Placemaking

Placemaking is one of the four focus areas that reflect the VCA’s FY22-25 priorities. We define Placemaking as goals and activities strengthening connections between people and our physical and virtual spaces. We consider the current environment to identify objectives, and develop key performance indicators that will track our progress.  

Objectives

Key Performance Indicators

Develop an adaptable, flexible, accessible, secure, and safe work environment.
  • Improve the campus wi-fi experience and complete the firewall upgrade.
  • Increase accessibility of digital tools and content.
  • Continue implementation of IS-3 (UC’s information security risk management policy) across campus.
    • Complete VCA IS-3 implementation by the end of FY22.
  • Develop multi-year implementation plan for IS-12 (UC’s IT disaster recovery policy) by July 1, 2022.
  • By the end of December 2021, develop a multi-year strategy and plan to address Berkeley's immediate and future computing and data storage needs through a combination of public cloud and on-premise capabilities. 
  • Report quarterly on equipment purchased and shipped home.
  • Decrease ergonomic injury workers' compensation claims of VCA staff at remote workstations.
  • Increase count of VCA staff completing ergonomic workshops and classes.
  • Complete Emergency Action Plans in compliance with UCOP requirements and provisions under Gustofson settlement related to disabled people by June 2023.
  • Implement cross-functional database of building plans and building data in FY22 for DAC, FS, and Capital Strategies, including GIS.

Ensure adequate capacity and resilience of physical and web based space.
  • In FY22, obtain Regental approval of the (1) Anchor House transfer student housing project, (2) People's Park student housing project, and (3) Albany Village graduate student housing project.
  • In FY22, start construction on the (1) Anchor House transfer student housing project, (2) People's Park student housing project, and (3) Albany Village graduate student housing project.
  • Complete construction on schedule for the (1) Anchor House transfer student housing project, (2) People's Park student housing project, and (3) Albany Village graduate student housing project.
  • Develop plan to close People’s Park and allow construction to start.
  • Finalize funding and schedule for enabling projects on at least two identified housing sites by FY25.
  • Develop and implement standardized tracking and reporting of capital renewal and deferred maintenance projects to measure spend/progress.
  • Ensure 100% compliance of LRDP EIR mitigation measures.
    • Receive approval for LRDP and Campus Master Plan by Aug 2021.
    • Develop resource to centrally track LRDP EIR mitigation measures by Jan 2022.

Ensure continuity of operations during crisis and disaster events.
  • Establish and Support a campus-wide Emergency Management program that aligns with all National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) 1600 standards. Provide a dashboard and narrative noting capacities and deficiencies within the campus-wide program.
  • Wildfire Hazard KPIs (including Public Safety Power Shutdown): Identify and develop necessary standardized processes and communications. Identify metrics and targets to measure successful psps response.