This six-story building at 900 Washington Blvd. sits just two blocks south of UConn Stamford and will house almost 300 students annually, operating the same way as the Storrs residence halls, with resident assistants and study lounges. The 116 units comprise 10 studio, 49 one-bedroom, and 57 two-bedroom apartments; 17 top-floor apartments also have lofts. The property includes 100 designated parking spaces for students and full-time security services.

An initial step in implementing the master plan for Homer Babbidge Library, Level I underwent major transformation to meet the needs of a 21st century facility. Programmatically, this floor was envisioned as a collaborative space, including multi-micro learning environments with furniture and technology to support collaboration and interactive learning. The scope of work included construction of a Digital Scholarship and Data Curation research area, a Data Visualization Laboratory, a Recording Studio for online classes, and Project Rooms. More specifically, improvements included upgraded finishes and furniture replacement, infrastructure to support contemporary electrical and data needs, and modernization of technology.

Planning began in 2016 and this phase of construction was completed in January 2018.

The North and South Reading Rooms, comprising 4,000 square feet in the Wilbur Cross Building, are original to the 1939 structure located at the center of the historic campus core. The South Reading Room is heavily used student study and work space, and the North Reading Room is used for numerous university events year-round. This project restored and refurbished the spaces to improve functionality, expand and enhance student study and work space, modernize and improve AV and IT capabilities, as well as address acoustical issues and long-term deferred maintenance needs. Design began in October of 2016 and construction was completed in September 2018.

With various construction projects complete, the site west of Gampel Pavilion beside Sherman Field required restoration for parking and pedestrian safety. Improvements included accessible spaces, striping, signage, lighting, security cameras, plantings, a stormwater management system and minor infrastructure for potential vehicle charging stations and solar panels in the future. Clear delineation of pedestrian circulation and Gampel’s loading zones, removal of unsafe parking near the natatorium and reorganization of vehicular travel and parking behind the southern end of the fieldhouse was also included. The shotput area was also relocated adjacent to other throwing facilities utilized by our track and field program. Planning began in April 2017 and construction was completed in September 2018.

Opening in 1990, the domed ceiling’s construction was innovative for its time. Over time and as Gampel has aged, the fabric of the ceiling panels has started to tear and flake and the sealant between the panels has started to wear off. The repairs involved included dislodging each panel from the ceiling, lowering it to the ground, replacing the covering and insulation, and then raising it up for reinstallation. On the exterior, the roof was resealed and a new and safer access system was installed for workers to reach the roof when needed. The work will be completed before the start of the 2017-18 basketball season.

The existing bookstore is approximately 41,000 square feet and is in the process of a full renovation to improve the consumer and student experience. A new main entrance from the front patio will connect the new exterior seating area to the interior retail and public spaces. The interior renovations will include a Starbucks café, an Apple and technology store, and The Glossary, a section for cosmetic and beauty products. The 4,000-square-foot public space on the second floor will provide student seating and study areas and can also be used for events. The bookstore will remain open for business. Read more about the UConn Bookstore renovation on UConn Today.

A new 212,000-square-foot residential facility opened for the Fall 2016 semester for students participating in one of eight Living & Learning Communities at UConn who are developing skills in innovation and creativity to lead their generation. Construction began in November 2014 with a budget of $105 million.

This 73,000-square-foot renovation became the new home for the Department of Math in fall 2016. It provided necessary swing space for other academic programs housed in buildings that will be renovated later, such as the Gant Science Complex. With a budget of $25 million, construction began in fall 2015.

The existing 42,000-square-foot dining hall beside the new residence hall recently underwent renovations to improve and increase its seating capacity and self-service buffet areas, making additional room for students who live in the new residence hall nearby. Construction began in September 2015 and completed in Summer 2016.