B. CPDC 1-4: Project Narrative (Out Year)
The project narrative is the COBCP form used to tell the story of campus need, and how the project will provide a solution for that need.
As projects in years two through five of the five-year plan are still conceptual in nature, the project narrative may be less detailed than projects submitted for action-year funding.
The components of the CPDC 1-4 (out-year) are:
Summary of Proposal
This section serves to briefly highlight the scope of the project. This should include proposed ASF/GSF, instructional capacity if applicable, location, and departments and disciplines to be included or affected by the project.
Purpose of the Project
This section should identify the problem that drives this project and how existing campus facilities cannot serve as a solution. This can be thought of as the hypothesis for the project, or the question that the feasibility study aimed to answer for the campus.
This section should include photos of existing conditions to further demonstrate need for project.
Relationship to the Strategic Plan
This section should explain how this project supports the goals in the campus strategic and/or academic master plan.
Recommended Solution
The selected solution is described here, such as why it was chosen, what is the scope of this alternative, how will the project be delivered (construction procurement method), basis of budget information, any CEQA mitigation costs (if applicable), and any project risks.
Consistency with Chapter 1016, Statutes of 2002 – AB 857
This section is required by statute to be addressed in project proposals. The goal of this section is to demonstrate that the project will minimize the impact to the campus footprint, and prevent urban sprawl.
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Worksheet (CPDC 1-4.5) should be used to calculate the proposed project in the context of existing campus emissions. Not all infrastructure projects will have an impact on GHG emissions, and in those cases a CPDC 1-4.5 is not required.
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