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Under Construction
Construction continues around the campus with the start of new projects:
Stanley Hall science facility in the northeast corner of campus, and
apartment-style student housing on the southside. Here are some highlights:
Stanley Biosciences and Bioengineering Facility
Located at the campus’s east gate along Gayley Road, the new
Stanley Hall is envisioned as an interdisciplinary hub for scientific
research and teaching under the umbrella of the Health Sciences Initiative.
Demolition of the existing Stanley Hall began at the end of March.
Clearance of the site and excavation for the new building will continue
through the summer. Truck traffic related to this project will follow
a route on the north side of the campus that was established in consultation
with the city of Berkeley. The facility is due to open in early 2006.
Channing-Bowditch Student Housing
The Channing-Bowditch Student Housing project will add apartment-style
living for approximately 230 students. Located on Channing Way near
the corner of Bowditch Street, next to the historic Shorb House,
the facility includes two south-facing courtyards, covered bicycle
parking,
study lounges, and recreation and laundry rooms. The sidewalk and
parking lane in front of the construction site will be closed for
the duration
of construction; two-way vehicle traffic on Channing Way between
Bowditch Street and Telegraph Avenue will be maintained. Occupancy
of the new
facility is planned for fall 2005.
Seismic Replacement Building
A Seismic Replacement Building at Hearst between Oxford and Walnut
Streets will house staff, faculty, and students temporarily moved
from campus buildings that are being seismically retrofitted. The
exterior
panels for the building are in place, and installation of windows
will continue through the end of April. Utilities work in support
of the
new facility includes EBMUD work on a water line on Oxford Street,
and sewer and storm-line work on Walnut Street, which will take
place inside the construction area. The sidewalk along Hearst will
remain
closed for the duration of construction. The building is expected
to be complete in fall 2003.
Units 1 and 2 (Durant/Channing and Haste/Dwight)
The University is adding three residence halls along Durant Avenue,
Channing Way, and Haste Street between Bowditch Street and College
Avenue. Apartment-style housing will also be added along Dwight
Way. Work on the foundations of the four new buildings will continue
into
the spring. Construction will include frequent concrete pours,
which will cause some disruptions to traffic circulation in the
area. The
project team is working with city of Berkeley staff to minimize
disruptions due to construction. For details and regular updates
on these projects,
visit www.housing.berkeley.edu/construction.
Please note: The safety of all in our community
is of paramount importance. Drivers should reduce their speed in all
construction
zones. We ask
pedestrians to please use sidewalks and walkways and cross
only in crosswalks. Pedestrians should not walk in the street next
to construction
sites.
Work hours for campus construction projects are 7
a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.-
8 p.m. weekends and holidays, in accordance with the city
of Berkeley noise ordinance. All projects will adhere to
regulations
concerning
safety, dust, dirt, exhaust fumes, and storm-water runoff.
Project staff are taking every measure to minimize the impacts
of construction
on our neighbors. We appreciate your patience.
For questions about these or other campus construction
projects, call UC Berkeley Capital Projects at (510) 643-4793.
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