ByGeorge!

Oct. 7, 2003

The Ups and Downs of University Life

As the Old University Hospital is Torn Down, Ivory Towers Continues to Climb


Full-scale demolition of the old hospital is underway and will continue through early December. The University community is cautioned to avoid the demolition site to the greatest degree possible. Eye Street between 22nd and 23rd streets will be closed for brief periods during the demolition to move equipment and address utility-related issues. The Eye Street sidewalk on the side of the old hospital between 22nd and 23rd streets will continue to be closed during the demolition. The sidewalk directly in front of the old hospital on 23rd Street between Eye Street and Washington Circle will be closed as needed. Students are cautioned to observe safety and other signage placed at the entrance and sidewalk.

Truck traffic from Eye Street onto 23rd Street will continue throughout the course of the demolition process. Students and staff should be aware of the traffic and cross only at corners and designated crosswalks.

Meanwhile, construction continues on the new apartment-style residence hall, Ivory Towers. Marked for completion next August, the structure will hold 728 beds. Other amenities include a bathroom for each bedroom, a kitchen, a living/dining room, and TV and high-speed Internet connections. There also will be two levels of below-ground parking, retail and dining space, and rehearsal rooms.


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