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Programming Meeting 1

September 13, 2012

Treanor Architects

MGT of America

University of North FloridaGreek Housing Feasibility Study

& Financial Analysis

DISCOVERDISCOVER INSPIREINSPIRE ACHIEVEACHIEVE

Work Plan & Timeline2012 / 2013

July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan

Submit Final Report

VISIONING Aug 22

PROGRAM WORKSHOP Sept 13 Committee @ 2:00 PM; Greek Forum @ 7:00 PM

PROGRAM WORKSHOP Oct 18 Committee @ 2:00 PM; Greek Forum 7:00 PM

DESIGN CHARRETTE Oct 29, Committee @ 10:00 AM

Oct 30, Committee @ 2:00 PM;

Greek Forum @ 7:00 PM

Oct 31, Committee @ 2:00 PM

ITERATION MEETING Nov 28 Committee @ 2:00 PM; Greek Forum 7:00 PM

REPORT Dec 5 Committee via

WebEx

Mission Statement

Create a Positive, Healthy Greek Community that Provides for a Vibrant Campus Life and is

Financially Viable and Stable.

Existing BuildingsProposed Buildings

New Road Extension

New Recreation Fields

Proposed AthleticsAdministration Building

New Student Wellness Center

New Dining and Administrative

Building

Proposed New Housing and Maintenance Facility

Religious Centers and

Sanctuary

Proposed Greek Village &

Recreation Fields

Proposed Mixed-use FacilitiesAnd Parking Garages

New Road Connector

Kernan Mixed-useDevelopment

Re-aligned Kernan

Proposed Campus

Presentation AgendaPresentation Agenda

• Greek Villages –– Definition

– Opportunities

– Concerns

• Characteristics / Considerations

• Case Studies

• Conclusions

Greek Village – A DefinitionA Greek village is designed to support & foster the success of the resident Greek organizations both individually and as a community within the environs of a

University Campus.

The Opportunities The Opportunities -- UniversityUniversity

• Enhanced Collegiate Experience for Students

• Create Engaging Campus Life

• Program & Leadership

• Recruitment and Retention

• More Housing Options for Students

• Establish Traditions

• Create Alumni Support

The Opportunities The Opportunities -- OrganizationsOrganizations

• Enhanced Collegiate Experience for Greeks• Foster Community• Program & Leadership• Recruitment and Retention• Identify Sense of Place and Belonging• More Security & Privacy• Create Additional Housing Options

The Concerns The Concerns -- UniversityUniversity

• Risk / Supervision

• Occupancy Stability

• Financial Viability of Complex

• Maintenance & Operations

• Sustainability

The Concerns The Concerns –– GreeksGreeks

• Policies and Procedures

• Occupancy Stability

• Maintaining Traditions

• Recruitment and Retention

• Operational Costs

• Financial Viability

• Differentiation of Identity

2004 Greek Village Survey2004 Greek Village Survey

Greek Village Characteristics

• Design & Construction

• Attributes & Differentiators

• Design Advice

What Makes A Greek House Special?

Survey HighlightsSurvey Highlights

– 72% More Common Space

– 40% Greater Privacy

– 36% Customized House

– 28% Kitchen

– 24% Greater Sense of Community

– 24% More House-Like

– 16% Laundry Facilities

– 16% Larger Bedrooms

– 12% Newer


Challenges During Design & Construction?

– 20% Keeping Costs Down

– 20% Achieving Student Buy-In

– 16% Securing Financing

– 12% Establishing Administrative Control

– 12% Getting Student Input

– 8% Meeting Student Needs

– 24% Other


What Advice Do You Have for Designers?

– 48% Elicit Input From Alumni/Students

– 16% Benchmark Other Campuses

– 16% Be Careful Who You Involve

– 12% Use Durable Building Materials

– 12% Importance Of House Management

– 8% Factor Staffing Needs Into Design

– 8% Solicit Input from University Personnel

– 8% Avoid ‘Cookie Cutter’ Houses

Mission and Vision Mission and Vision

• Reflect Mission of University

• Clarify Administrative Policies

• Establish Lines of Communication

Mission and Vision Of Institution Mission and Vision Of Institution --Community Issues To Consider

• Who Is Responsible for Signing the Lease?

• Maintenance: Who will coordinate?

• How to manage facility: House Mgrs., Graduate Asst, RA?

• Develop Community Policies / Fines

• Establish Collection Process Early

• Establish Rules and Policies for Special Events

• Who Is Ultimate Decision Maker for Each Organization?

• Public Relations with Neighborhood Groups

• Lease Agreements: Unique National Policies and Procedures?

• Residency Requirements: Who is Qualified?

• Relationship and Responsibility of Greek Life or other Dept.?

• Exterior Signage Policies and Procedures

• Storage Space and Furnishings:Private and Common

• Procedure for Filling House if Chapter Can’t / Subletting

• How Will Subletting effect the Individual Groups Insurance?

• Parking: Non-residents and Non-Member Visitors?

• Existing NPC Housing Agreements?

Equity vs. VarietyRoom Type & House Size

Commons BuildingManagement, Social Space, Learning Center

VILLAGE VILLAGE -- TrendsTrends

Row (31%)

Neighborhood (25%) Court (31%)

Shared (13%)


• Are Houses Free-Standing?

Single Building-Sharing Common space

6%

Freestanding50%

Single Building -Sharing a wall

44%

Dorm Style67%

Semi-Suite25%

Other 8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Single

Double

Triple

Other

Room Breakdown:

The Unit TypeThe Unit TypeTraditional VS. Semi-Suite

Unit TypeTraditional vs. Semi-Suites

CostCost

> $ / SF = Better Finishes, More Amenities

FeasibilityFeasibility

• 24 – 36 occupants per house = feasibility for stand alone houses

1/2 Frat. In-House1/3 Sorority In-House

• 300 - 400 Square Feet per bed

• Approx. 200 – 250 beds per Village

Rules of Thumb:

Demand Analysis

Kappa Delta 143Alpha Chi Omega 135Zeta Tau Alpha 150Kappa Alpha Theta 126Delta Gamma 133Sigma Chi 59Alpha Tau Omega 56Kappa Alpha 46Sigma Alpha Epsilon 56Kappa Sigma 63Delta Upsilon 32Chi Phi 30

Pi Kappa Phi 62Delta Sigma Theta 15Sigma Gamma Rho 4Gamma Eta 7Alpha Kappa Alpha 7Phi Beta Sigma 2Omega Psi Phi 2Alpha 7Kappa Alpha Psi 6Sigma Lamda Beta 7Zeta Phi Beta 6Iota Phi Theta 3

UNF Chapters & #’s

Building “Sense Of Community”Building “Sense Of Community”

• The Essential Chapter Room

– Multi-Purpose

– Ritual Storage

– Kitchenette?

• Chapter Office

• Relate to the Outdoors

Building “Sense Of Identity”Building “Sense Of Identity”

• Don’t Want to Be the Same / yet a “part”

– Front Door

– Opportunities for Customization/Individualism

IdentityIdentityChapter Individuality

Image: Image: Be True To The “Housing Type”Be True To The “Housing Type”

• The Family Experience - the House

• Clear Private, Semi-Private & Public Areas

Patterns of HousePatterns of House

Public ZonePublic Zone••Front PorchFront Porch

••Entry / ReceptionEntry / Reception••Formal StairwayFormal Stairway


SemiSemi--PublicPublic••Living RoomLiving Room••Rec. RoomRec. Room

••LibraryLibrary••CourtyardCourtyard


Private•Chapter Room

•Ritual•House Mother / Dir.

•Officer’s Suite


SemiSemi--PublicPublic••Study Room(s)Study Room(s)••StairsStairs


PrivatePrivate••Student RoomsStudent Rooms


Strategies for Success:Celebrate Traditions

The Serenade

Composites / Trophies

Rituals

Chapter Photographs

Sustainability –Good for the Greek Community

• It aligns with greater Greek goals

• Reaffirms Greek relevancy

• Create role models for others

• House can become teaching tool

• Can save organizations money

University of South Carolina - Columbia

• 20 Organizations In Village

•Approx 32-38 Beds @ 327 Sq/Ft Per Student

•Chapter House Built On Land Leased From University

USC - Columbia

USC - Columbia

ADPi

USC - Columbia

• 40 year Lease Agreement, Renewable for 40 Additional years

• $1 per year annual Rent

• Organization is Responsible for all Construction, Maintenance, Services & Utilities. 5% of Housing Receipts are Deposited for Maintenance

• Staff House monitor hired through the University

• Computer, Cable and Telephone service must be Purchased Through the University

Western Carolina University

• 16 Greek Organizations in Village

• 252 beds @ 316 sq ft / bed

• Dev. Led 501c3, Built in 2003

Western Carolina

Western Carolina

• 5 year Term of Lease Agreement

• The Organization Must Fulfill the “All but One” Occupancy Limit

• $150 Parlor Fee / Semester Assessed to all Members of Organization

• University Provides all Maintenance, Services & Utilities

• Insurance and Occupancy Synchronization

University of Nebraska –Kearney

• 8 Organizations in Village

• 400 beds @ 115 sq ft / bed

• Design-Bid-Build by University

University of Nebraskaat Kearney

University of Nebraska-Kearney

• 1 Academic year Term of Lease Agreement


• Occupancy Incentive Plan = Cash Back

• Dining Facility Doubles as Quiet Study Area or Large Group Meeting Space in the Evening

Washington and Jefferson College

• 8 Greek Organizations & 2 Independent Organizations in Village

• 260 beds @ 377 sq ft / bed

• Dev. Led 501c3, Built in 2005

Washington & Jefferson

Washington and Jefferson

• 1 Academic year Term of Lease Agreement

• Grade point of House determines premier new house location

• The Organization may Sublet 5 beds to Non-Greek Student per Academic year

• $1000 Parlor Fee Assessed to each Organization for use of Common spaces


William Woods University

• 4 Greek Organizations in Village

• 136 beds @ 327 sq ft / bed

• In Fundraising, 67% raised

William Woods University

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