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Renaissance Design Group March 2003

Recreation Facilities Master PlanSummary Report

The University of Texas at El Paso

Recreation Facilities Master Plan


Table of Contents

Chapter One Introduction

Chapter Two Executive Summary

Chapter Three Goals and Objectives

Chapter Four Desired Spaces and Land Use

Chapter Five Cost Summary

Chapter Six Graphic Documentation

Chapter Seven Summary of Report to Committee




Introduction

The University of Texas at El Paso is poised for growth over the next decade. Consistent with the current Campus Master Plan, the institution identifies the following major areas of change / focus:

Increasing quantity of research programs

Overall program diversity

Larger number of graduate programs

Gender diversity for Intercollegiate athletics

Demand for indoor and outdoor recreational sports facilities

Overall increase in student enrollment

o 17,200 students in 2002 o 25,000 students in 2011 o 30,000 students in 2030

This Summary Report of the Recreation Facilities Master Plan speaks directly to the response for growth of Recreational Sports and Intercollegiate Athletics, as it affects the northern portion of campus, in the areas surrounding the existing Swimming and Fitness Center and Outdoor Recreational / Athletic Fields.

Central to this growth and the on-going strategic endeavor of planning for future facilities and optimal land use at The University of Texas El Paso, the UTEP Facilities Department commissioned RDG Sports to create the Recreation Facilities Master Plan. This work effort included the following specific tasks:

Facilitating group discussion about campus recreation space needs

Evaluation of project site(s) for suitable use

Coordination with other new and on-going projects in the immediate area(s)

Evaluation of joint-use opportunities for spaces utilized by both recreation and athletics

Graphic analysis and graphic inventory of needs and options

Determination of budget requirements




Introduction

This master planning effort is in support of previous work that crafted the 2002 Campus Master Plan. This Summary Report forms Appendix E – Recreational Neighborhood Plan to that Campus Master Plan.

Master Planning Principles Specific master planning principles were integral to this planning effort. Simply stated, the charge was to be comprehensive, visionary, and appropriate, while crafting an achievable

plan. The broader principles are as follows:

Address Access, Parking, and Pedestrian Circulation

Understanding Recreational vs. Athletic Needs

o Demographics of Recreational Use o Strengths, Weaknesses, Trends, and Demands o Compatible, Flexible, Optimal

Balance Total Student Experience

o Look to the Future o Recognize Change and Be Adaptable

Balance Operations and Maintenance with Image, Friendliness, and Expectations

o Understand Critical Use Relationships

Develop Scheme to Recruit / Retain Students, Faculty, and Staff

Summary Report This report depicts a planning solution for an exciting time at UTEP. Implementation of this plan will be an important part of attracting and maintaining new students, faculty, and staff. We are excited by how this plan allows UTEP to combine access with excellence, and how it assists with the Institution’s effort for “Closing the Gaps by 2015.”




Executive Summary

Overview of Existing Conditions Evaluation of existing recreation facilities and campus land use in the area of the Student Recreation Complex reveals the following important considerations.

No comprehensive place (or places) for social recreation, beyond some places in the existing Swimming & Fitness Center.

Existing facilities are reasonably diverse, although mostly needed and used for athletics.

Existing recreation facilities are over-used, and therefore impossible to maintain at an optimal level.

o High demand . . . Little space

The Campus is land-locked. Evaluation of existing and adjacent property is necessary.

Existing facilities do not accommodate current trends in collegiate recreation.

No comprehensive facilities master plan exists for recreation space.

UTEP has unique student demographics and a unique campus setting in the desert which requires a specialized solution for recreation.

Planning Committee Greg McNicol UTEP Associate VP Facilities Richard Padilla UTEP VP Student Affairs Dr. William Schafer UTEP Dean of Students Hector Munoz UTEP Recreational Sports Robert Stull UTEP Athletic Director Stephanie Rempe UTEP Athletics Harry Meeuwsen UTEP Chair, Kinesiology

Consultants Jack Patton, AIA RDG Sports Dave Nicholas, ASLA RDG Sports




Executive Summary

Desired Indoor Spaces The following indoor spaces are desired and accommodated in the

proposed plan.

General Activity Spaces

Aquatic Facility Improvements

Soccer and Softball Support

Control / Administration

Recreation Offices

Club Sports

Student Health

Education / Academic Space

Drop-In Facility

Support / Back of House

Desired Outdoor Spaces The following outdoor venues are desirable and accommodated in the proposed plan.

Recreational Basketball and Volleyball

Trail and Hiking System

Challenge (ropes) Course

Soccer Stadium

Softball Stadium

Tennis Facility

Multi-Purpose Recreational Fields

Outdoor Terrace and Social Venue(s)

Vehicular Parking Improvements

Support Facilities

The Payoff Providing facilities as defined in this Summary Report produces a significant improvement in the Quality of Life for students, faculty, and staff at UTEP. From a qualitative perspective . . .

Provide Facilities that Students Want . . . When and Where they Use Them!

Positively Impact Quality of Life

Serving Students AND Athletes AND Faculty AND Staff

Improved Social Venue and Social Opportunities, Year Round

Accommodate Growth for Intercollegiate Athletics

Accommodate Campus Growth to 25,000

Resolve Existing Field and Turf Shortages

Provide Strong Linkage to Residential Growth and other On-Campus Opportunities

Develop Facilities for Total Wellness and Life-Long Health Habits

Accommodate the Non-Traditional Student




Executive Summary

Conclusion Development of the Recreation Master Plan affirms many beliefs, and

defines a prescriptive outline for campus growth affecting recreation and athletic programs. The plan concludes . . .

The Student Recreation Complex site supports the desired program and accommodates growth.

Recreation Facility Master Plan is flexible and divisible in logical phases.

Proposed program and amenities are consistent with national trends in the collegiate recreation marketplace.

Proposed spaces and venues “close the gap”, providing participation, success, and excellence in student recreation.

Recreation Facilities Master Plan balances athletics, recreation, and education spaces, allowing all to excel in new places and facilities.

The plan consolidates previous UTEP initiatives for recreational sports and it builds sense of community.

Project Costs The anticipated cost of the project is as follows:

Construction Cost........................................$24,300,000

Includes indoor and outdoor facilities.

Includes all contingency.

Total Project Cost ........................................$31,000,000

The “bottom line”.

Includes all construction and soft costs.

Note: The Tennis Facility, sewing both recreational and competitive needs is accounted for separately fro the other facilities. If desired, the tennis venue (complete with 12 courts, site lighting, access drive, support building, parking/landscaping, and contingency monies) can be included for an additional $2,700,000 total project cost.




Goals and Objectives

The Planning Committee identified the following objectives relevant to the creation of the Recreation Facilities Master Plan.

Visionary Perspective

Accommodate campus growth

o 17,200 students in 2002 o 25,000 students in 2011

Strategically plan for 2 Year Capital Improvement Plan

Conceptually identify where to place excess dirt and earth spoils from current campus construction projects

Resolve current field shortage

Conceptualize a recreation facility comparable with UTEP’s peers

Accommodate the unique nature of the UTEP student demographic

Develop facilities to promote good and life-long health habits

Accommodate total wellness

Consider benefits of child care or nursery drop-in facilities

Serve traditional and alternate summer programs for revenue enhancement

Consider other campus facilities to determine current “overlap” or alternate facility options

o Durham Building o Swimming & Fitness Center o Haskins Center o Holiday Hall o Kidd Field o Memorial Gymnasium o Ross Moore o Sun Bowl

Evaluate and accommodate previous and current conceptual work on related UTEP facilities

Consider incorporation of Kinesiology, Nursing, Athletic, or other Academic programs into facilities

Seek effective consolidation and efficiency

Maintain and implement xeriscape and other low-impact environmental design standards




Goals and Objectives

Practical Perspective For facility maintenance and overall campus planning, the following

objectives are equally important:

Accommodate Growing Student Demand for More Space.

Meet current and future trends in recreation.

Appropriately manage UTEP resources – dirt / soil management!

Create some breathing room.

Anticipate change. Plan ahead.

UTEP’s Unique Student Profile Consistent with the desirably unique list of objectives, it is important to understand the current campus demographic. This provides important background relating to the planning solutions and conceptual design solution. UTEP is unique, and they seek an appropriate solution for their greater campus community.

45% male, 55% female

69% Hispanic, 2.4% African American

Average age: undergraduate 24; graduate 34

81% are from El Paso County and commute daily

10.9% are Mexican nationals

45 states and 67 countries represented

70% are employed

More than 50% are first-generation university students




Desired Spaces and Land Use

Evaluation and consideration of facility needs for Recreational Sports, Athletics, Kinesiology, and Professional/Continuing Education is a comprehensive and detailed endeavor. It is exciting to have impact on the future image of campus; however this endeavor began with an evaluation of what the institution has, vs. current wants and needs.

The final composition of space and land use accommodates most, but not all, of this initial request. The Committee evaluated several design iterations and proposed solutions, while defining a hierarchy of space needs.





Have: Need:

For Indoor Recreation / Athletic Aquatics (two pools)

Fitness and Weights (7,000 nsf)

Administration space

Multi-Court Gymnasiums Jogging Track Aerobic / Combative Rooms Racquetball Courts Climbing Wall Space for Outdoor Pursuits Locker room Expansion Family Locker Room Spinning Class / Zone Kids’ Day Care? Classrooms? Administration Space Club Sport Space Equipment Distribution Juice Bar General Storage Aquatic Team Offices Spectator Seating for Aquatics Concessionary Support for Athletics

Have: Need: For Outdoor Recreation /

Athletic Soccer Field / Multi-Purpose Field Multi-Purpose Field Outdoor Volleyball Courts Ropes Course

Three Recreation Fields Competition Soccer Field Venue Competition Softball Field Venue Recreational Volleyball Changes Recreational Basketball Competition & Recreational

Tennis Court Venue Hiking Trails Mountain Bike Trail

Proposed Spaces and Venues The following summary of building spaces and other venues depicts the Committees current program statement. These spaces have been evaluated against peer institutions and trends within the collegiate recreation environment. This list accommodates necessary program space, and it includes necessary non-program space for the complete function of the proposed facilities and outdoor areas.





Space Description Exist Qty Area Extend

1.0 Activity Spaces 7,600 75,0501.00 Fitness / Weights in existing (incl Storage) 1 7,600 7,6001.00 Fitness / Weights Addition 1 12,000 12,0001.01 Fitness / Weights Storage 1 400 4001.02 Aerobics / Dance 2 1,600 3,2001.03 Aerobics / Dance Storage 2 200 4001.04 Combative 1 1,600 1,6001.05 Combative Storage 1 200 2001.06 Climbing Wall 1 1,000 1,0001.07 Climbing Wall Storage 1 200 2001.08 Jogging / Walking Track (Incl. Stretching) 3 Lanes W/ 6 Laps / Mile 1 10,000 10,0001.09 Racquet Ball Courts 8 800 6,4001.10 Spinning Zone 1 600 6001.11 Recreational Courts Space 1 28,000 28,0001.12 Intramural Spectator Seating (500, Carpeted Seat Risers) 1 950 9501.13 Recreation Court Storage 1 2,500 2,500

2.0 Aquatics (Existing) 27,115 27,1152.00 Existing Natatorium (25Y x 25M, + Leisure Pool) 1 25,800 25,8002.01 Existing Lifeguard Space 1 430 4302.02 Existing Natatorium Storage 1 685 6852.03 Placement of New Spa 1 200 200

3.0 Aquatics - Changes for Athletic Swim Team 5,0603.00 Coaches Offices for Athletics 3 120 3603.01 Support Space for Coaches Offices 1 250 2503.02 Team Meeting Area (Wet Classroom?) 1 600 6003.03 Locker Room (30) 1 700 7003.04 Spectator Seating Addition (500) 1 2,800 2,8003.05 Team Storage 1 350 350

4.0 Soccer and Other Athletic Spaces @ Out Bldgs 04.00 These spaces delted in most recent discussion (1/24/03)

5.0 Control / Administration 370 5205.00 Equipment Issue 1 300 3005.01 Control Desk 1 100 1005.02 Sales / Retail / Pro Shop 1 120 120

6.0 Recreation Offices 1,050 4,3206.00 Reception 1 300 3006.01 Director's Office 1 150 1506.02 Staff Offices 3 120 3606.03 IM Offices 3 120 3606.04 Multi-Purpose Offices 3 120 3606.05 Conference Room 1 300 3006.06 Lounge + Work Area 1 240 2406.07 Storage Room 1 200 2006.08 Internal Circulation System 1 600 6006.09 Satellite Kinesiology Offices / Outpost 1 350 350





7.0 Wellness 1,100

7.00 Flex Space (Lobby / Waiting / Meeting) 1 600 6007.01 Wellness Offices 2 150 3007.02 Storage and Support Space 1 200 200

8.0 Club Sport Offices 1,2008.00 Sport Offices 4 150 6008.01 Club Sport Meeting Room 1 300 3008.02 Storage 1 300 300

9.0 Health / Advisement (Contingent Program Space) 4,9709.00 Nurses Station with/ Adjacent Small Lab 1 600 6009.01 Waiting Room 1 600 6009.02 Intake Room 1 200 2009.03 Well Health - Self Service Applications 1 300 3009.04 Director and Visiting Physician Offices 3 150 4509.05 Staff and Support Offices 3 120 3609.06 Conference Room 1 300 3009.07 Exam Rooms 6 90 5409.08 Soiled Storage 1 60 609.09 Clean Storage + Meds Closet 1 80 809.10 Toilet Rooms 1 80 809.11 Suite Circulations and Contingency Space 1 1,200 1,2009.12 Storage 1 200 200

10.0 Education / Facilitation Spaces 4,00010.00 Classrooms (want to be able to open classes to each other) 4 900 3,60010.01 Classroom Storage 2 200 400

11.0 Childcare (Daycare) 2,30011.00 Play room 1 1,200 1,20011.01 Toilet 1 100 10011.02 Support Space (incl Storage) 1 600 60011.03 Contingency Space 1 400 400

12.0 Support / Back of House 4,200 11,20012.00 Existing Locker Rooms 2 2,100 4,20012.01 Locker Rooms 2 1,000 2,00012.02 Family Locker Room 1 600 60012.03 General (Recreation) Building Storage 1 600 60012.04 Juice Bar 1 1,200 1,20012.05 Laundry 1 600 60012.06 Outdoor Pursuits 1 2,000 2,000

Subtotal - Net Assignable Sq. Ft. (NSF) 40,335 136,835Placed into New Space (NSF)Placed into Existing Space (NSF)

Net to Gross Factor 74% 48,077Resulting in New Space (NSF)Resulting in Existing Space (NSF)

Total Gross Square Footage (GSF) 184,912





Site Development

Exterior Entry Plaza (Hardscape and Softscape) 1 LSSite Walks / Sidewalks 1 LSOutdoor Basket Ball Courts (with Lighting) 1 LSOutdoor Volley Ball Courts (with Lighting) 1 LSTrail System (10' wide) 1 LSRecreation Fields (with Lighting) Three Fields, total 1 LSRelocation and Expansion of Existing Ropes Course 1 LSOther Improvements (Site Contingency?) 1 LSFill Material for fields of play NIC - In separate budgetOutdoor Terrace and Shade Canopy 1 LSEnvironmental Education Signage Allowance 1 LSRehab Existing Parking Lots / Entry (with minor lighting) 1 LSRecreation Parking Lot (with minor lighting) 1 LS

Note: See graphic imagery for quantity of Site Development Components.

Space Allocation This distribution results in the approximate allocation of space and cost to the various participants, as follows:

Athletics 5%

Recreation 88%

E&G Space 7%




Cost Summary

The conceptual planning diagrams and the desired space and land use concepts have been evaluated to determine a probable cost for facilities described. Each space has been considered in comparison to existing facilities, proposed facilities, local market impact, and facilities at comparable (peer) institutions.

Budget Summary / Overview In broad summary the proposed project requires a budget (rounded) as follows:

Indoor Facilities Construction Cost $17,960,000 Outdoor Facilities Construction Cost $3,110,000

Sub Total Construction Cost $24,230,000 (Including All Contingency)

Soft Cost (Including Inflation to End of Year 2005) $6,770,000

Total Project Cost $31,000,000

Budget Allocation Based upon a pro rata share of total Project Cost, the budget burden is distributed as follows:

Athletics .....................................................$1,452,828

Recreation ................................................$27,224,274

E&G ...........................................................$2,313,901

Important Highlights / Footnotes 1. Budgets are based upon square foot analysis and a comparative cost basis.

2. Budgets are based upon the conceptual diagrams created during this scope of work, and as reviewed during Charette’s No. 1 and 2.

3. Several items depicted in the attached breakdown are funded from alternate sources (e.g.: Fill material for fields of play).

4. Budget numbers include a 15% contingency, applied across the board for both design and construction. No other specific contingency exists.

5. Inflation is assumed to be 2.5% per year, through the end of calendar year 2005. No other factor for inflation is included.

See the following pages for a total breakdown of cost and area.




Graphic Documentation

The Master Plan The Recreation Facilities Master Plan incorporates many outdoor venues, several score of interior spaces, and hundreds or thousands of design ideas and objectives. The graphic document that is the benchmark of this endeavor is the graphical master plan . . . The Site Plan.

This diagram depicts each important venue and organizes the space needs around a functional relationship diagram, while organizing and prioritizing the vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems. While this is part of a living document (and any good master plan is exactly that) the plan is an integrated one, and any change will likely impact several adjacent spaces or venues. This document is a road map for future design and development.

The following graphic documentation embodies the spirit and vision of this master planning process.

Incorporation into the 2002 Campus Master Plan

This summary report and all associated graphic documentation will serve as Appendix E – Recreational Neighborhood Plan to the 2002 Campus Master Plan. It will be part of that living document, and change with the continuously developing needs of the Institution.

University of Texas at El Paso

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• access and circulation• parking (450 spaces)• recreation/athletic relationships• preservation of natural habitat• recreation trail/security access

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Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion

Activity Spaces (fitness, weights, aerobics, dance, climbing wall, track, racquetball, courts, storage)Aquatics Support (locker rooms, spectator seating, offices, storage)Athletics (offices, storage)Control/AdministrationRecreation OfficesClub Sport OfficesEducationChildcare

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• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields

Three, irrigated and lighted, natural turf fields capable of supporting recreation program activities.

Recreation Facilities and Amenities



• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts

Hard surface, lighted, recreation courts capable of supporting basketball, roller hockey, inline skating and skateboarding, or other hard surface recreation programs.




• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts• Sand Volleyball Courts

Four, lighted, sand volleyball courts




• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts• Sand Volleyball Courts• Student Activity Area

Includes multipurpose shelter with restrooms, covered seating area, and multipurpose event plaza connected to recreation center with a pedestrian bridge over natural drainage area. Can host Major student or University functions, provide gathering area for intramural teams, or an inviting location for study or relaxation.




• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts• Sand Volleyball Courts• Student Activity Area• Ropes Training Course

Relocated and potentially expanded or enhanced training course supporting outdoor pursuits recreation programming and leadership training and development.




Project Cost Summary

Total Project Costs (“the bottom line”) $31,000,000Total Athletic Costs $11,452,828Total Recreation Costs $27,297,312Total E&G Costs $2,240,863

Note 1: all shared spaces split on pro rata basisNote 2: total cost provides ALL program spaces



Conclusions• The Student Recreation Complex site supports desired program and accommodates growth.• Master Plan is flexible and divisible in logical phases.• Proposed program and amenities are consistent with nation collegiate trends.• Proposed spaces and venues “close the gap”, providing participation, success, and excellence in student

recreation.• Master Plan balances athletics, recreation, and education allowing all to excel.• Consolidates previous UTEP initiatives for recreational sports and builds sense of community.





Summary of Report to Committee

Presentation to Committee During final review of this planning documentation, the Committee reviewed a slightly larger and grander composition of space and venue for the Recreation Facilities Master Plan. This plan embodied the ultimate vision from the Committee

however it was felt that several components required modification.

While it serves both recreation and athletics the Competitive Tennis Center

was deemed unlikely as part of a ten-year plan. It was subsequently removed from this current proposal, but it remains a strong vision of the committee, should time and budget make it possible.

Creation of an additional Multi-Purpose Field was identified as very desirable. It serves multiple users, is relatively inexpensive, and would be beneficial for current and desired programs, and is located where the tennis center was shown.

Based upon the generosity of a local benefactor the Competition Softball Stadium appears to have become a near-term reality! The Athletic Department, Facilities Planning, and OFPC have been engaged in discussions concerning the proposed design and funding for the Helen of Troy Softball Stadium and associated construction. Based upon an expected good outcome from these discussions, the stadium has been eliminated from the Master Plan budget calculations, but remains part of the overall development.

Creation of a significantly improved Competitive Soccer Stadium, while desirable, was also considered unlikely in the near term. It was removed from the current proposal, but it remains a strong vision of the Committee.

Overview and Review The attached Overview of the Recreation Facilities Master Plan was reviewed with the Planning Committee. It was approved with the exceptions as noted herein, and as incorporated into the final version of the plan.

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Agenda• Introductions• Master Planning Principles• Campus Facility Evaluation – an Overview of the Needs Assessment• Master List of Spaces• Quality Enhancements• The Practical Side• Master Plan Solutions• Project Cost Summary• Conclusions . . . and Action Plan



Introductions• Jack Patton, AIA, Architecture

• Dave Nicholas, ALSA, Planning and Landscape Architecture


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Master Planning Principles• Address Access, Parking, and Pedestrian Circulation• Understanding Recreational vs. Athletic Needs

• Demographics of Recreational Use• Strengths, Weaknesses, Trends, and Demands• Compatible, Flexible, Optimal

• Balance Total Student Experience• Look to the Future• Recognize Change and Be Adaptable

• Balance Operations and Maintenance with Image, Friendliness, and Expectations• Understand Critical Use Relationships

• Develop Scheme to Recruit / Retain Students, Faculty, and Staff


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Master Planning Principles – In Summary

• Be Comprehensive• Be Visionary• Be Appropriate• Be Achievable




Campus Recreation Facility Evaluation - Overview• No comprehensive place (or places) for social recreation• Existing facilities are diverse, although mostly needed for athletics • Existing recreation facilities are over used, and therefore hard to maintain

• High demand . . . . Little space• Existing facilities do not follow collegiate recreational trends• No comprehensive facilities master plan (for recreation)• Unique student demographics



Student Profile• 45% male, 55% female, 69% Hispanic, 2.4% African American• Average age: undergraduate 24; graduate 34• 81% are from El Paso County and commute daily• 10.9% are Mexican nationals• 45 states and 67 countries represented• 70% are employed• More than 50% are first-generation university students



Master List of Desired Indoor Spaces (Rec + Athletic)• General Activity Spaces• Aquatic Facility Improvements• Soccer and Softball Support• Control / Administration• Recreation Offices• Club Sports• Student Health• Education• Child Care• Support / Back of House



Master List of Desired Outdoor Spaces (Rec + Athletic)• Recreational Basketball and Volleyball• Trail and Hiking System• Soccer Stadium• Softball Stadium• Tennis Facility• Multi-Purpose Recreational Fields• Outdoor Terrace and Social Venue(s)• Vehicular Parking Improvements• Support Facilities



Quality of Life Enhancements – A Qualitative Summary• Providing Facilities that Students Want . . . When they Want Them!• Positively Impact Quality of Life• Serving Students AND Athletes AND Faculty AND Staff • Improved Social Venue and Social Opportunities• Accommodate Growing Athletic Needs• Accommodate Campus Growth to 24,000 Students (8 year plan)• Resolve Existing Field / Turf Shortages• Strong Linkage to Residential Growth / Opportunities• Develop Facilities for Total Wellness and Life Long Health• Accommodating for the Non-Traditional Student

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The Practical Side - Facility Management• Accommodate Growing Student Demand• Meet Current and Future Trends in Recreation• Appropriately Manage UTEP Resources – Dirt / Soil Management!• Create Some Breathing Room• Anticipate Change and Plan Ahead



Master Plan Solutions


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• access and circulation• parking (450 spaces)• recreation/athletic relationships• preservation of natural habitat• recreation trail/security access

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Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion

Activity Spaces (fitness, weights, aerobics, dance, climbing wall, track, racquetball, courts, storage)Aquatics Support (locker rooms, spectator seating, offices, storage)Athletics (offices, storage)Control/AdministrationRecreation OfficesClub Sport OfficesEducationChildcare



Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields

Two, irrigated and lighted, natural turf fields capable of supporting recreation program activities


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Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts

Hard surface, lighted, recreation courts capable of supporting basketball, roller hockey, inline skating and skateboarding, or other hard surface recreation programs.



Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts• Sand Volleyball Courts

Four, lighted, sand volleyball courts



Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts• Sand Volleyball Courts• Student Activity Area

Includes multipurpose shelter with restrooms, covered seating area, and multipurpose event plazaconnected to recreation center with a pedestrian bridge over natural drainage area. Can hostMajor student or University functions, provide gathering area for intramural teams, or an invitinglocation for study or relaxation.



Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts• Sand Volleyball Courts• Student Activity Area• Ropes Training Course

Relocated and potentially expanded or enhanced training course supporting outdoor pursuitsrecreation programming and leadership training and development.



Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Swimming and Fitness Center Expansion• Multipurpose Recreation Fields• Multipurpose Recreation Courts• Sand Volleyball Courts• Student Activity Area• Ropes Training Course• Competition Soccer Stadium

Renovated natural turf field and construction of new stadium facility including 1,000 seat spectator seating, locker rooms, public restrooms, concessions, and storage. Enhanced existingirrigation and lighting systems.

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Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Competition and Recreational Tennis Center

Twelve, lighted, hard court tennis courts with stadium court and support building includingoffices, restrooms with lockers, meeting space, storage, and parking. The natural topography creates a unique terraced approach toward court construction allowing hillside spectator seatingand individual court separation for effective and secured teaching.


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Recreation Facilities and Amenities• Competition and Recreational Tennis Center• Competition Softball Stadium

750 seat softball stadium includes locker rooms, public restrooms, and concessions. The uniquehillside setting provides optimal field orientation and spectator seating served by a new parkingarea to the south. Field amenities include irrigated, natural turf field, skinned infield,fencing, lighting, dugouts, batting cages, and ticket booth entrance plaza.




Project Cost Summary Total Project Costs (“the bottom line”) $37,700,000

Total Athletic Costs $11,500,000Total Recreation Costs $22,700,000Total ENG Costs $3,500,000

Note 1: all shared spaces split on pro rata basisNote 2: total cost provides ALL requested spaces



Conclusions• Charlie Davis Park site supports desired program and accommodates growth• Master Plan is flexible and divisible in logical phases• Proposed program and amenities are consistent with nation collegiate trends• Proposed spaces and venues “close the gap”, providing participation, success, and excellence

in student recreation• Master Plan balances athletics, recreation, and education allowing all to excel• Consolidates previous UTEP initiatives for recreational sports and builds sense of community



Action Plan• Make the tough decisions – any spaces unnecessary?• Integrated Recreation Facilities Master Plan with Campus Master Plan• Determine order of priority for spaces and venues• Establish course of action for funding• Determine course of action for building excitement and ownership



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