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Carleton University
Functional Space Program for a New Student Commons Building
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
Versions 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 of this Workbook were presented to Carleton University in April 2016. These
submissions were reviewed by the Student Commons Building Steering Committee, the Office of VicePresident Student & Enrolment and the Universitys Facilities Management & Planning Department.
Each provided feedback and requests for adjustments that have been incorporated in this updated
document Workbook Version 4.0
ECS was established in 1973 and specializes in facilities planning for the post-secondary education
sector. ECSs range of services includes space utilization and allocation assessments, functional
programming, space requirement analyses and master planning.
ECS has extensive experience in developing functional space programs for new buildings, including
many projects focused on student services, social and public facilities. ECS has completed many
utilization and space planning studies for Carleton University over the past 15 years.
The major occupants of the Student Commons will be the Carleton University Student Association
(CUSA), the Graduate Student Association (GSA) and a variety of University services focusing on student
wellness, learner success and student life, many of them attached to the Office of the Vice-President for
Students and Enrolment (OVPSE).
However, in this particular instance, the FSP aims to describe both the spaces that should be
incorporated in the proposed Student Commons Building, and the services and functions that could or
should remain in the existing University Centre if the two facilities were linked in some manner (yet to be
defined and outside the scope of ECSs assignment).
It is expected that all services and functions will be arrayed around significant common spaces that
positively contribute to campus life and to student campus experience. Thus the proposed Student
Commons Building, assuming the right location and the right combination of functions, has the
potential to become a landmark welcome and place-making building addition to Carletons
campus.
The purpose of this first iteration of the Student Commons Building FSP therefore aims to facilitate and
define upcoming feasibility, affordability and risk decisions by the University, CUSA and GSA regarding
the project as a whole as well as some of its specific elements. The points listed below illustrate how this
initial version of the FSP outlined in this submission can be used to validate the feasibility, and refine
and improve the Student Commons Building project:
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The FSP outlined in this submission describes space requirement estimates based on the vision and
the objectives expressed by the future occupants of the facilities. Area requirements, in turn, can be
used as the basis for the development of high-level construction cost estimates in a way that is then
apportioned to the various parties expected to contribute funds for the building (i.e. the University,
CUSA, GSA, etc.).
The FSP outlined in this submission describes the square footage of the Student Commons which
can be used to inform the evaluation of potential construction sites linked to the University Centre.
The FSP outlined in this submission identifies new functions and services that may need to be
subsequently validated under the lens, for example, of a business plan or under the lens of a
campus-wide demand analysis for certain types of services. The FSP might be subsequently revised
on the basis of such evaluation.
The FSP outlined in this submission identifies amenities and services on a priority basis.
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Functional Space Program for a New Student Commons Building
Introduction
Note to Readers
All FSP space allocations outlined in this submission have been categorized on a priority basis.
Some FSP allocations have been designated as must be included in the new Student Commons. On
the other hand, some FSP allocations have been designated as nice to have in the new building.
Similarly, the FSP identifies services and functions that could remain in the University Centre, albeit in
spaces that have been extensively renovated and upgraded. And, finally, the FSP also describes space
allocations that could or should stay more or less as is in the University Centre or anywhere else on
campus.
The priority levels embedded in the structure of the FSP should enable the initiatives primary
stakeholders (OVPSE, CUSA and GSA) to develop, in due course, any number of space planning and
financing scenarios for the proposed Student Commons Building. Case in point, Must Have space
allocations in the proposed Student Commons Building have different financial implications as
compared to Nice to Have space allocations.
The exact definition of priority levels used by ECS are further discussed below.
This first iteration of the FSP is structured in such a way that 1st Priority Level and 2nd Priority Level
space allocations have been assumed to be in the Student Commons Building. As a result of this
assumption, the size of the Student Commons Building is estimated at 94,911 gross square feet (GSF).
In this iteration, the FSP is structured in such a way that 3rd Priority Level and 4th Priority Level
allocations are assumed to be located in the University Centre.
These above assumptions will likely change over time on a case-by-case basis depending on the
outcome of the feasibility analyses to be carried out by the projects proponents. Ultimately, a final and
definitive version of the FSP for the new Student Commons Building will be adopted on the basis of
adjustments to this initial version reflecting the fiscal and risk tolerance of the parties that will fund the
construction of the Student Commons Building.
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Functional Space Program for a New Student Commons Building
Introduction
Introduction
ECS suggests that the Steering Committee consider and answer the following questions when reviewing
the FSP and providing feedback:
Does the FSP include all the services and functions (existing or new) that should be considered in the
planning of the Student Commons Building in conjunction with the renovation of the University
Centre? In other words, is anything missing?
Does the FSP place services and functions in the right location (i.e. Student Commons Building vs.
University Centre) and are they assigned the right priority levels?
Do the square footage estimates for the Student Commons Building broadly fall within acceptable
limits when considering capital costs and the share of these costs each party (CUSA, GSA and the
University) will assume?
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The Student Commons Building FSP outlined in this section presents building area requirements either
in net assignable square feet or in gross space feet. These two different measurements of building
spaces are explained below:
Table 2-1 below summarizes this fourth iteration of the Student Commons Building FSP. The summary
lists the groups that would own, operate or use the new building and the areas they would occupy. The
figures are shown in gross square feet (GSF). The user groups are:
Assignable Space Assignable space is defined as the area allocated to users, functions or services
such as administrative offices, study spaces and retail spaces. Assignable space is measured to the
inside faces of the surfaces (generally walls) that form the perimeter of a room or area allocated to
that use. This area is typically referred to as net assignable square feet (NASF).
The portion of assignable space found in a typical Canadian university facility will range between
50% and 70% of that buildings total area.
CUSA
GSA
CUSA / GSA Shared
TBD
Table 2-1 further distinguishes the estimated GSF requirements and separates 1st Priority Level needs
from 2nd Priority Level needs, this as per the definitions outlined on page 1-2.
1st Priority Level needs are estimated at 72,691 GSF (columns F1 + F2). These are functions and
services that must be located in the proposed Student Commons Building. In other words, 72,691GSF
is the minimum size the Student Commons Building could have.
The portion of non-assignable space found in a typical Canadian university facility will range
between 30% and 50% of that buildings total area.
2nd Priority Level functions and services add up to 3,656 GSF (columns G1 + G2). These are
functions and services that would be nice to have in the Student Commons.
Gross Building Space The sum of the assignable and non-assignable areas of a building is
referred to as gross space, commonly expressed as gross square feet (GSF).
Therefore, in this fourth iteration of the FSP, the total size of the proposed Student Commons Building is
estimated at 76,347 GSF (Column H).
The sum of the percentages calculated for assignable spaces and non-assignable spaces of a
building or of a campus is always 100%.
It is important to note that this fourth iteration of the FSP proposes an additional 51,487 GSF allocated
to new or expanded services or functions not currently available on campus (columns F2 + G2).
ECS used the NASF figures of the FSP for the New Student Commons to estimate its GSF area. This
was done by multiplying most of the NASF figures by a 1.66 factor. This yields a ratio of 60% net
assignable space and 40% building services space. For the central agora space described in the
FSP, ECS used a multiplier of 1.25 yielding a ratio of 80% net assignable space and 20% building
services space. In ECSs experience, agora spaces already incorporate their own building circulation
spaces. This warrants a different and more efficient multiplier.
It is also important to note that this fourth iteration of the FSP relocates 23,060 GSF from the University
Centre to the Student Commons Building (columns F1 + G1). It follows that the same amount of
space will become vacant in the University Centre. The vacated space in the University Centre may, in
turn, be used to reconfigure, refresh, and expand existing functions and services, or introduce new ones
for CUSA, GSA or OVPSE.
High-level building cost estimates for a new building are usually calculated on the basis of GSF figures.
Such figures consider all the elements of the facility that must be built and they will therefore be
particularly relevant when looking at budgets for the new Student Commons Building.
NASF area figures are more relevant when looking at the allocation of space in an existing building
such as the University Centre, where the areas allocated to building services (corridor, stairs,
mechanical rooms) are unlikely to change even when renovated. What will change though, through a
sequence of renovations and reallocation of spaces, are the net assignable areas of the University
Centre.
Table 2-1 New Student Commons FSP Summary - Gross Square Feet
A
F1
F2
G1
G2
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Existing
Allocation
Proposed Additional
Allocation
Existing
Allocation
Proposed Additional
Allocation
15,325
4,487
13,778
1,660
3,984
996
16,909
12,500
49,827
1,996
1,660
1,996
1,660
3,052
22,864
H = F1 + F2 + G1 + G2
New Student Commons
Total
32,759
6,147
3,984
4,048
16,909
12,500
76,347
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Functional Space Program for a New Student Commons Building
Table 2-2 below repeats the information of Table 2-1 but states the area figures in net assignable
square feet - NASF. This table also provides information regarding the functional groups that make up
the allocation (column B).
1st Priority Level needs are estimated at 47,174 (columns F1 + F2). These are functions and services
that must be located in the proposed Student Commons Building.
2nd Priority Level functions and services add up to 2,202 NSAF (columns G1 + G2). These are
functions and services that would be nice to have in the Student Commons.
Therefore, in this fourth iteration of the FSP the total size of the proposed Student Commons Building is
estimated at 49,376 NASF (Column H).
Table 2-2 New Student Commons FSP Summary Net Assignable Square Feet
A
F1
F2
G1
G2
Functional Group
CUSA
CUSA Total
GSA
GSA Total
CUSA / GSA Shared
CUSA / GSA Shared Total
OVPSE
OVPSE Total
Carleton University
Carleton University Total
TBD
TBD Total
Grand Total
Existing
Allocation
Proposed
Additional
Allocation
3,765
3,817
507
400
1,500
4,600
742
401
9,232
2,703
2,703
800
1,000
8,300
1,000
1,000
2,400
2,400
600
600
10,000
10,000
3,700
5,400
2,000
11,100
33,400
H = F1 + F2 + G1 + G2
1,839
1,839
CU Dining Services
Assembly / Event Space Agora
Assembly / Event Agora Perimeter
Distributed
13,774
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Existing
Allocation
Proposed
Additional
Allocation
1,014
188
1,000
1,202
1,000
1,202
1,000
4,165
5,317
5,107
2,014
1,730
1,401
19,734
3,703
3,703
2,400
2,400
2,439
2,439
10,000
10,000
3,700
5,400
2,000
11,100
49,376
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Functional Space Program for a New Student Commons Building
The FSP proposes in this fourth iteration that 19,927 NASF of space (columns J1+J2) be renovated
and upgraded within the University Centre to accommodate 3rd Priority Level functions and services in
prominent locations within the building.
The manner by which 4th and 5th priority level functions and services totaling 74,747 NASF (columns K1
to L) are accommodated in the University Centre is less prescriptive. The spaces could remain as is,
be renovated in their current location or be expanded in their current location or elsewhere within the
building. The exact plans for these spaces will, in great part, be dictated by a detailed renovation
program of the University Centre that considers the condition of the facility, priorities, sequencing,
budgets and how this building might be connected to the new Student Commons Building.
Table 2-3 Existing University Centre FSP Summary Net Assignable Square Feet
A
J1
J2
K1
K2
L M = J1 + J2 + K1 + K2
University Centre
Functional Group
CUSA
CUSA - Media
CUSA - Galleria Event Space
CUSA - Food & Retail
CUSA - Facilities and Operations
CUSA - Prayer Room
CUSA Total
GSA
GSA Total
OVPSE
OVPSE Total
Carleton University
Proposed
Additional
Allocation
Existing
Allocation
Existing
Allocation
3,276
11,175
1,267
563
15,014
2,136
2,136
Ombudsman
Other
Study Space
CU Dining Services
Bookstore
Classroom
Proposed
Additional
Allocation
1,284
2,551
Existing
Allocation
2,098
800
1,647
4,726
1,006
600
400
1,000
600
600
600
400
600
600
2,426
1,971
2,300
600
13,177
718
481
400
400
3,000
2,426
1,971
1,334
25,975
11,946
1,199
16,927
3,000
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39,255
58,831
1,600
12,345
12,345
14,316
3,276
1,284
11,775
1,667
563
18,565
2,736
2,736
2,698
1,200
2,247
5,326
1,006
2,426
1,971
2,700
1,000
20,574
718
481
1,334
25,975
11,946
12,345
52,799
94,674
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Table 2-3 below examines the University Centre portion of the FSP, expressed in net assignable square
feet - NASF.
Detailed FSP for New Student Commons and Existing University Centre
Table 2-4 also identifies the functions and services (columns A to C) and their current locations (column
D). Column E refers the reader to Section 3 of this document, where ECS provides additional
comments on the proposed space allocations.
Table 2-4 Detailed New Student Commons and Existing University Centre FSP Net Assignable Square Feet
A
F1
F2
G1
G2
New Student
Commons
New Student
Commons Total
1st
Priority
Level
Owner / Operator / User
Functional Group
Functional Sub-Group
Current Location
Note
CUSA
UC Level 4
UC Level 5
NA
Note 1
GSRC
CUSA - Intl Student Centre
Womyns Centre
Bill Ellis Centre
Aboriginal Centre
The Spot
Foot Patrol
HATCH
Allowance for New Services & Centres or Shared Spaces
UC Level 4
UC Level 1
UC Level 3
UC Level 3
UC Level 3
UC Level 3
UC Level 4
Non UC Location
NA
Note 2
UC Level 4
NA
NA
Note 3
2nd
Priority
Level
Existing Allocation
UC Level 5
UC Level 5
Note 5
Prayer Room
UC Level 2
Note 6
Multi-Faith Room
UC Level 2
NA
Note 7
UC Level 3
UC Level 1
NA
CUSA - Henry's
CUSA - Rooster's
CUSA - Oliver's
UC Level 1
UC Level 4
UC Level 1
NA
UC Level 1
UC Level 2
UC Level 3
NA
Note 10
UC Level 4
Note 11
3,817
507
NA
Note 12
Proposed Additional
Allocation
1,500
1,500
4,000
600
4,600
1,000
1,000
566
448
Note 8
J2
K1
K2
University Centre
4th
Priority
Level
Existing Allocation
Proposed Additional
Allocation
Existing Allocation
M=
J1+J2+K1+K2+L
N = H+M
University Centre
Total
Grand Total
5th
Priority
Level
Proposed Additional
Allocation
Existing Allocation
3,336
429
400
4,165
631
84
595
758
545
500
204
500
1,500
5,317
507
4,000
600
5,107
401
1,014
1,000
1,000
2,272
1,004
3,276
563
563
2,272
1,004
3,276
563
563
1,941
3,264
5,970
1,941
3,264
5,970
600
11,775
401
1,000
1,401
566
448
1,000
2,014
Note 9
11,175
742
600
600
742
1,267
188
800
800
742
9,232
CUSA / GSA Shared
CUSA / GSA Shared Total
Existing Allocation
400
400
3,765
631
84
595
758
545
500
204
500
401
OPIRG
CUSA - Portraits Now
Allowance for CUSA Commercial Leases
Proposed Additional
Allocation
J1
3rd
Priority
Level
3,336
429
507
CUSA - CKCU
CUSA - Charlatan
H=
F1+F2+G1+G2
8,300
2,400
2,400
2,400
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188
800
1,730
188
1,202
1,000
19,734
2,400
2,400
2,400
1,267
1,284
1,284
2,551
1,267
400
400
15,014
1,000
400
1,667
1,284
1,284
18,565
3,336
429
400
4,165
631
84
595
758
545
500
204
500
1,500
5,317
507
4,000
600
5,107
2,272
1,004
3,276
563
563
401
1,000
1,401
566
448
1,000
2,014
1,941
3,264
5,970
600
11,775
742
1,267
188
1,200
3,397
1,284
1,284
38,299
2,400
2,400
2,400
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The remainder of this section provides a detailed listing of the services and functions designated to be
located in the Student Commons Building as 1st and 2nd priority levels (columns F1 to H) and in the
University Centre as 3rd to 5th priority levels (columns J1 to M). In other words, Table 2-4 below
combines Table 2-2 and Table 2-3 previously discussed.
Table 2-4 Detailed New Student Commons and Existing University Centre FSP Net Assignable Square Feet (continued)
B
F1
F2
G1
G2
New Student
Commons
New Student
Commons Total
1st
Priority
Level
Owner / Operator / User
Functional Group
Functional Sub-Group
Current Location
Note
GSA
UC Level 6
UC Level 6
NA
Note 13
UC Level 2
NA
Note 14
2nd
Priority
Level
Existing Allocation
Proposed Additional
Allocation
2,000
703
2,703
GSA - Mike's
H=
F1+F2+G1+G2
1,000
1,000
Existing Allocation
J1
J2
4th
Priority
Level
Info Carleton
Campus Card
Existing Allocation
Proposed Additional
Allocation
Note 15
Note 15
Note 15
UC Level 1
NA
Note 15
Note 15
2,703
676
1,000
600
945
218
1,839
600
2,136
2,136
3,703
676
600
945
218
2,439
UC Level 5
Non UC Location
NA
Note 15
Note 15
Non UC Location
NA
Note 15
2,098
800
Non UC Location
NA
Note 15
800
2,300
Exam Centre
UC Level 1
Note 15
Non UC Location
NA
Note 15
Note 16
CUSA - CDAC
UC Level 3
UC Level 6
UC Level 5
NA
UC Level 4
UC Level 4
Note 17
UC Level 5
Note 18
2,300
600
600
600
600
400
400
400
400
600
219
261
3,817
400
400
600
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Note 19
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Note 20
NA
Note 21
429
4,726
1,006
1,006
2|5
Grand Total
2,136
600
2,736
2,736
600
600
600
2,426
2,426
600
1,500
1,500
200
100
400
3,700
800
800
400
1,200
1,200
1,000
5,400
2,000
2,000
11,100
N = H+M
University Centre
Total
Existing Allocation
600
1,839
Assembly / Event Space Agora
Proposed Additional
Allocation
1,647
Existing Allocation
M=
J1+J2+K1+K2+L
5th
Priority
Level
2,136
1,647
198
1,900
OVPSE Total
TBD
UC Level 4
NA
UC Level 1
UC Level 4
2,000
703
1,000
3,703
K2
University Centre
3rd
Priority
Level
Proposed Additional
Allocation
K1
2,439
1,500
1,500
200
100
400
3,700
800
800
400
1,200
1,200
1,000
5,400
2,000
2,000
11,100
13,177
600
3,000
2,426
1,971
1,971
1,971
1,647
600
2,247
198
1,900
600
2,698
800
400
1,200
2,300
400
2,700
2,426
2,426
600
400
1,000
219
261
3,817
600
429
5,326
1,006
1,006
1,971
1,971
20,574
2,000
703
1,000
3,703
2,136
600
2,736
6,439
676
600
945
218
2,439
1,647
600
2,247
198
1,900
600
2,698
800
400
1,200
2,300
400
2,700
2,426
2,426
600
400
1,000
219
261
3,817
600
429
5,326
1,006
1,006
1,971
1,971
23,013
1,500
1,500
200
100
400
3,700
800
800
400
1,200
1,200
1,000
5,400
2,000
2,000
11,100
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Table 2-4 Detailed New Student Commons and Existing University Centre FSP Net Assignable Square Feet (continued)
B
F1
F2
G1
G2
New Student
Commons
New Student
Commons Total
1st
Priority
Level
Owner / Operator / User
Functional Group
Functional Sub-Group
Current Location
Note
Carleton University
Classroom
Classroom
UC Level 1
UC Level 2
UC Level 3
Note 22
Classroom Total
Study Space
Study Space
UC Level 1
UC Level 2
UC Level 3
UC Level 4
Note 23
Food Court
Tim Hortons
UC Level 2
UC Level 1
UC Level 4
UC Level 4
UC Level 4
UC Level 1
UC Level 2
Note 24
Bookstore
UC Level 1
Note 25
Ombudsman
UC Level 5
Note 26
CUPE 2424
UC Level 5
Note 27
Starbucks
Bakers
Capital Vending
CU Dining Services Total
Bookstore
Bookstore Total
Ombudsman
Ombudsman Total
Other
Other Total
Carleton University Total
Grand Total
H=
F1+F2+G1+G2
2nd
Priority
Level
Existing Allocation
Proposed Additional
Allocation
J1
J2
Proposed Additional
Allocation
K2
University Centre
3rd
Priority
Level
Existing Allocation
K1
4th
Priority
Level
Existing Allocation
Proposed Additional
Allocation
Existing Allocation
13,774
10,000
10,000
10,000
Proposed Additional
Allocation
10,000
33,400
2|6
1,202
1,000
10,000
49,376
3,000
39,255
58,831
Grand Total
2,689
7,866
1,790
12,345
362
445
154
373
1,334
17,254
358
748
155
3,961
2,610
889
25,975
11,946
11,946
718
718
481
481
52,799
94,674
2,689
7,866
1,790
12,345
362
445
154
373
1,334
27,254
358
748
155
3,961
2,610
889
35,975
11,946
11,946
718
718
481
481
62,799
144,050
Existing Allocation
362
445
154
373
1,334
17,254
358
748
155
3,961
2,610
889
25,975
11,946
11,946
718
718
481
481
1,199
16,927
N = H+M
University Centre
Total
5th
Priority
Level
2,689
7,866
1,790
12,345
10,000
M=
J1+J2+K1+K2+L
1,600
12,345
14,316
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Note 4
This section provides short explanatory notes on the NASF space allocations outlined in the Student
Commons Building and University Centre FSP presented in Section 2 of this document.
Spaces described in Note 4 were removed from the FSP between its various iterations. The following
notes were not re-numbered for continuity purposes between iterations of the Workbook.
Note 5
Note 1
The CUSA Media category captures both The Charlatan student newspaper and the CKCU radio station
currently accommodated on Level 5 of the University Centre. The FSP shows the two groups to remain
in place on Level 5 of the University Centre.
CUSA will relocate its suite of administrative offices to the Student Commons Building. These currently
total 3,765 NASF. The FSP indicates another 400 NASF allocation for an additional small meeting
room in addition to the one now located on Level 5 of the University Centre and a large one that would
be shared with GSA (see note 12).
Note 2
CUSA services and centres are currently located on different levels in the University Centre as well as
other campus locations. Most lack visibility and a few are accommodated in salvaged spaces that are
not very functional nor correctly sized.
CUSA Media
The FSP provisionally allocates 5,137 NASF to accommodate CUSAs services and centres, of which
1,500 NASF is additional space. Representatives of the services and centres consulted agreed with
ECSs concept of relocating them in the Student Commons Building in an environment where they
would be operating side-by-side along a main circulation corridor, somewhat akin to a succession of
boutiques in a mall.
Note 8
There are currently eight service and centre groups working under CUSA. The space allocation allows
for an increase to eleven, assuming each group occupies, on average, 500 NASF.
The above space allocations are provisional and do not consider their financial feasibility and risks.
Note 3
CUSA oversees the operations of over 200 student clubs and societies at Carleton University but offers
very little space (507 NASF) for them to stage regular meetings and functions.
The FSP provisionally allocates an additional 4,600 NASF for use by clubs and societies, mostly in the
form of 10 to 15 bookable small to medium-size meeting rooms that would be shared among all of
them.
CUSA currently leases 1,014 NASF to OPIRG and a photography studio. CUSA representatives
indicated to ECS they wish to continue with these lease revenues and possibly have more. Accordingly,
the FSP describes an additional 1,000 NASF of leasable space.
Note 9
CUSA operates a coffee shop (Roosters), a restaurant and pub (Olivers) and a convenience store
(Henrys) in the University Centre.
CUSA indicated that it would welcome additional space for the Kitchen and shipping and receiving area
of Olivers. The FSP carries this request with a 600 NASF provisional allocation.
4,000 NASF of bookable meeting room space is allocated as 1st Priority Level in the Student Commons
Building. Another 600 NASF is allocated as caged storage space for the clubs that own bulky
equipment (such as outdoors activity clubs).
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Introduction
CUSA requires maintenance and storage facilities as part of its day to day operations. It currently
occupies 2,197 NASF in the University Centre using a variety of purposely designed and salvaged
spaces. Ultimately all this logistics space would benefit from rationalization and consolidation in a
single and large area on a lower level of the University Centre and with good access to the Student
Commons.
The FSP proposes no change in how CUSA currently uses its Galleria space on Level 4 of the University
Centre.
The Office of the Vice-President Student and Enrolment has indicated to ECS that it would like to see the
following service groups in the Student Commons. ECS has assigned 1st Priority Level to these groups
and carried their current NASF allocation figures in FSP:
Welcome Centre - Info Carleton
Welcome Centre - Campus Card
OVPSE will improve or relocate the following service to the University Centre under the 3rd Level Priority
category:
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ECS has categorized certain FSP space allocations as to be determined (TBD) in terms of which party
or combination of parties will be the owner / operator / user of the facilities included in this group.
Note 22 Classrooms
Bookable multi-function space for certain types of events such as recruitment fairs, cultural events,
etc. One side of these multi-function rooms should completely open to the Agora itself. Thus the
agora floor can be used as a foyer area for the multi-purpose rooms.
Bookable activity spaces suited for activities such as dance and drama rehearsals.
Quiet study space totalling 2,000 NASF.
A catering / reheat kitchen to support food and beverage services either in the multi-function rooms
or in the Agora proper.
The FSP assigns a 4th Priority Level to the classrooms located in the University Centre. No changes are
expected to these spaces at this time.
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