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Pedestrian Detours in Place as Construction Begins Along Ostrom Avenue at Site of New Residence Hall

Campus Planning, Design and Construction has installed fencing around the future site of the new residence hall along Ostrom Avenue as construction gets underway on the building, announced as part of the first phase of the University’s Strategic Housing Plan last year.

Sidewalks in the area have been closed, and pedestrian detours are in place. Directional signage will be in place at all intersections, advising pedestrians of the sidewalk closures and directing them to safe paths of travel.

Read more at Syracuse University News.

University Community Invited to Summer Construction Information Session; CPDC Provides Information on Summer Projects

As Commencement approaches, vice president and chief campus facilities officer Pete Sala and the team at Campus Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) are preparing the University community for the summer construction projects. Sala and staff at CPDC will host a virtual information session on Thursday, May 2, at 4 p.m.

The meeting can be accessed via Zoom.

For those unable to attend, the following summary is provided for your information. After the meeting, the slides and campus maps used in the presentation will be posted on the Campus Planning, Design and Construction website.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Campus Planning, Design and Construction Makes Progress on Creating More Accessible and Equitable Campus

Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the Office of Campus Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) has undertaken over a dozen projects spread across campus in support of the initiatives of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan. Several projects are still underway, with more to come in the 2024-25 academic year.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

New LED Lights Installed in the Lally Athletics Complex Arena

New LED lighting fixtures are shining bright in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex arena. Over the summer, nearly 300 fixtures were replaced with roughly 150 LED lights, helping improve lighting quality and save energy.

The arena lights run over 6,000 hours annually, which is equivalent to over 250 days. By using more efficient LED fixtures, the amount needed to light the arena has been nearly halved. This project will help the University reduce its carbon footprint by roughly 141 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) each year. CO2 equivalent is a metric used to compare and understand the impact of emissions from various greenhouse gas emissions based on their global warming potential. 141 metric tons of CO2e is equivalent to the emissions from over 100,000 pounds of coal burned.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

What to Expect With the Link Hall Renovations

Machinery and power tools echo throughout Link Hall as construction workers bustle about the building. Since the spring of 2022, Link Hall has been undergoing renovations, and big changes are on the horizon.

Bruce Molino, director of space management and strategic initiatives in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), believes these renovations will transform Link Hall into a welcoming space that fosters collaboration.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Crosswalk, Sidewalk Improvements to Begin Next Week on College Place

Starting on Monday, Aug. 7, construction workers will begin work on College Place installing crosswalks and making improvements to sidewalks and curb ramps.

The crosswalks will be installed at the intersection of College Place, Euclid Avenue and Sims Drive. The intersection will remain open for the duration of the work, but single lanes will be closed at times. Those using the intersection are asked to use caution and follow the instructions of flaggers.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

New Addition to Campus Skyline: JMA Wireless Dome Sign Installation to Begin

The campus and greater Syracuse communities will start to notice a new distinctive element being added to the campus skyline. Workers are beginning today to install the official JMA Wireless Dome signs on the facility’s crown truss and exterior.

In May, Syracuse University and JMA Wireless (JMA) announced a 10-year partnership for naming rights of the University’s iconic on-campus stadium. For the first time since the venue opened its doors in 1980, the stadium has a new name, only the second in its history—the JMA Wireless Dome, referred to as the JMA Dome.

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Sidewalk Closure, One-Day Closure of Forestry Drive Expected in Preparation of Installation of New JMA Wireless Dome Signage

Work is underway on the west side of the JMA Wireless Dome to prepare for installation of new signage on the JMA Dome’s crown truss.

To allow for this continued work, which began in October, the upper sidewalk on the west side of the JMA Dome, between the two sets of stairs, will continue to be closed.

Additionally, the Irving Avenue pull-off (across from Dineen Hall) and the adjacent sidewalk will be closed. This will provide the contractors a safe location to unload and assemble the signage. All pedestrians will be required to use the sidewalk on the west side of Irving Avenue during this time. Accessible pathways to campus will not be affected.

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Bringing Warmth and Building Community on South Campus

While the Central New York winter chill begins to creep in, South Campus residents have a new way to stay warm, enjoy the outdoors and connect with one another. Five lounging areas complete with fire pits are now available in locations across South Campus. The installation of the fire pits was made possible following planning and collaboration across staff in Student Experience, Fire and Life Safety Services and Campus Planning, Design and Construction.

Read the full story at Syracuse University News.

Infrastructure Updates on Quad to Impact Some Walkways

Beginning Thursday, July 14, contractors working at Link Hall will be installing a temporary storm water line across the Quad running east to west from Link Hall to Hendricks Chapel. This work is related to updating and improving campus critical infrastructure.

For those utilizing the walkways in this area, there will be accessible ramps where the line crosses intersecting walks. While access in all directions will be maintained, some walkways will be closed for safety. This work is expected to be complete by Wednesday, July 27.

Delays in the proposed work may occur as a result of weather and/or unforeseen circumstances. In the event that there is a significant delay, revised information will be issued as soon as possible. Please contact, Kim Cirman, senior project manager, at 315.391.3477 or kfcirman@syr.edu, with any questions or concerns.