Folder 13: Buildings and Grounds: Campus Improvement and Construction

The University Theatre sports a new look after a renovation which included a refurbishing of seats, a lobby facelift, and new ceilings, walls, and lighting.

A carpenter works on the construction of a boardwalk behind Midrise Residence Hall.

A construction worker uses a ratchet on a steal beam.

A construction worker uses a ratchet on a steal beam.

A construction worker mixes cement a top the Diehn Performing Arts Center.

Roadwork on Hampton Boulevard.

The area behind the Midrise Residence Hall along the Elizabeth River, known as Midrise Beach, is now looking more like a beachfront. While there is no sandy beach per se, there are now two volleyball courts. In the photo, carpenters work to construct a new boardwalk.

A new pond is being constructed between BAL and the University Library.

Construction workers smooth poured cement for new sidewalks along Kaufman Mall.

Justin Canada, a senior from Powhatan, Virginia, helps with the planting of crape myrtle trees on Kaufman Mall.

Construction workers took advantage of the uncrowded parking condition during Spring reak to tear up Lot 7 across from Chandler Hall. The lot, which abuts the Print Shop to the west, is scheduled to be repaved.

Construction has started on ODU's first parking garage which will provide parking spaces for 600 vehicles.

Construction workers smooth pouring cement for new sidewalks along Kaufman Mall.

Workers use a bulldozer to remove a tree along Hampton Boulevard.

Heavy equipment and construction crews begin work on additions to Webb Center.