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ST. VINCENT’S CENTER
VISION UPDATE
June 29, 2010
Discuss preliminary vision for St. Vincent’s
Open lines of communication
Share information as previously committed
Seeking your input in the process
Purpose of meeting
Bought property in July 2009 Committee appointed to create vision Sold Diocesan buildings parcel Sold Sisters of Humility parcel Request for small parking lot on
property Vision for property use in first phase Will not have all answers this evening Will not have student housing
SVC Status to Date
Total EnrollmentFall ‘02 - Fall ‘09
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 -
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
GraduateUndergraduate
Significant athletic & recreation needs Serve physical needs of student body Serve 22 collegiate athletic teams Remain competitive & further learning Supplement one field & one gym floor
(currently using 11 off-site locations) Be an asset to the neighborhood & city
University Needs Identified
Loras College - 1568 enrolledCampus football, soccer, softball fieldsCompetition track around football fieldCampus recreation center w/pool
St. Xavier University (Chicago) - 5057 enrolled
Fitness Center (85,000 sq. ft.) on campusFootball, baseball, softball fields on campusPractice fields and recreation space
Comparison Institutions
Process for Developing Phase I - internal group (appointed by
President as noted in newspaper)
Phase II – seeking external input from city, neighbors, and adjacent property holders
Phase III – project prioritization
Preliminary Vision
Aerial of St. Vincent’s Site
Site Map
Prelim.
Vision
East Section
Center Section
West Section
Water runoff & current flood plain Would require site work and care Would seek to improve existing issues Careful consideration before approved
Parking & traffic Adequate event parking Consideration of grass lots Traffic routed off Central Park Avenue
Areas for Further Study
Noise Limit hours of usage
Lighting Limit hours of usage West orientation being studied
Usage by general public Currently under consideration Working to understand liability associated
Areas of Study – Cont’d…
Small south parking lot (with P & Z) East Section – 1-2 years at earliest Remaining – unknown
Piece of larger capital campaign May change pending input
Zoning requires special use permit Long term – many priorities including
main campus indoor facility, student financial aid, and other building renovations
Process & Timeline
Preliminary vision Input is essential Additional opportunities for input Desire to be community asset
Closing Thoughts
Thank you.
Questions & Comments?
Input & Questions