UC San Diego
Long Range Planning
& Sustainability
STAFF SUSTAINABILITY
NETWORK: NOV 19, 2015
Gary Matthews
Vice Chancellor
Resource Management & Planning
AGENDA
• LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE
• CURRENT SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
• REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Campus Planning Framework
Program Level
General Land Use Plan
2004 LRDP
Macro Level
Urban Design Framework
1989 Master Plan Study
Micro Level
Design Guidelines
Neighborhood Studies
What is the LRDP?
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.
2004 LRDP Land Use Plan
The 2004 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) is a general land use plan and capacity
analysis that guides the physical development of the campus. Previous LRDP’s were
prepared 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
Headcount
Enrollment
23,000
29,900
33,700
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Total
Population
33,100
49,700
44,705
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Development
Gross Square
Feet
10,082,000
19,159,000
17,000,000
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Housing (Beds)
8,300
14,950
13,568
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Why Update the LRDP?
• 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
LRDP Environmental Impact Report
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:
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Transportation, Traffic and Parking
Biological Resources
Hydrology and Water Quality
Air Quality
Aesthetics
GHG Emissions
Public Services/Infrastructure
Cultural and Historical Resources
Current LRDP Timeline
ANALYSIS
VALIDATION
DEVELOP LRDP & EIR
Confirm Horizon Year (2030/35)
Update Academic and Enrollment Plan:
Population and Space Projections,
Update Physical Plan Framework: Neighborhood Plans,
Land Use and Capacity Analysis
Confirm Program
Update LRDP
East Campus NPS
Mesa NPS
Finalize LRDP
TMC NPS
Open Space Plan
Community Outreach
Develop Outreach Strategy
EIR Advance Studies: Historic Resources, Wildfire
Protection, Climate Action Plan, Biological
Surveys, Waste Management Plan
EIR Studies: Traffic, Air Quality , Water Plan,
Biology, GHG Reduction Plan, Cultural
Resources
Prepare Draft LRDP EIR
Public Scoping
Public Hearing
Prepare Final EIR
Regents LRDP Approval &
LRDP EIR Certification
Sustainability
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 MWpeak
Microgrid
Sustainability
Energy & Climate
On Campus Supply – Fossil Fuel
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.
Sustainability
Energy & Climate
On Campus Supply - Renewables
Fuel Cell, Solar PV
and Solar Water
Heating
Have covered all
optimal locations
Continue to look for
opportunities
Sustainability
Operations
LEED-NC Platinum:
Keeling Apartments
Strive for gold and achieve a
minimum of LEED Silver on all
new construction and
renovation projects
UCSD will apply LEED
standards to all “existing
building” projects.
UCSD has 21 LEED certified
buildings, 20 more projects in
progress.
Using Green Seal products,
and sustainable cleaning / pest
management practices.
LEED-NC Platinum:
MESOM
Sustainability
Water
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.
Sustainability
Water
UCSD is helping California
solve the water dilemma
30% of campus
irrigation uses
Reclaimed Water
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.
Natural Vegetation
New irrigation nozzles use
20% less water
Sustainability
Transportation
Alternative
transportation
commuting saved
nearly 48,000
metric tons of CO2
emissions annually.
Electric Vehicle (EV)
charging stations
Green Fleet: More than 50%
of fleet vehicles are hybrid or
alternative-fuel vehicles
MTS SuperLoop
Gilman Transit Center
Sustainability
Future 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
Sustainability
Thermal Energy
Storage Tank
Sustainability
Naturally Cooled
and Heated Housing
Regional Transportation Projects
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
Light Rail Transit
Source: SANDAG
Light Rail Transit
Pepper Canyon Station
Source: SANDAG, (In Progress Concept Design June 2015)
Light Rail Transit
Voigt Drive Station
Source: SANDAG, (In Progress Concept Design June 2015)
Regional Transportation Projects
Gilman Bridge/LRT/I-5 Express Lanes Simulation Northbound I-5
Source: KTU+A, Project Visual Impact Assessment, Oct 2014
Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements
Building Size
145,000 GSF
Project Cost
$95 Million
Completion
Winter 2017