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EAST CAMPUS PARKING DECK

Description: A 1,100-space parking deck has been constructed on the eastern boundary of the campus.

Location: Block bordered by Buchtel Avenue, Route 8, Carroll Street and Spicer Street.

Construction Start: Spring 2000

Project Complete: Summer 2001

Project Budget : $10,608,674

Architect: Myers Associates Architects, Inc. Medina, Ohio

Construction Manager: The Ruhlin/Kenmore Joint Venture, Akron, Ohio

NORTH CAMPUS PARKING DECK

Description: A five level, 1146(+/-) car parking deck on the northern edge of campus.

Location: Block bordered by East Buchtel Avenue, College Street, Forge Street and Hill Street.

Construction Start: Summer 2002

Project Complete: Summer 2003

Project Budget: $13,500,000

Architect: Payto Architects, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio

Construction Manager: Welty Building Company, Akron, Ohio

Note: An additional new parking facility near Wolf Ledges is in the initial planning stage.
 

PARKING FACILITIES RENOVATIONS

E.J. Thomas Parking Deck Phase I

Description: Repair and restoration of the concrete deck on all levels. Repair and restoration of all expansion joints. Install new waterproof membranes all levels. Paint entrance and install drainage.

Location: 198 Hill St.

Renovation Start: Spring 2000

Project Complete: Summer 2001

Project Budget: $438,608

Architect: Karl R. Rohrer Associates, Inc. Akron, Ohio

Construction Manager: Ozanne Construction, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio

E.J. Thomas Parking Deck Phase II

Description: Light fixture replacement, southwest stair tower restoration, and security upgrade.

Renovation Start: Summer 2002

Project Complete: Spring 2003

Project Budget: $500,000

Architect: Karl R. Rohrer Associates, Inc. Akron, Ohio

Exchange Street Parking Deck

Description: Repair and restoration of deteriorated concrete on levels one through five and drive ramps. Repair/install expansion joints. Install new waterproof membrane. Clean and paint all structural steel. Repair existing standpipe system. Install exterior panels.

Location: 207 E. Exchange St.

Renovation Start: Spring 2000

Project Complete: Summer 2001

Project Budget: $2,820,000

Architect: Braun & Steidl Architects, Inc. Akron, Ohio

Construction Manager: Ozanne Construction, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio

Polsky Parking Deck

Description: Repair and restoration of Broadway Street exit ramp, deteriorated concrete on first, second and third floors. Repair and restoration of all expansion joints. Paint all structural steel. Install new waterproof membrane.

Location: 275 S. High St.

Renovation Start: Spring 2000

Project Complete: Fall 2001

Project Budget : $2,890,000

Architect: Desman Associates, Cleveland, Ohio

Construction Manager: The Hammond/Bennett Joint Venture, Canton, Ohio

 

 

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