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On Thursday, June 16, 2005, a new master plan for the University of Michigan Health System was presented to the U-M Board of Regents by University Planner Sue Gott and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs Robert Kelch, M.D. The plan, which links closely with the new UMHS Strategic Direction , gives a framework for the Health System's long-term expansion opportunities.
In all, the plan maps out the opportunity for UMHS to build new buildings totaling about 3 million square feet during the next decade or two, in three Ann Arbor locations already owned by the University. The potential buildings would add to the nearly 6 million square feet already in existence or under construction in the core medical campus.
At the same time, the plan considers how people will flow into and through all of the areas where patients receive treatment, researchers make discoveries and students prepare for the future. Parking and transportation options, enhanced pedestrian flow, open space and environmental stewardship all receive detailed attention in the plan.
The plan will also help UMHS strengthen connections and cooperation with schools and colleges on the University’s central and north campuses.
Further information will be posted on this site as it becomes available. It is important to note that the master plan does not contain plans for specific projects or buildings, except for the Children's & Women's Hospital Replacement Project approved by the Regents in April. Rather, it will guide the Health System as it examines the ongoing need for new facilities and seeks the Regents' approval for individual projects. The plan also does not include the many building projects already under way at UMHS; visit this site to learn about those.
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