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The following summary presents facility access projects that have been completed, as well as projects that are currently funded and in process, and identifies those that are in planning and under review. (Updated on April 13, 2007)

Projects Completed (projects arranged alphabetically)

Anthony Hall & Engineering Building

Engineering Building Connector - Install automatic door openers and controls on two interior doors to facilitate building circulation.

S. Accessible Ramped Entrance - Install automatic door opener and controls on an exterior door; install magnetic hold open device on an interior door including power and a smoke detector connected to the building fire alarm system.

Completed Spring ’04, Cost for both projects: $36,000.

Bessey Hall

Install magnetic hold open devices on the hallway doors to the classroom and faculty office wing on the 2nd. floor. Status: Completed: Fall 2006. Cost ~$4,400.

Bessey Hall – Northeast Entrance

Install automatic door openers and controls on an entry door system consisting of an interior and an exterior door. Complete Fall 04, Cost: $15,000.

Bio-Physical Sciences Building

Install automatic door openers and controls on an entry door system consisting of an interior and an exterior door. Completed Spring 2004, Cost: $10,000.

Campus Parking

Phase II and III of a three year project to modify existing barrier free parking spaces to meet updated code requirements and install additional accessible spaces increasing the overall capacity of the parking system. The number of spaces updated across both years was approximately 390 and new spaces equated to approximately 380. Completed: Summer 2005 and Summer 2006. Cost ~$1.8 mil.

Clara Bell Smith Athlete Academic Center

Automate north main entry doors. Anticipated Completed Spring 2004, Cost: $25,000.

Computer Center

Raise the sidewalk grade at the south and east main entrances to match granite slab. Install tactile strip between walkway and bike loops at east door. Completed Summer 2005. Cost: $14,000.

Erickson Hall – Addition Project

The project constructed a single story 6,700gsf addition on the east side of the building. While conforming to all ADA construction codes, the project will also rework the main entrance and entrance to the addition. One set of the main entrance doors will continue to be automated and one set of doors at the SE entry (adjacent to the new addition) will be automated; a snowmelt system will be installed at the main entrance connecting to the barrier free parking areas. Anticipated Completion: Addition - December 2006, Main Entry – Summer 2007 Cost: ~75,000 (estimated cost within total project of $2.45mil)

Fee Hall - West

Install automatic door opening devices on the exterior and interior door set at the barrier free main entrance of West Fee Hall. Completed: Fall 2006. Cost: ~$18,000.

Food Stores Addition

Completed the addition to Food Stores to accommodate the MSU Bakers (Bakery). Ramp was installed for accessibility and a public bathroom was made accessible. Completed November 2006, Cost was $4.1 million

Geography Building (formerly Psychology Research Building)

As part of a plan for alterations to house the department of Geography; modify site to provide ramped/grade level entry to the building (west entrance), automate entry doors as necessary, include snow melt system, rework of barrier free parking, provide toilet room modifications, ADA signage and fire alarm modifications as required. Program: Geography Department. Completed Fall 05, Barrier free improvements Cost ~$515,000.

Human Ecology Building – North Entrance

Re-pave walkway and adjacent barrier-free parking spaces; reduce pound pressure on entry door and install magnetic hold open on interior entry door. Completed: Fall 05, Cost: ~$3,000.

IM West

As part of the renovations to provide for a new Fitness Center at the IM West, the addition will be barrier free so that all persons may use the facility. Completed: Summer 2005. Accessibility costs estimated at $80,000 within the total project cost.

Kellogg Center Bathroom Renovations

Completed renovation of all Kellogg Center guest rooms. The project added one fully accessible suite and five accessible guest bathrooms. Completed 2006, Cost $6.5million total project.

Marshall-Adams Hall Renovation

As part of the comprehensive renovation plan, exterior building access and interior building circulation is planned including modification to toilet room facilities, corridor and door width alterations, signage, and fire alarm upgrades. The accessible entrance also includes a snowmelt system. Completed: Summer 2005, Cost: within the total building renovation cost which is approximately $6.0 million.

McDonel Hall

Renovated the West Service Center to improve accessibility. Completed Summer 2006. Cost $45,000.

Owen Graduate Center

Renovate 4 bathrooms on the main floor and basement areas to provide for and enhance accessibility. Completed: Summer 2006, Cost: ~$175,000.

Psychology Building Renovations (formerly Physics/Astronomy Building)

Alterations to meet ADA code including toilet rooms, corridor doors, fire alarm upgrade, and signage. These alterations were completed as part of a larger building alterations and improvement project for the Department of Psychology. Completed Spring 2004, Cost: $260,000.

Psychology Building

Install hold open devices on corridor entry doors to the center classroom wing. Anticipated Completed: Fall 05, Cost: ~$2,000.

Shaw Hall Renovation

Install automatic door openers and controls on east and west main entrance doors. Completed Spring 04, Cost: $70,000.

Spartan Stadium Expansion

As a part of the Stadium expansion project, a new accessible ramp to the west upper stands was constructed, additional barrier free seating was created at level 6 of the addition, and new barrier free restrooms were created on the west upper concourse. All new construction of the facility including the suites, club seating and press areas were constructed in compliance with barrier free construction codes. Completed Fall 05. Note: The 200 and 300 office levels are being completed currently and will provide space for the Alumni Association, Development Office, and a satellite branch of the Career Services office. There spaces will also be barrier free. Expected completion is early to mid spring semester, 2006.

Wells Hall B-Wing SE and SW Entrances

Install automatic door openers and controls on two exterior entrance doors and signage on all doors to provide direction to the accessible entry. Completed Fall 04: Cost: $20,000.

Wilson Hall

Automate southeast and southwest entrance/exit wing doors adjacent to resident living areas. Completed Spring 2004, Cost: $40,000.

Projects Funded & In Process

Computer Center

Install power assisted doors at the East and West main entrances. Status: Estimate Requested.

Demonstration Hall

Reevaluate design of barrier free access to the building. Replace the temporary ramp with a more permanent design that accomplishes access while integrating the system with the architecture of the building and the landscape of the surrounding area.

Owen Graduate Center

Renovate 4 bathrooms on the main floor and basement areas to provide for and enhance accessibility. Anticipated Completion: Spring 06, Cost: ~$175,000.

Snyder-Phillips Hall

A planned renovation to the residence section of the building, work will include renovating bathrooms ensuring ADA compliance and upgrading signage to meet barrier free codes. The center section will be rebuilt with a new dining commons on the first floor; the ground level and two upper floors will house the New Residential College. The addition will be barrier free consistent with ADA construction codes, passenger elevators will be installed and barrier free parking is planned at the new north main entrance. Anticipated Completion: Housing and Dining Services - August 2007, the Residential College - January 2008. Cost: $49.0 million.

University Village Apartments-New Construction

University Village Apartments will open in August 2007. The 304-bed complex is constructed over a combination of eight, 2 and 3 story buildings with a separate community center. Each apartment unit has four bedrooms and two baths. There are eight fully accessible apartment units. Additionally, elevators were installed in each building for easy access. Cost: $17,000,000 total project.

Projects In Planning / Under Review

Auditorium Building

Provide elevator access to the second and third floor west office wing as well as the balcony seating of the Auditorium. Construct an elevator tower at the SW corner of the building including necessary walk-way improvements and power assisted entry doors. Interior modifications to include upgraded toilet rooms on the first floor, power assisted corridor doors, and ADA signage. Estimated cost: ~$1.5 mil. Status: Awaiting identification of funding.

Brody Hall

Renovations to the building to enhance and update infrastructure, improve accessible entrances and accessibility for computer labs within the hall, public restrooms, way finding and upgrades to life safety systems. Status: In design. Estimated construction start is May 2009. Estimated Cost ~$20 mil.

Chittenden Hall Building

Modify site to provide ramped/grade level entry to the building, automate entry doors as necessary, evaluate need for snow melt system, check availability of barrier free parking, install elevator for access to all levels, provide toilet room modifications, ADA signage and fire alarm modifications as required. Program: Graduate School. Status: Awaiting funding source.

Cook Hall Building

Modify site to provide ramped/grade level entry to the building, automate entry doors as necessary, evaluate need for snow melt system, check availability of barrier free parking, install elevator for access to all levels, provide toilet room modifications, ADA signage and fire alarm modifications as required. Program: Agricultural Economics. Status: Awaiting funding source.

East McDonel Hall Service Center

Modification to existing desk to improve accessibility. Status: planning. Estimated construction start is Summer 2007.

Hubbard Hall Public Restroom Accessibility

Renovations to four Hubbard Hall public restrooms on the first floor near the classrooms will be made fully accessible. These restrooms are located near the classrooms, which are currently accessible. Estimated Cost: TBD Status: Under Review

John Hannah Administration Building

Alter first floor restrooms for barrier free access. Note: Restrooms on the third floor are barrier free however, it has been requested that due to the amount of public traffic on the first floor, these restrooms should be barrier free as well. Status: Under review.

Mayo Hall

Modification to the building infrastructure and improve accessibility; create accessible student rooms, update community restrooms and enhance life safety systems. Status: In design. Estimated construction start is May 2008. Estimated cost ~ $10.5 mil.

MSU Union

Automate doors in various interior locations on the first and fourth floors. Other enhancements to improve the accessibility in these areas of the building are planned. Status: Planning, Anticipated Cost: ~$100,000.

Old Botany Building

Modify site to provide ramped/grade level entry to the building, automate entry doors as necessary, evaluate need for snow melt system, check availability of barrier free parking, install elevator for access to all levels, provide toilet room modifications, ADA signage and fire alarm modifications as required. Program: Economics Department. Status: Awaiting funding source.

Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture Building

Modify site to provide ramped/grade level entry to the building, automate entry doors as necessary, evaluate need for snow melt system, check availability of barrier free parking, provide toilet room modifications, ADA signage and fire alarm modifications as required. Program: Urban and Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture. Status: Feasibility Study