Capital Planning Group

Map showing the transit connection of UB's 3 Campuses

The Capital Planning Group orchestrates the pre-construction planning and programming phases of the Major Capital Programs Process and coordinates all university space management activities.

The Major Capital Programs Process is the planning and implementation of the university’s physical development program which coordinates a wide variety of UB capital development initiatives brought forward by campus sponsors and constituencies. It is designed to assure the highest quality development consistent with the Master Plan Vision and Guiding Principles. A major capital project is defined as a project over $1 million. Units that wish to propose a major capital project should complete a Project Initiation Request.

Additionally, the Capital Planning Group accepts proposals for rehab and renovation projects needed throughout the university. Units that wish to propose a rehab should complete a Small Scale Capital (Rehab) Request.

On the planning, programming, budgeting, design and construction of both major capital projects and rehab projects, the Capital Planning Group works closely with Facilities Planning and Design. Refer to the Project Delivery Process-Small Project and the Major Capital Programs Process for more information.

Any endeavors that require additional space should be addressed first within a department’s current space allocation, then within the school or unit. If space cannot be identified, units may request assistance from the Capital Planning Group using the Space Request Form. A demonstration of effective utilization of space currently assigned to the unit will be required when requesting additional space.

Space Planning Principles and Processes

The Space Management Principles and Processes document provides the campus standards for space utilization to assist in the determination of the adequacy of current space to meet the current needs of the unit.

Facilities Master Plan Final Recommendation

This Phase V Report summarizes the Final Recommended Plan for the 2013-2023 Facilities Master Plan (FMP) for the University at Buffalo. It builds on the findings of the previous four phases of study and expresses in physical form the campus’s desired academic and strategic mission.

Facilities Planning and Management Officers' Meetings

Facilities Planning and Management Officers' Meetings (Secure site - Login using ad\+[UBIT username] and password.)

Instructional Facilities SubCommittee and Task Force

Instructional Facilities SubCommittee and Task Force (Secure site - Login using ad\+[UBIT username] and password.)

Forms

Small Scale Capital(Rehab) Request (PDF)
Space Request Form (PDF)
Large Scale Project Initiation Request (PDF)

Additional Resources

UB Comprehensive Master Plan
Floor Plans (Secure site - Your login and password are required.)
Building Profiles
Space Inventory
Maps
Facilities Planning and Design
Directions for Interior Signage (PDF)
Interior Signage Order Guide (PDF)
UB on the Move (PDF)

Facilities Master Plan

President's Message

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October 7, 2011
Summary Findings

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The University at Buffalo has evolved significantly from its inception in 1846, with an initial founding focus of the University as a medical school, to the present day research intensive public university that is a flagship institution of the State University of New York system. It is now the largest and most comprehensive campus in the 64 campus SUNY system.
Common Elements

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This section provides an overview of common themes and elements of the Facilities Master Plan that are common to the three campuses of the University at Buffalo.
Downtown Campus "Partnering"

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The future of Downtown Campus hinges upon the migration of UB’s health sciences schools from South Campus to downtown.
South Campus "The Professional Campus"

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From Main Street, UB’s South Campus presents a postcard view of the quintessential American university campus with historical buildings in a pristine landscape
North Campus "Activating the Core"

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More than 40 years ago, the coalition of University of Buffalo, SUNY, and New York State government officials came together to envision a “University of the 21st Century” in rural Amherst.
Implementation

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The implementation strategy for the UB Facilities Master Plan is guided by the overall vision for its three
Conclusion

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This Facilities Master Plan 2013 through 2023 has developed strategies that acknowledge the work of UB2020 and has as its starting point the goals and vision described in the “Building UB” comprehensive master plan. The University sees the UB2020 initiative as much more than a strategic planning process.
Appendix A - C

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FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS APPENDIX A-C

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The Office of Academic Planning and Budget (APB) serves as principal staff to senior leadership coordinating top-level academic, capital, enrollment and financial planning for the university.

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