UOIT has experienced rapid growth since opening in 2003, growing from 947 students to over 6,500 currently. To accommodate continued growth, UOIT is undertaking a major expansion of its downtown Oshawa campus through 2020. Phase 1 involved renovating existing buildings for education facilities and attracted over 300 students downtown. Phase 2 will add over 100,000 square feet of new and renovated space for additional programs and over 1,000 students. This expansion is revitalizing downtown Oshawa through job creation, repurposing unused space, and partnerships with local businesses. Phase 3 plans call for further downtown expansion starting in 2012.
1. University of Ontario Institute of Technology UOIT’s Downtown Campus Initiative – Presentation to the Durham Region Association of Realtors By: Matt Milovick, AVP-Finance & Operations, April 23, 2010
2. Growth in students, buildings and reputation First class in 2003 – 947 students Today – More than 6,500 students More than 500 full-time and contract employees More than 3,000 alumni
3. Growth in students, buildings and reputation A new five-year business plan (2010-2015) to build on our phenomenal success to date Award-winning buildings and facilities One of the most high-tech campuses in Canada
4. North Campus Projects Automotive Centre of Excellence $99M, 140k sq.ft. Opening Fall 2010 Energy Research Centre $45M, 100k sq.ft. Opening Spring 2011
5. Strengthening the downtown core More than 1,400 UOIT students to be located in downtown Oshawa in September 2010 New building, renovations and historic recovery Downtown campus playing a key role in revitalizing the urban core
6. Phase 1 – Faculty of Education 11 Simcoe St. North opened Sept. 2008 15 Year Lease / 37,000 sq. ft. / 5 floors 320 BEd and 25-50 MEd students projected for Sept 2010 Hi-tech, reconfigurable classrooms, library, student lounge/cafeteria, administrative space, research labs
7. Phase 2 – Regent Theatre Acquired through private donation in November 2009 To be used as a lecture hall and performing arts venue beginning September 2010 Next phase of renovations to include upgraded lighting, sound system, IT infrastructure, stage reconfiguration, extensive cosmetic improvements
8. Phase 2 – 55 Bond Street East New home of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies 30,000 sq. ft, / 5 floors 20 Year Lease / 50% Equity Stake 1100-1200 BA and 30 MA students projected for September 2010 Hi-tech classrooms, student lounge, administrative space, UOIT Boardroom, support space for Regent Theatre
9. Phase 2 – Victoria Street Urban Park To be used as outdoor gathering space, farmers’ market, outdoor performances (stage area), other UOIT and community events Links “Regent Square” to Hotel Genosha psychology labs 55 Bond St.E stage Regent Theatre
10. Phase 2 – 61 Charles Street Multi-purpose building (87,000 sq. ft.) Ready for occupancy September 2010 30 Year Lease / 100% Equity Stake Hi-tech classrooms, extensive student study space, student services, research space, small café, 106 parking stalls 3rd floor to remain “shelled” for future expansion (ideal for classrooms)
11. Phase 2 – Hotel Genosha Basement area (approx. 5,400 sq. ft) 4 psychology research labs Anticipated occupancy September 2010 Student residences ready in May 2011
