Accessibility Infrastructure Projects
An appropriation was approved in FY23 for accessibility improvements throughout campus. This appropriation is a stand-alone project, not part of any larger pool. Following a 2013 accessibility study, various improvements identified were and prioritized. The portfolio of projects addresses improvements to six specific areas as well as a campus-wide improvement of ADA ramps and accessible pedestrian intersections. This includes adjustments to the vehicular-pedestrian conflict at the King & Queen Gate, the access to Blair Hall/Tyler Courtyard, the north stairs of James Blair Hall, the pedestrian pathway slope adjacent to Swem Library, accessibility improvements at Hornsby House, and the vehicular-pedestrian conflict at Dawson Circle.
Project Details
- Project Number: 204-18591-000
- Cost: $5,850,000
- Fund Source: State
- Project Start Date: January 2024
- Construction Start Date: May 2025 (planned)
- Finish Date: August 2025 (planned)
- Project Manager: Antonina Pritchard
- Developer: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
- Construction Team: TBD
Progress
The Schematic Design (SD) phase is complete and the project is currently in Preliminary Design (PD). Collaboration with the development of the Comprehensive Campus Plan is ongoing to ensure coordination between individual projects and larger planning initiatives.
Project Committee
Allison Stovall '25, Student Representative
Antonina Pritchard, Project Manager
Carla Costello, ADA Coordinator - Office of Compliance & Equity
Dan Pisaniello, University Architect
Kara Fifield, Director of Student Accessibility Services
Tony Orband, Associate Director of Grounds & Gardens
The portfolio of projects addresses improvements to six specific areas as well as a campus-wide improvement of ADA ramps and accessible pedestrian intersections.
