Monday, January 28, 2008

Joint Southeast Campus Area Committee Update

Joint Southeast Campus Area Committee

November 26, 2007

  1. Review of the PUD for Wisconsin Institute of Discovery

- Research facility

- Additional bike paths and ped pathways

- Historic preservation on N. Randall

- Increased collaborative and inviting open space

- Will not be the “home” to any specific department

- Green construction implementation

- Demolition begins Feb. 1

  1. Peterson Building Demolition

- Recycle and reuse 75-85% of building

  1. Charter Street Heating Plant

- Reduce coal usage by 15% in January

- Cannot close Charter St as it heats and cools campus, but there will be more efficient 21st century updates

  1. Education Building Addition and Remodeling

- 1974 historic building district

- Will work to protect and enhance historic character

- There will be an east wing addition and a center courtyard

- Views to Mendota enhanced

- Underground parking with green terrace on top


If you have additional questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks!

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