Currently, space.ucsf.edu is the go-to place for information. The website is kept updated in real time. In addition, efforts are being made to send out project newsletters on all major construction projects, as well as Mission Hall and space in general to keep the campus community abreast of all things space. In addition, there are topic specific Chatter groups which anyone is free to join via MyAccess. Contact Cristina Morrison, Manager of Change Management, if you’d like her to present with you at a faculty or staff meeting.

Cristina Morrison will continue sharing information with all faculty leaders, including partners in the Academic Senate on transition to open plan workspaces. Resources are being developed to help faculty understand what Open Plan as Implemented at UCSF will mean, how offices will be assigned, which amenities will be available in the building and on the Mission Bay campus and how to best plan for new commutes, new technology, and other changes. An Open Plan FAQ is available now.

Cristina Morrison is continually engaged with partners in the UCSF Academic Senate. UCSF is also aligning communications efforts around space in general and over the next few months we expect to roll out various communication methods to reach all of our faculty. The Academic Senate launched a Space Committee in September 2017. Information about the committee is available on the Academic Senate website.

Current estimated opening of the building is 4th Quarter 2019-1st Quarter 2020.

Per the building program, a footprint of 6’ x 7’ has been allocated for each workstation. Including circulation, the allocation is 54 sf. Renderings can be seen here: https://space.ucsf.edu/center-vision-neuroscience-occupant-resources.

75 square feet, or 7’-6” x 10’-0”. While the shape of the office may vary, some rectangular, while others square, the overall square footage is approximately 75 square feet. Examples of this size can be seen in Mission Hall in the focus rooms, which vary between 70 square feet and 75. Renderings will be shared as soon as they are available of typical offices.

This is yet to be determined and is part of the part of the furniture design process. Details will be shared with Programming Committee members, change agents and others as soon as they are available.

This is yet to be determined and is part of the furniture design process. User input will be gathered prior to establishing the height, however, to maximize natural light for all occupants, there are height limits that will prevent partitions from going above 54".

Each assigned work station has an adjustable height desk, along with fully adjustable seating for comfort and ergonomic support, and storage--https://space.ucsf.edu/center-vision-neuroscience-occupant-resources

Furniture demonstrations and trainings will be scheduled prior to moving in. Upon move-in, demonstrations with furniture experts will be scheduled to allow for hands-on adjustments and training. In addition, online resources are being developed to provide short instructional videos to teach users how to self-adjust their work stations any time after move in.

Department managers are encouraged to plan for mobile technology for all staff and faculty prior to moving in. The Open Plan Change Support team will provide recommendations for technology that support best practices in open plan workspace.

Yes, new Cisco desk phones are provided as part of the initial move-in.

At this time, departments may elect to purchase headphones or headsets for their staff and faculty. These will not be provided as part of the move.

Each office will have a temperature sensor and offices will be grouped in zones of 4-6 with a control for the zone. Temperature will be user adjustable (up or down), to be determined by the building operational team, and adhering to work place standard ranges.  Workstations will be controlled by zone, determined by location and similar thermal conditions. Adjustability for that group of workstations will be in a similar range to the offices. Please note that almost all workstations have been held away from the exterior wall for enhanced thermal buffering.

UCSF policy will allow ergonomic chairs and other ergonomic equipment to be moved to your new workspace. All workstations will have height adjustable work surfaces therefore if a height adjustable desk needs to be ordered prior to move-in, the dimensions should be confirmed with our Ergonomics and Project Team.

The building is designed around a clear neighborhood concept with easy and understandable flow. This will be supplemented with a workstation numbering concept as well as digital monitors, wayfinding maps, and signage throughout the building and on each floor.

There will be security guards at the front receptions desks with an additional guard at the office tower elevator bank. The elevators themselves will be restricted to card-key access providing access as allowed by UCSF.

There is an information desk clearly positioned in the lobby. At your discretion, guests will either be seated in the interview rooms on Level 1 and you will find them, or the security personnel will grant them access to your Level. Once on the appropriate floor, the visitor(s) may be greeted by a receptionist. There are chairs and conference rooms near the elevator bank where visitor(s) can wait for arrival of their host. Should you wish them to arrive at your desk, signage will clearly guide them to your space, although the specifics of this method will be decided by occupant groups of each floor.

The primary furniture manufacturer, Steelcase/One Work Place has been selected but specific furniture styles are yet to be determined.

Mock-ups have already been constructed for the Typical Exam Room, and furniture mock-ups and trials will be part of the furniture design process. Opportunities to see the mock-ups and provide input will be managed by Cristina Morrison and other partners.

Temperature is controlled at the Building Management level with some individual adjustability as noted in the question included in the Personal Space section.

The lighting is designed with fixtures specifically selected for efficient energy performance, glare minimization, even distribution of lighting, and a mid-range lamp temperature. The bulbs are LED, and fixtures dimmable down to 20%. The group in each zone can set the lower generally acceptable threshold light level and task lights will be provided for individual adjustability.

The building will have many amenities including Lactation rooms, IT Help Desk, vending machines, hoteling hub, showers, bike parking, café, auditorium, conference rooms, and rooftop terraces. In addition, the Mission Bay campus and neighborhood has many amenities to encourage spending time outside the building, including working out at the Bakar Fitness Center. Details of other amenities will be broadly shared prior to moving in.

There will be a total of four rooms in the building. 3 rooms equipped with 2 stations (112, 113, 114) and 1 single-user room (73A). There are standard lactation room guidelines which include a card reader, air conditioning and heat, ceiling light with dimmer switch, blinds, multiple outlets, storage space, in-room sink with soap and towel dispenser. Furnishings will include chair, foot stool, bulletin board, clock, full length mirror, small refrigerator and more. If more information is desired, please contact Cristina Morrison who can share the guidelines.

Wi-fi will be available throughout interior spaces and at the main roof terrace.

In partnership with our UCSF Privacy Office, a series of FAQ are being developed for UCSF staff and faculty moving into open plan spaces focused on HIPAA, which has come up as a concern in the past. The FAQ will be updated regularly to reflect changes in the way we work and will be shared as soon as it is updated. For now, it is recommended that all UCSF staff and faculty review the Privacy Office FAQ.

Yes, there are conference rooms on each floor as well as two large conference rooms (able to be converted to one large room) on Level 1, with 3 additional medium sized conference room on Level 2. Additionally, there are interview rooms associated with the “conference center” providing a place to comfortably seat individuals without having to send them through the building to departments.

This is being determined through a campus-wide effort for all similar conference rooms. Information will be updated as soon as resolution is confirmed.

Yes, once the technology decisions are made, training will be provided prior to moving-in and for the first few weeks after move-in. In addition, ongoing training programs can be developed with partners once we know more about the conference room management efforts.

Yes, the idea is that conference rooms on each floor will serve as the primary rooms for departments on those floors. There are also a host of conference rooms available on the Mission Bay campus for all UCSF staff and faculty to access.

It is likely that we will be able to do this, however, the method has yet to be determined. Once we know more, the information will be shared.

This will be developed as part of the campus wide conference room management effort.

This will be developed as part of the campus wide conference room management effort.

The details of technology are still being decided. Once they are known, the information will be shared.

A set of criteria are in development that will be shared to begin planning for office and work station assignments.

This information is available here.

UCSF is currently working on various initiatives and projects that focus on space strategy, space assignment, space utilization and more. As results of these efforts are released, the campus will be informed on the space.ucsf.edu website and through any official policy changes that may occur. Stay tuned as more information will be shared in the coming months.

The plans for occupants of the Academic Tower and Ophthalmology Building on Block 33 will be available soon and will be shared with all occupant groups. In addition, a presentation will be provided for managers to begin rolling out information to their groups.

Information about changing traffic patterns in the Mission Bay area will be shared with all UCSF staff and faculty via our UCSF Transportation Office. The Transportation team is dedicated to ensuring information is shared proactively and our staff and faculty are prepared for the changes that will continue to occur near Mission Bay and other areas where UCSF has a site. All staff and faculty are encouraged to stay informed by signing up for newsletters and other venues of information pertinent to their transportation needs.  Please visit mycommute.ucsf.edu for directions, commuting connections, and information regarding UCSF vanpool and carpools, and much more!

UCSF parking permits for the Mission Bay campus are available and current FY16-17 rate is $218/month.  For complete details regarding parking rates, access, rules and regulations; please visit our campus permit website here.

Approximately 200 surface parking spaces will be developed on Block 33 and service patients/visitors and employees.  The mixed use surface lot is accessible 24/7 and available on a first come, first served basis. If the lot is full, permit holders and patients/visitors may park in the UCSF 3rd Street Garage, Rutter Garage or any northern campus surface lot. Click here to view an interact map of Mission Bay.

The UCSF Green shuttle will service Block 33 to transport patrons around the Mission Bay campus, including Caltrain, China Basin, Mission Bay North and South campus, and 654 Minnesota. The Green shuttle stops on 4th Street, where patrons can transfer to other campus shuttle lines: Grey, Blue, Gold, Red and Mission Bay local shuttles.  Click here for current shuttle timetables and general information.

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