Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality

1. Notice of EIE for the University of Connecticut

Northwest Science Quadrangle

Municipality where project is proposed:  Mansfield

Address of Possible Project Location(s):  X-Lot, L-Lot, and Lot 9 and surrounding area south of King Hill Road on the University of Connecticut Storrs Campus, Mansfield, Connecticut

Project Description:

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is proposing to begin construction of the Northwest Science Quad on an approximately 22-acre site located at the northwest corner of campus which includes the existing Lot 9, X-Lot, and L-Lot. The Northwest Science Quad is identified as part of the North Eagleville Science District in the University’s Campus Master Plan and is part of the capital project initiatives in support of Next Generation Connecticut to significantly expand educational opportunities, research, and innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines at UConn. The proposed project consists of the following:

  • Science 1 Building – an  ~193,600 gross square foot (GSF) STEM Research Center
  • Supplemental utility plant (SUP)
  • North Woodland Corridor walkway
  • Improvements to King Hill Road and realignment of Hillside Road and Alumni Drive
  • Stormwater management and other campus-wide utilities to service the Northwest Science Quad
  • Extension of utility tunnel from existing Central Utility Plant (CUP) to the proposed SUP
  • Surface parking (approximately 180 spaces)

Construction associated with the project will incorporate best practices of sustainability with a minimum goal for Science 1 of LEED Gold certification, with a goal of also being certified for the U.S. Green Building Council Sustainable SITES program.

The University has prepared an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) to further evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the Proposed Action, as well as other alternatives, including the No Action alternative.


Project Maps:  Click here to view a map of the project area. Click here to view a conceptual map of the proposed Northwest Science Quad Improvements.

Comments on this EIE will be accepted until the close of business on: February 8, 2019


The public can view a copy of this EIE at:

  • Mansfield Town Clerk’s Office, Audrey P Beck Municipal Building, 4 South Eagleville Road, Mansfield, CT
  • Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield, CT
  • An electronic copy of the EIE is available by clicking here or visiting http://updc.uconn.edu/blog.

There is a public hearing scheduled for this EIE on:

DATE: January 30, 2019

TIME: 7 p.m. (Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m. to allow review of informational materials)

PLACE: Konover Auditorium at the Dodd Center, 405 Babbidge Road, Unit 1205
Storrs, CT 06269-1205. The closest public parking is in the South Garage, 2366 Jim Calhoun Way, Storrs, CT 06269. Adjacent to the UConn Bookstore.

NOTES:The event will be available via livestream.  Details and link to livestream will be made available at http://updc.uconn.edu/blog as we get closer to the event.


Send your comments about this EIE to:

Name: 
Sean Vasington, Associate Director
Agency:
UConn - Planning Design, and Construction
Address:
 31 LeDoyt Road, Unit 3038, Storrs, CT 06269
E-Mail:
Phone:
860 486-5865

If you have questions about the public hearing, or other questions about the EIE, contact Mr. Vasington as directed above.