Welcome to an abbreviated summer issue of Construction Quarterly. In this issue we highlight "Princeton Builds" a Construction Messaging Campaign released just prior to Commencement and Reunions 2022; introduce new tools for navigating detours around campus and spotlight some of the new projects that have begun this summer as a part of our Campus Plan and our Sustainability Action Plan.

Be on the look-out for an expanded Fall Construction Quarterly Newsletter that will provide project updates; completed projects as well as key information to be aware of heading into the Fall Semester.

We want to keep you informed so be sure you are signed up for facility outage alerts using this link Facilities Outage/Impact emails.

Stay cool this summer and to find out more, please visit our Construction Website.

Princeton introduced "Princeton Builds", a Construction Messaging Campaign intended to engage and inform the full range of University Communities that will be impacted by campus construction via interesting, vibrant and informative installations, mobile landing pages and other communication strategies.

The first of many installations can be found at the Princeton University Art Museum construction site as well as on the exterior columns of the Frist Campus Center.

Check out this video for a sneak peak of "Princeton Builds" highlighting Princeton's expanding campus!

For a closer look at how campus construction is affecting vehicle and pedestrian routes, we have added a "Campus Detours" tab to the main navigation bar on the Construction Website. The page will be updated regularly as projects begin, advance and are completed. You can access this page via the Tiger App as well (see below)!

As fences, tents and stages started to come down around campus following Commencement and Reunions 2022, we have introduced a few new construction projects around campus. See below for details.  

The University has begun building a new health center that incorporates the existing Eno Hall and an addition to the south. An atrium between Eno and the addition will serve as the building's main lobby, accessible from the north, east, and south. On the southwest edge of the site will be a multipurpose room with a green roof that will serve as a venue for various health and wellness programs and other University functions.

University Health Services (UHS) of Princeton University provides outpatient medical care and counseling services for students and limited medical services for faculty and staff. In addition to medical services, UHS provides health and wellness programs that serve the campus community. The design and construction of the building will support the University's objectives, now and into the future, to advance a culture of health and wellbeing among Princeton students and support their efforts to become the best versions of themselves. Through both building and landscape, the project aspires to promote physical and mental health and support our students' interpersonal connection and wellbeing. This space is designed to be humanity-centered and healing in character.

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Dillon Gym Expansion and Renovation is underway! The project includes demolition of existing modular structures located on the Dillon Court area and constructing a 2-story addition on the southeast corner of the building. The remainder of Dillon Court will be resurfaced and landscaped for recreational use by the campus community. The project also includes a major renovation of the south portion of the A level, which is currently underutilized, and Stephens Fitness Center in the southwest wing of the building. The renovation will create a new accessible entrance and lobby on the north side of the south wing near the existing tower and increase accessibility in most of the building with the inclusion of a new elevator that will serve all levels on the south side of the building from the pool up to the main gym. The existing paved parking lot near the tower will be repaved and landscaped to create a new pedestrian entrance plaza. There will also be exterior improvements including repair and repointing of exterior masonry and replacement of windows.

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Please note (as of June 2022):

• Main Gym, Lockers Rooms and Stephens Fitness center are open.
• Squash Courts and Dillon Pool are closed.  
• Summer Day Camp has begun!
• Stay informed by visiting Campus Recreation.

Drilling of approximately 52 Geo-Exchange bore-holes has begun on the Whitman College Lawn this summer. These bores will support the overall Geo-Exchange project.

Drilling is anticipated to be complete by the end of the summer in this location with restoration expected to continue into early fall 2022. 

LOOK for: fencing around construction sites, pedestrian routing signs, vehicles traveling to and from construction sites, stop signs when walking, driving, biking or scooting around campus.

LISTEN to: beeping trucks and other vehicles backing up and to traffic control workers directing pedestrians and vehicles around projects.



LEARN by: checking the Construction Website for project developments, using QR codes on construction signs to learn more about the projects, subscribing to construction newsletters, and attending project team neighbor meetings.