Eco-Commons Construction Begins Next Week

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Atlanta, GA | Posted: October 4, 2019

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Eco-Commons Sector

The Eco-Commons is a series of green spaces throughout campus designed to conserve natural resources, including energy and water, and provide the community with educational, research, and recreational amenities.

Upon completion, the project will incorporate urban agriculture and a stream channel to mimic historic waterflow while capturing stormwater for reuse and infiltration. This is part of Georgia Tech’s goal to reduce stormwater runoff by 50%. A network of stormwater utilities and reclaimed water utilities will be installed as a part of this project. 

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Construction on campus continues this fall with the development of the northwest section of the Eco-Commons.

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Construction on campus continues this fall with the development of the northwest section of the Eco-Commons.

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Construction on campus continues this fall with the development of the northwest section of the Eco-Commons. The portion of the Eco-Commons currently under construction is directly west of The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design and will complement the building’s regenerative principles. This particular swath of land consists of approximately 8 acres and includes a performance landscape and passive green space that will help enhance campus life.

As development begins, the campus community will see the following changes:

  • The east sidewalk along Hemphill Avenue between Ferst Drive and Eighth Street is now closed to pedestrian traffic.
  • The former Georgia Tech Police Department headquarters (Beringause Building) will be demolished beginning Monday, Oct. 7.
  • The W24 and W25 surface lots will also be removed.
  • There will be temporary access from Dalney Parking Deck to State Street until a permanent path is installed in Summer 2020.
  • Access to and from Center Street South Apartments will be limited to the north and west entrances, with very limited access to the south and east entrances.
  • Heavy construction truck traffic will be expected in this sector of campus.

For more information on campus construction updates, visit: facilities.gatech.edu/construction-notices.

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  • Created By: Rachael Pocklington
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  • Created On: Oct 4, 2019 - 9:36am
  • Last Updated: Oct 4, 2019 - 9:49am