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All Campus Construction Issue | Winter 2021/2022
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Implementing Princeton University's Campus Plan |
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Welcome to the winter issue of Construction Quarterly. As we experience the change in season from the cool and colorful days of fall football games into the cold of the winter season, we continue to see our campus transition through essential construction projects. Below are highlights of what you can expect to see happening on campus during the next semester, updates of ongoing and completed construction projects, information on how you can plan to get around campus. We also focus on our sustainability efforts at the heart of our Campus Plan and our Sustainability Action Plan.
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Changes to Transportation & Parking On Campus |
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The University is anticipating temporary disruptions to campus parking and roadways as capital construction projects unfold across campus. Stay informed about impacts to parking, TigerTransit, and other campus mobility services during this time by regularly checking the Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) website. TPS is working directly with departments whose parking assignments may be impacted to plan and communicate any changes to commuting faculty and staff before the start of the Spring semester.
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Ivy Lane / Western Way Road Closure |
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Ivy Lane and Western Way are closed to all motorists except construction crews between Washington and Fitzrandolph roads on campus. Pedestrian detours are also in place.
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Construction Progress Updates |
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New Colleges East and West |
The exterior construction continues to progress on each of the eight buildings that make up New Colleges East and West. Interior finishes have started in all of the buildings and a portion of the new landscape has been installed.
New Colleges East and West are scheduled to be complete for the Fall 2022 semester.
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New Princeton University
Art Museum
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As building demolition completes, work will begin on the new building foundations including excavation, forming and pouring of concrete which will take place over the winter. In early Spring, steel installation will begin which will really allow you to start to see the shape of the new building.
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Two of the eight new solar projects on campus are beginning to produce significant power. (See the project webpage.) Located at the High-Performance Computing Research Center on Forrestal campus, the recently completed solar arrays are generating about 900 KW on a sunny day.
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Going Deep: Princeton lays the foundation for a 'net zero' campus |
For Princeton University to meet its energy needs, along with its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by its 300th anniversary in 2046, a complete rethinking is required on how energy is used and supplied in every lab, every office, every dorm room, in each parking lot and garage — even on pathways and playing fields.
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The East Parking Garage celebrated the installation of the last piece of precast section in a "topping off ceremony" held the beginning of November. In the next few months you will see the transit hub start to take shape.
Other work that is currently underway includes the installation of plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems, and preparations for the elevators. Additionally the precast structure work continues with the completion of precast welding and pouring of cast in place concrete.
Completion of the East Parking Garage is planned for August of 2022.
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The drilling of 681 geo-exchange wells located underneath the new Roberts Soccer Stadium completed on August 18. These geo-exchange wells are also located in between a storm detention system (also located below the soccer field).This is an example of triple land use and represents the University's efficient planning to limit the footprint of construction sites. You can see the construction of the east and west pavilions and the grandstands as the stadium starts to take shape.
The Soccer Stadium is scheduled to be complete for the Fall 2022 soccer season.
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Construction of the Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tanks that support the Geo-Exchange system is taking place. The concrete tank panels were cast in place on site and lifted into place by a large crane. The tanks will be part of the T.I.G.E.R. and Athletics Operations building that will expand the University’s capacity to deliver thermal energy. |
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Introducing 'New Projects' |
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Environment Studies and The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (ES & SEAS) |
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The four buildings (all connected underground in one continuous sequence) will create a new ES+SEAS neighborhood that is carefully integrated into the surrounding context. It will maintain distinct identities for ES and SEAS and provide strong connections to nature and outdoor spaces. The project will advance the sustainability ethos of the University and reflect the importance of environmental studies and engineering in a 21st-century liberal arts university.
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Princeton Breaks Ground on Lake Campus Development |
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On Tuesday, Dec. 7, local officials joined members of the Princeton University community to break ground on the University’s Lake Campus Development in West Windsor, New Jersey.
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Staying Informed During Construction |
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Look, Listen and Learn: Keeping Safe During Construction |
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Princeton's campus is undergoing a significant transformation as work is underway on numerous projects. To keep safe on campus, keep the following in mind: |
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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.
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Redirecting Pedestrian Traffic |
You will see pedestrian detour signs (like the one to the left) installed around active construction sites.
These are intended to get you where you need to go safely and efficiently.
If you find you are having a hard time navigating around a construction site, or notice a safety issue, please Contact Us and we will do our best to help you in your travels.
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Sustainability is at the heart of it all!
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Campus as a Living Laboratory |
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Making the switch to a net-zero mindset |
Green technology holds the promise of significantly reducing carbon emissions and helping humanity to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. But without buy-in from individuals and groups — whether it’s building new habits and routines to conserve energy or galvanizing support to enact policies that will enable the transition to cleaner tech — progress is likely to occur far more slowly than what is needed.
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Celebrating Milestones and Achievements |
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Mudd Manuscript Library reopened August 30, 2021 |
The Mudd Manuscript Library reopened after the completion of renovations to improve accessibility, quality of life and infrastructure.
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Robertson Renovation Recognized |
Interior Design Project Manager Brielle Bentley and the Robertson Hall renovation project have been recognized by the AUID.
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