Master Planning Updates

4/24/06: Master Planning Update #7

Master Planning Updates #1-6

If you have not had the opportunity, please read Master Planning Updates #1 (June 17, 2003), #2 (August 29, 2003), #3 (October 16, 2003), #4 (July 27, 2005), #5 (January 30, 2006), and #6 (March 13, 2006). These updates are archived on this web site.

Student Union Renovation

Construction has begun. Jokake Construction Company and Spray Systems officially began Phase I (asbestos abatement of the northwest corner - clubs and game room area, and old Student Lounge and Council Chambers) on Monday, April 17, 2006. Students, employees and community members visiting the Student Union will find the northwest corner sealed off, along with the northside entrance to the Palms Cafe. Abatement activities and the build back of this corner of the Student Union will continue through the August 18, 2006. Following Commencement (May 12, 2006), Phase II, remodel of the the Kitchen and Palms Cafe will be initiated. The Kitchen and Cafe will remain closed over the summer. The Kitchen and Palms Cafe are projected to reopen on August 18, 2006. Renovation of the Kitchen and Palms will provide more modern food preparation and efficient food services. Remodel activities will continue with conversion of the Atrium, old Student Lounge and Council Chambers (Phase III - May 15 - November 23, 2006) and old Dining Area and Employee Lounge (Phase IV - November 24, 2006 - April 5, 2007). Plans for configuarable meeting rooms, for the integration of natural light, connecting inside and outside space, and linking the diverse architectural styles of the campus have been addressed.

A small scale schematic of the Student Union remodel plans along with a timeline and description of work to be accomplished can be viewed at:

• Open Student Union Remodel Description (Word format)
• Open Student Union Floor Plan Graphic (PowerPoint format)

Two renditions of the remodeled Student Union are shown below:

Click for larger view of Student Union - New Cyber Cafe and Dining Area
Looking east through the new entrance, toward the Business Building. (JPG file: 1363x767 pixels, 188KB)

Click for larger view of Student Union - East Side Entrance.
The Student Union by night–inviting. Note the modern palm arches integrating traditional embassy and modern architectural styles. Also, windows along the east and north walls direct viewers to Glendale's signature palm mall. (JPG file: 1800x767 pixels, 216KB)

Several large scale renditions of the remodeled Student Union are on display in the lobby of the Administration Building.

The Student Life Office will occupy temporary facilities in High Tech II during the summer. Temporary Student Life office locations and phone numbers will be announced via email. Alternative food service arrangements are being finalized and will be announced very soon.

GCC North Campus

During the week of February 21-24, 2006, RNL Design, Core Construction and College employees participated in planning sessions to develop a first draft of a multi-year Master Plan for the GCC North campus. This 40-year plan capitalizes on the site's unique natural setting, preserves the unique Sonoroan desert physiography, views of Ludden Mountain, Hedgepeth Hills and Deem Hills, and provides a roadmap for future construction. Key to the site's development is the use of the arroyo that diagonally bisects the property, creating a signature mall around which four phases of construction are planned.

A draft plan was presented to the College on Friday, February 24, 2006 and to a community forum at GCC North on March 9, 2006. An updated plan will be presented to the College and community on May 24, 2006 at the GCC North campus. The Master Plan will continue to be refined and once finalized, made available to the public on-line and through the GCC Library. Below is a schematic from the draft Master Plan showing the proposed construction to be completed by 2044. Those buildings in the northeast part of the site (upper right) and identified with letters (a-f), are to be constructed as part of phase one (completion 2008) and will support the College until the next bond cycle (typically every ten years). Moving counterclockwise around the site, phase two is in the northwest quadrant (2014-2024), phase three in the southwest quadrant (2024-2034), and phase four in the southeast quadrant (2034-2044).

Proposed Build-out of GCC North 2006-2014

Open larger version of GCCN Proposal

Life Science Building

Educational Specifications for the new Life Science Building were approved by the Governing Board on March 28. Following a call for proposals, the College evaluated submissions from 17 architect consultant firms and nine construction management firms. On April 17th and 18th, the College interviewed five architect consultant teams and three construction management teams. The results of a these interviews will be forwarded for approval by the Governing Board during the May 25th meeting. Thereafter, the architect consultant and construction management firms will be announced to the College and community. For those involved in design efforts, a kick off meeting is anticipated in mid June. Construction is expected to begin in July 2007 and the building prepared for instruction at the beginning of the Spring semester 2009.

Miscellaneous Projects

Glendale Community College Bond Projects Schedule 2004-2014

In order to help employees and community members track progress of GCC Main and North projects, the following is an abbreviated timeline of actions associated with each project. Details of three projects in progress: Student Union Remodel, new Life Science Bldg., and expansion of the GCC North campus are discussed further in this document.

Project	Ed Specs Development	Consultant Selection	Design and Construction Documents Development	Construction Begins (estimate)	Substantial Completion (estimate)	Punch List - Occupy
SU*	Jan – Mar 2005	ART Jul 2005 Jokake Sep 2005	Aug 2005 – Feb 2006	Apr 2006	Mar 2007	Mar – Jun 2007
Life Science Bldg. (formerly N Bldg.)*	Apr 2005 – Feb 2006	Feb – Apr 2006	Apr 2006 – May 2007	Jul 2007	Oct 2008	Nov – Dec 2008
NW Bldg.	Mar – Jun 2007	Jul – Aug 2007	Sep 2007 – May 2008	Jun 2008	Aug 2009	Sep – Dec 2009
B Bldg.	Jul – Sep 2007	Oct – Nov 2007	Nov 2007 – Jun 2008	Jul 2008	May 2009	Jun-Aug 2009
T1 Bldg.	Jul – Sep 2008	Oct – Nov 2008	Dec 2008 – Jul 2009	Aug 2009	Aug 2010	Sep – Dec 2010
T3 Auto (some T2)	Jul – Sep 2009	Oct – Nov 2009	Dec 2009 – Jul 2010	Aug 2010	Aug 2011	Sep – Dec 2011
Old LS/NU Bldg.	Dec 2011 – Feb 2011	Mar – Apr 2011	May – Nov 2011	Dec 2011	Oct 2012	Nov 2012
F&W Bldg.	Sep – Dec 2010	Jan – Feb 2011	Mar – Nov 2011	Dec 2011	Feb 2013	Mar – Jun 2013
Vogel Via Gaucho Entrances*	Aug – Sep 2005	Oct – Nov 2005	Dec 2005 – Feb 2006	Mar 2006	Oct 2006	N/A
Chiller Plant Upgrades 1	Nov 2006 – Jan 2007	Feb – Mar 2007	Apr – Aug 2007	Sep 2007	Jan 2008	Feb 2008
GCC North*	Mar – Sep 2005	RNL Design Jan 2006 CORE Feb 2006	Jan – Nov 2006	Dec 2006	Mar 2008	Apr – Jul 2008

1 Upgrade of the Chiller Plant is a District project designed to prepare the campus infrastructure to support new buildings.

* Planning is currently underway for several projects (highlighted in light green ), and each is discussed further in this document.

Questions - Comments

Your input and questions concerning any of the College's bond projects is always welcome. If you have questions or ideas, please share them with the College. You can do this by clicking on the following email link. Questions and concerns will be addressed as expeditiously as possible, and where appropriate, shared with other readers in future Master Planning Updates.

E-mail Questions - Comments

Summary

In closing, let me express the College's sincere appreciation to those who have shared ideas, expertise and time toward the master planning process, development of the College's Project Lists, educational specifications, review of proposals and selection of architects and construction firms. Every attempt has been made to be inclusive, and the College will continue this approach as we plan, design and construct each project. If anyone desires a copy of documentation for any specific project, please email me and I will provide a copy or direct you to an on-line link. Please stay engaged. With your continued participation and ideas, GCC will become what we dream.

Charles F. Jeffery
Dean of Institutional Planning