IMPACT: Noise & Revised Traffic Patterns
This week the construction team will be focusing on removing the remaining public utilities that run under 17th Street. Because 17th is now OSU property, the public utilities that run under the street (sewer, water, etc) must be removed. Crews will also be removing the existing light poles and overhead electrical lines. Most of the noise this week will come from equipment & truck backup alarms, and from the demolition of 17th street.
Over the next two weeks crews will also begin doing the mass excavation of the site. This entails digging the footprint of the building to prepare for the pouring of the foundation and installation of concrete footers that will support the building superstructure.
For more information about this project please go to: http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/llc
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IMPACT: Some noise expected
This morning crews began the process of stripping and grubbing the site. This involved the removal of trees and bushes. Over the next few days crews will be removing the remaining trees, basketball court, and continuing to prepare the site for the foundation excavation.
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IMPACT: High
Vehicles parked in the following areas must be moved by 11:59pm, Tuesday, April 2oth. The areas are:
1. SW 16TH STREET BETWEEN SW WESTERN BLVD. & SW A AVENUE
2. SW 17TH STREET BETWEEN SW WESTERN BLVD. & SW A AVENUE
3. SW A AVENUE BETWEEN SW 16TH STREET & SW 17TH STREET
This closure is necessary as crews will begin fencing off the construction site on Wednesday morning. Remaining vehicles may be subject to towing.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 6:00pm, Arnold Gold Room
Representatives from UHDS, Mahlum Architects, and Fortis Construction will be giving an overview of the project, and talking with students about the potential impacts the construction of the Living Learning Center may have on the south side of campus. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the project.
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Road Closures
Pending final approval, construction crews will begin placing road closure notices on cars parked in the following locations:
1. SW 16TH STREET BETWEEN SW WESTERN BLVD. & SW A AVENUE
2. SW 17TH STREET BETWEEN SW WESTERN BLVD. & SW A AVENUE
3. SW A AVENUE BETWEEN SW 16TH STREET & SW 17TH STREET
It is anticipated that these roads will be closed to parking and through-traffic no later than 4/21/2010. Motorists parked in this area should observe posted notices and plan on moving their vehicles by the date and time indicated. Notices will also be posted on barricades along the affected streets
Site Work
Fencing – Also within the next few days crews will begin fencing off the construction site. Pedestrians and motorists should observe all posted detour routes.
Erosion Control – The stakes and black tarps that have been placed around the perimeter of the construction site are to prevent excess soil from entering the storm water system. Because storm water drains directly into Mary’s River, uncontrolled erosion can degrade fish and wildlife habitats.
For more information about this project, please visit the project website at http://oregonstate.edu/uhds/llc
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This will be a relatively quiet week as the project team finishes many of the administrative details before construction ramps up. The only noticeable site work will be survey crews, and the installation of additional tree protection and erosion control.
Thursday – 4/1/2010
Impact: None anticipated
- Locate underground utilities near the building site
Friday – 4/2/2010
Impact: Minimal
- Traffic control and parking signage placed at site
- Remaining tree protection and erosion control installed
- Site surveyed
For more information about the Living Learning Center, check out the project website.
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Welcome March 26th, 2010
This blog will be your source for updates relating to the new Living Learning Center that is set to open September 1, 2011. The nature of this project has presented some unique challenges and opportunities for the design team, in that our goal has been to create an environment that blends the academic and residential experiences of the students living in this facility. But how do you integrate more than 25 classrooms, an auditorium, a coffee shop and market, lounges, and rooms for 350 students?
The design team has been working to answer that question since early September 2009. With the help of Mahlum Architects, Fortis Construction, and dozens of focus groups, we’re confident that we have answered this question with a phenomenal design that will bridge academics and residential living.
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