Academic Health Services Center

University of ColoradoColorado Springs

Project Description• Approximately 56,000 gross square feet (gsf) with

ability to expand to 125,000 gsf

• Programs

• CU Aging Center

• Gerontology Center

• Partial Dept. of Psychology

• Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Wellness program

• Peak Vista Community Health

• Offices for additional programs

• LEED Gold

• Project Budget: $17.0 million

University of ColoradoColorado Springs

Goals and Objectives• Increased integration of academic and applied

clinical research• Improved support for Psychology Ph.D. program• Improved support of student internships• Extend community service and engagement• Provide space for additional programs• Set standard for development of N. Nevada• Demonstrate Sustainable design

University of ColoradoColorado Springs

Project Background• Department of Psychology

• Nationally recognized Ph.D. Geropsychology program• One of the campus’ largest undergraduate programs• Senior Living Center support (Palisades at the Broadmoor)

• Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences• 1997 – College merged with UCCS by voters from City owned

Memorial Hospital• Nationally ranked by US News & World Report• Health Sciences enrollment growth over past three years: 28%

• Peak Vista• Federally funded community health care service• This facility will serve primarily aging population

University of ColoradoColorado Springs

Campus Location

University of ColoradoColorado Springs

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3D Site Analysis

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University of ColoradoColorado Springs

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