Steering Committee Meeting #3 | June 9, 2025

Reviewed site options, preservation priorities, and evaluation criteria.
Key points:
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Site Options: Discussed views, PAC impact, framing of Main; Option E keeps Main in place.
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Main Building: Strong preference to preserve; consider recreating its character if demolished.
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Layout & Phasing: Concerns about campus spread, open space use, and construction logistics.
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Accessibility: Elevators in all new buildings; address terrain challenges.
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Performing Arts: Need for smaller theater/Black Box space.
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Budget Concerns: Questions about $49M Main allocation.
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Demolition Preference: Average 4.1 - “some demo, mostly new.”
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Top Features to Keep: Main building (50%), courtyard (50%), outdoor circulation (44%).
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Evaluation Priorities: Practical layout, security, keeping Main, CHS presence, minimizing disruption.
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Site Options: Seven concepts (A-G), 532,917 GSF total, 67,418 GSF new construction.
Next Meeting: July 1, 2025.