Several documents and university policies guide the planning and development of the UC Berkeley campus.
The plans and policies inform each other and are designed to be used in tandem. UC Berkeley's primary planning documents include the Long Range Development Plan (LRDP), Campus Master Plan, and Physical Design Framework.
UC Berkeley Long Range Development Plan
| The Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) is one of our most important tools for responsible long-term campus planning and for being a good community partner. UC Berkeley carefully plans for and considers its facility requirements relative to its budget and needs. At its core, the LRDP is a land-use plan that proposes how to best utilize areas of the campus and considers the associated facilities and infrastructure needed to support those uses. |  |
Campus Master Plan
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The Campus Master Plan establishes a renewed long-term vision for the physical development of the Berkeley campus. The 2022 Campus Master Plan is a collection of proposals for big ideas and individual projects, all in support of UC Berkeley's recently updated strategic goals(link is external) around: academic life; housing and campus life; landscape and open space; athletics and recreation; mobility and accessibility; seismic needs; historic resources; signage and wayfinding; sustainability and resilience; fire mitigation; and infrastructure. The 2022 Campus Master Plan is not a blueprint or a guarantee, rather, it is a collection of recommendations to achieve our strategic goals and priorities. The plan functions as a guide to help shape future capital project proposals and assist decision-makers in the review process. As projects are funded and realized in the coming years, they will continue to be evaluated through the campus's comprehensive approval process. Download: 2022 Campus Master Plan - Executive Summary (PDF)(link is external) |
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Physical Design Framework
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The Physical Design Framework sets forth a vision for the physical development of the UC Berkeley campus in Berkeley and Oakland, supporting its academic and educational mission. The Physical Design Framework describes the approach to physical planning and development for the campus, including design strategies to guide capital projects. Download: Physical Design Framework (PDF) |
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Additional Planning Documents
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Resilient Water Plan UC Berkeley recognizes water as an increasingly scarce natural resource in California, driven largely by population growth and drought. In past years, the State of California and East Bay Municipal Utility District have declared droughts and implemented drought management plans that seek to reduce regional water use. Elevating the campus's management of its water resources is also important given the energy associated with the transportation, treatment, and use of water, as well as the interrelationship with stormwater management and the campus's landscapes and natural systems. The Resilient Water Plan was developed in parallel to the Campus Master Plan and Long Range Development Plan to provide a more comprehensive approach to water sustainability and resilience, given the university's sustainability goals and the accelerating impacts of climate change. |
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Site Furnishing Standards Guide the selection of site furnishing for UC Berkeley capital projects. Site furnishings should be consistent enough to provide a unified aesthetic and simplify procurement and maintenance while being adaptable enough to work within a wide variety of campus contexts. All site furnishings, including campus standard furnishings, must be approved by the Campus Architect. Download: Site Furnishing Standards (PDF)(link is external) Download: Site Furnishing Request Form (PDF)(link is external) |
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Exterior Signage Guidelines Define standards for all exterior signage design for UC Berkeley properties. These guidelines create a welcoming experience, improve wayfinding, and support consistent visual messaging throughout the campus. All exterior signage is subject to review and approval by the Campus Architect or their designee. Download: Exterior Signage Guidelines (PDF)(link is external) Download: Exterior Signage Request Form (PDF)(link is external) |
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