Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What is it?
A:
It is a new building that will be constructed on the UW-L Campus
in order to solve the critical shortage of adequate general
access classroom space.
Q:
What will be in it?
A:
Approximately 60% of the building space will be occupied by
general access classrooms. Various academic and student
advising departments will also be relocated to the new building
in order to help solve some of the space issues that currently
exist in other UW-L academic buildings. A preliminary
space tab is shown in the
‘Request For A/E Services’ document,
however, the initial
planning phase with the selected architect, River Architects,
will include a budget verification study. The results of
that study could cause the building program scope to be reduced.
Consequently, it’s possible that all of the occupancies shown in
the space tab may not be relocated to the new building.
Q:
Where is it going to be located?
A:
The new building will be
located
on the site currently occupied by Baird, Trowbridge and
Wilder Halls. These buildings will be razed just prior to
construction. This location is endorsed by the recently
completed
UW-L
Campus Exterior Master Plan as it will put the building in a
location at the geographic and academic center of campus and it
will act as an anchor for the Central Campus Mall that will be
created in the future per the Campus Exterior Master Plan.
Q:
When will it be constructed?
A:
The actual construction of the building has not yet been
officially enumerated (included) as part of a State of Wisconsin
budget. However, if all goes as expected, it will be
enumerated as part of the budget bill in 2007 and this would
result in construction commencing in either 2008 or 2009.
Q:
How much will it cost and who is paying for it?
A:
The current total project budget is $33,500,000. If all
goes as expected, the State of Wisconsin will fund $27,500,000
and the UW-L Foundation will raise $6,000,000.
Q:
How will the campus community be involved?
A:
(River Architects) and the consultants (Paulien & Associates) in preparation for the new building. Other ad hoc groups may be initiated and faculty, staff, and students may be invited to participate as needed.