UConn is proposing to begin construction of the Northwest Science Quad on an approximately 22-acre site located at the northwest edge of campus which includes the existing Lot 9, X-Lot, and L-Lot. The Northwest Science Quad is identified as part of the North Eagleville Science District in the University’s Campus Master Plan and is part of the capital project initiatives in support of Next Generation Connecticut to significantly expand educational opportunities, research, and innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines at UConn. The proposed project consists of the following:
- Science 1 building (~250,000 sf STEM Research Center
- Supplemental Utility Plant (SUP) including substation
- Surface parking
- Improvements to King Hill Road
- Possible realignment to Hillside Road and Alumni Drive
- Northern Woodland Corridor walkway
- Stormwater and utilities to serve the Northwest Science Quad
- Utility tunnel from the current Central Utility Plan (CUP) to the proposed SUP.
Science 1 building project will incorporate best practices of sustainability with a minimum goal of LEED Gold certified, with an aspirational goal of certified for the U.S. Green Building Council Sustainable SITES program.
Additionally, UConn is proposing construction of up to 1000 parking spaces through the construction of up to two elevated parking decks above a portion of W Lot and a new surface lot in Parcel D, connected to each other by a restricted access drive for buses, service, and emergencies. This project is consistent with parking priorities identified in the UConn Master Plan, including replacing spaces that are lost to new construction, prioritize decks (2-3 levels) with small footprints instead of large garages, limiting parking in the campus core and supporting a robust shuttle system. The construction of this parking within the North Campus replaces other parking to be lost within the North Campus as a result of new construction.
To watch the project information meeting, please click on the following link: https://kaltura.uconn.edu/media/Science+1+And+Parking+Meeting/1_9rw2jv1i
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Friday, December 22, 2017
For more information, contact: Paul Ferri/Office of Environmental Policy at 860-486-9295/paul.ferri@uconn.edu