UConn eyes $5M campus property sale for autonomous vehicle test track, research facility

[huskymedic]

 

[SubbaBub]

The farmers are going to be pissed. Depot is protected farmland. I'll believe this when I see it.

 

[kibblesnbits]

The truck and bus heading toward each other in the same lane would indicate they still haven't worked out all the kinks in the system.

 

[Palatine]

The farmers are going to be pissed. Depot is protected farmland. I'll believe this when I see it.

Farmland? Isn't it currently occupied by the engineering buildings, the ruins of Mansfield Training Scool and a minimum security prison? Doubt a test track will raise much fuss. Except for the fact the Town of Mansfield would be upset if you sent them roses.

 

[Palatine]

BTW, since a test track takes up a lot of land and much of it isn't used. Any chance they incorporate a golf course?

 

[UCONNJACK]

Farmland? Isn't it currently occupied by the engineering buildings, the ruins of Mansfield Training Scool and a minimum security prison? Doubt a test track will raise much fuss. Except for the fact the Town of Mansfield would be upset if you sent them roses.

The Town of Mansfield supports the project.

Innovative Transportation Research Facility Envisioned for UConn’s Depot Campus - UConn Today

The facility would combine research, education, and economic development

today.uconn.edu

 

[powerplay]

Great idea to go along with the new Technical High School across the street.

 

[SubbaBub]

Farmland? Isn't it currently occupied by the engineering buildings, the ruins of Mansfield Training Scool and a minimum security prison? Doubt a test track will raise much fuss. Except for the fact the Town of Mansfield would be upset if you sent them roses.

There is a lot more land back there. UConn promised to develop it as designated farmland as mitigation for the tech park. They could possibly squeeze it in or alter their commitment in some fashion, but given how UConn does things, this isn't happening quickly if at all.

 

[UCONNJACK]

There is a lot more land back there. UConn promised to develop it as designated farmland as mitigation for the tech park. They could possibly squeeze it in or alter their commitment in some fashion, but given how UConn does things, this isn't happening quickly if at all.

From this article its appears that mitigation was done in 2016. Did it not happened?

UConn Restores Acreage to Agricultural Use - UConn Today

The farmland mitigation project will offset the loss of about 35 agricultural acres to construction.

today.uconn.edu

 

[powerplay]

From this article its appears that mitigation was done in 2016. Did it not happened?

UConn Restores Acreage to Agricultural Use - UConn Today

The farmland mitigation project will offset the loss of about 35 agricultural acres to construction.

today.uconn.edu

I could be mistaken, but the map to me indicates the area around the compost facility north of route 44. The new track facility is the SW corner of the old training school south of Route 44.

 

[huskymedic]

The first self-driving vehicle test track and research facility in the region may be coming to UConn. Here’s what it could look like. (Courant)

 

[Chin Diesel]

The first self-driving vehicle test track and research facility in the region may be coming to UConn. Here’s what it could look like. (Courant)

I would very much enjoy working on those types of projects if this gets built out as stated in the article.

 

[huskymedic]

I would very much enjoy working on those types of projects if this gets built out as stated in the article.

SIM City…

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Kolumbo]

BTW, since a test track takes up a lot of land and much of it isn't used. Any chance they incorporate a golf course?

They could probably do the track, the stadium, and a golf course. Use the track for tailgating on game day like the old Rentschler Field.

Or how about Carriage House Stadium? I can't believe those houses are STILL standing.

 

[huskymedic]

Assisted access <

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Fairfield_1st]

The truck and bus heading toward each other in the same lane would indicate they still haven't worked out all the kinks in the system.

If you mean the ones going underneath, they're in different lanes. If the ones on top, they're just travelling in the same direction.

 

[Chin Diesel]

BTW, since a test track takes up a lot of land and much of it isn't used. Any chance they incorporate a golf course?

They could probably do the track, the stadium, and a golf course. Use the track for tailgating on game day like the old Rentschler Field.

Or how about Carriage House Stadium? I can't believe those houses are STILL standing.

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Now that would be some fun tailgating!!!!

Get in 9 holes before the game- for safety reasons, they could have self-driving golf carts so you could safely imbibe and golf.
Or, set up a go kart track. Fun for the kids or the adults.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

The truck and bus heading toward each other in the same lane would indicate they still haven't worked out all the kinks in the system.

I saw something similar on the Addams Family many years ago....