Office of Physical Planning subject files, University of California, Irvine, 1960-1989

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Summary

Creators:
University of California, Irvine. Office of Physical Planning.
Abstract:
The records comprise the subject files of the Office of Physical Planning, University of California, Irvine, and document a variety of issues relating to land development, environmental management, transportation planning, and city and campus planning in California, Orange County, the City of Irvine, and the University of California, Irvine campus. Records include correspondence, proposals, plans, reports, meeting minutes, agreements, environmental impact statements, background information files, and other materials.
Extent:
13.3 linear feet (13 boxes and 2 oversized folders)
Language:
The collection is in English.

Background

Scope and content:

The records comprise the subject files of the University of California, Irvine, Office of Physical Planning and document a variety of issues relating to land development, environmental management, transportation planning, and city and campus planning in California, Orange County, the City of Irvine, and the University of California, Irvine campus. Records include correspondence, proposals, plans, reports, meeting minutes, agreements, environmental impact statements, background information files, and other materials.

Biographical / historical:

The University of California, Irvine, Office of Physical Planning and Construction began in 1965. In 1980, the name was shortened to Office of Physical Planning, reporting to the Director of the Office of Budget and Planning, under the Executive Vice Chancellor. Between 1987 and 1990, the office decentralized into discrete units, eventually reporting to separate points in the campus administration. The Office of Campus and Environmental Planning reports to the Vice Chancellor, Administrative and Business Services. The Office of Capital Planning reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Resource Management and Analysis. The remaining core of what was the Office of Physical Planning became Design and Construction Services and also reports to the Vice Chancellor, Administrative and Business Services.

Acquisition information:
Transferred from the Office of Design and Construction in 1990.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged in 8 series.

  • Series 1. State of California, 1970-1989. 1.2 linear feet
  • Series 2. University of California (Systemwide), 1972-1988. 0.5 linear feet
  • Series 3. County of Orange, 1941-1988. 0.7 linear feet
  • Series 4. Regional, 1961-1988. 1.7 linear feet
  • Series 5. City of Irvine, 1968-1989. 2.8 linear feet
  • Series 6. Irvine Company, 1960-1988. 2.4 linear feet
  • Series 7. Community, 1972-1985. 0.1 linear feet
  • Series 8. Inclusion Area, 1963-1989. 4.6 linear feet

Physical location:
The collection is stored offsite at SRLF. Advanced notice is required for access.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Special Collections and Archives
The UCI Libraries, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557, US
Contact:
(949) 824-3947
spcoll@uci.libanswers.com
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