Updated: June 15, 2020
The facility will advance the core mission of the Arts Undergraduate Society to improve the academic, social, personal, and professional lives of Arts students at UBC Vancouver, and provide much-needed amenities to support the learning, social, collaboration and innovation space needs of a diverse Faculty of Arts student population.
The building will feature society offices, study and recreational spaces, and an art gallery. Development will be coordinated with the Brock Commons Phase 2 project.
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The Arts Student Centre was previously proposed to be located within The Bosque, west of the Life Building, but has since been relocated to Brock Commons south of Allard Hall.
Construction Schedule
It is estimated that construction will take place from late June 2020 to January 2022 to complete the two projects.
What to Expect During Construction
While construction is underway residents and those in offices near the site should expect some impacts.
- The sidewalk along the east side of East Mall from Walter Gage Road to Crescent Road will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to the sidewalk running along the east side of Buchanan buildings. Signage will be erected to help people find their way.
- East Mall between Crescent Road and Walter Gage Road will be closed. All service, delivery and emergency vehicles will be detoured using the existing Buchanan Angled Parking lot west of East Mall.
- The existing parking lot south of Allard Hall will be mostly closed. The closest alternative parking option is the North Parkade.
Construction Updates
See Construction and Transit Updates for this project.
Development Permit
DP 19030
Location
6100 block of Walter Gage Road
Proponents
- UBC Properties Trust
Timeline
October 2019
Submitted Documents
Development Permit application and plans submitted
October 2019
Development Review
Development Review Committee to occour on October 10th, 2019
October 2019
Public Open House
A Public Open House will occur on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 between 11:30am - 1:30pm in the Concourse, UBC Life Building, 6138 Student Union Boulevard
October 2019
Advisory Panel
Advisory Urban Design Panel application presentation to occur on October 17, 2019
October 2019
Public Comment Period
Public Comment Period: October 1 - October 23, 2019
December 2019
Board of Governors Meeting
Board of Governors Meeting (Board 2) to occur December 5, 2019
February 21, 2020
Development Permit Issuance
Development Permit Issued
June 2020
Construction commences
Construction is anticipated to be completed in January 2022
Attachments
| File | Category |
|---|---|
| DP 19030 DP Submission Drawing | Plans |
| DP 19030 Project Description and Design Policy Compliance | Reference Material |
| DP 19030 LEED Scorecard | Reference Material |
| Open House Display Boards | Reference Material |
| DP 19030 Geotechnical Report | Plans |
| ASC Open House Display Boards | Reference Material |
Questions?
Contact Aviva Savelson, Senior Manager, Public Engagement at aviva.savelson@ubc.ca or 604 822-0273.