District Office Design Advisory Committee

Purpose:

• Provide input and process for design elements, spatial adjacencies, and numeric programming associated with the new District Office.
• Review and provide feedback on schematic and design development drawings for the new District Office project.

Basis for Establishment: 

• Prior to designing the administrative offices, a complete and accurate description of the desired program, work activities, as well as the functional, spatial and environmental needs must be established. This detailed description is referred to as design brief, also known as the design specifications. The design brief will help clarify and direct the scope of work and design requirements for the architects, engineers, and other professionals working on the building design and site plan.

Decision-making Process: 

• The committee is the recommending body to the superintendent.

Plan of Work and Timeline:

• The committee will work with the architects on the design specifications and design elements related to the new office building.
• Work on the design specifications will begin in March 2020 and continue through the spring 2020. Schematic design for the new building will be completed by fall 2020.
• The District Office Design Advisory Committee meetings will focus on site/building specific unique items associated with the new District Office.
• Six meetings and two tour dates are anticipated.
  • Meetings are June 25, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22
  • Tours of similar facilities TBD
  • Evening community meetings; dates and times TBD
  • Additional meetings as necessary; dates and times TBD

Responsibilities: 

• Regular meeting attendance.
• Respectful and collaborative interactions with committee members.

Budget Implications:

• Provide substitutes for staff as applicable.