This has been done in other buildings on campus, specifically in Thomas Fine Arts. The President said we will also try to use artificial light in the most effective ways. As for parking, we recognize this will be a challenge. Presently we are looking at building new lots on Harden Drive for the Seaborg Complex and Jamrich Hall. We will try to move away from large parking lots and are looking at building several lots divided by grassy areas.
Parking lots have to be financed primarily through registration fees and parking fines.
Mike said there are plans to move Printing Services and, since there is adequate room, the boxing program will remain where it is. Right now the square footage needs exceeds the space available, but that square footage was derived from what everyone would like to see and is not necessarily how the building will ultimately operate. Once we get down to looking at things such as duplicate storage and reception areas, there should be adequate space. Another perception out there is that upper management and the consulting firm have already decided what will happen with this process and the Committee was only formed to enlist support, cooperation, and investment. The President responded that this is an honest process and one that can really only be done by the departments themselves.