Northridge
California State University, Northridge
Jolene Koester, President
University History
California State University, Northridge was created in 1956 to
meet the need for higher education in the San Fernando
Valley. It began instruction with 800 students in 14 temporary
buildings as the San Fernando Valley campus of Los
Angeles State College of Applied Arts and Sciences. The
campus separated from its parent institution on July 1,
1958, and, as San Fernando Valley State College, its growth
matched that of the mushrooming suburban valley
population it served. In 1972, in recognition of its evolution
from a small branch campus to a major educational
institution, action of the legislature, the governor, and the
trustees named it California State University, Northridge.
were demolished: Parking Structure C, University Tower
Student Apartments, South Library, Fine Arts, and the west
wing and the two upper floors of the east wing of the Oviatt
Library. The five replacement buildings are the Art and
Design Center addition, Manzanita Hall (College of Arts,
Media and Communication), University Hall (new
administration building), Sequoia Hall (College of Health and
Human Development/Technology Center), and the
reconstructed east and west wings of the Oviatt Library. The
master plan also includes the development of the 65-acre
north campus area to accommodate a biotech research and
development complex under a public/private partnership.
Growing demand in the region created the Ventura OffCampus Center in the northern section of the San Fernando
Valley in 1974. Legislation enacted in 1997 gave the Ventura
Off-Campus Center permanent facilities in the state-owned
former Camarillo Developmental Center, now California State
University, Channel Islands. Students who were enrolled at
the Center through fall 2001 now attend the CSU Channel
Islands campus, but will graduate with a CSU Northridge
diploma. The Center is closed to new students.
In November 2001, the university was able to report to the
trustees the completion of all earthquake-related building
repairs and replacement facilities. CSU Northridge now
returns its focus toward planning for capital infrastructure
improvements: the renovation of its academic buildings built
in the 1960s to accommodate the more vigorous program
expectations of the 21st century and the construction of
academic support facilities to provide for its outstanding
academic programs.
The university’s eight colleges center about a quadrangle
where California native trees and landscaping are featured.
The focal point of the quad is the Oviatt Library with its grand
stairway and terraced, landscaped seating areas. Smaller
quadrangles and semi-private courtyards enhance the major
campus buildings and strengthen their individual identity. The
organization of the campus environment is further defined by
pedestrian promenades, each lined by a different tree
species.
The January 1994 Northridge earthquake caused extensive
damage to campus facilities. Repairs and strengthening of
facilities throughout the campus were completed with
funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and the state Office of Emergency Services. In May
1998, the campus master plan was revised to document the
demolition of severely damaged facilities and include the
locations of replacement buildings. The following buildings
California State University, Northridge
Master Plan Enrollment: 25,000 FTE
Master Plan approved by the Board of Trustees: March 1963
Master Plan Revision approved by the Board of Trustees: July 1965, September 1968, May 1971, March 1972,
February 1973, July 1974, July 1976, October 1976, February 1979, May 1982, November 1985, July 1986, November
1986, July 1987, March 1988, July 1988, June 1989, September 1989, March 1990, September 1993, May 1998
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Manzanita Hall
Music
Nordhoff Hall
Science I & II
University Hall
Sierra Hall
Sierra Tower
Jerome Richfield Hall
Student Services
Engineering
University Club
Greenhouse
Volatile Storage
Sundial Fountain
Track and Field
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Addition
Speech Drama Addition
Center for Communication Studies
Oviatt Library Addition
Public Safety
Science III & IV
Science Addition
Lecture Halls
University Student Union
Corporation Yard Addition
Business Administration/Economics and Education
Engineering Addition
Student Housing
Sequoia Hall
University Village Apartments
Botanical Garden
Art Gallery
Conference Center
Sierra Center
Physical Education Courts
Corporation Yard
Planetarium
Bookstore
Faculty Office Building
Jeanne M. Chisholm Hall
Art and Design Center
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Art and Design Addition
Satellite Union & Recreation Center
Instructional Green Space
Baseball Field
Softball Field Brown Center
Physical Therapy Center
Language, Speech and Hearing Center
Auditorium
University Student Union Addition
University Student Union Expansion
Athletics Office
Central Plant
Master Distribution Facility
Media Entertainment Center
Office Buildings (2)
Research and Development Buildings (3)
Research and Development Buildings
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Substation
Cooling Tower
Stellar Observatory
Monterey Hall
Addie L. Klotz Student Health Center
Bookstore Addition
Children’s Center
Preschool Laboratory
Delmar T. Oviatt Library
Sagebrush Hall
Bank Building
President’s Residence
LEGEND
Existing Facility / Proposed Facility
Note: Building numbers correspond with building numbers
in the Space and Facilities Data Base (SFDB)
Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 2003/04 through 2007/08
(Dollar in 000’s)
Northridge
State Funded
Project
CAT
2003/04
36
II
PWC 14,557
152
IB
180
II
PWC 45,350
E
3,500
0
IB
PWC 16,917
E
1,768
Sierra Hall/Tower Reno.
0
IB
PWC 39,636
E
1,460
Jerome Richfield Reno.
0
IB
PWC 12,991
E
1,295
Music Building Reno.
0
IB
PWC 14,275
E
1,805
Nordhoff Hall Reno. & Add.
10
IB
PWC 26,254
E
2,880
Preschool/Child
75
II
PWC 5,666
E
179
N/A
IB
PWC 37,798
Science I & II Replace.,
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
E
2007/08
Funds to
Complete
FTE
939
Ph. I Addition
Science I & II Replace.,
PWC 61,829
E 6,490
Ph. II
Performing Arts Center ◊
Science I & II Replace.,
Ph. III
Development Laboratory
Site Development,
Utilities & Cogeneration Plant
Totals
$282,702
453
$14,557
$61,829
$62,267
$67,841
$76,208
$12,887
Nonstate Funded
Project
FTE
CAT
2003/04
2004/05
Parking Structure II (2,000 Spaces)
Pkg
PWC 19,000
Parking Structure III (2,100 Spaces)
Pkg
PWC 19,500
Performing Arts Center ◊
Oth
Totals
$39,243
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
E
$0
$38,500
$0
◊ This project is dependent upon state and nonstate funding.
All out year projects require review and comparison to the CSU cost guide.
A = Acquisition P = Preliminary Plans W = Working Drawings C = Construction E = Equipment
Nonstate CAT codes: Aux = Auxiliary/Foundation Hou = Housing Oth = Other Pkg = Parking Stu = Student Union
$0
Funds to
Complete
743
$743
$0
Northridge
State Funded Capital Outlay Program
Projects in Budget Year
Science I and II Replacement, Phase I Addition
PWC
$14,557,000
This project is the first of three phases for a new facility for the department of science and mathematics. The project will
replace the existing Science I and II buildings of 105,000 ASF/170,000 GSF and also accommodate growth. The existing
buildings were built in the late 1950s for the initial engineering and science programs. A new engineering building was built
in 1964. Science programs such as biology, geology, physics/astronomy, and chemistry moved into buildings that are still
outfitted for engineering. Science has seen remarkable changes, and the current laboratories are not configured to teach a
modern-day program. Existing fume hoods, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and fire/life safety systems do not
comply with current codes. The buildings do not meet ADA standards and current code for adequate restrooms for both
sexes. Both the science and mathematics programs require larger classrooms to accommodate lower division students,
which will be accomplished in this project. This project will also provide new faculty office space to consolidate offices for
the mathematics department, which now are scattered in several buildings. The first phase is an addition of 32,300 ASF/
50,300 GSF to accommodate 2,790 (net 36) FTE in lecture space, and 45 (net 2) faculty offices for the mathematics and
science programs that will address campuswide deficiencies. Subsequent phases of construction will build a laboratoryintensive facility to replace Science I, and then Science II. The future cost for equipment is $939,000.
Future Projects (2004/05–2007/08)
Science I and II Replacement, Phase II
This project will construct a 95,300 ASF/159,000 GSF facility in the second of three phases to replace the existing
Science I building and to accommodate growth. This building was built in the late 1950s for the initial engineering program.
Existing fume hoods, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and fire/life safety systems do not comply with current codes
and accessibility standards. This facility will consolidate laboratories for the chemistry, biology, and physics programs, build
additional faculty office space, and replace the existing vivarium in Science II with an expanded code-compliant facility.
When this facility is completed, the vivarium will vacate existing space in Science II. This facility will provide for a net capacity
of 100 FTE in lecture space, 52 FTE in laboratory space, and 15 faculty offices. The project includes cost for temporary
laboratory space in trailers to accommodate programs in Science I.
Performing Arts Center
This project will build a visual and performing arts center. The 100,000 ASF/163,000 GSF facility will provide a 1,600-seat
auditorium, a 200-seat black box theater, and a 100-seat recital and lecture hall accommodating 180 FTE, as well as
ancillary support space for rehearsal and production. Parking will be provided nearby. This project is dependent upon state
and nonstate funding.
Science I and II Replacement, Phase III
This project will construct a 29,900 ASF/47,600 GSF facility in the last of three phases to replace the existing Science II
building and to accommodate growth. This building was built in the late 1950s for the initial engineering program. Science
programs such as biology, geology, physics/astronomy, and chemistry moved into buildings that are still outfitted for
engineering. Existing fume hoods, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and fire/life safety systems do not comply with
current codes and accessibility standards. This facility will build specialized instruction laboratories for the chemistry, biology,
and physics programs, and 90 (net 55) faculty offices. The project includes costs for temporary space in trailers to
accommodate programs in Science II while the new building is constructed.
Sierra Hall/Tower Renovation
This project will renovate the building systems of Sierra Hall and Sierra Tower and remodel the academic facilities and faculty
offices. This building, which was constructed approximately 40 years ago, has never gone through a major renovation. The
facility requires reconfiguration to support modern instructional needs.
Jerome Richfield Renovation
This project will renovate the instructional spaces and faculty offices, providing additional lecture and laboratory space. This
building (#8), which was constructed in 1963, has never undergone a major renovation or renewal of building systems.
Future Projects (2004/05–2007/08) (continued)
Music Building Renovation
This project will renovate the building systems and remodel the instructional spaces, the performance and practice space,
and the faculty offices for the music department. This building (#2), which was constructed in 1960, has never undergone a
major renovation or renewal of building systems.
Nordhoff Hall Renovation and Addition
This project will renovate and modernize the existing 47,800 ASF/82,700 GSF building (#17) to correct health and safety
code compliance. The existing large and small theater rigging and lighting systems require an upgrade for safety and
program needs. The renovation will include the conversion of faculty offices to single-station offices and increase capacity by
10 FTE in UD laboratory space. The project will also provide additional space (19,300 ASF/25,700 GSF) for program needs.
Preschool/Child Development Laboratory
This project will provide 7,800 ASF/12,000 GSF of new laboratory, classroom, administrative, and faculty office space for
the child development and family environmental sciences departments (#99). These functions are currently located in two
converted residences constructed in the 1940s, before the campus was established, and do not meet program needs and
current building codes. This project will provide facilities to accommodate 25 FTE in lecture space, 50 FTE in laboratory
space (25 LD/25 UD), and 5 faculty offices.
Site Development, Utilities and Cogeneration Plant
This project will reduce hazardous traffic conditions through the implementation of a campus circulation system. The utilities
infrastructure component will construct a cogeneration power plant and upgrade the campus infrastructure related to
sanitary sewers, storm drains, landscape irrigation, and natural gas. Many of these systems, which were installed 30-40
years ago, are in need of replacement or are undersized and unable to meet current demands. Related to both the site
development and utilities components, this project will also include the replacement of overhead power lines with
underground duct banks.
Nonstate Funded Capital Outlay Program
Projects in Budget Year
None
Future Projects (2004/05–2007/08)
Parking Structure II (2,000 Spaces)
This project will construct a new structure on the western side of campus (#79). The structure will be built over existing
surface parking, and will provide 2,000 parking spaces, for a net increase of 1,500 spaces. Funding will be provided by
campus parking reserves and a future bond sale supported by campus parking fees. Proceeding with this project depends
on demonstrated demand, as shown by a parking study and upon meeting appropriate construction and program
standards, which includes the development of a viable financial plan of the campus parking program.
Parking Structure III (2,100 Spaces)
This project will construct a new structure on the eastern side of campus (#80). The structure will be built over existing
surface parking and will provide 2,100 parking spaces, for a net increase of 1,500 spaces. Funding will be provided by
campus parking reserves and a future bond sale supported by campus parking fees. Proceeding with this project depends
on demonstrated demand, as shown by a parking study and upon meeting appropriate construction and program
standards, which includes the development of a viable financial plan of the campus parking program.
Performing Arts Center
This project will provide part of the equipment for the visual and performing arts center. The 100,000 ASF/163,000 GSF
facility will build a 1,600-seat auditorium, a 200-seat black box theater and a 100-seat recital and lecture hall
accommodating 180 FTE, as well as ancillary support space for rehearsal and production. This project is dependent upon
state and nonstate funding.
Previous Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 1998/99 through 2002/03
(Dollars in 000’s)
Northridge
State Funded
Project
1998/99*
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Bus./Adm./Econ. & Education
C
1999/00
2000/01
W
220
C
4,658
C
6,142
E
363
2001/02
700
Corporation Yard ◊
University Instructional Equipment
FEMA Earthquake Matching Funds
E
5,215
PWC
9,000
Engineering Renovation, Phase II
Totals
2002/03
PWC 14,739
$41,037
$700
$6,362
$5,021
$14,215
$14,739
Nonstate Funded
Project
1998/99
Corporation Yard ◊
PW
1999/00
2000/01
2001/02
351
University Club
PWCE
4,578
Alumni Center at Sierra Hall Cmplx.
PWCE
6,500
Western Ctr. for Adaptive Aquatics
PWCE
2,425
University Student Union Reno.
PWCE 14,000
Parking Structure I (1,391 Spaces)
PWC 14,000
Visual and Performing Arts Center
Totals
2002/03
PWC
$50,391
$351
$4,578
$22,925
* Initial facility for Northridge Off-Campus Center is being reported under CSU Channel Islands
◊ This project was state and nonstate funded.
A = Acquisition P = Preliminary Plans W = Working Drawings w = Small “w” required for ADA, code compliance, plan check, etc.
C = Construction E = Equipment
$14,000
8,537
$8,537