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Construction Quarterly Newsletter

Summer 2024

It is summer in Princeton and as temperatures rise, so too does the work on campus. Summer projects are underway and progress continues on capital projects.

In this issue you will get an overview of work on campus this summer, updates on construction, ways to stay informed about changes, and how to get around campus. We also feature some of our sustainability efforts.

This season of historic growth on campus is integral to executing the strategic priorities of the University. Now that we're in a major ribbon-cutting period for the construction projects on campus, the campus community will see new buildings and amenities come online every few months. It is an exciting time for Princeton Builds!

SUMMER PROJECTS

Each year, following reunions and commencement, Facilities embarks on a collection of summer projects. While our campus is never empty, summer provides us an opportunity to perform major maintenance projects, building renovations and infrastructure work with less impact to our community.

The projects listed here will involve some level of impact to campus (noise, dust, pedestrian and road closures). Other projects are happening on campus as well, yet are smaller and will have limited to no campus impact. Major construction projects continue all year.

If you have questions related to construction on campus, please reach out to the Facilities Service Center, 609-258-8023.

HISTORIC GROWTH ON CAMPUS

COMPLETED PROJECTS

THE MEADOWS NEIGHBORHOOD

Elements of the Meadows Neighborhood that were completed this spring are now coming alive.

Graduates and post-docs are moving into the Meadows Apartments and taking advantage of the various amenities available. Full occupancy is expected by the fall.

Residents and visitors to the neighborhood are connected through shared pedestrian, vehicle, and bike access across the Washington Road Bridge. There is also ample parking and EV charging stations at the new Meadows Parking Garage.

The Central Utility Building (CUB) enables the entire Meadows Neighborhood to run on a district hot water geo-exchange system. The Campus Energy and Engineering team is in the process of taking over operations of the facility.

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PROJECT UPDATES

SEAS TOPPING OFF

The SEAS project celebrated a major milestone as the last piece of structural steel was added to the structure on May 16. Project stakeholders were on site to sign the beam and cheer on its placement during the Topping Off ceremony. The team celebrated reaching this point in the process with events throughout the day.

YEH AND NEW COLLEGE WEST WIN ARCHITECTURAL AWARDS

Princeton’s Yeh College and New College West residential colleges have received two 2024 American Institute of Architects National Awards, one in the AIA Awards architecture category and one specifically for residences.

WORK ON CAMPUS EARNING AWARDS AND HONORS

Numerous projects on campus have garnered attention from leading trade and industry organizations. From engineering and architectural awards to sustainability and energy honors, Princeton is leading the way with each project.

PRINCETON BUILDS

SUSTAINABILITY

at the heart of it all

WELCOME SARAH BOLL, NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sarah Boll became Princeton’s Executive Director of Sustainability on April 8. She will oversee Princeton’s progress towards achieving its Sustainability Action Plan, including reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2046.

As Executive Director of the Office of Sustainability, Boll will continue to lead the integration of sustainability into the University’s operational and academic systems. She succeeds Shana Weber, the inaugural director of sustainability who over saw the office from 2006 until late 2023.

GREENING MOVE OUT DIVERTS NEARLY 43,000 POUNDS FROM LANDFILL

In an effort to promote sustainability and reduce waste during the move-out process, Princeton University’s Office of Sustainability runs the Greening Move Out program each spring. This year, the program saw a 7% increase in donations from 2023, totaling 42,761 pounds of items collected from students as they left their residences at the end of the spring semester.

Learn more about the program and what was collected this year.

GEO-EXCHANGE EXPOSITION AT STADIUM GARAGE

The Transit Center at Stadium Garage has been transformed into an exhibition showcasing the geo-exchange system. The "Geo-Expo" is a multimedia installation includes vinyl artwork, QR code links to educational videos, and descriptions of how the new systems will help the University achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2046.

Visit the expo through the end of the year and click here to learn more about the project.

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