Planning Methodology
The President of the College challenged the Design Team and the College’s Facilities Master Plan Committee to think “out of the box” in the development of Del Mar’s Facilities Master Plan. This charge became the gauge used to evaluate ideas and proposals discussed during the committee meetings and workshops. The need to develop plans other than in the traditional 20- year master plan format is necessary in light of the major changes that have occurred in the delivery of educational services, and the rapid rate of changes that are anticipated in the future.
Concurrently with the preparation of this report, the College is also developing an Academic/Instructional Master Plan. Drafts of the academic plan furnished to the Design Team gave valuable insight into educational programs envisioned by the faculty and administration.
The Design Team conducted extensive research of the existing facilities, assembled and documented existing conditions, and prepared electronic base drawings that will help the College manage its physical facilities in the future. The documentation of existing facilities in an organized manner is a significant by-product of this master planning effort.
The Existing Facilities Study consisted of the following:
- Preparation of Electronic Base Drawings
- Assessment of Existing Facilities
- Building Condition Survey
- Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing
- Roofing
- Site Utilities
- Walking Distance/Time Chart
- Parking/Circulation
- Graphics/Image/Identity
- Identification of Renovation Projects