Construction fencing will be installed around the site perimeter and a section of the sidewalk with direct paths to the John Lewis Student Center and the Ferst Center for the Arts will be temporary closed. All pedestrian traffic will be re-routed around these two buildings to the routes shown in the logistics plan below. 

This project installation is expected to be complete in early October 2024. Click here for more information on the Women's Walk.

Parking spaces along the north side of Third Street will be unavailable during construction. When work begins on Techwood Drive, a temporary bus stop will be created. Appropriate signage will direct both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 

Please note the sequencing and corresponding site plan for the East Campus Streetscape project.

UPCOMING UTILITY INVESTIGATIVE WORK

• Below grade investigative work is anticipated to begin on Dec.18 in the South lane of 5th Street. Please note this will result in a lane closure for the south side of Fifth Street between Spring Street and West Peachtree Street for approximately ten days.

• Upon completion of South Lane investigative work, North Lane investigative work will begin. This will result in a lane closure for the north side of Fifth Street between Spring Street and W. Peachtree Street for approximately ten days.

• Investigative work will take place from the hours of 9am-4pm ET. Normal traffic will resume outside the hours of 9am - 4pm ET.

• All of the Fifth Street Investigative work (South and North Lanes) is anticipated to be complete on, or near, Jan. 8, 2024. (A three-moratorium is in effect from the DOT for the holidays during the week of Dec. 25.)

• Once investigative work has concluded on Fifth Street, additional work will commence on Biltmore Avenue lasting approximately 2 weeks.

UPCOMING UTILITY WORK

• Georgia Tech anticipates the subsequent installation and utility work in Fifth Street to take place in middle to late January. Precise dates have not been established at this time.

• The installation and utility work on Fifth Street may result in 24-hour closure of lanes and the north sidewalk. Additional communications will be circulated prior to 24-hour closures.

Next, milling and paving will occur for the driveway east of Fowler (highlighted in orange) for 12/20 – 12/21. The alleyway on the west side will be inaccessible for the proposed duration. The east alleyway will be accessible via Techwood Drive.

The new entry and exit way to Peters Parking Deck on Brittain Drive will open Monday, December 18 to accommodate for the 4th street milling and paving.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jerry Young, Landscape Project Manager, Infrastructure and Sustainability.

“Before removing a tree, we have an outside vendor evaluate the tree to ensure our assessment is correct,” said Quentin Holden, campus tree surgeon. “While we have done everything possible to help the tree survive, the tree is leaning heavily, and a structural issue has been recently discovered at the tree’s base putting it at severe risk of failure. It must be removed for campus safety.” 

The wood from this tree will not be reused as lumber due to the curvature of the tree trunk. Wood harvested for lumber needs to have straight trunks to minimize warping and checking (separating or cracking). With the removal of the oak, multiple trees will be planted on campus, or funds equivalent to the replacement will be provided to the tree bank, in accordance with the Campus Landscape Master Plan and the Tree Care Replacement Policy. Locations for replacement trees will be identified and the trees planted in the appropriate season. Currently, the campus tree count totals more than 15,000 trees with an estimated total replacement value of more than $11 million. 

Institute Landscape Architect Jason Gregory said, “We’re always sad when we have to remove such a large tree on campus, but it is part of the management of our urban forest to maintain a safe environment for everyone.” 

Blasting notification for the surrounding area will occur as follows. (Times are approximate.)

• At 2:10 p.m., five long horns will sound.

• At 2:14 p.m., three horns will sound and then an all-clear horn.

• In the event that detonation is unsuccessful, the contractor will either attempt the detonation again, before 3:30 p.m., or postpone the blast until the next day.

Due to ground conditions, the horn notification is expected to be more disruptive than the blasting itself.  Vibrations will be noticeable in the surrounding areas, and a series of seismographs have been installed in the surrounding buildings to monitor vibrations.

The Biltmore Place roadway will be closed when blasts are planned for the north end of the construction site. Spring Street, West Peachtree Street, and Fifth Street will remain open to vehicular traffic. Depending upon the blast location within the construction site, pedestrian traffic directly along the fence may be closed in the 10 minutes leading up to the ground blast.

Ground blasting will occur as needed and may not happen every day. When blasting is planned, Georgia Tech will notify building and facility managers in the vicinity via email within 24 hours of each blast. 

To be added to the blast notification communication list, contact Lindsey Cottingham, senior project manager for Planning, Design, and Construction, at lindsey.cottingham@facilities.gatech.edu. 

• Closure #1 – 2/16/23 – 1 day (10 Hours) starting 7am
• Closure #2 – 2/17/23 – 1 day (10 Hours) starting 7am
• Closure #3 – 2/18/23 – 1 day (10 Hours) starting 7am
• Closure #4 – 2/20/23 – 1 day (10 Hours) starting 7am
• Closure #5 (Curran) 2/21/23 – 1 day (10 Hours) starting 7am
• Closure #5a (Turner) – 2/22 - 2/23/23 – 2 days (10 Hours each) starting 7am
• Closure #6 – 2/24/23 – 1 day (10 Hours) starting 7am
• Closure #7 – 2/25/23 – 1 day (10 Hours) starting 7am
• Closure #8 – 2/27/23 – 1 day (10 Hours) starting 7am

• A stair tower will be erected in the Northwest corner of the golf cart parking/charging area (highlighted in blue).  2-3 carts will have to be relocated to the South side of the parking/charging area.
• Scaffolding will be erected on the East side of the Gym (highlighted in red).  Pedestrian and cart travel in this area will be restricted during the construction period.
• The contractor will erect a safety barricade at the Northwest corner of the Storeroom (highlighted in red).  Access will be provided for daily deliveries to the Storeroom.  A trash dumpster (highlighted in green) will be placed inside the fenced area.  Several I&S (formerly Facilities Management) reserved parking spaces within the barricade will need to be relocated during the construction period.

The installation of a new electrical duct bank serving the Area 2 residence halls (Hopkins/Hanson/Perry/Matheson/Field) will begin Dec. 19 and continue into the start of spring semester.  The installation under the roadway of 3^rd St. will require a full closure of 3^rd St. (east of Techwood Dr. and Williams St.) up to where it intersects with the North Ave. off-ramp. The closure will occur daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The associated maps indicates the approximate path (red line) of the new electrical duct bank. Attached are detailed phasing images showing the area when:

a.      The road is closed 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

b.      The road is open 4:01 p.m. to 8:59 a.m.

1. Daily work hours are 6:00AM to 3:30PM.
2. Estimated completion date of Thursday, November 10th.
3. Construction activities include saw cutting / removal of asphalt and excavation work for installation of new chilled water piping.
4. Schedule is weather permitting and subject to change.
5. Sidewalk closure signage will be provided at both ends of the pedestrian walkway. Construction signage will be posted at regular intervals along the temporary fencing.

COMPLETE OR SOON TO WRAP UP

Campus Center
The John Lewis Student Center and Stamps Commons opened the week of August 1. As part of the Campus Center Project, this final phase consisted of the renovation of the original part of the Student Center building, the addition of a brand new three-story building in place of the original Stamps Commons, and upgrades to the Kessler Campanile and its surrounding plaza.

The iconic Campanile and surrounding plaza are being reconfigured to improve the accessibility around the site. Its water feature will be updated to become more sustainable so that beloved campus traditions that occur in that space can safely continue. These improvements are on track for completion later this fall.

10^th Street Electrical Substation Improvements – Phase 2
Improvements have increased the electrical resiliency of the plant by upgrading its four electrical substations to protect capacity required for campus cooling. This electrical substation powers the 10^th Street chiller plant that provides chilled water to the campus and currently operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Originally constructed in 1995, the plant has been expanded and currently houses seven chillers with a total capacity of more than 15,000 tons.

828/830 West Peachtree Demolition
The demolition of two buildings along West Peachtree is complete, and the space is currently being used for campus parking. During the fall semester, the space will house food trucks and serve as additional parking for gameday visitors.

Howey Physics – Lecture Hall 5 Renovation
Following the successful renovation of the four large lecture halls in the building, Lecture Hall 5 is now complete. Flexible seating was installed along with new windows to allow daylight into the revitalized space.

IN PROGRESS

Ramblin’ Wreck Garage
Constructed to house and display the Institute’s mechanical mascot, the nearly all-glass structure with showroom-quality lighting and rooftop solar array will foster community spirit in the heart of campus. The garage houses a tool bench, vehicle turntable, and lift for students to maintain the Wreck. Located near the Campus Center and the Campanile Plaza, the garage will showcase the Ramblin’ Wreck and offer outdoor programmable space. The Wreck will also be in a direct line of sight from the Little Theatre in the Student Center, where prospective student tours depart, reinforcing the connection between the students and Georgia Tech’s rich traditions.

Gilbert Hillhouse Boggs Building Electrical Project
This resiliency project will replace the existing network transformers, panels, and switchgear that support the electrical distribution systems throughout the facility that houses laboratories and offices spaces for the College of Sciences. The upgraded system will increase preparedness and the ability to respond to electrical disruptions. The expected completion date is May 2023.

Coliseum Annex Renovation
Adjacent to McCamish Pavilion, the Coliseum Annex will undergo renovations to its student-athlete Track and Field and Cross Country locker rooms, coaches’ locker rooms, the training room, and storage and support spaces. A lounge, nutrition space, and hydrotherapy space are also planned. The third-floor renovation will consist of two new smaller locker rooms for officials and visiting teams. Project completion is slated for year-end 2022.

Access Control Upgrade
In progress since 2015, the implementation of a single, campuswide physical access control service is planned for completion by the end of the year. The scope of work includes the replacement of existing access-control hardware systems for an estimated  4,000 entrances to academic buildings, research space, and athletic facilities.

Community and Chefs Garden Expansion
The Community Garden, located on the east side of the Instruction Center, will be upgraded to add accessible pathways and garden plots as well as increase the number of individual plots. The installation of cooking instruction tables and facilities will allow for chef demonstrations. More trees will be planted in the orchard area, and there will also be the installation of a new composting area, shed, and fencing. This project is scheduled to be complete in October.

JUST GETTING STARTED

Science Square
Twenty acres of mostly undeveloped land just off North Avenue near Northside Drive will be transformed into a new research community. Science Square will expand the biotech and life science research space and help revitalize and nurture new opportunities on Atlanta's west side. A 13-story tower will feature labs, clean rooms, and research space as well as retail space and affordable housing. A $500,000 grant will kickstart job training so people in this community will be able to learn, work, and research here. Science Square is slated to open in 2024.

Aerospace Engineering Aircraft Hangar
The Aircraft Hangar facility is proposed to be in the North Avenue Research Area (NARA) adjacent to the Techway building complex. This project will primarily focus on creating a facility to house small aircraft for the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering research. The facility will be approximately 10,000 gross square feet and consist of two floors. Design planning is underway.

D.M. Smith Building Renewal
Renovations will include several upgrades to the building’s infrastructure, including strengthening compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 by creating a permanent wheelchair access feature and adding an elevator. New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will increase occupants’ health and comfort, as well as the building’s energy efficiency. A virtual lab and hoteling spaces will be created for members of the School of Public Policy. The outer structure will remain largely intact, and all proposed changes will respect the historical character of the building. Renovations to the building are planned to begin in late 2023 and conclude in Spring 2025.

Georgia Tech Veterans Walk of Honor
Located outside the Veterans Resource Center, this tribute project will honor all Georgia Tech alumni, students, and staff who have answered the call to service in the United States armed forces. The walkway leading to the Veterans Resource Center will feature granite inlays and mounted wall plaques recognizing the six branches of the armed forces. Each inlay will include a portion of morse code representing the branch’s slogan, encouraging discovery and reflection. Adjacent elevated signage will display the core values of military service: honor, courage, commitment, respect, duty, valor, service, and integrity. An upper plaza reflection area will feature an American flag and overlook Griffin Track and McCamish Pavilion, with the city skyline in the distance.

COMING SOON

Student Athlete Performance Center
The 115,000-square-foot facility will be built in the footprint of the current Edge/Rice Center in the northeast corner of Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Center will house strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports medicine, ticket sales, and academic support. It will also include new expanded space for Georgia Tech football, featuring a dedicated football-only strength-and-conditioning area, players’ lounge, and meeting spaces. The student-athlete performance center will also include premium seating for Georgia Tech football games and other events held inside Bobby Dodd Stadium. The estimated completion date is early 2026.

East Campus Streetscape
Renovation of sidewalks and roadways will improve pedestrian and cycle access, safety, and connectivity to the east side of campus and Tech Square. Current sidewalks, curbing, and roadway paving will be improved. Designs are underway with phased construction planned for next summer and full completion projected for Fall 2024.

Ferst Drive Realignment and Cycle Track
Realignment of Ferst Drive at Regents Drive will allow the elimination of the traffic signal and enable connectivity to the planned bicycle infrastructure southwest of campus. A cycle track will be installed along Ferst Drive, providing improved safety and separation between cycles and buses at the bus stops. This project is also in the design phase, with construction planned for next summer.

If you have any questions, reach out to Federico del Risco, Utilities Engineer II, Infrastructure and Sustainability 404-894-4749.

This project is being coordinated with Gilbane as limited access to their site will be required for certain portions of the pipe replacement.

We have coordinated this effort with the GTFSO, GT Parking & Transportation and are in the process of working with the occupants of JS Coon to accommodate their two (2) reserved parking spaces for visitor parking.

The lot will resume normal parking after August 26^th, but there will be temporary cooling equipment in the lot until a project slated for the February-March ’23 timeframe commences to move the building onto the CHW loop. Updates about this future project will be forthcoming.

Please address any questions or concerns directly to Jennifer Disotell via email or telephone number below. This is a weather-dependent operation and any changes to these dates will be communicated as soon as they become known.

During this time, the entrance and exit gates, as well as visitor pay stations, at the W02 Student Center Parking Deck will not be operational. Annual W02 permit holders, including those with SmartPark and Flex permits, will continue to park as normal. Visitors will need to pay for parking upon arrival to the garage using ParkMobile Zone 8631. During this time, the Charge Point electric vehicle chargers in the W02 lot will also not be operational.

Currently, contractors are not anticipating disruption to cell phone coverage. More information will be provided if the situation changes.

Pending weather, the project is expected to be complete in early August. Any delays to the completion date will be reported to the community as needed.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Disotell at 470.378.6894 or email at jdisotell3@gatech.edu.

The work includes interior renovations at Brown, Cloudman, Harris, Harrison, Howell, and Smith, and exterior utility and landscape work in the vicinity of both Cloudman and Smith, respectively.  Additionally, there may be some very short-term lane closures of the northbound lane of Techwood, to be scheduled at a later date.

Additionally, the City of Atlanta will mill and pave Hemphill Avenue between Ninth Street and Ferst Drive between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. Both lanes of Hemphill Avenue will be closed to through traffic.

Police, flaggers, and signage will be on site to direct traffic at both locations. Thank you for your patience during the final stages of this campus infrastructure improvement.

What: The contractor will connect an existing water main from a valve near the bus stop next to the transit hub to the meter vault in the landscape area on the west side of Weber (see attached aerial view).

Construction Start Date: Monday, February 14^th, 2022

Scheduled Construction Completion Date: Friday, March 11^th, 2022

Impact:

• See attached map for pedestrian routing plan. A temporary fence will be erected around the perimeter of the construction zone (shown in red). All doors to and from the building will remain open. Crosswalks in Ferst Drive will remain open.
• The westbound dedicated bike lane will remain open.

During this time, the campus community will not be able to pass between the buildings as utility work is completed and the existing sidewalk between the buildings is replaced. Additionally, the east door of Smithgall will be closed until work concludes. Access to both Smithgall and the Ferst Center for the Arts will be maintained. No other impacts are anticipated.

While this delay does not change the overall completion deadline for the project, the diversion of the pathway is expected to last for several weeks. Updates will be shared with community as work progresses. For updates and other news about the Campus Center project, visit c.gatech.edu/CampusCenter. 

• North Campus Parking Deck vehicular and pedestrian circulation will not be affected.
• Pedestrian access between Atlantic Drive and State Street will be via Peachtree Place (north side of parking deck).
• Landscape Services and Recycling vehicles will access their facilities via Atlantic Drive.
• Duration of project is three months.

General:

*Student Center Lot 2 and Student Center parking deck remain open for public use.

*Normal working hours are Monday - Saturday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Phase II Student Center Construction - Hardscape:

*Construction fencing and wayfinding signage will be installed.

*Removal and replacement of existing sidewalks between the Student Services and Student Center building will be performed.

*Vehicular routes will not be impacted.

*An alternate pedestrian pathway will be provided and signed.

*Access to both the Student Services building and Ferst Center of Arts will be maintained.

*The East door at Student Services will be temporarily closed due to construction.  All occupants to utilize other doors for entry and exit.

The City of Atlanta will also mobilize the week of January 3 for 2-3 weeks to complete the final connection of the new main and disconnection of the old.

During the work described above, the northbound lane will be closed during normal business hours (approximately 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Monday through Friday. The southbound lane will be used to maintain two-way traffic, with traffic controllers, during working hours. Both lanes of Techwood Drive will be open each night.  

The access drives to Brittain Dining Hall and those in between Cloudman and Glenn Residence Halls will remain open. On-street parking in ER51 along Techwood Drive may be limited. 

There will be some re-routing of pedestrian foot traffic to keep the public from entering the Work Zone of the Crane.

Normal access to Plant Drive will resume on December 21^st.  A similar shutdown for the crane to demobilize will occur as soon as December 24^th or as late as Monday, December 27^th. 

This is Phase I of a project to replace roofing at the Holland Plant.  Subsequent phases will follow during the first quarter of 2022.

The schedule is as follows for each day:

1. 7:00A-7:20A Unload boiler from delivery truck with forklift.
2. 7:15A-7:30A  Deliver forklift to Bradley Building basement stairs.
3. 7:30A-8:00A Rigging of boiler to set boiler below steps.
4. 8:00A-9:30A De-crate boiler, remove and haul-off crate debris, and remove boiler skin. Start handling/moving boiler inside Bradley basement.
5. 10:00A Boiler is inside Bradley basement and forklift is staged on A. French loading dock for Friday 09/10 phase 2 boiler handling work day.

Please note that brief intermittent closure of Uncle Heinie Way may be necessary during the transport of the equipment from the loading dock. Be prepared to use alternate walking paths in the immediate area or wait for the path to re-open if such a closure is required.  The Contractor will provide spotters in front of and behind forklift while in motion to watch for pedestrians.  The green arrows in the map indicate the path of travel for forklift/equipment.

The access drives to Brittain Dining Hall and those in between Cloudman and Glenn Residence Halls will remain open. On-street parking in ER51 along Techwood Drive may be limited. 

Georgia Tech Design & Construction is working closely with the City of Atlanta to ensure campus improvements remain on schedule. 

The access drives to Brittain Dining Hall and those in between Cloudman and Glenn Residence Halls will remain open. On-street parking in ER51 along Techwood Drive may be limited. 

Georgia Tech Design & Construction is working closely with the City of Atlanta to ensure campus improvements remain on schedule. 

"No Parking" signage will be posted, and the road will be blocked off.  Inclement weather could cause delays.

Thru traffic and street parking will be redirected with the assistance of Parking & Transportation.

The installation of chilled water piping will begin Monday, June 14 and is expected to continue through Thursday, August 17.  Due to changes in the thermal insulation required for the piping, work may continue through August 23. Daily work hours are between 7am and 3:30 pm. Construction activities include saw cutting, removal of asphalt and excavation work for the installation of new chilled water piping. 

On Friday June 11, the contractor will restrict access to (8) parking spaces on 9th Street (highlighted in green). The plan is subject to change in case of inclement weather.

Thank you for your patience during this campus improvement.

Milling and paving will take place in the alley North of Ferst Drive between Fowler and Techwood Drive, beginning Monday, July 26 and completing Thursday, August 5 (weather permitting).  Patrons will need to continue parking in ER51 and 55. This is a phased paving repair project that also includes the alley South of Ferst Drive between Fowler and Techwood Drive.

Phase II

The alley South of Ferst Drive will follow Phase I and is anticipated to begin Monday, August 2 to Friday, August 6.

There will be no access in or out of these areas from the time the work commences for each phase.  Alternate parking has been approved by Parking & Transportation and affected Greek Houses and service vendors have been notified.

If there are any questions or concerns during the week of August 2^nd, please contact Jennifer Disotell at (470) 378-6894.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this campus improvement project.

The access drives to Brittain Dining Hall and those in between Cloudman and Glenn Residence Halls will remain open. On-street parking in ER51 along Techwood Drive may be limited. 

Georgia Tech Design & Construction is working closely with the City of Atlanta to ensure campus improvements remain on schedule. 

Access to the Kendeda Building loading dock will be restricted and has been approved by the Building Director and Manager. Signage will be in place indicating road and sidewalk closures. 

This project will continue the sidewalk detail found in front of the Georgia Tech Police Department, improve lighting/safety and increase accessiblity and ADA compliance. The new sidewalk will be widened to 12' with a brick-band detail providing character to the walkway along 10th Street and in front of Paper Tricentennial Building. 

Arts Plaza and Landscaping Connecting to Tech Green:

*Sidewalk and stairs from the Ferst Center Arts Plaza to Einstein Statue is complete. Fencing will be modified to provide a full pedestrian accessible pathway from Ferst Center to Tech Green -  anticipated by June 4.

Phase II Building Construction:

*Construction fencing is installed around perimeter of the site.  Wayfinding signage is installed. Please see attached logistics plan.

* Exterior and interior construction activities are underway at both the Wenn building and new Stamps Commons 

Please feel free to call (404-630-6486) or email with any questions or concerns. 

Parking spaces on 8th Street as well as shuttle bus routes around the area will be affected.

Changes are minimal, however there are modifications to the fence line.  The limits of site disturbance have crept slightly, impacting the corner of Tech Green and extending northwards to the W021 parking lot.  This work is to connect in with existing pathways and grades. 

General:

*Surface Lot 2 and Student Center parking deck remain open for public use.

*Heavy construction traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours are Monday - Saturday 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase II Building Construction:

*Construction fencing is installed around perimeter of the site.  Wayfinding signage is installed. 

* Construction of the Stamps Commons building continues. 

* Pedestrians to be aware of high truck traffic leaving the loading dock of the existing Wenn building.

* Build back of the Wenn Student is underway.

There will be a street closure and detour signs at 9^th St. & Hemphill St.  GT Police have been notified of this work. 

carla.barbour@facilities.gatech.edu

There will be a street closure and detour sign at 9th Street and Hemphill.  Geogia Tech Police have been notified of this work.

The eastbound lane of Ferst Drive will be closed during the day with two-way traffic maintained in the westbound lane by traffic control.  Road plates will cover the excavation site and both lanes will be open at the end of the work day.  Bus stops will not be affected but there may be slight delays in the bus routes.

Per the attached plan, the contractor will be using parking spaces between ESM and the Guggenheim building.

The east side of Ferst Drive pedestrian and bike path will be diverted during this project as per the plan below with signage for directions to designated crossing points.

Ferst Drive will go down to one lane for a period of 2 days during the project with flaggers to facilitate vehicles.

The construction area will remain fenced with access only to emergency personnel and scheduled deliveries.

If access is needed for deliveries, please contact Johnny Sherman - 770.596.3434 directly to schedule. 

*Surface Lot 2 and Student Center parking deck remain open for public use.

*Heavy construction traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours are Monday - Saturday 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Arts Plaza Exterior Work:

*Pavers and sidewalk in front and around the Ferst Center Arts Plaza is complete. 

*Fencing has been modified to open up Ferst Center front doors and the connecting pathway around the Ferst Center for the Arts.

Phase II Building Construction:

*Construction fencing is installed around perimeter of the site.  Wayfinding signage is installed. 

* Demolition of the Stamps Commons building is ongoing, the above grade structure has been demolished with only the post office and foundations remaining. 

* Pedestrians to be aware of high truck traffic leaving the loading dock of the existing Wenn building as debris is hauled off site.

* Interior demolition of the Wenn Student is underway.

Affected Roads (see map):

• Hemphill Avenue is closed to all inbound (southbound) traffic from 10th Street.
• Hemphill Avenue is closed in both directions between Ferst Drive and 8th Street.
• Outbound (northbound) traffic is permitted from 8th to 10th Street.
• 9th Street is closed from Hemphill Avenue to Curran Street.
• McMillan Street is closed between 9th and 8th Streets.

Timeline:

• DWM expects to have work at Hemphill and Ferst completed by the end of the week.
• DWM expects to have work around McMillan and 9th completed today.

Detouring:

• To access campus from 10th Street, use State Street or Fowler Street.
• West Campus is still accessible through 6th Street.

Water Impacts:

• No further water service impacts are expected from this work, with the exception of a brief outage at 8th Street Apartments to transition to the new main.

GT Facilities Management is working with the the City to try to schedule the most disruptive work between Thanksgiving and early January in an attempt to minimize additional impacts to campus. The long term plan is to re-feed municipal water connections to newer source lines, instead of from the very old, 30” city line that runs from 10th Street to North Avenue.

The initial water main eruption occured on Saturday, June 27 and continued for more than a week, sending thousands of gallons of water into the center of campus. This is a City of Atlanta Watershed project and is not led by Georgia Tech. For updates related to watershed projects, please visit the watershed press release page.

July 2020:

In the month of July 2020, Phase I work including construction of the Exhibition Hall, Pavilion and Café buildings will be completed, work will begin on Phase 2, the renovation of the Student Center.

General:

*Surface Lot 2 (Student Center lot) will remain open for public use.

*Construction truck traffic continues in the west sector of campus.

*Normal working hours are Monday - Saturday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase I Building Construction (Café, Pavillion and Exhibition Hall):

* The construction of the new Café, Pavilions and Exhibition Hall buildings will be complete during this month, with final touch up work and detailing occuring.

* Installation of Audio Visual systems, end user and mainteance training will be on going.

*Landscaping around the Phase I construction will be ongoing with plant, shrubs, and groundcover installation.

* Exterior accessories (benches, waste receptacles etc) will be installed.

Arts Plaza Exterior Work:

*Hardscapes including site walls, sidewalks and pavers will be installed.

*Landscaping around the Arts Plaza will be installed.

*Fencing will be modified to open up Ferst Center front doors and pathway from Ferst Center to ISYE lawn by August 1^st.

Phase II Building Construction (Wenn Student Center and Stamps Commons):

*Construction fencing will be installed around perimeter of the site.  Wayfinding signage will be installed.  Please see attached logistics plan.

*Abatement and demolition scope of work will commence.

*Public forum area will remain open until September, 2020

• Stairwell handrails

• Elevator doors, walls, ceilings and floors.

• Exterior and interior elevator buttons

• Emergency phone buttons

• Entry and exiting ticket dispenser panels

• Prox card readers at entry and exiting gates

General parking questions may be directed to PTS at 404-385-7275. Please reach out to us with questions or concerns you may have. We are here to help.

The ground level/Dalney Street entrance of the W22-Dalney Deck is currently closed for cleaning due a water main break. You may continue to park on the other levels of the deck and enter only through the Greenfield Street/10^th Street entrance.

Visitors parking for W22 will not be available. Visitors may park in other visitor locations.

Questions about this project may be directed to Raymond Santana at raymond.santana@parking.gatech.edu.

General parking questions may be directed to PTS at 404-385-7275.

We understand that these accommodations may be an inconvenience to you. We apologize for the short notice. Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and continued support. 

Parking and Transportation Services 

www.pts.gatech.edu 

404-385-7275 or 404-385-7433 

A speaker system will be installed on the Roe Stamps Field video board located on the south side of Sixth Street just west of Ferst Drive.  The south sidewalk will be closed as well.  This closure is weather dependent.

The boom truck will be placed along the south sidewalk allowing traffic to pass on the north side of the street.  See attached plan.

Spencer Sheffield

Project Manager, Senior

Work includes:

• Reopen, extend, and investigate deeper on the hydrovac cuts to find the 30” water line adjacent to the Campanile. At some point, the waterline dives from 7 ft to 14 ft. We aim to find where this is with 2 points located.
• Locate and camera 30” sanitary and 36” storm lines through the 2 inspection chambers on the North side and 2 inspection chambers on the South side of Stamps Commons.
• Hydrovac a cross section of the walkway East of Ferst center. Civil plans show existing telecom, chilled water, storm, water, gas.
• Hydrovac for possible water line South of Stamps Commons.
• Hydrovac around new Fire Hydrant location along Ferst drive.

The path from the Student Center Complex to the ISYE lawn will be reopened by March 10.

Fencing will be modified to open up pathway from Ferst Center to ISYE lawn by 3/15/2020.

A temporary sidewalk has been placed north of the fence to maintain access to the south doors at ISYE.

Hardscape and Interior Work (within the construction fence line)

*Hardscapes including sidewalks and pavers will be installed.

*Interior finishes will begin at the Exhibition Hall.

*Ceiling, light fixtures and other interior finishes will begin this month at the Café.

Mitchell Shelton

Construction Project Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology | Facilities Design & Construction

470-351-7746

In addition, the temporary walkway at Student Services and Ferst Center will be removed.  No through pedestrian traffic will be permitted.  All westbound traffic will be re- routed North and South as shown.

This work will begin February 19, 2020 and complete March 15, 2020.  Once complete, all paths will be restored.

Should you have any questions, please contact:

Nicolas Palfrey

Capital Project Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology | Facilities Design & Construction

470-363-7520

Fenella Bryant

Construction Project Manager

fenella.bryant@facilities.gatech.edu

*Construction truck traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours are Monday - Saturday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase I Building Construction (within project fence line):

*Masonry, windows, fiber and metal panels will be installed at Exhibition Hall.

*Major mechanical and electrical equipment will be set at the Exhibition Hall.

*Overhead and in-wall mechanical, electrical, plumbing inspections will be completed at the Exhibition Hall.

*Drywall and ceiling grid installation will commence at the Exhibition Hall.

*Masonry, windows, fiber and metal panels will be installed at the Pavilion buildings.
*Interior metal framing walls, overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing will be completed at the Pavilion buildings.

*Windows, fiber cement and metal panels will be completed at the Café building.

* Drywall and ceiling grid installation will commence at the Café building.

*Underground domestic water and fire line service will be installed.

*Hardscapes including sidewalks and pavers will be installed.

Phase I Utilities/ Ferst Center Plaza Pathway:

*Hardscapes including sidewalks and pavers will be installed.

*Temporary pedestrian pathways approaching Ferst Center to ISYE lawn will be removed.

*Fencing will be modified to open up pathway from Ferst Center to ISYE lawn.

*Sidewalk closures affected by utilities work at Ferst Center pathways will be restored and opened 2/10/2020.

Hardscape Work near ISYE Building:

*A temporary sidewalk has been placed north of the fence to maintain access to the south doors at ISYE.

*The fencing configuration will be modified to open the new pathway on 2/10/2020.

Old OIT Engineering Building – Temp WREK Radio:

*Miscellaneous interior renovations including new walls, electrical, and HVAC work will be completed in early February

*Areas of the building’s adjacent parking lot will be dedicated to Contractors and logistics.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact jerry.young@facilities.gatech.edu.

Jeremiah Young

Landscape Project Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology | Facilities Design & Construction

January 2020:

In the month of January 2020, Phase I work including construction of the Exhibition Hall, Pavilion and Café buildings will continue for the Campus Center project. 

General:

*Construction truck traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours are Monday - Saturday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase I Building Construction (within project fence line):

*Masonry, windows, fiber and metal panels will be installed at Exhibition Hall.

*Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall installation will be completed. 

*In- wall electrical and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall installation will be completed.

*Major mechanical and electrical equipment will be set at the Exhibition Hall.

*Exterior metal framing walls, sheathing and waterproofing will be installed at the Pavilion buildings.

*Interior metal framing walls, overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing will be installed at the Pavilion buildings.

*Sheathing, waterproofing and masonry will be installed at the Café building.

*Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will be installed at the Café building.

*Underground domestic water and fire line service will be installed.

Phase I Utilities/ Ferst Center Plaza Pathway:

*Storm, sanitary sewer, and power ductbank will be completed for Phase 1.

*Fencing will be modified between the Ferst Center and Smithgall buildings on 01/17/20.

*The north facing east exit of Smithgall will be reopened.

*Signage will remain in place around perimeter of fencing to direct pedestrian traffic. 

*Pedestrian pathways approaching Ferst Center from ISYE lawn have been installed to divert walkways around construction.

*Way finding signage has been placed around this part of campus to provide alternate routes.

*ADA pathways will be maintained from the parking lot in front of Student Services to Ferst Center for the Arts.

Hardscape Work near ISYE Building:

*The fencing located between the bus loop at Ferst Dr and ISYE building will be modified to now encompass the existing sidewalk.

*A temporary sidewalk will be placed north of the fence to maintain access to the south doors at ISYE.

*The existing sidewalk will be removed and a new pathway will be included.

*The fencing configuration will be reconfigured to open the new pathway on 01/31/20.

Old OIT Engineering Building – Temp WREK Radio:

*Miscellaneous interior renovations including new walls, electrical, and HVAC work will occur during the month January.

*Areas of the building’s adjacent parking lot will be dedicated to Contractors and logistics.

Fenella Bryant

Construction Project Manager

fenella.bryant@facilities.gatech.edu

January 2020:

In the month of January 2020, Phase I work including construction of the Exhibition Hall, Pavilion and Café buildings will continue for the Campus Center project. 

General:

*Construction truck traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours are Monday - Saturday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase I Building Construction (within project fence line):

*Masonry, windows, fiber and metal panels will be installed at Exhibition Hall.

*Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall installation will be completed. 

*In- wall electrical and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall installation will be completed.

*Major mechanical and electrical equipment will be set at the Exhibition Hall.

*Exterior metal framing walls, sheathing and waterproofing will be installed at the Pavilion buildings.

*Interior metal framing walls, overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing will be installed at the Pavilion buildings.

*Sheathing, waterproofing and masonry will be installed at the Café building.

*Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems will be installed at the Café building.

*Underground domestic water and fire line service will be installed.

Phase I Utilities/ Ferst Center Plaza Pathway:

*Storm, sanitary sewer, and power ductbank will be completed for Phase 1.

*Fencing will be modified between the Ferst Center and Smithgall buildings on 01/17/20.

*The north facing east exit of Smithgall will be reopened.

*Signage will remain in place around perimeter of fencing to direct pedestrian traffic. 

*Pedestrian pathways approaching Ferst Center from ISYE lawn have been installed to divert walkways around construction.

*Way finding signage has been placed around this part of campus to provide alternate routes.

*ADA pathways will be maintained from the parking lot in front of Student Services to Ferst Center for the Arts.

Hardscape Work near ISYE Building:

*The fencing located between the bus loop at Ferst Dr and ISYE building will be modified to now encompass the existing sidewalk.

*A temporary sidewalk will be placed north of the fence to maintain access to the south doors at ISYE.

*The existing sidewalk will be removed and a new pathway will be included.

*The fencing configuration will be reconfigured to open the new pathway on 01/31/20.

Old OIT Engineering Building – Temp WREK Radio:

*Miscellaneous interior renovations including new walls, electrical, and HVAC work will occur during the month January.

*Areas of the building’s adjacent parking lot will be dedicated to Contractors and logistics.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact jerry.young@facilities.gatech.edu.

Jeremiah Young

Landscape Project Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology | Facilities Design & Construction

Fenella Bryant

Construction Project Manager

fenella.bryant@facilities.gatech.edu

This closure is led by Georgia Power and is not under the control of Georgia Tech's Design & Construction Department. This is a courtesy notice.

A lush green space will soon emerge from what was formerly the Beringause Building and two surface parking lots. This renewal project will be purposely located due west of The Kendeda Building and will complement the regenerative principles of the Living Building Challenge.

Georgia Tech’s overall Eco-Commons project envisions 80 acres of green spaces throughout campus that follow what were the original, naturally occurring stream paths of this region before urbanization. These revitalized green spaces are being designed and engineered to reduce stormwater runoff by 50%, while also supporting increased living learning labs and biodiversity on campus.   

This particular section will mimic a traditional piedmont woodland that was located on campus before the city grew up around it. Currently, the majority of acreage is covered by oak, pine, and hickory trees along with crepe myrtles and redbuds. The trees have been surveyed and range from specimen trees (those with high historic or ecological value), to trees in fair or poor condition.

According to Jason Gregory, senior planner in Capital Planning and Space Management, more than 60 trees will be temporarily relocated to the tree farm by the Roger A. and Helen B. Krone Engineered Biosystems Building while significant grading of the space is completed.

“It’s pretty neat that we have the ability to relocate these trees on campus while this project moves forward,” explained Gregory.   

But before planting can begin at the site, extensive amendments such as compost and biochar will be added to the soil. Installation of utilities, water infiltration cells, and drainage infrastructure will also take place before any planting can begin. 

After the site is prepared, more than 600 new trees will be planted in addition to the relocated trees. This increased tree canopy will support a display of perennials such as flowering dogwood, yellow daisies, and ferns. This recreated piedmont woodland will feature a grove of tupelo trees, a prairie-like area of grasses, a manicured lawn, a granite outcropping, and seepage wetlands. It is expected that by mid-year 2020, students, faculty, and staff will be able to meander the walkways and bridges and enjoy the natural beauty of this revitalized sector of campus. 

The creation of this performance landscape helps demonstrate Georgia Tech’s thoughtful stewardship of land development by including smart infrastructure to facilitate a balanced flow of stormwater. In addition, this naturalized ecological and educational environment supports Georgia Tech’s commitment to fostering sustainability initiatives well into the 21st century.   

To learn more about this distinctive campus initiative, stay tuned for the next article in a three-part series.

General:

*Construction truck traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase I Building Construction (within project fence line):

*Pre- Engineered Metal Buildings and roofing for Pavilion buildings will be erected.

*Exterior metal framing, sheathing, and waterproofing at Café building will be installed.

*Waterproofing, flashing, masonry and windows will be installed at Exhibition Hall.

*Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall installation will continue.

*In- wall electrical and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall installation will continue.

*Underground domestic water and fire line service will be installed.

Phase I Utilities:

*Storm, sanitary sewer, and power ductbank will be installed north of the Student Center Parking Garage 9/6/2019 – 12/20/2019.

*Fencing will remain in place to provide barriers between construction activities and the campus.

*Signage will remain in placed around perimeter of fencing to direct pedestrian traffic. 

*Pedestrian pathways approaching Ferst Center from ISYE lawn have been installed to divert walkways around construction.

*Way finding signage has been placed around this part of campus to provide alternate routes.

*ADA pathways will be maintained from the parking lot in front of Student Services to Ferst Center for the Arts.

Phase II Existing Utilities Site Investigation:

 *At the Campanile Plaza area, site investigations to verify and confirm locations of existing underground utilities will be performed.

*Temp barricades and signage will be placed around work perimeter to direct pedestrian traffic.

*Small localized excavations using a hydrovac truck will be mobilized.

*The hydrovac truck will access the work area from the W21 parking lot.  Subsequently, 3 parking spaces in the extreme south end will be closed for staging.

*Small areas will be cut into the turf and landscape areas.  These areas will be backfilled and patched once investigations are complete.

*Site logistics plan is attached.

Old OIT Engineering Building – Temp WREK Radio:

*Miscellaneous interior renovations including new walls, electrical, and HVAC work will occur during the months of December and January.

*Areas of the building’s adjacent parking lot will be dedicated to Contractors and logistics.

*Construction traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase I Building Construction (within project fence line):

*Pre- Engineered Metal Buildings and roofing for the Café and Pavilion buildings will be erected.

*Exterior metal framing, sheathing, and waterproofing at the Exhibition Hall will continue.

*Roofing at Exhibition Hall will be substantially complete.

*Exhibition Hall masonry and window systems installation will begin.

*Overhead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at the Exhibition Hall will be installed.

*Interior metal framing walls and door frames will be installed at Exhibition Hall.

Phase I Utilities:

*Storm, sanitary sewer, and power ductbank will be installed north of the Student Center Parking Garage 9/6/2019 – 12/20/2019.  Work should pass Smithgall 11/15

*Fencing will remain in place to provide barriers between construction activities and the campus.

*Signage will remain in placed around perimeter of fencing to direct pedestrian traffic. 

*Pedestrian pathways approaching Ferst Center from ISYE lawn have been installed to divert walkways around construction.

*Way finding signage has been placed around this part of campus to provide alternate routes.

*ADA pathways will be maintained from the parking lot in front of Student Services to Ferst Center for the Arts.

·         W24 & W25 Surface Lot closed to the public. Lots to be demolished.

·         East sidewalk along Hemphill Avenue between Ferst Drive and Eighth Street to be closed 10/2/2019

·         Temporary access from Dalney Parking Deck to State Street provided until permanent path installation.

·         Access to and from Center Street Apartment south building will be limited from north and east directions. Area to south will be fenced off for construction.

·         Construction truck traffic in this sector of campus.

jerry.young@facilities.gatech.edu

*Surface Lot 3 is not open to the public.  This area is a construction zone.

*Construction truck traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase I Building Construction (within project fence line):

*Underslab plumbing and electrical at the Café and Pavilion buildings will be completed.

*Slab on grade at the Café and Pavilion buildings will be completed.

*Storm and sanitary systems servicing the new buildings will continue.

*Electrical and communication ductbanks to provide service to the new construction will continue.

*Structural steel for the Exhibition Hall erection will continue.

*Exterior metal framing at the Exhibition Hall will begin.

Phase I Utilities:

*Stormwater, sanitary sewer and other utility work will continue north of the parking deck and down through to Ferst Plaza.

*Fencing will remain in place to provide barriers between construction activities and the campus.

*Signage will remain in placed around perimeter of fencing to direct pedestrian traffic. 

*Pedestrian pathways approaching Ferst Center from ISYE lawn have been installed to divert walkways around construction.

*Way finding signage has been placed around this part of campus to provide alternate routes.

*ADA pathways will be maintained from the parking lot in front of Student Services to Ferst Center for the Arts.

Nicolas Palfrey

Capital Project Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology | Facilities Design & Construction

nicolas.palfrey@facilities.gatech.edu

General:

*Surface Lot 3 is not open to the public.  This area is a construction zone.

*Construction truck traffic in this sector of campus.

*Normal working hours 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM.

Phase I Building Construction (within project fence line):

*Underslab plumbing and electrical at the Café and Pavilion buildings will be completed.

*Slab on grade at the Café and Pavilion buildings will be completed.

*Storm and sanitary systems servicing the new buildings will continue.

*Electrical and communication ductbanks to provide service to the new construction will continue.

*Structural steel for the Exhibition Hall erection will continue.

*Exterior metal framing at the Exhibition Hall will begin.

Phase I Utilities:

*Stormwater, sanitary sewer and other utility work will continue north of the parking deck and down through to Ferst Plaza.

*Fencing will remain in place to provide barriers between construction activities and the campus.

*Signage will remain in placed around perimeter of fencing to direct pedestrian traffic. 

*Pedestrian pathways approaching Ferst Center from ISYE lawn have been installed to divert walkways around construction.

*Way finding signage has been placed around this part of campus to provide alternate routes.

*ADA pathways will be maintained from the parking lot in front of Student Services to Ferst Center for the Arts.

For further information contact:

Nicolas Palfrey

Capital Project Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology | Facilities Design & Construction

470-363-7520

 What: Partially pave Dalney St. and Greenfield St. over the communication ductbanks in an effort to re-route aerial cables to below ground.    

Date:  Saturday, September 28, 2019                                                                                                                         

Impact (see attached map):    

·         North and southbound traffic along the highlighted sections of Greenfield St. NW and Dalney St. NW will be impacted. The main disruption will be on Saturday, September 28th. Every effort will be made to safely maintain through-traffic and access to adjacent parking lots at all times.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Mark Wood

Project Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology | Facilities Design & Construction

C: 404-630-6486

mark.wood@facilities.gatech.edu

To ensure safety of pedestrians, the sidewalk North of Baker connecting Dalney and State Street will be closed for the duration of the project from September 17^th to October 11^th. 

The alternate route will be the sidewalk at 10^th Street.  Also, pedestrians will not be able to travel north on the west side of State Street beyond the crosswalks due to excavation adjacent to the street.  It’s possible this northbound section of sidewalk on State Street may be able to open up after the manhole work is complete and the sidewalk restored; this condition will be monitored to restore normal foot-travel as quickly as practical.

Please contact me if you have any specific questions about this notification.

Jennifer Disotell

 Special Projects Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology | Facilities Design & Construction

jennifer.disotell@facilities.gatech.edu

The Eco-Commons concept plan embeds a rich landscape experience into Georgia Tech’s existing campus fabric. The proposed design aims to meet the ambitious goals of the Georgia Tech campus Landscape Master Plan, which include reducing campus stormwater by 50%, achieving 75% tree canopy coverage, increasing woodland acreage by 40%, and expanding tree biomass carbon storage capacity by 20%.   The Eco-Commons plan also embraces a sustainability strategy that enhances biodiversity and emphasizes the pedestrian experience, while providing universal access to both existing and proposed buildings around the project site.   

Spencer Sheffield

Project Manager, Senior

spencer.sheffield@aux.gatech.edu

The diagram below illustrates the alternate pathways that will be in place in order to maintain traffic flow and sufficient egress in the event of an emergency from the Ferst Center or Smithgall Student Services Building (Flag Building). 

While this portion of work takes place, please be aware of the following regarding access to the Smithgall Building and Ferst Center:

• The existing eastern planter in front of the Ferst Center has been reconfigured with a level walkway surface to maintain access to the building. Additionally, a new temporary accessible pathway has been constructed to preserve traffic flow to the west side of campus. Travel through this area will entail using the ADA ramp from the Ferst Center, which will connect to the constructed pathway.
• Access to the north side of the Smithgall building will be limited due to the fencing, and exits on the east, south, and west sides of the building should be used to access the building. Once the construction footprint retreats, the fencing will be moved and the atrium’s north exit will be accessible again. The exit from the student media suite will remain open, but traffic will be rerouted by a small pathway connecting to the sidewalk along the west side of the building. 
• The Dean Griffin statue will remain outside of the work area, but the plaza will not be accessible during much of this phase of the work.
• Throughout this phase, the campus community should exercise particular caution in this area. Those traveling on bicycles and scooters will need to dismount before entering the constructed pathway, and golf carts/other motorized vehicles should use routes around the north side of Ferst Center or Ferst Drive.

Every effort is being taken to maintain the safety of the broader campus community and keep the project on schedule. Further details about Phase II will be released later in the fall semester. Meanwhile, everyone is encouraged to attend upcoming town hall updates on the project:

• Wednesday, October 16: 5-6 p.m., Peachtree Room, Student Center
• Friday, October 18: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Piedmont Room, Student Center
• Monday, October 21: 5-6 p.m., Room 301, Student Center
• Wednesday, October 23: 1-2 p.m., Piedmont Room, Student Center

More details on the Campus Center project can be found at studentcenter.gatech.edu/reinnovation.