also create a sense of ownership of the general that had signed up for the open house. The was given. After requesting e-mail addresses,
populous for the master plan. reason for the 46% turnout may have been the handouts were given with other resources
placement of the big idea station at the end of on how to be involved in campus planning.
Issues / Problems the open house lineup. Participants may have This was in an effort to have participants stay
1. General guidance: There were instances had time constraints and could not finish all of engaged even after the event was over.
where participants failed to grasp the definition the activities or perhaps were just not interested
of a “Big Idea!” for future planning at UIC. in the last station.
When encountering such a participant, common
examples that other people had discussed Approach
were recommended by staff. Another resolve In an effort to promote participation, the
was asking personal questions such as: “What Engage! Open House placed posters advertising
do you not like about UIC?” or “What kind the station which were displayed in high traffic
of issues would you like to fix on a campus- public areas. With these supplemental boards,
wide scale?” These types of engaging the interaction with participants was essential
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UIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE REPORT 29
BIG IDEA!
Analysis
“Tear down concrete buildings and
Big Idea Category
Breakdown build more green buildings following
Analysis of data collected the style of the student rec facility.”
from the Big Idea! open - Big Idea! Budget Participant
house station consisted
of a breakdown of nine
categories of improvement
for the future of UIC.
Participant’s top three
areas of focus for the
campus are ecological,
programming, and “More campus beautification and
building / facility
improvements.
outdoor workspace.”
- Big Idea! Budget Participant
“Better Classroom facilities – cleaner,
brighter, more tech accessibility.”
- Big Idea! Budget Participant
“More local businesses on campus, in
favor of corporate chains. This creates
a greater experience of community.”
- Big Idea! Budget Participant
Big Idea categorization
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Assessment
Awareness their experience at UIC. Overall, participants
The big idea generated participants’ interest and wanted more appealing opportunities such as an
raised awareness of planning and participation open farmers market, bike shop, and additional
activities for the future of UIC. There were 3 top corporate chain retailers/restaurants on campus.
categories where Engage! UIC Participants would This allows students to have more options for
like to see improvement to UIC Campus: eating, shopping, and socializing and could lead to
BIG IDEA! 3 PRIMARY AREAS OF FOCUS
a more fulfilling campus life.
CATEGORY % OF RESPONSES
Building/ Facility Improvements
GREEN ECOLOGY 23%
Improvement of energy efficiency, reduction of
PROGRAMING 18%
operating costs, and modernization of classroom
BUILDING/FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS 17%
facilities and infrastructure were all issues raised
at the station. UIC faces significant problems
These three categories consisted of 58% of the
with deteriorating buildings, lack of classrooms
total responses. These statistics demonstrate
updates, and issues with the repairing of
where a major focus should lie within the master
laboratory equipment. The outcry for building
plan.
and facility improvements seems to be a common
sentiment and has potential for using other
Ecological Improvements
recommendations that can overlap (e.g. ecological
The big idea station allowed participants to
improvement paired with building and facility
express their opinions which in turn gives
improvements).
stakeholders / campus committee members a
chance to review where potential changes need
to be addressed. These ecological improvements
can be supported by building and facility
improvements (also listed in the top 3 issues
found). This has a potential for an overhaul of
the campus by introducing technology, more
softscape, and a chance to have a one of a kind
physical look on the UIC campus.
Programming
Programming is a strong way to create special
locales for students, staff, and faculty to enjoy
UIC CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OPEN HOUSE REPORT 1
Conclusion
What the UIC Community Wants: Objectives:
Six Strategies advice, but are grateful for each and every smaller 1. Improve the Common Areas on Campus
The outreach efforts of our open houses were interaction, conversation, discussion, or image Interior and exterior public spaces are appreciated
our first attempts at engaging the campus that went into creating a concept for the future of by UIC campus users as important in fostering an
community to find out what hey thought about the campus. Our hope is that this work goes on interactive social and educational environment.
the development of the Master Plan. We learned to inspire further interaction, collaboration, and However, feedback solicited at the open houses
a great deal in the design, implementation and investigation to inform a master planning process indicates that campus users feel these common
execution of those events, and they yielded a that capitalizes on community engagement as areas need improvement overall.
good amount of input and opened up a dialogue a meaningful and powerful venue for public
among varying stakeholders. Our greatest engagement. 2. Modernize obsolete buildings
success was, we believe, getting direct democratic The participants request that the university
participation in ways that are both meaningful and update the classrooms and laboratory equipment,
memorable for participants.
Big Idea: Foster an Urban Campus improve facilities, clean the existing buildings,
improve the lighting and air circulation, and
In order to make the campus area come alive
Though the process seemed difficult at times, update the physical structures themselves.
with vibrancy and vitality, the neighborhood has
we managed to interact with hundreds of to be integrated into the campus. We recognize
individuals, raising awareness about the master 3. Increase Student Programming and
that there is an existing connection between the
planning process using face-to-face interaction, Participation
campus and surrounding neighborhoods, but
as well as through the emails, advertisement, and The Master Plan should include programming
enhancement of these existing relationships
electronic and paper surveys. Every member of options for students in addition to proposed
would increase the vitality of campus life.
our team learned first hand how under-prepared physical improvements. Programming is not
“Universities and colleges will increasingly look to
we all were for the various stages, components, currently included in the master plan. Our
the campus edge (even in difficult environments),
and requirements of what we were about to activities have identified this as an opportunity for
will challenge themselves to build sustainably
undertake. But the extra effort and time on our inclusion into the ongoing master plan.
(even where budgets are tight), and will partner
parts was well worth it, as it enabled us to present or compete with private developers in a variety
a more active, fluid atmosphere, and assisted us in of contexts. Mixed-use developments, which
gathering better data. combine residential and retail space, are popular
models.” From the comments collected from
After completion of the open houses and surveys, the open house, many students, faculty, and staff
we set to the task of compiling the data we were want a more vibrant campus.
able to collect. A wealth of insight was collected
from respondents and participants, and we have
attempted to sort the relevant information into
the following six areas. We offer this composite
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4. Commitment to the Environment for faculty and staff is also of concern, as 43%
As urban cities grow, so do harmful of faculty and staff respondents replied that they
environmental side-effects. Solving such would be interested in a hypothetical Employee
problems as pollution and climate change Assisted Housing Program at UIC.
are often left to the ingenuity of university
researchers and scientists. As more research 6. Foster an Urban Campus
begins to focus on the sustainability of urban In order to make the campus area come alive
systems, UIC -- an urban campus -- can show with vibrancy and vitality, the neighborhood has
its support for these concerns by putting their to be integrated into the campus. We recognize
commitment to the environment into practice. that there is an existing connection between the
Implementing native landscaping, green campus and surrounding neighborhoods, but
building practices, and pedestrian and bike route enhancement of these existing relationships
improvements were central themes expressed by would increase the vitality of campus life.
the university community. More opportunities “Universities and colleges will increasingly look to
for environmental improvements can be explored the campus edge (even in difficult environments),
with further engagement and planning with the will challenge themselves to build sustainably
UIC community. (even where budgets are tight), and will partner
or compete with private developers in a variety
5. Expand Housing Options of contexts. Mixed-use developments, which
Student housing, specifically, has undergone combine residential and retail space, are popular
major changes at universities around the nation as models.” From the comments collected from
students want market-type amenities and choices the open house, many students, faculty, and staff
in housing stock. A generation of students has want a more vibrant campus.
become accustomed to colleges and universities
competing for their enrollment with improved
housing options (Schweitzer 2005). Solving this
challenge will continue to require collaborative
thinking between colleges and universities,
their architects and engineers, their abutting
communities, and the private sector.
In the final draft of the Master Plan 2010, it
would be beneficial to mention these options as
opportunities for the university. Housing options
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Appendices
I. Eco Conscious
WEST CAMPUS EAST CAMPUS SOUTH CAMPUS
Thomas Marie
UIC Outpatient Student Softball
Halsted and Geothermal Beckham Robinson
Hospital Center Residence Quad Field
Harrison Wells Site Hall Hall
Plaza Lawn Hall Lawns
Courtyard Courtyard
Highly
Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate
Inappropriate No No No
37.5% (107) 36.1% (97) 38.6% (103) 37.9% (160) 37.7% (154)
Treatment A: 39.2% (159) traditional traditional traditional
Traditional treatment treatment treatment
Highly imagined. imagined. imagined.
Inappropriate Inappropriate Appropriate Inappropriate Inappropriate
Inappropriate
31.9% (89) 26.5% (72) 32.3% (85) 28.4% (118) 31.3% (128)
37.8% (154)
Highly Highly Highly Highly Highly Highly Highly
Appropriate Appropriate
Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate
Treatment B: 40.2% (45) 38.7% (41)
53.1% (154) 54.5% (150) 46.6% (123) 36.0% (151) 62.9% (258) 31.5% (128) 39.4% (43)
Native/Low
Maintenance Highly Highly Highly Highly Highly Highly Highly Highly
Appropriate
Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate Appropriate
40.2% (45)
61.5% (174) 65.7% (180) 58.8% (157) 61.4% (255) 69.1% (284) 36.1% (147) 55.6% (60) 38.7% (41)
Table 1. Appropriateness of traditional landscaping and native and low-maintenance landscaping treatment (either pure or mixed with traditional landscaping) accounted for in
largest percentage by Eco Conscious Web Survey participants. Color: denotes survey participant choice based on visuals of each imagined treatment. Color: denotes survey
participant choice based on visuals, water use, overall installation and maintenance costs, and ecological benefit of biodiversity of each imagined treatment. The numbers in
parentheses indicate amount of survey participants represented by each percentage. Survey participants were allowed to choose from: Highly Inappropriate, Inappropriate,
Neither Appropriate or Inappropriate, Appropriate, Highly Appropriate, and N/A.
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Thomas Marie
Student
UIC Hospital Outpatient Halsted and Geothermal Beckham Robinson Softball Field
Residence Quad
Plaza Center Lawn Harrison Wells Site Hall Hall Lawns
Hall
Courtyard Courtyard
Never; this Never; this
area of area of
Walking to Walking to Walking to Walking to Walking to Walking to campus campus Walking to
class/work class/work class/work class/work class/work class/work DOES NOT DOES NOT class/work
41.8% (127) 52.9% (148) 47.4% (130) 57.4% (252) 64.5% (267) 88.3% (363) APPLY to APPLY to 46.2% (49)
me. me.
36.0% (41) 40.4% (44)
Quietly Quietly Quietly
Never; this
sitting and sitting and sitting and
area of
Eating Eating relaxing relaxing relaxing
campus Walking to
(meals, (meals, (leisure (leisure Socializing (leisure Socializing
DOES NOT class/work
snacks) snacks) reading, reading, 47.2% (194) reading, 24.5% (26)
APPLY to 28.4% (31)
38.8% (118) 28.1% (77) observing observing observing
me.
18.2% (51)
nature, etc.) nature, etc.) nature, etc.)
41.9% (184) 30.9% (128) 23.7% (27)
Quietly Quietly
Never; this Never; this
sitting and Never; I Eating sitting and Never; I
area of area of
relaxing CHOOSE not Eating (meals, relaxing CHOOSE not
campus Walking to campus
(leisure to use this (meals, snacks) (leisure to use this
DOES NOT class/work DOES NOT
reading, area of snacks) 26.3% (109) reading, area of
APPLY to 22.8% (26) APPLY to
observing campus. 29.6% (130) observing campus
me. me.
nature, etc.) 16.4% (46) nature, etc.) 16.5% (18)
27.4% (75) 22.6% (24)
36.8% (112) 45.5% (187) .
Table 2. Top three ways survey participants used open spaces in the West, East, and South Campuses on a fair-weathered weekday. The numbers in parentheses indicate the
amount of survey participants that are represented by each percentage. Survey participants were allowed to choose from: Walking to class/work; Individual study for class;
Individual study for research; Group study (class lectures, labs, homework groups, etc.); Working (employment activities); Socializing; Eating (meals, snacks); Quietly sitting and
relaxing (leisure reading, observing nature, etc.); Never, I CHOOSE not to use this area of campus; Never, this are of campus DOES NOT APPLY to me; and Other (please
specify).
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I. Eco Conscious
Box 1. The following excerpt tries to address (such as sidewalks and buildings). color, such as Amelanchier canadensis, and Rhus
concerns related to the impacts of native and aromatica that could represent the flame red color
low maintenance landscaping. These concerns For some survey participants, more plant diversity of the UIC Flames. Alternatively, native plants
relate to campus open space use, aesthetics, safety, could mean more hiding places for opportunistic can be chosen to represent the prairie heritage
wildlife, and education. vagrants or pests. Although research particular of this region. The timing of blooms can also
to urban safety and native landscaping was not be designed to coordinate with peaks in the UIC
Use encountered, one study on urban green space campus-visiting season.
Though most survey participants indicated that found that though teens felt unsafe in the
they “walked by” the campus sites presented in presence of some homeless people utilizing Wildlife
the Eco Conscious surveys, participants seemed an outdoor setting, more were repulsed by the For some survey participants, native plants were
to want to be given reasons to stop and use setting’s lack of maintenance. Trash, broken equated to “weedy” plants. If this were true,
these spaces. Comments suggested that survey benches, cracked sidewalks, and vandalism, native plants would actually be more abundant
participants would like to see more multi-use showed a lack of care and consideration that in this region than they are now. In general,
open spaces, which can function as eating, deterred their interest in being there. restorations of degraded ecosystem landscapes
relaxing, studying, recreation, and education are often difficult because of the “non-weedy”
areas. Keeping in mind that about 60% of Eco This notion of “under-maintenance” and lack of nature of native plants. Weedy plants that
Conscious survey participants were students, this care were consistently raised in research studies survey participants referred to are most likely
notion is similar to the findings from a research and in comments from the Eco Conscious exotic agricultural species, many of which will be
study that found that teens [who, as an analogy, surveys. present on the UIC campus with or without the
can represent students or prospective students of use of native landscaping. In addition, survey
UIC] desired casual open spaces that permitted a UIC open space users simply need areas to participant notions of choosing particular pest-
range of unstructured social activities. look like they are cared for in order to illustrate and disease resistant native plants to reduce
the sense of pride the school has for its overall maintenance and pesticide use are not
Aesthetics and Safety community. A consistent and well-maintained totally possible. Unfortunately, all plant species are
Multi-use open spaces can be creatively designed native landscaping scheme could reflect this prone to some sort of pest or disease and exotic
to be aesthetically pleasing. Studies on the social aesthetic. One possible design could make native agricultural species may actually be more resistant.
benefits of green space in urban areas have found landscaping act as a landmark to guide people But, a way to reduce spread and impact of pests
common thematic results, two of which are the throughout East, West, and South campuses, and and disease is to plant many different species of
sense of freedom one feels to escape from the could incorporate the use of plant containers plants (in other words, increase plant biodiversity).
din of the city and feelings of relaxation and (either current or new and made of sustainable With native and low maintenance landscaping,
rejuvenation generated by views of landscapes materials). Native plants chosen for landscaping which incorporates many different species of
with more plant diversity and less built structures could also include ones that have striking autumn plants, a certain level of resiliency could be
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achieved meaning that if a pest or a disease affects can help support resident and migrating adult many survey participants suggested that an
one native plant species, another unaffected native pollinators and provide areas where immature urban setting is unfit and unorthodox for native
plant species will take its place so that an entire pollinating species can be nurtured. landscaping, urban areas are exactly where this
landscape would not be jeopardized. type of landscaping is needed. In addition
As a university with a very diverse student body, to aforementioned potential benefits, native
Studies of systems with fragmented open green UIC should be able to appreciate the value of landscaping could also reduce the effects of
spaces have shown that increasing the amount of drawing upon a diversity of resources for an increased anthropogenic pollution found in
plant species (especially by using combinations enhanced learning experience, whether in the cities. Because there is currently little quantitative
of trees, shrubs, and grasses) will increase overall classroom or in the outdoor landscape. scientific research on native landscaping specific
biodiversity and provide multiple habitats for to urban landscapes, the study of urban ecologies
wildlife. Counter to some misconceptions, Education is an actively growing field. Its study can draw
increased biodiversity does not necessarily mean Native plantings in UIC could provide an on the expertise of many disciplines and this
more animals, but more species of animals. To invaluable educational opportunity. For example, university could help lead this research, as well as
use examples of birds that a survey participant students and visitors could walk around the act as an environmental steward by implementing
listed, increased biodiversity could mean that campus and learn about what native species that native and low maintenance landscaping on its
rather than having 300 sparrows on campus, the used to be present in the landscape. Researchers campus.
campus could have 200 sparrows, 20 cardinals, could also use the campus as a natural outdoor
20 cedar waxwings, 20 blackburnian warblers, lab to study native plantings (and/or other
30 blue winged warblers, and 10 rufous sided sustainable landcovers) in an urban setting. This
towhees. Competition for food and habitat “living lab” or “living classroom” notion could be
between different wildlife species can keep another theme to bind the East, West, and South
overall populations low. Although, with insects, Campuses.
the overall effect of installing native and low
maintenance landscaping may be an overall In reference to a previously study, it was
increase in abundance, populations should also noted that a distinct increase in engagement
be controlled through competition and predation. and interaction among teen participants was
An added benefit of increased biodiversity in observed when the focus group location was
insect species may mean an increase in current changed from an indoor to an outdoor setting.
native bee populations. Though not aesthetically This may be directly applicable to planning for
beautiful, native bees (and pollinators in general) UIC where a more interactive and educationally
play a key role in the production of domestic stimulating campus open space can be created
food products. Native plants, especially flowers, to periodically hold classes in. Also, though
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Appendices
II. Employer Assisted Housing
Timeframe
Topic Task Priority Action Notes
2009- 2015- 2021- 2026-
2014 2020 2025 2029
Target potential donors, build alliances with
granting organizations and apply for their
will also need to include a
Begin capital funds,
programming funds institute a thanks -a-latte
Fundraising A X X X X maintenance escrow for 10 years
campaign club* for recent alumni, appeal to the state for
of buildings' upkeep costs
more funds, meet with city to discuss potential
PPP funding
this will most likely be an ongoing
design, populate, and submit grant proposals oon
process, and may require more
g
Fundraising Hire Grant writer A y;
behalf of the university; track g
grants p g ;
progress; X X X X
than one full time grants
report to funding sources as often as is requested
administrator
In conjunction with a Landscape
Architect, develop landscape
design for all new construction
Identify best practices to preserve and / or
that a. preserves current stock of
T
Team Hire b i t d
Hi arborist and relocate current vegetation whenever possible.
l t t t ti h ibl
A X X X X trees, and b. best mitigates
Assembly landscape architect Recommend region-specific, drought tolerant
stormwater, while c. preserving
plantings for final design.
ample greenspace for community
engagement with the
environment.
Team
T Create Project- Work as a mediatory agency to d
k d direct, h
host, and
d May or may not be staffed b
b ff d by
A X X X X
Assembly Specific CDC inform planning oricess university employees
Reps from each of the colleges, faculty reps, staff
reps, grad student rep, community members,
Project Team to meet regularly to
Team Convene Project CDC straff, students-at-large, project contractor,
A X X X X deal with issues arising from
y
Assembly Team p y
architects, landscape architect, city, other PPP
project implementation
agents, LEED-AP, CTA rep, and any others as
seen helpful
Yep - more Utilize MUPP, PA, and Real
Community
community input A Continual input and review by interested parties X X X X Estate students and faculty as
Engagement
meetings much as possible
g g
Pedestrian lighting
Replace stadium lights with fixtures that reflect
Upgrade throughout ND B X X X
more light to the ground plane
development
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vacate rental suites north of campus at the end of
vacate leased spaces their leases; temporarily relocate offices to
Programming A X
as soon as possible existing, currently-owned university sites with
under-utilized space
Should be chosen after full session of RFQ and
Hire architectural RFP have been given. Preferences should be
firm licensed in weighted toward firms with LEED experience,
Team DPZ, Farr Associates, or
Illinois for d i
Illi i f design A b i fill
urban infill experience, fi
i firms that will work with
h ill k ih X
Assembly equivalent would be nice
and construction of women- and miniority-owned businesses. It
new buildings would be nice to have a UIC alumni on the
project, but not necessary.
Needs to be done first, due to
Tear out and replace
Upgrade should be like Pink Line station location and needs of
Demolition CTA station and A X
upgrades, or better construction vehicles to access the
surrounding area
site
Excavate for
Site performance space
A Locate and dig space for perforance hemi-circle X Literally 'shovel-ready'
Preparation hemi-circle at
gp
flagpoles
install extra-wide street crossing as seen in plan High Priority, moderate cost.
Street crossing at
Upgrade A documents to ensure safe crossing for X Will require collaboration with
Harison and Peoria
pedestrians and cyclists city and CTA
Street crossings at
Upgrade new Morgan B Ibid X
connection
Street crossings at
Upgrade Van Buren and B Ibid X
Peoria
New install performance space - project would be
Hemi-circle A X Visually high-impact
Installation shovel-ready
Reuse current
vegetation whenever
Salvage possible under
supervision of
arborist A X X X
Excavate for proper
High Priority, moderate cost.
Site bicycle lanes and
A X X Will require collaboration with
Preparation paths to connect to
city and CTA
the city's system
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Instal High Priority, moderate cost.
Construction pedestrian/bicycling A X X Will require collaboration with
system routes city and CTA
Change out current flood lights with shorter,
elegant light posts that have a reflecting shield
Install new light around the lite perimeter to deflect more light
Safety A X Required for LEED
posts downward to the ground and create less light
ll i d h k (and
pollution toward the sky ( d surrounding di
residents)
Demolition Demolish CUPPAH Recycle quality bricks from CUPPAH/ADH Recycle components whenever
and ADH A demolition for reuse X possible
Tear out Parking Lot
Demolition at Harrison and A X
Morgan
New Install solar-powered Required for LEED. Will require
A X
Installation bus shelters collaboration with CTA
Site Begin excavation for
g
B Dig X
Preparation TBD Hall
Widen Morgan south Will require deconstruction of installation in Will aid in traffic control and
Demolition B X
of Harrison front of UH pedestrian and cyclist safety
Make Morgan
Demolition C Connect jagged sections together X
continuous
year
ongoing; each year, the previous
Yearly design competition open to cross-college
Student Advertize, organize, year's structure is either removed
teams to design and construct a temporary
Design judge, and guide D X X X to another location on campus, or
'enclosure' for the hemi-circle at Peoria and
Competition execution donated to a non-profit (theatre
Harrison, near the flag poles
company, church, etc) for reuse
Tear out Parking Lot Peoria Charrette"
See "Peoria Street Charrette in master plan
Demolition at Peoria and Van A document cache for details on this area and its X
Buren potential development
Tear out Peoria
See "Peoria Street Charrette" in master plan
Street and sidewalks
Demolition A document cache for details on this area and its X
from Van Buren to
potential development
CTA station
Begin foundation
Should do in conjunction with all other projects
Construction and construction of A X
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Scholars Hall
Begin foundation
Construction and construction of A Ibid X
TBD Hall
Begin foundation
and construction of
Construction hotel and grad A Ibid X
student mixed use
b ildi
building
Begin foundation
and construction of
bike shop and
Construction A Ibid X
additional rental
units at Van Buren
and Peoria
Street crossing install extra-wide street crossing as seen in plan
Moderate cost. Will require
Upgrade between BSB and C documents to ensure safe crossing for X
collaboration with city and CTA
UH pedestrians and cyclists
Street crossings at install extra-wide street crossing as seen in plan
pg
Upgrade g
Morgan and C g
documents to ensure safe crossing for X
Harrison pedestrians and cyclists
Install retail tenants
Rentals A Open spaces to approved tenants for occupancy X
to all available spaces
New hire of staff to support the maintenance of
Install support staff
g
Staffing A the building, resident services, and office services
g, , X
in Scholars Hall
departmental necessities
Faculty populates
Rentals B Faculty move to their chosen living spaces X
spaces
Grad students
Rentals B X
populate spaces
suite-specific
Install suite specific
staff in hotel to take University to maintain a floor for discretionary
Staffing B X
charge of UIC use (visiting scholars, lecturers, dignitaries, etc.)
floor(s)
Populate research Permanantly move displaced offices to new
Programming D X
spaces in TBD Hall locations in TBD Hall
Populate admin
Programming office spaces in TBD D Ibid X
Hall
climate),
since recent alumni are most likely to donate at lower levels of giving (especially within the current economic climate) ask for a direct deposit of $3
per month for a period of one year (the cost of a regular latte). 3x12=$36 per alum. Though not huge in and of itself, if you were albe to get 500
* thanks a
alumni to sign up who would otherwise not donate at all, you would have an extra $18,000 per year in available funds. They would, of course, be
latte club able to donate more if they felt that they could afford more. Consider giving them a free latte at the new coffee shop as a gift, and a reason to come
back to visit campus.
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III. Student Housing
Partcipants Reasoning for Their Least Favorite Choice Participants Reasoning for Their Favorite Choice
Reasoning Frequency Reasoning Frequency
General Negativity Toward Aesthetics 25 Privacy 13
Lack of Privacy 6 General Aesthetics/Architecture 12
Lack of Open Space 4 Modern 11
Didn't Like Brick Wall/Feel Trapped 3 Mixed Use 9
Shared Bathrooms 3 Apartment Style/Townhome Style 9
May as Well Live Off Campus 2 Location 7
Perceived as Being Expensive 2 Green/Open Space 4
"Typical" 2 Familiarity, "Traditional" 3
Tiny Rooms 2 Urban 3
Crowded 2 Setup 2
Location 2 Independence 2
Poor Layout 2 Looks/Feels Like Private Residences 2
Too Traditional 1 Use of Space 2
Lack of Quiet 1 "Like Home" 2
Too Luxurious 1 Social Aspect/Conducive to Meeting People 2
Looks Like an Old Factory 1 Interior Amenities/Layout 2
Looks Like an Office 1 Less Noise 2
Perceived as Unsafe 1 "Relaxed" Look 1
Doesn't Fit Neighborhood 1 Appearance 1
Lack of Community 1 "Hommie" 1
Looks Like a Fortress 1 Shared Quarters 1
Anti Urban 1 High Density 1
Lack of Single Rooms 1 Luxury 1
Lack of Space 1 "Character" 1
Doesn't Prepare Students for Real World 1 Comfortable 1
Blends Well With Area 1
Freedom 1
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