The Village Construction Alerts

North Campus Housing Phase 1

Construction, remodeling, and/or repair of residential and dining buildings in the vicinity of The Village apartments is scheduled for Academic Year 2009-10. Construction is expected to occur during normal daytime working hours, and may result in disturbances and disruptions, including increased noise, dust, and unplanned utility shutdowns in the area surrounding the apartments. Be aware that by signing your Housing contract, you agree that you have been advised of the scheduled construction and acknowledge that there will be disturbances and disruptions resulting from construction.

North Campus Housing Phase 2

Please note: In addition to finalizing minimal construction activity for Phase 1 after our opening day, please expect that there will be construction activity directly across from the Village Phase 1 location as Phase II of The Village (east side of Scholar’s Drive) will already have been underway at Fall 09’ move in. Please expect noise and dust for the duration of the Phase II construction period which is expected to continue through Fall 2010. Although most construction activity will occur during normal business hours, there may be on occasion to perform construction activities during the weekend and/or evening hours.

Project Description/Location

The North Campus Housing project includes the construction of 8 buildings, totaling over 370,000 gross sq. ft. In addition to student and staff living units, the project includes administration offices, a satellite bookstore, conference facilities, a small café, laundry, mail room and other ancillary type spaces. The project is located on the North Campus area and will encompass the existing parking lots P-355 and P-356.

Immediate Street Impacts

Beginning in mid-September 2007 and continuing until August 2010, vehicular traffic around the site and on adjacent streets will be impacted at times to accommodate construction activities and utility installation. There will be occasions when Scholars Drive North and portions of North Point Drive will be limited to one lane of traffic. During these times, flagmen will be present to direct traffic. Pedestrian sidewalks adjacent to the project site will remain open throughout the duration of the Project.

Please view the Area Map (pdf) here.