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Mission and Objectives ................................................................................. 1-1 History of Boston College ....................................................................................................1-1 Boston College Mission .......................................................................................................1-3 Major Programs and Initiatives............................................................................................1-4 The Strategic Plan .....................................................................................................1-4 The Campus Plan ......................................................................................................1-5 The Institutional Master Plan ...................................................................................1-6 Instuitutional Master Plan Team .........................................................................................1-9 2
Existing Property Uses .................................................................................. 2-1 Boston College Properties in Boston ...................................................................................2-1 Boston College Properties in Newton ..................................................................................2-3 3
Campus Demographics and Employment .................................................... 3-1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................3-1 Student Population ...............................................................................................................3-1 Enrollment Trends.....................................................................................................3-2 Student Residence Locations ...............................................................................................3-3 Employment ..........................................................................................................................3-4 Future Student Enrollment and Employment Projections ..................................................3-5 Table of Contents
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Planning Framework .................................................................................... 4-1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 4-1 Coordination with the Boston Redevelopment Authority ....................................... 4-2 Existing Context .................................................................................................................... 4-3 Chestnut Hill Reservation Planning ......................................................................... 4-3 Planning Boston College’s Future ....................................................................................... 4-3 Strategic Plan ............................................................................................................ 4-4 Campus Vision and Identity ................................................................................................ 4-4 Guiding Principles .................................................................................................... 4-4 Lower Campus (Boston) .......................................................................................... 4-5 Commonwealth Avenue and the Brighton Campus (Boston and Newton) ........... 4-5 Middle, Upper and Newton Campus (Newton) ...................................................... 4-6 Urban Design Guidelines and Objectives ........................................................................... 4-6 Open Space System and Public Realm ............................................................................... 4-8 Consistency with CPS and Article 29 Zoning .................................................................... 4-10 Conservation Protection Subdistrict ...................................................................... 4-11 Greenbelt Protection Overlay District (Article 29) ................................................ 4-12 Public Planning Process ..................................................................................................... 4-12 Allston Brighton Boston College Community Task Force ..................................... 4-13 5
Proposed Instutional Projects ...................................................................... 5-1 Summary and Rationale for Proposed Projects .................................................................. 5-1 Proposed Institutional Projects - Boston ............................................................................ 5-3 Residential Life .......................................................................................................... 5-3 Academic ................................................................................................................... 5-9 Student Life ............................................................................................................... 5-9
Support Facilities .................................................................................................... 5-11
Re-use of Existing Brighton Campus Facilities ...................................................... 5-11 Construction Cost Estimate ................................................................................... 5-12 10-Year Plan - Newton........................................................................................................ 5-13 Chestnut Hill Campus Newton .............................................................................. 5-13 Newton Campus ..................................................................................................... 5-14 6
Student Housing Plan .................................................................................. 6-1 Boston College Housing Mission ........................................................................................ 6-2 Boston College’s Housing Culture ...................................................................................... 6-2 Undergraduate Housing........................................................................................... 6-4 Assignment Process Overview ................................................................................. 6-6 Graduate Housing .................................................................................................... 6-7 ii
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Student Formation ....................................................................................................6-7 Campus Planning for Housing ...............................................................................6-10 Demand for Additional On-campus Housing ........................................................6-11 Current 10-year Undergraduate Housing Plan.......................................................6-11
Analysis of Alternative Sites for 350 Beds ..............................................................6-13
Housing Restriction ................................................................................................6-14
Options for Undergraduate Housing .....................................................................6-14 Impacts of Student Housing Demand on Off-campus Housing Supply ..............6-18
Mortgage Assistance Program ...............................................................................6-19
Student Behavior Plan ........................................................................................................6-19 Office of Governmental and Community Affairs ...................................................6-18 The Boston College Police Department .................................................................6-21 Vice President of Student Affairs ............................................................................6-21 Office of Dean for Student Development...............................................................6-22 Boston College Campus Community Partnership Initiative (BC CCPI) ................6-23 Boston Police Department......................................................................................6-23 7
Athletic Facilities .......................................................................................... 7-1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................7-1 Need for New Baseball and Softball Facilities .....................................................................7-1 Seating Capacity Comparison ...................................................................................7-2 Brighton Athletics Center .....................................................................................................7-2 Baseball Field ............................................................................................................7-4 Softball Field ..............................................................................................................7-4 Intramural Field .........................................................................................................7-4 Support Building .......................................................................................................7-4
Advisory Committee ..................................................................................................7-5
Tennis Courts........................................................................................................................7-5 Use Plan ................................................................................................................................7-5 Types of Users ...........................................................................................................7-5 Schedule of Uses .......................................................................................................7-6 Nighttime Lighting ...............................................................................................................7-8 Noise ...................................................................................................................................7-11 Parking and Site Access......................................................................................................7-12 Synthetic Playing Surface....................................................................................................7-12 Environmental Impact ............................................................................................7-13 8
Utilities and Infrastructure ........................................................................... 8-1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................8-1 Sanitary Sewer System ..........................................................................................................8-2 Table of Contents
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Existing System Conditions ...................................................................................... 8-2 Future Sewer Demand .............................................................................................. 8-2 Proposed Sanitary Sewer Improvements ................................................................. 8-4 Water Supply System ........................................................................................................... 8-4 Existing System Conditions ...................................................................................... 8-4 Future Water Demand .............................................................................................. 8-4 Proposed Water System Improvements .................................................................. 8-5 Storm Drainage System ....................................................................................................... 8-5 Existing System Conditions ...................................................................................... 8-5 Future Storm Flows .................................................................................................. 8-6 Proposed Storm Drainage System Improvements.................................................. 8-6 Natural Gas System ............................................................................................................. 8-8 Existing System Conditions ...................................................................................... 8-8 Proposed Gas Service Improvements...................................................................... 8-8 Steam Distribution ............................................................................................................... 8-8 Existing System Conditions ...................................................................................... 8-8 Electrical Service ................................................................................................................... 8-9 Existing System Conditions ...................................................................................... 8-9 Proposed Electrical Service Improvements ............................................................. 8-9 Telecommunications............................................................................................................ 8-9 9
Transportation and Parking ......................................................................... 9-1 Key Findings ......................................................................................................................... 9-1 Study Methodology .............................................................................................................. 9-3 Plan Overview ....................................................................................................................... 9-4 Existing Transportation Conditions ..................................................................................... 9-5 Roadway Access ........................................................................................................ 9-5 Study Area ................................................................................................................. 9-7 Public Transportation ............................................................................................. 9-10 Boston College Shuttle Bus Services ..................................................................... 9-10 Pedestrians.............................................................................................................. 9-12 Bicycles .................................................................................................................... 9-13 Campus Parking...................................................................................................... 9-15 Off-campus Parking ................................................................................................ 9-21 Student Move-in and Move-out Operations .......................................................... 9-22 Transportation Demand Management .................................................................. 9-23 Loading and Service................................................................................................ 9-24 Future Transportation Conditions ..................................................................................... 9-25 2018 No-Build Condition........................................................................................ 9-25 2018 Build Condition .............................................................................................. 9-26 Loading and Service Operations ............................................................................ 9-38 iv
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Brighton Campus Move-in and Move-out..............................................................9-38 Transportation Demand Management ..................................................................9-39 Transportation Operations Analysis ..................................................................................9-39 Vehicle Level of Service ...........................................................................................9-39 Brighton Campus Access Alternatives ...................................................................9-40 Access Alternatives Operational Analysis ..............................................................9-42 Study Area Vehicle Operations Analysis ................................................................9-46 Pedestrian Level-of-Service Analysis.......................................................................9-55 Transit System Analysis ..........................................................................................9-56 Boston College Green Line Station ........................................................................9-59 Short-term Construction Operations/ Construction Management Plan ..............9-60 10 Environmental Sustainability ..................................................................... 10-1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................10-1 Goals for Campus-wide Sustainability ...............................................................................10-1 Leadership ...............................................................................................................10-2 Social Justice ...........................................................................................................10-3 Green Buildings .......................................................................................................10-3 Energy and Climate Change ....................................................................................10-3 Water Conservation.................................................................................................10-4 Waste Reduction and Recycling..............................................................................10-4 Air Quality ................................................................................................................10-5 Stormwater Management .......................................................................................10-5 Landscape and Natural Features ............................................................................10-6 Transportation .........................................................................................................10-6 Education and Outreach .........................................................................................10-6 Procurement ............................................................................................................10-7 Performance Standards and Indicators..................................................................10-7 Sustainable Practices ..........................................................................................................10-7 Leadership ...............................................................................................................10-8 Social Justice .........................................................................................................10-11 Green Buildings .....................................................................................................10-12 Energy and Climate Change ..................................................................................10-14 Water Conservation...............................................................................................10-15 Waste Reduction and Recycling............................................................................10-17 Bookstore and Reprographics ..............................................................................10-19 Stormwater Management .....................................................................................10-19 Landscape and Natural Features ..........................................................................10-21 Air Quality ..............................................................................................................10-23 Dining Services......................................................................................................10-23 Environmental Health and Safety .........................................................................10-25 Table of Contents
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Procurement ......................................................................................................... 10-27 Transportation ...................................................................................................... 10-28 Education and Outreach....................................................................................... 10-30 Coordination with City Agencies...................................................................................... 10-34 11 Historic and Archaeological Resources ...................................................... 11-1 Methodology ...................................................................................................................... 11-1 Brighton Campus ............................................................................................................... 11-2 Chancery – St. John’s Complex .............................................................................. 11-3 IMP Projects............................................................................................................ 11-4 Chestnut Hill Campus........................................................................................................ 11-6 Cultural Resources .................................................................................................. 11-6 New Construction ................................................................................................... 11-8 Renovation of Existing Buildings ......................................................................... 11-10 Demolition ............................................................................................................ 11-10 Newton Campus .............................................................................................................. 11-11 Cultural Resources ................................................................................................ 11-11 Demolition ............................................................................................................ 11-11 New Construction ................................................................................................. 11-12 12 Economic Development .............................................................................. 12-1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 12-1 Boston College Economic Impact ..................................................................................... 12-1 National Impact of Boston College ........................................................................ 12-2 Economic Impact of Purchasing Expenditures...................................................... 12-3 Local Economic Impacts of Boston College .......................................................... 12-4 Creative Economy............................................................................................................... 12-5 Writers Among Us .................................................................................................. 12-5 Linden Lane Press................................................................................................... 12-6 Master Class: Alumni in Residence ....................................................................... 12-7 Boston College Arts Council................................................................................... 12-7 Major Cultural Facilities ......................................................................................... 12-7 Cultural Events ........................................................................................................ 12-9 New Creative Economy Initiatives ....................................................................... 12-10 Corporate Leadership and Civic Engagement ................................................................. 12-11 Carroll School Office of Government and Corporate Affairs .............................. 12-11 The Center for Asset Management ...................................................................... 12-11 The Center for Corporate Citizenship .................................................................. 12-12 The Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics ................................................... 12-12 The Boston College Business Institute ................................................................ 12-12 vi
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The Center for Work & Family ..............................................................................12-13 Leadership for Change ..........................................................................................12-13 Church Management and Administration ...........................................................12-13 MBA Consulting Project........................................................................................12-13 Employment Opportunities and Programs .....................................................................12-14 Boston Residents Construction Employment Standards ....................................12-15 Outreach Programs ...............................................................................................12-15 Affirmative Action Plan .........................................................................................12-17 Sponsored Research .........................................................................................................12-18 Payments to the City of Boston ........................................................................................12-19 Payroll Taxes ..........................................................................................................12-19 Voluntary Payments for Municipal Services .........................................................12-19 Development Impact Project (DIP) Contributions ..............................................12-19 13 Community Benefits and Service Programs .............................................. 13-1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................13-1 Educational Partnerships and Scholarship Aid ......................................................................13-2 Scholarship Aid .......................................................................................................13-2 Educational Partnerships ........................................................................................13-3 Community Development Assistance ...............................................................................13-8 Allston-Brighton/Boston College Community Fund ..............................................13-8 Boston College Neighborhood Center ...................................................................13-9 Veronica Smith Senior Center ..............................................................................13-11 Volunteer Service Programs .............................................................................................13-11 PULSE ....................................................................................................................13-11 4Boston..................................................................................................................13-11 Appalachia Volunteers ..........................................................................................13-12 American Red Cross Club of Boston College .......................................................13-12 Campus School Volunteers ..................................................................................13-12 Circle K Club of Boston College ............................................................................13-12 Cleansweep ............................................................................................................13-13 Dance Marathon ...................................................................................................13-13 Grads Give Back Day .............................................................................................13-13 Cultural Resources ............................................................................................................13-13 Boston College's McMullen Museum of Art ........................................................13-13 Boston College Arts Festival .................................................................................13-14 Humanities Series .................................................................................................13-14 Neighborhood Night at the Theater .....................................................................13-14 Irish Institute at Boston College ...........................................................................13-14 “Pops on the Heights” ..........................................................................................13-15 Sports and Recreational Programs ..................................................................................13-15 Table of Contents
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Boston College Athletic Tickets ............................................................................ 13-15 Flynn Recreation Complex Summer Program ..................................................... 13-15 Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament ....................................................................... 13-15 Allston-Brighton Youth Hockey ............................................................................ 13-16 Boston College Spring Football Game................................................................. 13-16 Kid’s Karate Exhibition .......................................................................................... 13-16 Jimmy Fund Charity Events .................................................................................. 13-16 Community Rowing Boathouse ........................................................................... 13-16 Appendix A 2008 Housing Impact Study
Appendix B BRA Scoping Determination
(issued on February 21, 2008)
Appendix C Transportation
(included on attached CD)
Appendix D Response to Comments and Comment Letters
(included on attached CD)
Appendix B and Appendix C are provided on an attached CD at the end of this document and on
the Boston College IMP website (www.bc.edu/imp). To request a paper version of Appendix B or
Appendix C, please contact:
Jeffrey Soo
IMP Project Coordinator
Boston College Office of Governmental & Community Affairs
Phone (617) 552-4787
sooj@bc.edu
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Total Enrollment Trends 1993-2007 ........................................................................... 3-2
Student Enrollment Trends 2003-2007 ...................................................................... 3-3
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Full-time Faculty and Staff 2007-2008 ........................................................................ 3-4
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Relationship of 10-Year Plan Elements to the Strategic Plan .................................... 5-2
Proposed Institutional Projects (Boston Properties)................................................. 5-5
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Boston College Undergraduate Residence Halls by Campus 2006 ........................... 6-5
Undergraduate Housing Program ............................................................................ 6-13
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Schedule of Use for Brighton Athletics Center .......................................................... 7-7
Proposed Lighting Program...................................................................................... 7-10
Summary of Sewer Generation (Based on Title V, Massachusetts DEP) ................. 8-3
Existing 2008 Daily Traffic Volumes ........................................................................... 9-7
2008 Boston College Bicycle Parking Inventory ....................................................... 9-14
2008 Existing Parking Space Inventory..................................................................... 9-15
On-campus Parking Permits .................................................................................... 9-16
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2008 Existing Parking Utilization .............................................................................. 9-21
Total Parking Garage Entries and Exits .................................................................... 9-21
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Typical Weekday Parking Demand Summary........................................................... 9-38
Future Loading and Service Facilities (new buildings) ............................................ 9-38
Level-of-Service (LOS) Criteria.................................................................................. 9-40
2018 Build Alternative Access Analysis Level of Service .......................................... 9-43
Morning Peak Hour Level of Service Summary – Signalized Intersections ............ 9-47
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Morning Peak Hour Washington Street Traffic Volumes ........................................ 9-52
Pedestrian LOS Criteria at Signalized Intersections ................................................ 9-55
Pedestrian Delay LOS Summary ............................................................................... 9-56
New Transit Trips ...................................................................................................... 9-57
Transit Distribution ................................................................................................... 9-57
Existing Train Capacity .............................................................................................. 9-57
Worst Case Green Line Trip Assignment ................................................................. 9-58
Transit Trips for Analysis .......................................................................................... 9-58
Peak Hour Transit Ridership..................................................................................... 9-59
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Boston College Total Economic Impact (2006) ....................................................... 12-3
2006 Purchasing ........................................................................................................ 12-3
2006 Local Purchasing .............................................................................................. 12-4
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Full-time Faculty and Staff: 2007-2008 ................................................................... 12-14
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Boston College Boston Public School Hire Report .................................................. 13-6
Spring 2007 Community Fund Awards .................................................................... 13-8
Spring 2007 $25,000 Biennial Award ........................................................................ 13-9
Special Grant Awards ................................................................................................ 13-9
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Net-New Project Generated Trips Morning Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Study Area
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2018 Build Condition Morning Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Study Area Intersections
2018 Build Condition Boston College Driveways
2018 Build Condition Evening Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Study Area Intersections
2018 Build Condition Evening Peak Hour Traffic Volumes Boston College Driveways
Proposed Ten-Year Primary Pedestrian Circulation Routes
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2018 Build Condition Baseline Traffic Volumes
2018 Build Condition Alternative 1 ─ U-Turn Between Greycliff Road and Gerald Road
2018 Build Condition Alternative 2 ─ Median Break at Commonwealth Avenue/Boston
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2018 Build Condition Alternative 3 ─ New Roadway 2-way St. Thomas More Road
2018 Build Condition Alternative 4 ─ New Roadway and St. Thomas More Road oneway Northbound
2018 Build Condition Option 5 ─ New Roadway and Elimination of St. Thomas More
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Future Loading Dock Locations
Listed and Inventoried Historic Properties within 1/4 Mile of the Chestnut Hill and
Brighton Campuses
Listed and Inventoried Historic Properties within 1/4 Mile of the Newton Campus
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