UW News

January 20, 2016

Issuance of Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Computer Science and Engineering II Project

Project Name: Computer Sciences and Engineering II Project

Proponent: University of Washington

Description: The project involves site selection and construction of a new 130,000 gross square foot above and below grade building to create expansion space for education and research for the computer science and engineering program. The structure will house new instructional space, undergraduate student spaces, research and educational labs, shops, offices and event space. For the purposes of environmental review, four alternatives are analyzed in the document: Alternative 1 (Preferred alternative) – Development of CSE II Project on Site 16C of the Seattle Campus Master Plan 2003; Alternative 2 – Development of the CSE II Project on Site 16C of the Seattle Campus Master Plan 2003 and Retention of More Hall Annex (two design scenarios); Alternative 3 – Development of the CSE II Project on Site 14C of the Seattle Campus Master Plan 2003 (two design scenarios); and, Alternative 4 – No Action Alternative.

Location: The two sites are analyzed as part of the SEES – 16C and 14C. Site 16C is generally bounded by the Mechanical Engineering Building, Engineering Annex and the University Power Plant to the north, Mason Road NE to the East, More Hall to the south and Stevens Way NE to the West. Site 14C is generally bounded by the University of Washington Club (University Faculty Club) Building and Fluke Hall to the north, Mason Road NE to the east, Loew Hall and the Central Power Plant to the south, and the Engineering Library Building, Stevens Way NE and the HUB to the west.

Lead agency: University of Washington

Availability: The document may be accessed at http://cpo.uw.edu/uw-seattle A limited number of copies are available, contact Jan Arntz atjarntz@uw.edu or Kelly Brandt at reedk5@uw.edu

SEPA responsible official: Jan Arntz

Date of Notice: January 20, 2016

SEPA final action: Site selection and construction will be taken by the University of Washington Board of Regents in February or March of 2016.