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Current Projects

Campus Progress: Current Projects

Current projects are either currently under environmental review, approved and in final design, or under construction:

Davis Campus

Project summaries, review and approval timelines, and links to published environmental documents are presented below. Future dates presented below are subject to revision.

UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Development Plan Project

The UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Development Plan Project proposes the phased development of approximately 300,000 square feet of new and renovated space within the existing Weill School of Veterinary Medicine to support veterinary, education, and related services. Project components include construction of new facilities; the renovation and/or demolition of existing buildings; and associated utility and transportation infrastructure improvements. The Development program is anticipated to include a new approximately 35,000 square foot (sf) Education Pavilion and Primary Care Hospital, a new approximately 200,000 sf Small Animal Hospital, a Large Animal Hospital, a Veterinary Cancer Center, an Equine Reproduction facility, an Equine Performance Arena, a Raptor Experience facility, and a new surface parking lot with approximately 200 parking stalls. In addition, improvements to transportation and pedestrian facilities as well as utility improvements and connections would occur to support new and expanded development. Phase 1 of the project is anticipated to include the Education Pavilion and Primary Care Hospital facility and the Small Animal Hospital, representing the initial implementation of the overall development program.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • Distribute Notice of Preparation – April 22, 2026
  • Scoping Meeting – May 12, 2026 at 5:00pm; Sign up here: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/register/PfcaVJ_YTuqQFgOjCWVtHw
  • Publication of Draft SEIR – (Pending)
  • Public Review of Draft SEIR – (Pending)
  • Public Hearing on Draft SEIR – (Pending)
  • Final SEIR Publication - (Pending)
  • University Review & Decision – (Pending)

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Solar Farm Expansion

UC Davis is proposing an expansion to the existing Large Solar Power Plant (LSPP) in South Campus. The Project involves the development and operation of photovoltaic solar panels on approximately 20 acres of agricultural land, expanding the LSPP and providing increased renewable electrical power production for the UC Davis Campus. New utility lines to connect the project to existing infrastructure will also be constructed. The Project was analyzed in an Addendum to the 2018 LRDP EIR. This Addendum will also update the Campus-wide 2018 LRDP EIR Mitigation Measure for burrowing owl avoidance and survey protocols to be in alignment with changes to burrowing owl conservation status.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval of Electrical Improvements - May 19, 2026
  • Ground Lease and Power Purchase Agreement (Pending)

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County Road 98 Widening Utility Relocation Project

UC Davis is proposing the County Road 98 Widening Utility Relocation Project, which is a project that is in response to Yolo County’s County Road 98 Bike and Safety Improvement Project, Phase II. The County’s project proposes to widen and improve shoulders along CR 98 for the purpose of improvement public safety. Roundabouts will be constructed at the intersections of CR 31, CR 32, and Hutchison Drive. However, this project will require an easement from UC Davis as well as relocating UC Davis utilities. Therefore, UC Davis is seeking to approve an easement to allow for the County to access to property along County Road 98 in perpetuity to construct and maintain road improvements, as well as relocate UC Davis utilities that conflict with the County-managed Road 98 redesign. Utilities requiring relocation include medium-voltage transmission, telecommunication fiber, domestic water mains, agricultural water main and light poles. 

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (Pending)

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Renewable Energy Anaerobic Digester Project 

The Renewable Energy Anaerobic Digester (READ) is a existing facility on Campus. This Project includes three project modifications. These modification include the replacement of the food waste processing equipment, replacement of the existing digester tank 1, and installation of a linear generator on site to generate electricity. More information can be found about the READ HERE. 

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (November 2025)

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Nonstructural Performance Category (NPC) Seismic Compliance Projects 

UC Davis is proposing five projects to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 1953, which is a law that expanded the scope of the 1973 Hospital Seismic Safety Act requiring certain buildings to meet the nonstructural performance category (NPC) 4 and 5 by 2030. This prompted various renovations and projects to ensure that all necessary buildings are compliant, which are discussed below. The purpose of this bill is to ensure buildings not only survive emergency events but remain operational after the event. 

  • NPC-4 East Wing Laundry All Floors - Upgrades will focus on improving the building’s nonstructural system, including the anchorage of critical equipment, above-ceiling utility bracing, and additional architectural components for approximately 30,000 square feet in the East Wing Laundry.
  • NPC-4 University Tower All Floors - Upgrades will focus on improving the building’s nonstructural system, including the anchorage of critical equipment, above-ceiling utility bracing, and additional architectural components for approximately 125,000 square feet in the University Tower.
  • NPC-4 Davis Tower All Floors - Upgrades will focus on improving the building’s nonstructural system, including the anchorage of critical equipment, above-ceiling utility bracing, and additional architectural components for approximately 2,400 square feet in the Davis Tower.
  • NPC-5 Emergency Water Compliance - Non-Acute Care Buildings - This Project would construct water and sewage storage tanks for the UC Davis Health Main Hospital to support non-acute care areas to meet the requirements of NPC-5, which requires onsite supplies of water and holding tanks for sewage and liquid waste, sufficient to support 72 hours of emergency operations. The proposed project includes the construction of underground water and sewage storage tanks, respective connections of those tanks to the existing water and sanitary sewer lines, reconstruction/reinstatement of 150 lineal feet of water pipe, an above-ground pump house, and an emergency generator.   
  • NPC-5 Emergency Water Compliance - Acute Care Buildings - This Project would construct water and sewage storage tanks for the UC Davis Health Main Hospital to support acute care areas to meet the requirements of NPC-5, which requires onsite supplies of water and holding tanks for sewage and liquid waste, sufficient to support 72 hours of emergency operations. The proposed project includes the construction of underground water and sewage storage tanks, respective connections of those tanks to the existing water and sanitary sewer lines, reconstruction/reinstatement of 150 lineal feet of water pipe, an above-ground pump house, and an emergency generator.   

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • NPC-4 East Wing Laundry All Floors - University Approval (September 2025)
  • NPC-4 University Tower All Floors - University Approval (September 2025)
  • NPC-4 Davis Tower All Floors - University Approval (August 2025)
  • NPC-5 Emergency Water Compliance - University Approval (September 2025)
  • NPC-5 Emergency Water Compliance - University Approval (September 2025)

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Janice K. Hobbs UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center of Southern California

The project proposes to renovate the interior of an existing building located at 5040 Shoreham Pl, San Diego, CA 92122.  The building is a one-story, metal-framed building that is approximately 23,000 square feet and was previously used as a law office. The renovation will create a 24 hour veterinary clinic with emergency/critical care, oncology, and surgery specialties. UC Davis has operated a limited specialty clinic in San Diego for 20 years in a leased spaced, but will now move into this property, which was acquired by UC Davis in 2023. The facility includes a recently updated staff area and conference room that will be preserved for the veterinary clinic. However, a variety of interior modifications are necessary to support the new clinical use.  The project will modify the internal footprint to deliver 17 exam rooms, three surgical suites, intensive care unit, anesthesia area, and emergency room; and a compounding pharmacy for pet medications. A specialty wing of the building will consist of cardiology, endoscopy, oncology, nephrology, and ultrasound rooms.  The scope of work includes associated modifications to building systems.  The project will provide minimal exterior modifications to the main arrival area, as well as accessible parking upgrades.


This project will renovate existing interior space with negligible expansion of existing use. This project is recommended to qualify as categorically exempt under Exemption Class 1 of the Guidelines for the Implementation to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (August 2025)

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Campus Demolition Program Group 2

The Project proposes the demolition of seven aging and deteriorating buildings in the west campus, located at the Student Farm (Group 2). The structures would be demolished and removed, however, the foundations will remain. Group 4 includes demolition of 11,100 SF building space. All structures in Group 2 are currently vacant and not in use. There are no plans for redevelopment of this area. Upon completion of demolition and debris removal, the site would be hydroseeded, mulched, and/or finish graded to reduce any ground disturbance but provide positive drainage and proper slope to drains. The structures in Group 2 include University Extension Trailer A, University Extension Trailer B, University Extension Trailer C, University Extension Trailer D, Temporary Building (TB) 179, TB 181, and TB 182. 

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (April 2025)

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UC ANR Desert REC Engagement Center Project

UC Davis assists the University of California (University), Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) on their CEQA compliance for various projects throughout the State.

UC ANR Desert Research and Extension Center (Desert REC) is proposing to redevelop the southeast corner of the Desert REC site to create an Engagement Center, incorporating a combination of indoor event and classroom space, outdoor demonstration gardens and landscapes, as well as other associated uses. 

Please refer to the UC ANR Desert REC Engagement Center Project Website for more information. 

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Thermal Energy Storage Project

The Thermal Energy Storage Project would include installation of solar thermal panels, industrial equipment, utility connections, and modification of an existing concrete agricultural water reservoir, as shown in the site plan in Figure 3-3 and described in further detail below. Thermal energy storage involves storing excess energy, typically surplus energy from renewable sources, or waste heat – to be used later for heating, cooling, or power generation. Materials, including liquids such as water, can store thermal energy. Specifically, the Thermal Energy Storage Project would use solar panels to capture solar energy and transmit the energy into the water contained within the repurposed agricultural reservoir, where it would be stored to be used during non-sunshine hours. This project will be integrated with the local distribution grid and through the UC Davis grid.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (Pending)

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Campus Demolition Program Group 4

The Project proposes the demolition of seven aging and deteriorating buildings in the central campus, located in the Haring Hall courtyard (Group 4). The structures would be demolished and removed, and the sites would be stabilized. Group 4 includes demolition of 20,325 sf of building space. All structures in Group 4 are currently vacant and not in use. There are no immediate plans for redevelopment of this area. The Haring Hall courtyard may be used as a staging area for other campus projects, such as the Hot Water Phase 2 Project. Upon completion of demolition and debris removal, the site would be finish graded to ensure positive drainage and proper slope to drains. Finish grade would be flush with adjacent grades, and mulch would be applied to the sites. The structures in Group 4 include Vet Med Animal Lab B, Lab Animal Building C and C2A, Animal Building, Vet Med Animal Lab D, Vet Med Beach Lab, Vet Med Lab Animal A and Vet Med Central Services Trailer. The Addendum below also discusses Group 5 and TB 126, which will be approved at a later date. 

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (October 2024)

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Amendment to the 2018 LRDP to Address Impacts on Crotch's Bumble Bee and the West Village Open Space Improvements Project

UC Davis proposes to amend the 2018 LRDP to address potential impacts on Crotch's Bumble Bee (Bombus crotchii), which was designated as a candidate for listing as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) by the California Fish and Game Commission in September, 2022. In addition, UC Davis proposes the West Village Open Space Improvements Project that would construct a new open space and agriculture buffer around the West Village Student Housing Neighborhood at UC Davis. The Project will create an agricultural buffer and open space areas vegetated with approximately 15 acres new native plantings and storm water basins on the northern, eastern and southern edges of the West Village Neighborhood.

Please refer to the 2018 LRDP Amendment and West Village Open Space Project Website for more information. 

Environmental Review Timeline:

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UC ANR South Coast REC Engagement Center Project

UC Davis assists the University of California (University), Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) on their CEQA compliance for various projects throughout the State. 

UC ANR South Coast Research and Extension Center (South Coast REC) is proposing to construct a new Engagement Center at the southeast corner of the South Coast REC to support existing programming. The construction of a new Engagement Center would also include a new access point at Modjeska and Still Night and internal roadway improvements to facilitate ingress/egress to the proposed development and through the South Coast REC. 

Please refer to the UC ANR South Coast REC Engagement Center Project Website for more information. 

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Sierra Hall Student Housing Project (Formally Segundo Infill)

The Sierra Hall (Segundo Infill) Project proposes to construct and operate an approximately 116,000 gross-square-foot residential hall that would provide 206 rooms within the Segundo Neighborhood of the UC Davis central campus. The project site would be on the existing Parking Lots 16 and 22. The program intends to house 60% as double-occupancy and 40% as triple occupancy for a total of 494 beds. The units are designed to support tripling to accommodate fluctuations in enrollment and student demand. The project includes infrastructure improvement for utilities, bike parking, pathways, and outdoor student spaces. The project will be served by the Segundo Dining Commons and other student serving amenities available in the neighborhood. The project is anticipated to be completed by November 2027.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (July 2024)

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Equine Performance and Rehabilitation Center (EPRC) Project

The EPRC Project would be an advanced hub for maintaining the health and fitness of performance and recreational horses. This new facility will consist of two new rehabilitation facilities, offering various services to serve patients of the VMTC and CEH, as well as private clients. The rehab facilities include an approximately 3,000 square foot treadmill pavilion to cover advanced equipment including an equine underwater treadmill, drying bay, and a vibration therapy plate and an approximately 2,000 square foot canopy for an open-air equiciser, a corral with horse walking equipment. A 1,250-square-foot open teaching pavilion is also proposed, which will allow for a formal space for classes and demonstrations. The project will also include some site improvements to the parking lot and the development of horse trailer driveway and parking. These facilities will provide the necessary support to develop an advanced training veterinary residency program in Equine Sports Medicine at UC Davis. Developing the EPRC is currently a top priority for the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine with the goal to institute a preventive approach to maintain equine health and performance. 

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (June 2024)

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Electrical Improvements: Electrical Switchstation S3 Project

UC Davis proposes to construct the Electrical S3 Switch Station, a project that is intended to improve the resiliency, reliability and safety for the Core Campus and Mondavi District medium voltage electrical distribution system. The project would construct a new 4,300 SF switch station (named S3) and associated infrastructure of duct banks and electrical feeders would provide full redundancy to the core campus and the Mondavi district. The scope of work includes construction of double-ended switchgear, which would be installed west of the Mondavi Center. New medium voltage (12 KV) bulk feeders are to be installed from the main substation in existing and new duct banks to the new on-campus S3 Switch Station. Approximately 5,000 linear feet of existing duct bank will be utilized and approximately 2,700 linear feet of new duct bank installed along with associated trenching and road repairs, new bulk feeders to be installed in a new concrete-encased duct bank along Crocker Lane and north to Hutchison Drive.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (November 2023)

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Agricultural Innovation Center (AIC) Project

The AIC Project will be a multidisciplinary teaching and research facility for innovative agricultural research programs that are not currently co-located in other College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences facilities. The Project would include the construction and operation of a new approximately 34,400 gross square foot (GSF) two-story academic and research building on an approximately 19,000 SF footprint to the southwest of Extension Center Drive and northwest of Hutchison Drive. The AIC building would support a recently added major, Agriculture and Environmental Technology, as well as student success programs, such as the Wonderful Scholars Program.  The building would include various types of laboratory space, general and computer classroom/meeting space, and support and office space to facilitate teaching and research programs. The project will also include transportation improvments to Hutchison Drive, Extension Center Driver, parking lot 30, and the bicycle and pedestrian network surrounding the site.  In order to prepare the site for the development of the AIC building, removal of the existing 37-year-old 4023 GSF modular building will be necessary.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval (February 2024)

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Laboratory for Energy-Related Health Research (LEHR) Superfund Site Soil and Solid Waste Remedy

The University is bound under a Federal Administrative Order on Consent (Remedial Design/Remedial Action Consent Decree, Case No. 18-1536, September 2016) to complete specific clean-up and land management activities at the LEHR site. The LEHR site includes roughly 25 acres and is located south of the main UC Davis campus in Solano County. The proposed LEHR Remediation project will comply with US Environmental Protection Agency requirements to reduce or eliminate the risks posed by chemical and radiological constituents to the surrounding soils, and groundwater. The scope of work includes excavation of contaminated soils, demolition of 10 structures, installation of a multi-layer capping system, construction of multiple retention basins, swales, and ditches, and installation of a long-term groundwater monitoring and maintenance systems. 

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval - Pending

As a non-discretionary action, the Project is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Hot Water Phase 2 Conversion - Sprocket District and TES Recovery (Big Shift)

UC Davis is planning the next phase replace the old and inefficient campus steam distribution system with a new energy-efficient hot water system for heating. This phase consists of four major components to support the conversion to hot water heating: (1) new underground hot water supply and return pipelines, (2) mechanical upgrades within buildings to support the conversion to hot water heating, (3) demolition of former wastewater treatment plant facilities, and (4) construction of a new Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Facility that includes a new TES tank, pumphouse, and electrical substation. 

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University review  - Summer 2023
  • University approval of Distribution and Building Conversion elements - September 2024
  • UC Regents approval of TES Facility (Big Shift #2/c) and Minor Land Use Amendment - Approved March 18, 2026

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Nishikawa Putah Creek Realignment Project

Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) proposes to complete channel restoration involving recontouring and realignment along a 0.5-mile section of Putah Creek, upstream of the Pedrick Road Bridge near Davis, California in Yolo and Solano counties. The Project is part of a series of restoration activities intended to restore Putah Creek to a more natural condition that is self-maintaining and supports native plant and animal species. The Project will construct a narrow design channel in a more central, meandering form to create 0.5-mile of nearly continuous salmon spawning habitat across a gravel-rich floodplain. The project design includes grading of 11 acres to floodplain elevation and construction of 15 riffles and several rock vanes.  The University’s approval in association with the Project is limited to the granting of a temporary access license to allow for access to Putah Creek adjacent to University-owned property and to provide a staging area for construction of the Project.

UC Davis will act as a responsible agency pursuant to the CEQA guidelines.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • University Approval - July 7, 2023

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Central Utility Plant Expansion Project

The University of California–Davis (UC Davis) proposes to expand the Central Utility Plant (CUP) at the UC Davis Sacramento Campus (Campus). The CUP Expansion Project involves demolishing a portion of the Facility Support Services Building (FSSB) and construction of the new CUP annex building. The project also involves construction of a new 40 megavolt amperes (MVA) electrical yard and new feed from the SMUD East City Substation, changes to Parking Structure 6 access, and a minor land use amendment to the 2020 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) Update.

The CUP Expansion will also address code-required upgrades and utility requirements for the Hospital and other future projects. These upgrades include fire protection upgrades to the bracing of the fire sprinkler system. Additionally, new water and sewer storage tanks are required for CUP operations to be maintained in the event of a significant water and sewage outage. The current footprint of the CUP is not sufficient to accommodate the needed storage improvements to meet these code requirements. The proposed expansion would provide the necessary space and install the required tanks.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • Distribute Notice of Preparation – May 23, 2023
  • Publication of Draft EIR – Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
  • Public Review of Draft EIR – September 21 to November 6, 2023
  • Public Hearing on Draft EIR – October 4, 2023 at 5:30pm
  • Final EIR Publication - Winter 2023
  • University Review & Decision – November 2024

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Solano Water Treatment Plant

UC Davis proposes the Solano Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) project, which would construct a new fresh water treatment plant along Hopkins Road to utilize UC Davis’ existing water allocation from Putah Creek. The project includes an approximately 4-acre fresh water treatment plant, new administrative offices and operations center, upgrades to the existing Putah Creek pump station, approximately 5,000 linear feet of fresh water and treated water pipelines, site stormwater drainage, adjacent landscaping, road connections, sanitary sewer connections, lighting and safety elements.


The proposed water treatment plant footprint is within the designated 2018 LRDP Academic & Administrative land use. As part of this project, a minor land use amendment of 4 acres will be requested to re-designate the land use as Campus Utilities, which is the appropriate land use for the Water Treatment Plant facilities. Some Project elements, such as installation of new underground piping, will cross through other land use designations, which is allowable for utility infrastructure under the 2018 LRDP.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • Approval of Land Use Amendment - January 2024
  • University Approval - January 2024

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California Hospital Tower - Sacramento Campus

The proposed California Hospital Tower project is located west of 45th Street and north of X Street, at the east end of the existing UC Davis Medical Center, adjacent to the surgery and Emergency Services Pavilion. The California Hospital Tower will be approximately 890,000 gsf, with a 5-story leg extending off the main 14-story tower. The tower would provide up to 332 licensed beds, surgery space, procedure rooms, public space, and support space and will include two new helipads. The tower would reach 237 feet at the roofline, and the elevator over-ride would reach approximately 267 feet. The California Hospital Tower Project Environmental Impact Report evaluates the entire aggregation of potential environmental impacts of the California Hospital Tower project and provides environmental impact analysis for distinct components of the project, including the tower component.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • Notice of Preparation - Released February 2021
  • Public Scoping Session - held on March 17, 2021
  • Draft EIR - Released July 2021 for 45-day comment period
  • Public Hearing - held on August 10, 2021
  • Final EIR - Approved by the University of California Board of Regent's in November 2021
  • Approved by the University of California Board of Regent's California Hospital Tower Component of the California Hospital Tower Project in January 2022

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Aggie Square Phase 1 - Sacramento Campus

The Aggie Square Phase 1 project is a new mixed-use innovation district to be located on the UC Davis Sacramento campus. The project will be constructed in several phases. The site for the Aggie Square Phase I project is a roughly 9.55-acre parcel owned by the University and currently utilized as a surface parking lot and fleet maintenance building. Aggie Square Phase I consists of the following components: Two state-of-the-art laboratory facilities (Science & Technology Buildings East & West); A facility containing co-working space, an incubator/accelerator, classrooms and other learning spaces (Lifelong Learning Building); Residential building and community-serving space; Public plazas and other outdoor common areas; and a parking garage serving the Phase 1 project.

Aggie Square Phase 1 was analyzed and reviewed in Volume 2 of the Sacramento Campus 2020 Long Range Development Plan Update Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, which can accessed here: 2020 LRDP Update Environmental Review.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • Notice of Preparation - Released February 2020
  • Public Scoping Session - held on February 26, 2020
  • Draft Supplemental EIR - Released August 2020 for 45-day comment period
  • Public Hearing - held on September 3, 2020
  • Final Supplemental EIR - Approved by the University of California Board of Regent's in November 2020

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The Mann Laboratory, Jungerman Hall, Sprocket Building, Voorhies Hall, Young Hall, and Social Sciences and Humanities Building Seismic Improvements Project

The project will correct structural deficiencies that have been identified in Mann Laboratory, Jungerman Hall, Sprocket Building, Voorhies Hall, Young Hall, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Building based on structural analysis in accordance with the UC Seismic Safety Policy. The seismic improvements for each building will address building-specific deficiencies, including reinforcing shear walls, foundations, tie beams and roofs. Deferred maintenance and code-triggered improvements will also be implemented, which will also be building-specific and include improvements to electrical systems, safety systems, plumbing, entry
doors, lighting, painting, exterior paths of travel and landscaping.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • Approved by the University of California Board of Regent's in May 2021

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Sacramento Hospital Seismic Demolition and Office Replacement

UC Davis proposes to complete a series of construction projects that will comprise the Hospital Seismic Demolition and Office Replacement Project for improved seismic safety and replacement office space at the UC Davis Sacramento Medical Center.  The proposed project includes multiple components consisting of construction of the North Addition 130,000 square foot office building, demolition of the 235,000 square foot North/South Hospital Wing, and demolition of the 20,000 square foot Housestaff building.  In total, the project would reduce building area by approximately 125,000 square feet.

The North Addition office building would provide replacement office space for staff currently working in the North/South Wing of the hospital.  The proposed building would be a six-story building located along the northern edge of the medical center between V Street and the Main Hospital Complex just north of the East Wing and the Davis Tower.  Between V Street and the proposed North Addition building, a landscaped area of approximately 40 feet would be installed.

The North/South Hospital Wing would be demolished as part of the proposed project in order to remove seismically deficient facilities.  With removal of the North/South Wing of the hospital, the remaining western edge of the hospital would have no exterior wall and a new façade on the western face of the hospital would be constructed to provide a finished exterior to the remaining building.  Upon removal of the North/South Hospital Wing, the site would be landscaped to create a plaza area. The Housestaff building was constructed in 1916 and currently provides administrative support and faculty offices.  The two-story building has a seismic safety rating of very poor and would be demolished as part of the project.   The construction and demolition periods are expected to take place from 2016 through 2022 with construction access provided from Stockton Boulevard via Colonial Way and no construction access allowed on V Street.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • Tiered Initial Study released for public review (7/8/15)
  • Initial Study Public Review Period (7/8/15 to 8/12/15)
  • Draft EIR released for public review (8/27/15)
  • Draft EIR Public Review Period (8/27/15 to 10/12/15)
  • Public Hearing on Draft EIR (9/21/15).  See Notice of Completion for details.
  • Final EIR Completed (10/27/15)
  • University of California Board of Regent's to Consider Certification of Final EIR and Design Approval of North Addition Office Building (11/17/15)

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Veterinary Medicine Center Vision Project

UC Davis proposes to renovate and expand facilities in the Veterinary Medicine complex within the central campus at UC Davis.

Environmental Review Timeline:

  • Draft Tiered Initial Study released for public review (5/19/17)
  • Public Review Period (5/19/17 to 6/19/17)
  • Final Initial Study (expected Summer 2017)
  • University review and approval (expected Summer 2017)

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