As students returned to campus this fall, they were met with numerous construction zones across and near campus, particularly on East 13th Ave. Here is a quick breakdown of some of the biggest construction projects on the street.
Friendly Hall Deferred Maintenance and Renovation Project
The Friendly Hall Deferred Maintenance and Renovation Project was initiated on June 30 and construction is ongoing along East 13th Ave. around Friendly Hall and the Collier House. The expected end date of the project is Dec. 31, 2027.
The total cost for the project is $82.97 million. Roughly $75 million of that is from the state, and UO has matched 10% of those funds with $7.54 million. $72 million is dedicated solely to improving seismic safety.
The renovation aims to eliminate safety defects by providing seismic safety updates, reinforcing the masonry, renovating the basement and updating its ADA compliance by adding more wheelchair-accessible ramps into the building…