Accessible Entrance to Human Kinetics Building
Work is underway to transform the front entrance of the Human Kinetics Building into an inclusive and welcoming space for all campus community members. Features of this project include an accessible ramp structure with resting areas, benches, recessed lighting, light posts, and a snow melting system to keep the surfaces safe during inclement weather. New stairs will meet accessibility standards and provide options for users. The entrance will have four new doors equipped with push button actuators and guardrails.
New Sunset Avenue Residence
The University has entered into a public-private partnership with investment and development company Tilbury Capital to build a new residence on the west side of Sunset Ave. between Wyandotte and Union streets. The 160,000 square-foot facility will be a state-of-the-art, six-storey building featuring dining facilities and other student amenities. Its 440 rooms will include a combination single, double, and barrier-free units to accommodate student needs. It is slated to welcome students ahead of the Fall 2025 semester.
Campus Wayfinding and Signage
Work is underway to develop standards for campus wayfinding in an effort to enhance exterior campus and building signage, create a unified campus presence, improve navigation for visitors and members of the University community, modernize exterior branding and embed principles of accessibility and sustainability.
