{"id":33201,"date":"2025-01-09T16:10:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T21:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/?page_id=33201"},"modified":"2025-01-09T16:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T21:10:12","slug":"campus-master-plan-sustainability-measures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/mesh-campus-resources-navigation\/campus-master-plan-sustainability-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus Master Plan Sustainability Measures"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/mesh-home-navigation\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"974\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/02\/Final_MeSH_Logo.png\" alt=\"MeSH Logo\" class=\"wp-image-28406\" style=\"width:171px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/02\/Final_MeSH_Logo.png 834w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/02\/Final_MeSH_Logo-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/02\/Final_MeSH_Logo-768x897.png 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/02\/Final_MeSH_Logo-105x123.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/02\/Final_MeSH_Logo-317x370.png 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/02\/Final_MeSH_Logo-423x494.png 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/02\/Final_MeSH_Logo-634x740.png 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,834px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>91福利 drafted a comprehensive Campus Master Plan in 2009 to map out development across the next 20 years. The Campus Planning Committee collaborated with Sasaki Associates Inc. to create this plan. 91福利 has put significant focus on ensuring that current and future plans emphasize a sustainable vision. It seeks to honor the University\u2019s history while upholding its modern values. This plan is specific, but flexible enough to adapt to program changes and other necessary adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some Key Goals Established by the Campus Master Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recommend the best use of physical campus resources while incorporating alternative transportation options and sustainability principles to minimize environmental impacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify opportunities and constraints for campus improvement and resolve important issues for campus function and development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve campus quality and aesthetics to to communicate 91福利\u2019s mission through its environment, as well as attract and retain students and faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide plans for future campus development which address program and demographic changes and funding opportunities, managing capital, and procedures to update whenever necessary to ensure that developments are both current and useful<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the realization of the Strategic Plan and institutional vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-1024x566.jpg\" alt=\"Cover art\" class=\"wp-image-30135\" style=\"width:344px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-360x200.jpg 360w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-105x58.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-317x175.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-423x234.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-634x350.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-846x468.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-951x526.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo-1268x701.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mitchellcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/293\/2023\/06\/SCUPCampusPlanCoverArt_Logo.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Cover Art for 91福利\u2019s presentation for the Merit Award for Excellence in Planning for an Established Campus from the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PDF Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/2010\/04\/91福利_exe_summary_150dpi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Plan Report Executive Summary<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/2010\/04\/91福利_report_150dpi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Plan Report (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Campus Master Plan received the Merit Award for Excellence in Planning for an Established Campus from the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). Any interested parties can read the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/campusplanning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/195\/2009\/09\/umaine-scup-presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCUP Presentation PDF<\/a>. The Plan also received the Boston Society of Architects Merit Award for Campus Planning. 91福利\u2019s Campus Master Plan was one of three recognized plans out of twenty submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability Measures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Systems and Habitats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Plan takes historical ecology and environmental conditions into account while prioritizing the protection of ecologically diverse and important areas. 91福利 owns and manages 775 acres of forest land which is utilized for educational, training, and recreational activities. There are several forest and wetland areas near and adjacent to University property which are vital for certain species of waterfowl and other animals. This plan focuses most new construction and development in previously disturbed areas to avoid the loss of natural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proposed Conditions:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commitment to maintain a growth boundary which will not extend into previously undeveloped areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reforest certain areas to connect existing patches of woodland, ensuring a continuity of natural habitat and a potential expansion of campus trails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance the connection of developed areas to natural ones nearby through tree plantings and the installation of windbreaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove parking areas from the riverfront and restore a riparian buffer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Plan will contain all new developments within existing highly developed structures, parking lots, and areas (a total of 176 acres or 11% of campus) to avoid the creation of more impervious surfaces. 26-48.5% of the developed campus area is made up of impervious surfaces which can generate greater levels of runoff and stormwater pollutants flowing into the Stillwater River and surrounding areas. Soils on campus also have low filtration rates and high runoff potential, which can significantly affect the flow of debris and pollution across the campus and local environment. A stormwater analysis broke the campus area into 12 different watersheds which drain into the Stillwater river and the surrounding perimeter. By maintaining fields and forests, reforesting certain areas, and restoring nearby wetland, the campus will have buffer zones to reduce excessive runoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The University will be investigating ways to:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilize green roofs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate stormwater collection systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce overall water use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conserve and reuse potable water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy and Emissions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a signatory of the American College and University Presidents\u2019 Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) 91福利 is working towards climate neutrality. The ACUPCC requires that Universities reduce emissions from 6 greenhouse gasses listed in the Kyoto Protocol, develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP) which will set a target date for achieving climate neutrality, identify milestones, and analyze and improve education and research activities related to climate change and sustainability, and complete a greenhouse gas inventory to identify where emissions related to campus functions are generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy efficiency is an important issue when trying to minimize emissions. Many buildings on campus are old and are inefficient in their use of energy, so there will be significant renovations, repairs, and retrofitting depending on the needs of each structure. 91福利 will utilize the EPA\u2019s Energy Star program and Architecture 2030, an international nonprofit to address these inefficiencies. Energy needs, patterns of use, and habits must be considered carefully when trying to effectively reduce both institutional and individual energy use on campus. The University will implement measures to improve pedestrian access on campus and encourage students, staff, and visitors to minimize driving after they initially park on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Recommendations:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilize existing campus spaces as efficiently as possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve energy performance of existing buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish target Energy Usage Intensity (EUI) for new buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize integrated renewable energy such as passive solar, solar hot water, and photovoltaics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2005, 30% of 91福利\u2019s energy was generated by renewable sources. The University is working to replace all of its existing energy sources with renewable ones such as various types of solar and a cogeneration facility which uses biomass or natural gas. The campus is working to eventually eliminate the use and purchase of fuel oil and energy from nonrenewable sources. Landscape planning which involves the strategic planting of trees will help shelter buildings from wind while maintaining sun access for solar projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>91福利 drafted a comprehensive Campus Master Plan in 2009 to map out development across the next 20 years. The Campus Planning Committee collaborated with Sasaki Associates Inc. to create this plan. 91福利 has put significant focus on ensuring that current and future plans emphasize a sustainable vision. 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