Open Forum on Upcoming Construction Projects
Provides details about all upcoming construction projects
Friday, April 25, 2014 · 12 - 12:50 PM
Facilities Management will be providing an open forum to provide details about all upcoming campus construction projects.
Due to the variety and nature of the projects, they will be of interest to the majority of staff, faculty and students on campus. The projects to be discussed will affect the entire campus population, and include:
The New Campus Gateway – This project will alter the intersections at UMBC Blvd., Research Park Drive, and Hilltop Circle to incorporate traffic circles instead of stop signs, for improved safety and better traffic flow. Pedestrian plazas adjacent to the RAC and Admin Bldg will be improved as well.
Performing Arts and Humanities Building, Ph II – This project will provide a new home to the Music, Dance, Ancient Studies and Philosophy departments, as well as providing several general purpose classrooms. The project will also include features to improve management of the increased stormwater generated by construction of the building.
Stormwater Facility (Pond) Renovation – This project will perform upgrades to enhance the function and appearance of the pond. The perimeter walls will be replaced, the pond deepened, and the landscape upgraded to provide a more functional stormwater runoff facility, as well as a more pleasing gathering space.
The Fine Arts Building Renovation – This project will renovate space vacated by departments relocating into the new Performing Arts and Humanities Building. The upper floors of the north and south wings will be renovated to accommodate other departments and the building systems will be updated for more efficient operation.
Apartment Renovations – This project will renovate West Hills Apartments, the last phase of renovation of the apartment complexes. Hillside and Terrace Apartments were completed in previous phases.
Parking Expansion – This project will construct approximately 400 additional surface parking spaces. The new lot will be located between Walker Apartments and the recreation field on Hilltop Circle.