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
Survey HighlightsSurvey Highlights
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
Survey HighlightsSurvey Highlights
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%)
Survey HighlightsSurvey Highlights
• 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
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
Patterns of HousePatterns of House
Public ZonePublic Zone••Front PorchFront Porch
••Entry / ReceptionEntry / Reception••Formal StairwayFormal Stairway
Patterns of HousePatterns of House
SemiSemi--PublicPublic••Living RoomLiving Room••Rec. RoomRec. Room
••LibraryLibrary••CourtyardCourtyard
Patterns of HousePatterns of House
Private•Chapter Room
•Ritual•House Mother / Dir.
•Officer’s Suite
Patterns of HousePatterns of House
Patterns of HousePatterns of House
SemiSemi--PublicPublic••Study Room(s)Study Room(s)••StairsStairs
Patterns of HousePatterns of House
PrivatePrivate••Student RoomsStudent Rooms
Patterns of HousePatterns of House
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
• University Provides all Maintenance, Services & Utilities
• 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
Washington and 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
• University Provides all Maintenance, Services & Utilities
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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