Housing Master Plan Executive Summary University of Florida
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CONTENTS
Goals
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Process
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Framework
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Overview + Summary of Existing Conditions
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Areas of Critical Need
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Planning for a Signature UF Experience
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Undergraduate Housing: Competition
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Programmatic Priorities
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Capital Planning to Address Facilities Conditions + Meet Demand
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New Construction + Alignment with UF Planning
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New Honors Residential College New Athletics Housing
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Financials + Implementation
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HOUSING MASTER PLAN GOALS The Housing Master Plan provides both a road map and a vision for the University of Florida to develop residential facilities. It is grounded in thorough research, influenced by academic scholarship, and rooted in a detailed understanding of the University’s existing facilities and conditions. The recommendations of this plan are intended to create a bold yet realistic vision of how renewed housing facilities at the University of Florida can support a signature UF experience and strengthen its position as a preeminent national university. Here is a summary of the planning goals. Further context regarding UF’s strategic priorities, and the process through which these goals were identified, is included in an Executive Summary of the plan’s Detailed Market Analysis (Section 2.0).
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SUPPORT A SIGNATURE UF EXPERIENCE
CONTRIBUTE TO A VIBRANT CAMPUS LIFE
BALANCE FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY WITH QUALITY FACILITIES
MAINTAIN STUDENT CHOICE AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
The “UF signature housing experience” should be a
Focusing new and renovated housing in the core
Providing equity in the residential experience
UF housing must continue to be financially
catalyst for enhancing education. By improving both
UF campus will strengthen both the residential
throughout the housing system is a high priority
successful in order to allow for new construction
the condition and the program of the existing housing
experience and the vitality of the campus as a whole.
for the University. So is maintaining its historic
and reinvestment to occur. This will mean care in
program, the University will support students’ social
Undergraduate beds especially should be located
commitment to the high-quality service and
balancing revenue with expenses to accommodate
and academic engagement in a way that is unique
in the campus core in neighborhoods that provide
maintenance of its residence halls. For the
capital projects. Although the University will benefit
to the University of Florida. This means creating
adequate support services and resources. The
implementation of this plan to be successful, the
from expanding its residential population, the
community at every scale of each residence hall
placement and design of student housing should
University will also balance the pricing approach to
inventory must be sized to anticipate UF’s valued
while using the residential experience to connect
contribute to a University-wide effort to establish a
promote equity among residents throughout the
“Choice within a Framework” model, allowing students
students with the support and rich experiences that
powerful sense of place on campus. With thoughtful
housing system while maintaining a high-quality
to choose whether they live on campus or not.
UF has to offer. UF’s housing program should focus on
exterior spaces, strong pedestrian connections and
standard for operations and maintenance.
lower division students, while providing appropriate
sensitive building massing, these buildings will be
offerings responsive to upper division and graduate
woven into the larger UF landscape to strengthen a
student preferences.
vibrant, interconnected campus experience.
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HOUSING MASTER PLAN PROCESS
Project Initiation
Guiding Principals Literature Review
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Demand / Market Analysis
Architectural Study
Financial Plan + Analysis
Final Report + Presentation
Student Surveys Demographics Off-Campus Analysis Peer Benchmarking
Programming Facilities Assessment Site Capacity Analysis
System-Wide Financial Plan + Analysis
Clear Plan Forward Decision-Making Document
Meeting 1: Visioning, Interviews
Meeting 2: Literature Review, Goals, Initiate Programming
Meeting 3: Survey Analysis Reconciliation, Program Dev.
Meeting 4: Results of Facilities Assessment, Initial Concept Studies
Meeting 5: Financial + Phasing Scenarios
Meeting 6: Final Presentation
October 2018
November 2018
December 2018
January 2019
February 2019
April + May 2019
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HOUSING MASTER PLAN FRAMEWORK The Framework
Approach Architectural Study
The overall objective of the student housing master plan and the intent of the
The VMDO / Brailsford & Dunlavey Project Team’s approach to the planning process
The Architectural Study developed a clear vision for the future of the University’s
planning efforts was to determine a 10-year implementation strategy aligned with
aims to inspire, empower, and advance the University of Florida towards realizing
housing stock, identifying how capital renovation and new construction projects can
UF’s strategic objectives that prioritizes capital reinvestment in existing facilities,
strategic objectives related to the on-campus residential experience.
realize the University’s strategic objectives. Facilities Assessment included a review of UF’s drawings and records of existing
pursues new construction, and supports the financial strength of the housing Project Initiation
building conditions, a walk-through of representative buildings of each housing
Through Project Initiation, the planning team researched existing conditions and
complex, and documentation of the useful life of systems, cost of replacement and
The plan detailed in this report creates a compelling vision for housing at the
clarified the process and goals of the Housing Master Plan.
cost of renovation. The Facilities Assessment documents the existing conditions and
University of Florida. However, it also identifies the financial adjustments, phasing
Conducted a Literature Review, led by Dr. Karen Inkelas, to identify evidence-
issues to address through renovation of each housing complex on the UF campus.
strategy, and architectural considerations needed to achieve this vision.
based design principles that correlate on-campus living and student success.
Vision for New Construction identifies the conceptual massing, estimated bed
Reviewed Existing Conditions including the University’s existing planning
capacity, and design potential for new housing needed to realize UF’s objectives.
documents, drawings, and maps, and walked through each housing complex.
This vision is developed in concert with the guidance and priorities established in the
Gathered Stakeholder Input through interviews and focus groups with
University’s other and on-going planning efforts.
system. Together, these initiatives will advance UF towards its “Top Five” ambitions.
The planning process was designed to infuse decision-making with a detailed understanding of: •
The University’s strategic goals and priorities
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The physical and programmatic condition of the current UF housing inventory
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Student preferences, responses to existing housing, and sensitivity to rental rates
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Housing offerings in the off-campus Gainesville marketplace and at peer benchmark institutions
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Academic research on the influence of residence hall design on student experience and success
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The state of UF’s finances and capacity to fund capital investment
The design team worked very closely with a Working Group with representation from Housing and Residence Education as well as Planning, Design and Construction throughout the planning process. The team benefitted from executive-level
administrators, students, and staff. Established Project Goals grounded in the feedback and visioning from University
Financial Plan and Analysis
stakeholders.
Through this phase of the Housing Master Plan, the team analyzed adjustments needed to support the capital investments identified in this plan.
Market Demand Analysis
System-wide Operating & Capital Budget Financial Analysis is rooted in a
Through the Market Demand Analysis, the project team gained a better
housing-specific, system-wide financial model that projects long-term revenues
understanding of current living situations, decision-making patterns, potential
and expenses, as well as debt obligations associated with the University’s housing
interest in on-campus housing, rental rate sensitivity, and preferred amenities.
operation. The model illustrates how facility improvements, University policies, and
Strategic Asset Value (“SAV”) Work Session included key stakeholders and
enrollment changes impact the University’s financial position (both currently and
University administrators to identify the strategic objectives of the planning process.
in the future) with the intention of developing an actionable housing strategy for
Off-campus Market Analysis included both primary and secondary research to
achieving UF’s goals.
understand how current market conditions relate to student housing.
Integration of Implementation Strategy (New Construction / Demolition /
Internet-Based Student Survey identified current patterns, future preferences,
Renovation) analyzed several phasing scenarios in order to determine the optimal
and price sensitivity related to housing.
strategy for proceeding with the identified recommendations, evaluating them for
Survey / Demand Analysis determined demand preferences for housing tested in
their impact on bed count and system financials.
input from UF leadership as well as stakeholder input from across the University
the survey, and students’ willingness to pay for different living arrangements.
system. We are grateful for the hard work and careful thinking contributed by our
Conceptual Programming Strategies for Public Spaces developed
Final Report and Presentation
collaborators at the University of Florida. We hope this plan serves the mission of
recommendations for public spaces to develop in existing and new residence halls.
This report of the UF Housing Master Plan summarizes the planning process’s
Housing and Residence Education and captures a bold vision for how housing can
Benchmarking aligned recommendations with offerings in the off-campus
findings and recommendations, distilling our investigations into high-level
help the University of Florida achieve its brightest future.
Gainesville market and at peer institution campuses.
summaries of the University’s vision and direction forward.
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OVERVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Historic
Beds
Year Constructed
Murphree Hall Thomas Hall Sledd Hall Fletcher Hall Buckman Hall Total (13% U’Grad):
376 179 182 157 137 1031
1939 1906 1929 1939 1906
Mid-Century
Beds
Year Constructed
Trusler Hall Simpson Hall Graham Hall Tolbert Hall East Hall North Hall Riker Hall Weaver Hall Rawlings Hall Broward Hall Mallory Hall Yulee Hall Reid Hall Jennings Hall Beaty Towers Total (13% U’Grad):
201 208 200 253 206 158 199 180 352 680 176 178 172 515 791 4461
1961 1961 1961 1950 1961 1950 1950 1950 1958 1954 1950 1950 1939 1961 1967
Apartment + Suites
Beds
Year Constructed
Lakeside Keys Springs (Suites) Total (17% U’Grad):
548 432 180 1460
2000 1991 1995
Recent
Beds
Year Constructed
Hume Cypress Infinity Total (15% U’Grad):
608 255 320 1183
2002 2015 2015
Grad / Family Housing
Beds
Year Constructed
UVS Maguire Corry Village Diamond Village Tanglewood Continuum Total:
192 344 336 312 305 612 2101
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Target Area for Increased Density
SUMMARY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS With over 10,000 beds, the student housing system at the University of Florida is robust and diverse. Across the system, the buildings are clean, maintained, and well-cared for. However, with an average age of 45 years, the facilities are aging. Though the University of Florida has invested consistently in these residence halls, full-scale renovation to existing buildings has been the rare exception. This plan details a specific strategy to prioritize a series of capital projects addressing the condition of existing buildings. The plan prioritizes the facilities with the most significant need on a ten-year horizon. Further, it recommends replacing buildings that either suffer from poor construction or were built on sites that would better serve the campus with an alternate use. However, at its core, this plan also recommends that UF develop a conceptual plan for all of its existing housing stock to be fully renovated on a continuing cycle, preparing the
Historic Era: Buckman Hall (above left), Thomas Hall (above right)
financial and capital planning to address the buildings outside of the ten-year horizon identified by this plan. Of course, the condition of these buildings varies significantly by age: HISTORIC (1906 - 1939): Although dated in construction and lacking in common spaces, these halls are coveted by students for their classical beauty, pleasant outdoor spaces, and centrality to campus. Relative to their age, the Historic buildings have been well-maintained, though this varies between halls. MID-CENTURY (1950-1967): These buildings represent the largest single component of the University’s housing stock, and occupy the sites closest to core campus. Although the “skeletons” of these buildings are in reasonable
Mid-Century Era: Beaty Towers (above left), Broward Hall (above right)
condition, MEP and roof systems are frequently sub-par, and with some in need of immediate attention. These halls are, as a rule, in need of renovation or replacement. UNDERGRADUATE SUITES AND APARTMENTS (1991-2000): Though their systems and components are showing their age, these buildings are competing well with off-campus offerings. Renovation beyond the 10-year horizon will be important to maintaining the quality of these buildings and UF’s competitive advantage with them. RECENT (2002-2015): Consistent with their age, New Construction projects represent some of the University’s best stock both in terms of programming and repair. These halls are in good to excellent physical condition, with younger MEP systems and more modern approaches to building envelope, accessibility, and design.
Recent Construction: Cypress Hall
Apartments + Suites: Keys Apartments
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AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED Overall Freshman Satisfaction by Undergraduate Building BUCKMAN HALL (1906)
100%
Cypress Hall (2015)
100%
Fletcher HALL (1939)
100%
Thomas HALL (1906)
100%
Tolbert HALL (1950)
100%
Hume HALL (2002)
98%
Murphree HALL (1939)
93%
Simpson HALL (1961)
93%
Infinity HALL (2015)
91%
Springs Complex (1995)
90%
Keys Complex (1991)
89%
Lakeside Complex (2000)
89%
Broward Hall (1954)
86%
Prioritizing Mid-Century (1950-1967) + Historic (1906-1939) Buildings
The Mid-Century buildings also lack the kind and quality of common spaces that
Mallory HALL (1950)
83%
The Mid-Century buildings represent over half of the University’s undergraduate
can support a rich student life. Although the buildings have a generous amount
Weaver HALL (1950)
82%
housing stock. Although students living in these buildings indicate that their
of space outside the residential areas, over time, much of that space has been
East HALL (1961)
81%
satisfaction with the location (in the heart of the campus core) is very high, their
taken over for non-residential uses. The amount of space devoted to service
North HALL (1950)
80%
satisfaction with the buildings themselves is the lowest in the UF system.
functions (maintenance shops, non-res life offices, storage, MEP, etc) far exceeds
Riker HALL (1950)
80%
Yulee HALL (1950)
space for residential uses will improve the efficiency of and residential experience
78%
buildings. This is not surprising given that the buildings lack the building-wide
in these buildings. Also, although the amount of residential common space
Graham HALL (1961)
77%
ventilation systems needed to control moisture and humidity. An assessment of
sometimes approaches the benchmark, the location, configuration, and design is
Beaty HALL (1967)
71%
the MEP/FP systems of these buildings by Moses and Associates revealed that
of poor quality and should be improved to support students’ social and academic
71%
although partial renovations have occurred in these buildings, 13 of the 19 distinct
experiences in these buildings.
Sledd HALL (1929)
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that of benchmark buildings of the same purpose and typology. Re-purposing this In focus groups, students report concerns with the indoor air quality of these
Reid HALL (1950)
64%
Jennings HALL (1961)
63%
Rawlings HALL (1958)
63%
Trusler HALL (1961)
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Mid-Century buildings and wings still have most of their original systems intact. With an average age of 62 years, many building systems are rated as between D and F,
Although the historic buildings have seen more capital investment over the years
meaning that the systems on the whole are beyond their useful life and are seeing
than those from the mid-century era, this plan recommends renovating Sledd and
issues that need immediate attention. In fact, many of these buildings still rely on
Fletcher in the ten-year horizon - given the current performance of their MEP/FP
window units for air conditioning, which are both noisy and unattractive.
systems and the low student satisfaction at Sledd. Maintaining a watchful eye on
MEP/FP Grades by Undergraduate Building A B C D E F
Expected Life Remaining
Performance Issues
A
>10 Years
None
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>10 Years
Minor
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<10 Years
None
Infinity HALL (2015)
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<10 Years
Minor
BUCKMAN HALL (1906)
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At end of expected life
Major
F
At end of expected life
Major, Immediate
Cypress Hall (2015)
Thomas HALL (1906) Hume HALL (2002) Murphree HALL (1939) Tolbert HALL (1950) Keys Complex (1991) Lakeside Complex (2000) Broward Hall (1954) Weaver HALL (1950) North HALL (1950) Simpson HALL (1961)
the condition of the other three historic buildings moving forward will be important.
Although there are issues with the systems and spaces in the Mid-Century and
With a distinctive collegiate Gothic style and important historic significance to the
Historic buildings, the quality of their construction of both eras is excellent. With
Springs Complex (1995)
campus as a whole, these buildings are essential elements of the character and
solid masonry exterior walls and cast-in-place concrete structures, these buildings
Mallory HALL (1950)
history of the UF campus. Maintaining their systems, spaces and architecture serves
were constructed to last. Due to the expense of these construction systems, few
East HALL (1961)
not only the buildings’ residents, but the vitality of the campus as a whole.
contemporary residence halls are constructed of these assemblies. However, their life-span and durability are proven. Therefore, planning to renovate these buildings
While the University’s historic residence halls are beautiful examples of early 20th
is, in essence, planning to make the most of a solid and significant investment that
Century architecture and shape beautiful outdoor spaces, the nature of the original
the University has already made in long-standing structures.
Riker HALL (1950) Yulee HALL (1950) Graham HALL (1961)
plan organization severely limits the amount interior social and residence life space
Reid HALL (1950)
these halls can host. Floor lounges are placed with less regularity than newer halls,
Jennings HALL (1961)
and they are overall smaller, fewer, and less well-equipped. Beyond a handful of staff
Fletcher HALL (1939)
and faculty apartments, there is very little residence life program at all. As a rule, these halls lack lobbies and large-scale gathering spaces, meeting rooms, academic space, or residence life offices, except as provided by Murphree Commons. These deficiencies no doubt affect resident experience.
Sledd HALL (1929) Trusler HALL (1961) Beaty HALL (1967) Rawlings HALL (1958)
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PLANNING FOR A SIGNATURE UF EXPERIENCE One of the primary goals of this study is to support a signature residential experience that serves as a catalyst for enhancing education. The Literature Review included in this document identifies that creating a blend of common spaces that encourage students to invest in their social and academic experiences is an important element to supporting learning and development. As UF plans to invest in capital improvements to its housing system, thoughtfully developing common spaces throughout these buildings will be an important factor in achieving the university’s strategic objectives and enhancing the student experience.
Social Lounge
This includes the composition of the typical floor (bathrooms, floor lounges and
Rehearsal + Performance Room
studies), the building (spaces shared by all residents, such as rec rooms, group studies, classrooms, or staff apartments), and the neighborhood (spaces which will attract even non-residents, such as performance halls, maker spaces, dining, wellness, or great halls). Allowing the space needed for neighborhood amenities, often tied to Living Learning Communities, will be critical for creating a strong, engaged on-campus community. This in turn is central to the University’s greater goals: increased academic performance and standing, and bolstering demand for oncampus housing among upperclassmen. The work of creating a signature student experience is hand-in-hand with the work of Social Lounge
Social Lounge with Kitchen
Student Bedroom
designing the spaces where UF’s students will live, play, and learn.
Group Study
Recreation Room
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Great Hall
Learning Commons
UNDERGRADUATE HOUSING: COMPETITION Creating welcoming, attractive, and diverse common spaces throughout these residence halls is becoming an increasingly important factor in UF’s competitive position. Housing in both the Gainesville market and on the campuses of the benchmark institutions studied for this plan includes a significant investment in these kinds of amenity spaces. In the Gainesville marketplace, newer student housing developments like The Standard and The Nook are emphasizing the quality of their amenity spaces in their outreach to students. These spaces include places for social connection (arcade, game room, internet cafe), places for academic pursuit (computer lab), and places to support health and wellness (fitness center, outdoor pool). Meanwhile, a benchmarking exercise with six of UF’s peer institutions revealed that they are all investing heavily in their residential buildings. Among UF’s Top Five peers (University of Virginia - #3, University of Michigan - #4, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - #5), all are undertaking a comprehensive renovation
University of Michigan / Couzen & Alice Lloyd Halls Renovations
The Standard / Gainesville, Florida
University of North Carolina / Morrison Hall Renovation
The Nook / Gainesville, Florida
campaign of their existing housing. On these peer campuses, the dull kinds of spaces prevalent in UF’s older housing stock are being transformed into the inviting and attractive spaces seen on this page.
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PROGRAMMATIC PRIORITIES Crafting recommendations for renovation or new construction strategies means meeting the University’s needs, and those of its over 10,000 on-campus residents. As discussed in the Literature Review, how students are grouped and housed has a huge impact on their social and academic wellbeing. Building density and height, as well as the size of communities (as determined by RA ratios) are crucial in setting students up for success. Creating tight-knit, dynamic Living Learning Communities is equally important, increasing student engagement. These decisions create community at every scale: the floor, the hall, and the neighborhood. VMDO’s Ideal Program, shown here, distills a close analysis of these factors into a conceptual strategy for a 500-bed residence hall with traditional beds and wet-
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core bathrooms. This program captures UF’s goals for clustering student rooms, and distributing diverse common spaces throughout its residence halls to create community at every scale of the building. It serves as a starting point for developing programs tailored to the specific needs of future capital renovation and new construction projects. On the whole, this ideal program allows for roughly 300 GSF per bed, with 6000 ASF of building capacity, and 6000 ASF of neighborhood capacity. A careful analysis of an existing Mid-Century building (Rawlings Hall, shown here) and an existing Historic building (Fletcher Hall, included in the Design Strategy section of this report) reveals that it is possible to achieve UF’s programmatic vision through renovation as well as new construction. Although this will require reconfiguring existing spaces, these existing buildings can enjoy the quality of interior spaces and program on par with new construction.
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Benchmark Comparison
Existing plan of the first floor of Rawlings
Proposed renovation of the first floor of Rawlings
Existing plan of the ground floor of Rawlings
Proposed renovation of the ground floor of Rawlings
Rawlings Existing
Rawlings Renovation
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CAPITAL PLANNING TO ADDRESS FACILITIES CONDITION + MEET DEMAND Capital re-investment in the Mid-Century and Historic residence
Although addressing the condition of existing facilities is a cost-effective
halls will have a significant impact on the quality of the on-campus
top priority of this plan, new construction will also be required to create
undergraduate experience. This plan recommends prioritizing the
the extra capacity needed to allow for renovation without a loss of
renovation of Beaty Towers, Yulee, Mallory, and Reid Halls, Fletcher
beds. New construction will also allow the University to capture the
Hall and Sledd Hall and replacing Rawlings Hall, Simpson Hall and
unmet student demand for housing identified in the student survey.
Trusler Hall. Addressing these buildings as a top priority will address
Undergraduate demand projections indicate that there is demand for
the undergraduate housing system’s most pressing MEP/FP concerns,
8,953 beds, which exceeds UF’s current inventory by 810 beds.
Historic
Current Bed Count
Proposed Bed Count (by 2030)
Murphree Hall Thomas Hall Sledd Hall Fletcher Hall Buckman Hall Total:
376 179 182 157 137 1031
376 179 182 157 137 1031 (32% Renovated by 2030)
Mid-Century
Current Bed Count
Proposed Bed Count (by 2030)
201 208 200 253 206 158 199 180 352 680 176 178 172 515 791 4461
----200 253 206 158 199 180 --680 176 178 172 515 791 3700 (35% Renovated by 2030)
costs for both renovation and new construction, using actual sample
At the end of the projected ten-year plan, the University will have
Trusler Hall Simpson Hall Graham Hall Tolbert Hall East Hall North Hall Riker Hall Weaver Hall Rawlings Hall Broward Hall Mallory Hall Yulee Hall Reid Hall Jennings Hall Beaty Towers Total (13% U’Grad):
renovation schemes and recent housing construction projects. These
expanded its housing stock from 8,953 to 9,282 beds for undergraduates.
Apartment + Suites
Current Bed Count
Proposed Bed Count (by 2030)
costs were carefully reviewed by UF Planning, Design and Construction
By exceeding demand, UF will have inventory to support continued
Total:
1460
1460
for applicability and to determine expected total project costs. This
reinvestment within its existing facilities beyond the 10-year planning
Recent
Current Bed Count
Proposed Bed Count (by 2030)
complete analysis revealed that the renovation cost per bed of Mid-
period. And the overall condition of undergraduate student housing
Total
1183
1183
Century halls can be accomplished at approximately 65% that of new
will be improved, as over 38% of UF’s beds will be in new or renovated
Proposed New Construction
construction, and Historic at approximately 60% on average.
buildings.
set the University on a path towards a long-term goal of addressing its most critical housing stock, and free two key campus sites for other
Two new construction projects will also allow the University to develop
uses.
housing options designed specifically for two distinct populations of students: Honors College members and student athletes. By expanding
By pursuing the renovation of the seven halls identified in this plan,
housing offered to these students with purpose-built housing, the
UF stands to save significantly over choosing to replace them. VMDO
University is likely to expand the total demand predicted in the student
worked with MEP/FS engineers of Moses and Associates and cost
survey.
estimators with CPPI construction to estimate total construction
Grand Total
Full-Time Undergraduate Demand by Class for New On-Campus Housing Fall ‘18 Enrollment
Fall ‘18 Residents
Existing Capture Rate
Demand
Demand Capture Rate
FT Freshman
6,769
5,467
81%
5,273
78%
FT Sophomores + Returning Freshman
7,813
1,410
18%
1,884
24%
FT Junior + Seniors
16,922
1,002
6%
1,796
11%
FT Subtotal
24,735
2,412
10%
3,680
15%
Overall Total
31,504
7,879
25%
8,953
28%
Full-Time Enrollment Classification
Existing Bed Count
8,143
Surplus / Deficit
810
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East Neighborhood West Neighborhood
New or Renovated in 10-Year Plan
1400 500
8143
9282 3556 (38%)
Historic 1 2
2 4
3 4
1
5
Murphree Hall Thomas Hall Sledd Hall Fletcher Hall Buckman Hall
5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
11 9
17 18 19 16 10
22 23
20
Lakeside Keys Springs (Suites)
Recent 24
3
12
Apartment + Suites 21
Mid-Century
25
Trusler Hall Simpson Hall Graham Hall Tolbert Hall East Hall North Hall Riker Hall Weaver Hall Rawlings Hall Broward Hall Mallory Hall Yulee Hall Reid Hall Jennings Hall Beaty Towers
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Hume Cypress Infinity
Grad / Family Housing 27 28 29 30 31 32
UVS Maguire Corry Village Diamond Village Tanglewood Continuum
15
13
17
8
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19
20
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Demolish 24
Renovate by 2030 Renovate after 2030 New Construction
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NEW CONSTRUCTION + ALIGNMENT WITH UF PLANNING L A K E A L I C E WAT E R S H E D D I A G R A M
The sites for the two new construction projects identified in this plan balance the University’s planning objectives for P R I N Cand I P L Ecampus 4 density connectivity with the programmatic adjacencies required for the distinct uses of each new building.
Initial planning moves at each of these sites embrace the University’s priorities identified in the Landscape Master Plan,
Celebrate the Ecological Setting of the Campus, Embracing Sustainable Goals and LID Practices
outlined in the Strategic Development Plan, and established in early presentations of the Campus Framework Plan, all of which emphasize campus connectivity, enhancing natural systems, strategic programming and place-making. As each of these projects is developed, it will be important for each to continue to refine the design approach to fully realize the spirit of these planning priorities.
East Neighborhood Site: New Honors College
The proposal to site UF’s expanded Honors College on the area south of Broward and Yulee-Mallory-Reid derives from several factors. First, the site is near to core campus; the expansion of this area as a pedestrian academic district is central to elevating student experience. Sites need to be developed with an eye to the enhancement of UF’s “traditional” campus over sprawl. Secondly, the site is also significant visually, establishing an important frontage along Museum Road and visibility from 13thofStreet. Finally, the selection of this site works in concert with other University efforts: the creation of a The University Florida campus is a place of great beauty and ecological new recreation center and dining hall.natural Combined with the design strategy out altered here for the new Honors College, these diversity. Although some of the communities on site havelaid been amenities willthe create an entirely new neighborhood over time, native landscape ecology is tofor bestudents. admired and should be
celebrated. Conservation areas should remain managed and protected and the landscape of the built environment should become a reflection of the West Neighborhood Site: Student-Athlete Housing native systems of North Central Florida. Embracing the campus ecology must In the second proposed site, across from Hume Hall, the University finds an opportunity to house its athletes in a state-ofbe a part of University’s educational mission, including the stewardship of its
Exhibit taken from “GreenHeart”, graduate landscape architecture students entry in the 2017 Campus RainWorks EPA Challenge and published in the Landscape Master Plan (July 2018).
the-art facility. Blended into a community with 51% non-athletes, UF’s student athletes will enjoy a convenient location in
own environment, reflected by embracing sustainable principles of design, encouraging access to natural areas of the campus, and restoring UF’s native
a precinct of campus which offers close proximity to athletic facilities and student amenities. The site’s location at Museum Road and Gale Lemerand Drive positions the new hall to continue an intentional, visionary expansion of UF’s core academic
landscape communities.
campus, focusing on pedestrian experiences of the landscape and architecture, as outlined in the Campus Framework Plan.
Exhibit taken from “GreenHeart”, graduate landscape architecture students entry in the 2017 Campus RainWorks EPA Challenge.
R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S : The natural areas, woods, creeks, ravines, and ponds on campus should be protected, stabilized, managed, and enhanced as native habitats for flora and fauna Remnant natural areas of the campus have been variously affected by clearing and development, erosion and sedimentation, suppression of natural wildfire, and colonization of nuisance and exotic species. Ensuring the protection, stabilization, management, and enhancement of the remaining natural areas of the campus will increase their ecological value rsi tpresence y of Floriof danative H ou si n g M ast er P lanto managing 1and 6 encourage / Uni ve the wildlife. In addition existing natural areas of the campus, the manicured edges of Dairy Pond
The campus landscape should reflect the original campus watersheds and water courses
The water courses, ponds, lakes, and flow ways of the campus have been altered as part of campus development. To the greatest extent practicable, these areas should be restored, enhanced, and preserved for their use by wildlife and the enjoyment of the UF community. Such Areas of focused development, from the Strategic Development Plan by Elkus Manfredi and Dumont Janks restoration will provide for managed access for passive recreation and the opportunity to educate about the ecology of North Florida, as well as assure that the quality of surface waters entering Lake 89 9 Alice improved. 9 Where possible 8 9 of9 underground are the daylighting 9 9 9 9 9 drainage 9 9 systems should ! 9be encouraged. # Where 9 the recreation of ope
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Rinker Hall (Existing Academic)
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Dining Hall
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New Yulee / Mallory / Reid Commons
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Great Lawn
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Commons
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Pavilion
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Honors Residential College
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Bridge
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Outdoor Classroom
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Aerial view of existing site at Broward Area
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Aerial view of Honors Residential College concept design for Broward Area
EAST NEIGHBORHOOD SITE: 1400-Bed Honors Residential College
The concept design for the new Honors Residential College emphasizes a few key elements. First is the creation of meaningful, recognizable outdoor spaces. Cloistered or public spaces can be enjoyed. The new Great Lawn reinforces connections along existing campus paths and preserves existing Heritage Trees. The Pavilion space associated with the Honors Courtyard creates a sense of community and identity, its expression less public than that of the general population outdoor spaces to the west. Yulee Pit (reconceived as the Yulee Preserve), meanwhile, is reimagined as a space for learning and teaching-the Outdoor Classroom. This approach is combined with environmentally responsive design such as shading, covered bridges and walkways, and vegetative roofs. A second factor is accessible site configuration, ensuring a universal experience. VMDO also studied a reconfigured approach to service entries, keeping them out of the pedestrian-focused interior of the block. Third, massing and materiality (stepped top levels, glassy corners) reduce the imposing quality of five-and-six-story buildings. This site design anticipates the construction of a new Recreation Facility at the site of existing Rawlings Hall. This concept is included to ensure that the site design aligns with UF’s larger planning priorities. It is included as a placeholder,noting the space that would be needed to locate the Recreation Facility on this site if the University chooses to develop such a building here. However, the team did not evaluate alternate sites for this building as part of this planning effort. The University may choose to an alternate location moving forward. Similarly, planning for the capital investment in a new Recreation Facility was not evaluated as part of this planning effort.
Schematic view of Honors Residential College concept design for Broward Area
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NEW HONORS RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE CONCEPTUAL PROGRAM Planning for a new Honors Residential College is rooted in the Ideal Program recommended for the undergraduate housing system generally. The program anticipates the blend of social and academic space that is needed to strengthen community and foster connections throughout the building. As the home for the Honors Residential College, the square footage per bed is larger than the typical baseline. Whereas the baseline program is 310 sf/bed, the Honors Residential College is programmed at 335 sf/bed. This additional square footage accommodates an Honors Commons that serves not only the residents of the complex, but also the
398,000 GSF Residential 1400 Beds – Primarily Doubles, with some Suites for Upper Division Students
non-residential members of the Honors Program, which currently numbers upwards of 3,000 students and is likely to expand in the future.
Small + Medium Group Study at each Floor
The Honors Commons is intended to serve a vibrant and diverse set of social and academic experiences within the Honors
Social Hub with Kitchen at each Floor
community. Creating these spaces will allow for gatherings of the Honors Community in academically-focused discussion at multiple scales. Blending the social with the academic will foster an engaged community whose academically-focused
27,000 GSF Social and Learning Space At each Wing: Social + Recreation Lounge
experiences blend into the kinds of social connections that support student success. As this program is refined and the project design is developed, the UF will have the capacity to consider how this Commons can evolve, perhaps including music practice rooms, wall space for art and display, teaching kitchen, yoga / meditation space, and support for commuting students.
Small + Medium Group Study
The additional size of the Honors Residential College also allows for some diversity in the residential unit type. Though the majority
2 Staff Apartments
of the beds for this building will serve first year students with traditional housing (shared doubles) and wet core bathrooms, the program also anticipates some housing for upper division students. This is accommodated by providing suites (with four singles
50,000 GSF Honors Commons Learning Commons Great Hall (200 Person Capacity) Library / Study Honors College Offices 8 Large Meeting Rooms 6 Small Meeting Rooms 10 Small and Medium Group Study Rooms
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and two baths) for approximately 15% of the residents, with an additional 2% as RAs in single bedrooms..
Great Hall: Lounge Set-up
Great Hall: Lecture Set-up
Great Hall: Exterior
Active Learning Classroom
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Recreation Lounge
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View of the Honors Residential College from Museum Road, featuring corner lounges, sky bridge, pedestrian plaza, exterior balcony with shading, window shading devices, and active learning classroom at the ground level.
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View of the Honors Residential College from the Pavilion, showcasing the Innovation Commons linking the public courtyard to the Great Lawn through transparency.
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View of the Honors Residential College from the Pavilion and lawn area. Note the triple-height glazing at the lounges, and the commons area below.
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View from Museum Road showing active learning classroom to the right and residence life offices and arrival area to the left. Honors courtyard with outdoor pavilion is in the center.
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NEW ATHLETICS HOUSING WEST NEIGHBORHOOD SITE: 500-Bed Housing for Undergraduates and Student Athletes
Although this residence hall is noted as a home for UF’s student-athletes, to comply with NCAA regulations, a minimum of 51% its residents will be non-athletes. The program of this building is rooted in the ideal program described in this Executive Summary, with traditional double beds sharing wet-core bathrooms and generous public space throughout. Programmatically, the building will include a rich blend of social and academic spaces, creating opportunities for all residents to connect as a community. However, it will also provide public spaces designed to serve the specific needs of student-athletes.
significant; the proposal shown here offers new and immersive landscapes as well as recognizable architecture, and will create a new gravity to the
MUSEUM RD
Aerial view of existing site at Hume Area
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Aerial view of the new housing concept design across from Hume Hall
GALE LEMERAND DR
The visual impact of establishing an edge along Museum Road is also
district, as well as an expanded residential experience for residents of Hume Hall, across the road. At a later point, the hall may be expanded to create a quad or courtyard to the north and to embrace the natural features of a wooded ravine north of the site. With the concept design for new athletics housing, a new frontage along Museum is established for the University, creating a sense of cohesion and identity. Integration of a generous setback and public outdoor area for gathering and relaxation lessens the massing of the new architecture while opening the connection to Hume Hall. This new landscape can take advantage of native Floridian ecology and present both meadow and lawn-like aspects. The creation of a Great Room (pink) looking back toward core campus creates a sense of place and neighborhood identity, while playing on existing University architectural language around portals, porches, and shading. Glazed connectors between the two building bars allow greater resident community building. Finally, the new hall can offer important connections back to core campus via Simpson / Trusler and Graham, as well as reconfiguration of awkward service paths adjacent to the site.
Schematic view of Athletics Residence Hall concept design for Hume Area
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View from Museum Road showing the Great Hall at the ground level, and glazed corner lounges on both bars. The facade panels also provide partial shading to the windows.
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View from Museum Road showing the entry plaza at the ground level, and the glazed connector bridges beyond.
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FINANCIALS + IMPLEMENTATION Cost Breakdown: Honors College: $175mm - $205mm Athletics / General Housing: $60mm - $70mm Renovation: $175mm - $210mm
UF’s recent financial performance has been trending negatively in recent years,
To fully implement the extent of this Plan, optimizing the financial performance
largely due to limitations on rental rate increases. The University has produced
of existing halls remaining online provides stability and is required for approvals.
positive cash flow within its housing system for many years, which has positively
A major renovation campaign to the identified residence halls will apply financial
contributed towards UF’s ability to deliver robust residential services and maintain its
pressure on the existing housing system due to their pre-renovation financial
aging inventory. However, in recent years, UF has been challenged, both by internal
performance. For internal and external approvals, continuing to meet financial
and State leadership, to continue meeting its financial performance while not
performance metrics for the overall housing system is critical, as it operates as a
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Demolish Trusler, Simpson, Rawlings: $4mm
increasing rental rates. During this same time period, UF’s operating expenses have
standalone auxiliary. Although it is recommended that all capital investments –
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Renovation (Beaty E-W, Y-M-R, Fletcher, Sledd): $165mm - $200mm
continued increasing, which has created a negative outlook for the housing financial
new construction and renovation – are implemented in a way that the projects are
system. If the current operating paradigm continues, by academic year 2021-2022
financially self-sustainable, the existing system will experience a significant reduction
the housing system will not break even after debt service, let alone have the ability to
in performance through this Plan.
Total 10-Year Investment (Undergrad Only): $404mm - $479mm
contribute to the fund for capital re-investment. To offset anticipated financial losses, UF will need to implement a multi-year rental With a priority to renovate some of UF’s Mid-Century communities, the financial
rate increase throughout the housing system. Brailsford & Dunlavey’s financial
performance of these halls was a focal point for the analysis conducted in this plan.
analysis revealed that UF is able to exceed the minimum system-wide financial
Comparatively, due to the scale of these halls (many are UF’s largest residential
performance of 1.20x debt-coverage through the implementation rental rate
communities) and limited debt service (these halls average 62 years old), they are
increases of either:
some of the largest positive financial contributors in the housing system. Therefore, Proposed Rate Increase 0%
System Impact Existing system project to operate at a deficit immediately upon opening the new project (Year 3 of Plan)
taking these communities offline, either for renovation or demolition, creates unique
3.5% annually from Fall 2021 through Fall 2031; or,
challenges for the housing system to maintain strong financial performance. 4.5% annually from Fall 2021 through fall 2025. The halls targeted for renovation are those that positively contribute significant
3.5%
4.5%
Longer duration of smaller rental rate increase (11 years), positions system for 1.20x DCR (BOG approval guidelines)
Shorter duration of higher rate increase (5 years, positions system for 1.20x DCR (BOG approval guidelines)
cash flow to the overall housing system. By phasing renovations, UF will be able
In pursuing rental rate increases, however, the University must remain aware of their
to incrementally absorb the financial impact, and create a sustainable long-term
competitive position within the SUS. Currently, UF’s average rental rate across the
outlook for the system. Depending on UF’s ability to meet the targeted future
system is among the lowest in the SUS, especially for freshman housing. Pursuing
financial performance, the University may elect to re-order the halls or change the
the rental rate increases as previously mentioned would shift UF’s position within
speed in which renovations occur, which is possible by phasing.
the SUS towards the higher end of the spectrum. As such, UF must continue to proactively monitor its competitive position while implementing rental rate
Through all capital investments, each project’s financial performance must positively contribute towards the health of the housing system beginning in the first year of operation. Each project must generate positive cash flow to offset financial losses that will occur when pursuing renovations to the identified residence halls. By doing so, the University will have the needed capacity to pursue the full extent of the 10-year implementation strategy identified herein. In addition, UF will set itself up for a longer-term capacity to plan for capital-scale renovations needed beyond the 10-year plan.
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increases.
Fall 2021
Fall 2022
Fall 2023
Fall 2024
Fall 2025
Fall 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2028
Fall 2029
Fall 2030
Fall 2031
New Project - East Neighborhood Honors College (1,400 Beds) New Project - West Neighborhood Site Athletics / Gen. (500 Beds) Demolish Rawlings (352 Beds) Renovate Beaty East (374 Beds) Renovate Beaty West (417 Beds) Renovate Yulee / Reid (350 Beds) Renovate Mallory (Incl. Commons) (176 Beds) Renovate Fletcher (157 Beds) Renovate Sledd (182 Beds) Demolish Trusler (201 Beds) Demolish Simpson (208 Beds) Total Undergraduate Beds
8,143
8,143
9,317
9,274
9,341
9,691
9,515
9,534
9,509
9,490
9,282
Total Undergraduate Demand
8,953
8,953
8,953
8,953
8,953
8,953
8,953
8,953
8,953
8,953
8,953
Excess Inventory / Excess Demand
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-810
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321
388
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