Construction projects at Duke University
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The recent construction projects at Duke University represent a period of growth unheard of in Duke University history, except for when the campus was initially built in the 1920s and 1930s (see History of Duke University).
As of November 1, 2005, Duke has spent approximately $835 million dollars on 34 major construction projects initiated since February 2001.Mueller, Jared. [Campus reaps benefits of facilities boom.] The Chronicle Online. 1 Nov 2005. At that time, Duke initiated a five year strategic plan, "Building on Excellence." Completed projects since 2002 include "a library, an art museum, a football building, two residential complexes, a four-part engineering complex, a public-policy building, an eye institute, two genetics research buildings, and major additions to the Washington Duke Inn and to the divinity, business, and law schools. Scheduled for completion this year are the [...] French Science Center, two medical-research buildings, a nursing-school addition, and a student plaza."Dagger, Jacob. [Stones, Bricks, and Mortar: Building for Success]. Duke Magazine. Mar-Apr 2006.
Recently completed projects and future projects include:
- Fitzpatrick Center (CIEMAS) - $97 million, 322,000-square-feet, opened August 2004
- Westbrook addition to Divinity School - $22 million, opened Spring 2005
- Bell Tower Dormitory - $35 million, opened August 2005
- Rubenstein Hall at Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy - $12 million, 46,000-square-feet, opened August 2005[Rubenstein Hall]. Accessed on 20 June 2006.
- Nasher Museum of Art - $23 million, opened October 2005
- Perkins Library renovation and expansion; project includes the new 122,275-square-foot Bostock Library as well as the von der Heyden Pavilion, which both opened in October 2005 - $55 million, first phase completed by Summer 2006[Duke University Libraries: About Us - The Expansion and Renovation of Perkins Library]. Duke University Libraries. 2006.[The Bostock Library]. Duke University Libraries. Accessed on 20 June 2006.
- West Campus plaza - $10 million, opens by Fall 2006 [Projects: West Campus Plaza]. Student Affairs at Duke University. 2005.
- French Science Center - $115 million, 280,000-square-feet, expected completion in Fall 2006 [Duke Trustees Give Final OK To New Science Building, Law School Addition]. Duke University News and Communications. 27 Feb 2004.
- Addition to Law School - $20 million, 28,000-square-feet[Duke Trustees Give Final OK To New Science Building, Law School Addition]. Duke University News and Communications. 27 Feb 2004.
- Center for Athletic Excellence - $15 million, expected groundbreaking in Summer 2006[Athletics set to move forward with new facility]. The Chronicle. 22 June 2006.
- Fuqua School of Business' Keller Center addition - $40 million, completed by July 2008 McCartney, Ryan. [Fuqua to get $40M facelift]. The Chronicle Online. 18 May 2006.
- A complete rebuilding of Central Campus into an urban area with residential, academic, and retail facilities mixed together (20- to 50-year plan) - first phase approximately $240 million, completed by Fall 2008
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