UC San DiegoLong Range Planning& SustainabilitySTAFF SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK: NOV 19, 2015

Gary MatthewsVice ChancellorResource Management & Planning

• LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE

• CURRENT SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

• REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

AGENDA

Campus Planning Framework

2004 LRDP

Program Level

General Land Use Plan

Macro Level

Urban Design Framework

Micro Level

Design Guidelines

1989 Master Plan Study

Neighborhood Studies

The Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) is the official, general land use plan that guides the physical development of the campus.

• The LRDP identifies planned enrollment and program growth, projected faculty and staff population, and estimates the amount of development needed to support that growth.

• The LRDP is an important reference document for the campus and community as it defines the “outer envelope” for campus growth in the period covered by the plan.

• The Regents approve each LRDP and its accompanying Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

• It does not commit the campus to specific projects; must provide flexibility for changing conditions.

What is the LRDP?

2004 LRDP Land Use PlanThe 2004 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) is a general land use plan and capacityanalysis that guides the physical development of the campus. Previous LRDP’s wereprepared in 1963, 1966, 1981 and 1989. Land Use Plan identifies Predominant Use.

2004 LRDP: Campus Assumptions

2004 LRDP(as of 2002-03)

2004 LRDP (Projected)

Actual 2014-15 2030-35

HeadcountEnrollment 23,000 29,900 33,700 ?

Total Population 33,100 49,700 44,705 ?

DevelopmentGross Square Feet

10,082,000 19,159,000 17,000,000 ?

Housing (Beds) 8,300 14,950 13,568 ?

• Alignment with Campus Strategic Plan goals

• Enrollments and population nearing/exceeding projections

• More stringent sustainability mandates; new regulations; alignment with Climate Action Plan

• Increasing public scrutiny; demonstrate to community our commitment to effectively manage campus growth

• Impact of Regional Transportation Improvements, including Light Rail Transit

Why Update the LRDP?

An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would be prepared to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The LRDP EIR would analyze full implementation of uses and physical growth proposed under the LRDP (to 2030-35), and would identify measures to mitigate the impacts associated with that growth.

LRDP EIR addresses impacts such as:• Transportation, Traffic and Parking• Biological Resources• Hydrology and Water Quality• Air Quality• Aesthetics• GHG Emissions• Public Services/Infrastructure• Cultural and Historical Resources

LRDP Environmental Impact Report

Current LRDP Timeline

Prepare Draft LRDP EIR

Prepare Final EIR

Update Academic and Enrollment Plan: Population and Space Projections,

Finalize LRDP

Update LRDP

Public Scoping

Regents LRDP Approval & LRDP EIR Certification

Public Hearing

Update Physical Plan Framework: Neighborhood Plans, Land Use and Capacity Analysis

EIR Advance Studies: Historic Resources, Wildfire Protection, Climate Action Plan, Biological

Surveys, Waste Management Plan

TMC NPS

East Campus NPSMesa NPS

EIR Studies: Traffic, Air Quality , Water Plan, Biology, GHG Reduction Plan, Cultural

Resources

Open Space Plan

ANALYSIS VALIDATION DEVELOP LRDP & EIR

Confirm Program

Develop Outreach Strategy

Confirm Horizon Year (2030/35)

Community Outreach

UCSD Climate Action Plan: 7 Areas of Emphasis

• Academics and Research

• Energy and Climate

• Operations

• Procurement

• Recycling / Waste Minimization

• Transportation

• Water

Sustainability

• With a daily population of close to 50,000, UC San Diego is the size and complexity of a small city.

• As a research and medical institution, we have two times the energy density of commercial buildings.

• 18.3 million sq. ft. of buildings, $200M/yr of building growth

• Self generate 90% of annual demand which makes us still one of the local utilities companies’ largest customers.

• 3rd largest water user in City

UC San Diego Operates

a 42 MWpeakMicrogrid

Sustainability

Central Utility Plant cogenerates 90% of campus power

• 30 MW capacity, 2 natural gas and 1 steam turbine.

• Reduces annual electric costs by $8M. 60,000 metric tons CO2 avoided

• Looking for ways to convert to renewable energy fuels such as biogas.

Energy & ClimateOn Campus Supply – Fossil Fuel

Sustainability

Fuel Cell, Solar PV and Solar Water Heating

Have covered all optimal locations

Energy & ClimateOn Campus Supply - Renewables

Continue to look for opportunities

Sustainability

Strive for gold and achieve a minimum of LEED Silver on all new construction and renovation projects

Operations

UCSD has 21 LEED certified buildings, 20 more projects in progress.

UCSD will apply LEED standards to all “existing building” projects.

LEED-NC Platinum:Keeling Apartments

Using Green Seal products, and sustainable cleaning / pest management practices.

Sustainability

LEED-NC Platinum:MESOM

Daily Water Conservation activities strengthen our conservation efforts.

UCSD has reduced overall water consumption by 15%.

Exceeded UCOP per capita water reduction goal of 20% over baseline.

Reduced water use through repair/replacement of obsolete equipment.

Converting Central Utility Plant to a recycled water system which will save approximately 150 million gallons of potable water.

SustainabilityWater

UCSD is helping California solve the water dilemma

Water use is reduced by:

• Using reclaimed water for irrigation…UCSD one of first to connect to system.

• Natural vegetation

• Weather & soil moisture controlled watering

• Low flow fixtures

• 352,000 sq ft of turf to be converted to low/no-water use landscape saving an estimated 9 million gallons per year.

30% of campus irrigation uses Reclaimed Water

New irrigation nozzles use 20% less water

Natural Vegetation

SustainabilityWater

Alternative transportation commuting saved nearly 48,000 metric tons of CO2

emissions annually.

Transportation

Green Fleet: More than 50% of fleet vehicles are hybrid or alternative-fuel vehicles

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations

Sustainability

MTS SuperLoopGilman Transit Center

SustainabilityFuture Home to the World’s Largest, Most Diversified Portfolio of Energy Storage Systems

2.8 MW Fuel Cell supplies 8% of baseload power with directed biogas renewable fuel

2.5MW Advanced Energy Storage System

SustainabilityThermal Energy Storage Tank

Naturally Cooled and Heated Housing

Sustainability

1. Gilman Transit Center

2. I-5/Genesee Avenue Interchange

3. Regents Road Widening

4. I-5/Gilman Bridge

5. Mid-Coast Corridor Light Rail Transit

6. Voigt Bridge Replacement/Voigt Widening/Campus Point Realignment

7. I-5 Express Lanes/DAR

Regional Transportation Projects

Source: SANDAG

Light Rail Transit

Source: SANDAG, (In Progress Concept Design June 2015)

Pepper Canyon Station

Light Rail Transit

Source: SANDAG, (In Progress Concept Design June 2015)

Voigt Drive Station

Light Rail Transit

Source: KTU+A, Project Visual Impact Assessment, Oct 2014

Gilman Bridge/LRT/I-5 Express Lanes Simulation Northbound I-5

Regional Transportation Projects

Building Size145,000 GSF

Project Cost$95 Million

Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements

CompletionWinter 2017