Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Facilities Plan Phase 2 project overview

This project will expand on the work conducted in Facilities Plan Phase 1, completed in 2019. Facilities Plan Phase 1 was an existing conditions assessment of all college-owned facilities. This second phase will determine the appropriate development patterns and growth capacity of the college as a whole. Phase 2 will incorporate economic and demographic trends, space management, and more. It will also seek opportunities to support and collaborate with the many other college initiatives such as the recently updated Strategic Plan, Climate Action Plan, and ongoing academic planning. This project has developed a strong strategy to reach out to the different communities the college serves. Additionally, a student cohort trained in Critical Race Theory will participate in design workshops and guide the design team in an inclusive design approach.

Goals of Phase 2

• Ensure that the college has the necessary space in the appropriate locations to support its mission of equitable student success.
• Align with the new Strategic Plan and support the College Mission.
• Reflect new strategy of Guided Academic Pathways.
• Evaluate the physical design of the college to support its role as an educational, economic, and social hub of the community.
• Make efficient and responsible use of the land available for current and future college needs.
• Incorporate design elements and building uses that support and complement the surrounding neighborhood.
• Incorporate sustainability and resilience principles and how to achieve them.
• Facilitate a collaborative process with key stakeholders and communicate effectively with a variety of participants.
• Elicit and incorporate users’ input into the final plan.
• Explore alternative processes and resources to apply CRT throughout the project.