Contra Costa College Facilities Plan San Pablo, California
Reflecting the participation of a wide range of stakeholders, the Contra Costa College Facilities Plan guides the College towards it future endeavors with precision. Rooted in a structured framework, it articulates fundamental principles and unveils opportunities through meticulous data-driven planning and ongoing collaboration with College stakeholders.
Location
San Pablo, California
Sector
Education
Service
Planning
Client
Contra Costa Community College District
Status
Completed
Size
83 Acres
Big Ideas
The Plan’s “Big Ideas” establish a vision for a vibrant, connective campus that enhances the experience for students, faculty, staff, and the greater community. One of the “Big Ideas”, Improving the Heart of Campus, will create a vibrant center of campus with open space and pedestrian paths to encourage gathering, connectivity and accessibility. The actionable steps as part of this plan include developing and defining exterior places that celebrate the site, offering respite, meditation, and collaboration.
The Facilities Plan recommendations provide a comprehensive vision for the future development of the campus, including renovation, replacement of facilities, and campus-wide site and systems improvements, with all phases and subsequent projects detailed.
To ensure success and practicality, a master plan must remain adaptable and responsive to the evolving dynamics prevalent in higher education today. With flexibility and responsiveness guiding the implementation strategy, the sequence of projects has been developed based on the following parameters:
- Address today’s critical spaces needs early in the phasing
- Limit the number of moves to reduce the need for swing space and campus disruption
- Position CCC to maximize opportunities for funding
Each project identified by the master plan is described, illustrating recommended new construction followed by renovations.
Phased Development
The Plan presents an overall picture of the future developed campus over the next 10 years and beyond. To manage resources and mitigate disruptions the Plan Projects are broken down into sequential stages. While drawings in the plan appear specific, the forms are conceptual sketches that highlight the location and purpose of improvements.
The final design of each site and facility project will take place as projects are funded and detailed programming and design occurs.