March 28-29, 2006

C A M P U S M A S T E R P L A N OBSERVATIONS

Observations-History-Natural Systems-Built Systems-Summary of Observations

Master Plan Guiding Principles

Concept Plan

Next Steps

Agenda

Master Plan: Schedule 2005-2006O

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March 28-29 Summary of Observations / Concept Plan

April Campus Workshop

June - August Development of Plan/Guidelines

May Draft Plan Open Forums

February 1-3 Space Opportunities Meetings (Paulien)

December 1-2 Kick-off and Focus Groups

January 17-18

October BOT Presentation

September Final Draft Plan Open Forums

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University Ideals

‘A public university focused on science and technology’

Multi-disciplinary Education

Cutting-edge Research

Innovative Technology

Entrepreneurial Environment

Vibrant Campus Life

Professional Growth

Diverse Population

Intimate Community

History

Campus Evolution

1881-1909

Acquired Building

“...a rich history with its beginnings developing from the industrial age...”

1881 – an act of the New Jersey state

legislature held a contest to determine

which municipality would become home

to the state's urgently needed technical

school.

History

Campus Evolution

1909-1949

Acquired / New

1920 to 1949 - the Newark Technical

School was transformed into the Newark

College of Engineering, under the

direction of

Dr. Allan R Cullimore.

1946 - about 75 percent of the freshman

class had served in the armed forces.

Existing Building

Campus Evolution

1950-1969

Existing Building

New Building

History

1960 - Weston Hall razed

and replaced with new seven story

structure

-Doctoral level programs were

introduced

1966 - an 18-acre expansion

was completed

History

Campus Evolution

1970-1979

Existing Building

New Building

1975 - The New Jersey School of

Architecture is created; the institution had

evolved into a technological university.

-Emphasis on a broad range of graduate

and undergraduate degrees and

dedication to significant research and

public service.

-A new university name, New Jersey

Institute of Technology, signified the

institution's expanded mission.

1980 - The creation of a residential

campus and the opening of NJIT's first

residence hall, Redwood.

History

Campus Evolution

1980-1989

Existing Building

Acquired Building

1982 – The College of Science and

Liberal Arts is established.

1988 - The School of Industrial

Management is established.

History

Campus Evolution

1990-1999

Existing Building

New Building

1994 -The Albert Dorman Honors College

was established.

History

Campus Evolution

2000+

Existing Building

New Building

2001 - The College of Computing Sciences

was created.

2004 – The new Campus Center replaces the

Hazell and Wilson

Center buildings.

-Lubetkin Field undergoes a $1.2 million

renovation

-Riverfront Stadium became the

home of the Highlander’s

Baseball Squad

Campus Plan

2005

Observations

Denotes campus boundary and area of observations

Observations

Natural Systems

LandscapeMaster Plan

Completed Jan. 2005 byThomas Balsley Associates

Observations

Observations

Pervious surfaces allow water to percolate into the soil where it is cleaned, cooledand slowed down before reaching water bodies or ground water tables.

Green Space

Observations

Plaza Space

Major Open Spaces

Observations

Impervious Surfaces

Impervious surfaces –such as pavement, roofs, and other compacted areas - send rain water into the storm water management system.

Unfortunately, increased impervious surface also increases the volume and velocity of water entering the system which can result in back-up, over-flow, and ultimately flooding due to poor drainage.

Observations

Impervious Surfaces

[Aggregated]

Impervious surfaces take up 80% of the campus.

Observations

Observations

Pervious Surfaces

[Aggregated]

Pervious surfaces take up 20% of the campus.

Impervious v.Pervious Surfaces

Observations

Topography

Highest Elevation

Lowest Elevation

The elevation changes from a high point on campus of 108’ at the athletic field, to a low point of 65’ at the edge of Eberhardt lawn.

There is a 43’ change in elevation across campus, from East to West.

Observations

108’

125’

65’

Relationship to New York City

280

95

Approx. 13 miles

In Context

Transit

Commuter Rail

Subway

Light Rail

NJIT Campus

10 min. walk

20 min. walk

5 min. walk

10 min. walk

20 min. walk

5 min. walk

Broad St. Station

Penn Station

In Context

Relationship to Downtown

Walk Times

Univ. Heights Science Park

NJIT Campus

Cultural Facilities

UMDNJ

Essex Community College

Rutgers University

10 min. walk

NJ Performing Arts

Center

Riverfront Stadium

Newark Museum

Symphony Hall

JFK Rec Center

Penn Station

5 min. walk

In Context

Devils Arena

Green Space

Parks

NJIT Campus

In Context

Historic Districts

NJIT CampusJames St. Historic District

Four Corners Historic District

Lincoln Park Historic District

Ironbound

In Context

James St. Historic District

Land Ownership

James St. Historic District

Four Corners Historic District

Lincoln Park Historic District

NJIT Campus

Surrounding Context

James St. Historic District

Proposed Conceptual Plan

NJIT Campus

Surrounding Context

Rutgers UniversityMasterplan

Masterplan completed byAyers Saint Gross Architects

December 2003

Surrounding Context

Existing Buildings

Proposed Buildings

Proposed Housing

Proposed Garage

Univ. HeightsScience ParkMasterplan completed by Gruzen Samton Architects

May 6, 2002

Surrounding Context

Digital Center Dev’t (2008)

2010 Dev’t:Retail / Food on 1st Flr.

Historic Jail

Int’l Center for Public Health

EDC I - III

American CampusCommunities

•812 beds

•Fitness center

•Business center

•Game Room / Rec Area

•10 laundry rooms

•10 lounges

•6,353 sf of street retail

Surrounding Context

Adjacent Masterplans

James St. Historic District Masterplan

NJIT Campus

University Heights Science ParkMasterplan

Rutgers University Masterplan

Surrounding Context

Essex Community College

Science Park HS

800 bed new housing

Subway

Broad Street Station

600 bed new housing

Local Street Network*

Principal Arterial

NJIT Campus

Minor Arterial

CBD Street

Collector Street

280

Broad St.

Market St.

In Context

*Information collected from: www.newarkbroadstreet.org

Vehicular Circulation

Primary Streets

Secondary Streets

Observations

Major Pedestrian Flow

Primary Streets

Secondary Streets

Pedestrian Paths

Observations

Circulation Conflicts

Major Points of Conflict

Observations

Primary Streets

Secondary Streets

Pedestrian Paths

Gateways / Entry

Built Gateway

Entry Points

Observations

Visitor Lot

Admissions

Service Docks

Observations

Visitor Lot

Admissions

Peer Institutions

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYWashington, D.C. (Founded 1821)Undergraduate — 7,562 Graduate — 4,704 Total Student Population — 12,266Faculty — 1,396 Staff — 4,664 Total Campus Population — 18,326

Buildings — 6,440,649 gsf Land — 43 acres Parking — 2,778 spaces

NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYNewark, NJ (Founded 1881)Undergraduate — 5,263 Graduate — 2,795 Total Student Population — 8,058Faculty — 500 Staff — 700 Total Campus Population — 9,258

Buildings — 2,653,096 gsf Land — 45 acres Parking — 3,041 spaces

Parking

Observations

Parking

Surface Parking ON Campus:

= 815 spaces

Surface Parking OFF Campus:

Lot 12 = 34 Lot 12A = 50 Lot 12B = 22 Lot 12C = 20 126 spaces

Lot 18 350 spaces

= 476 spaces

Lots 12A-C

Lot 18

Deck Parking ON Campus:

= 1,750 spaces

Total NJIT Parking:

= 3,041 spaces total

Deck

Observations

All Surface Parking Lots

Observations

Lot 3

Lots 16 + 16A

Lot 10

Lot 5

Lot 7

All SurfaceParking Lots

[Aggregated]

Surface parking lots take

up about 14% of campus,

or 5 acres.

(excluding off campuslots 12 + 18)

Observations

Building Use

Academic

Administrative

Athletics/Rec

Residence Life

Public

Facilities Mgmt

Parking Deck

Observations

• Fu

Projected Needs

Existing Target 1 Target 2

Student Headcount 8,000 10,000 12,000

Academic 0 0 +

Offices 0 + ++

Teaching & Open Labs 0 + ++

Assembly Spaces 0 + ++

Research Labs + ++ +++

Library + ++ +++

PE / Recreation + ++ +++

Housing 0 + +

+ Need

0 Balance

- Excess

Observations

Heavy

Moderate Heavy

Moderate

Light

Maintenance Needs

Utilities / Maintenance Observations

Utilities Site Plan taken from the

Facilities and Financing Master Plan: Spring 1990Utilities Site Plan taken from the

Facilities and Financing Master Plan: Spring 1990

Observations Summary

• Great momentum of recent campus improvements

• Good plans in place for surrounding campus areas will improve image and livability of Newark

• Safety on campus is very good

Observations Summary

• Great momentum of recent campus improvements

• Good plans in place for surrounding campus areas will improve image and livability of Newark

• Safety on campus is very good

• Visitor experience could be improved getting to and on campus

• Parking need for visitor events

• Facilities needs for current and planned growth

• Improve safe connections to surrounding institutions.

• Enhance the student life experience through improved athletics / recreation venues and facilities that recognize the creative, innovative campus population.

• Limited on and off campus entertainment, retail, hotel, and conference venues

• Potential acquisition of High School gives NJIT needed flexibility

Mission

As a major public technological university, NJIT is an important conduit through which technology flows into society. NJIT’s faculty, staff and students are committed and focused on the mission of education, research, service and economic development, to play a critical role in shaping New Jersey's future.

~ Excellence in professional education

~ Preparing students for productive careers

~ Conducting research in multi-disciplinary fields

~ Service to local communities and broader society

~ Encouraging a diverse student body

~ Advancing the use of technology as a means to improve the quality of life

Draft Planning Principles

• Develop facilities and resources to support NJIT’s mission and future long-term growth

• Reinvigorate the social, academic and cultural life on campus by way of permeating technological awareness and shaping of a “life of the mind”

• Establish significant, meaningful spaces to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development

• Create inviting approaches, distinct gateways and strong pedestrian connections to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods

• Increase connections between the university and adjacent institutions

Draft Concept Plan

Establish a distinct presence and character

Define edges of campus

Create inviting approaches and powerful gateways

Strengthen pedestrian connections to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods

Evaluate loading and service function placement within the campus as a whole

Create a Strong Central Core

Increase the green space on campus; maintain and develop an integrated string of significant open spaces

Clarify the connections between existing outdoor recreation areas

Create powerful view corridors

Realize potential to create axial entry sequence off of New St., from Rutgers University at MLK Blvd.

Draft Concept Plan

Develop a framework to support the responsible capacity of the campus

Maximize current building efficiency by redistribution of rooms, equipment storage and circulation.

Utilize edge sites to their fullest potential as “gateways” to the university

Develop sites in a meaningful and effective manner for future growth

Draft Concept Plan

Draft Concept Plan

Promote Clear Connections

Share surrounding resources with neighborhood institutions

Foster the development of the university district and the city of Newark

Create an evident character to develop the connection from NJIT through Rutgers, continuing to Military Park

Strengthen residential life in and around the university through public-private partnerships along New and Halsey Streets, as well as in the James Street Historic District

Rutgers Master Plan

Draft Concept Plan

Establish a distinct presence and character

Create a Strong Central Core

Develop a framework to support the responsible capacity of the campus

Promote Clear Connections

Campus Plan

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Master Plan: Schedule 2005-2006O

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March 28-29 Summary of Observations / Concept Plan

April Campus Workshop

June - August Development of Plan/Guidelines

May Draft Plan Open Forums

February 1-3 Space Opportunities Meetings (Paulien)

December 1-2 Kick-off and Focus Groups

January 17-18

October BOT Presentation

September Final Draft Plan Open Forums

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