I think this is going to be really huge for the school and the campus.

Right now, College Green is our major area where you see students of all different walks together. I think this dorm really will tie South and East Green together with the athletics along the river AND the beautiful stretch of green space that wraps around from Morton towards New Baker. That area of campus was my favorite, but it felt a little unconnected and empty at times. If South/East tie into that area connecting to the academic buildings on West next to Richland along with Baker I think that area could potentially become an area like College Green that students will always remember as a "green" on campus.

I am very excited to see how the campus looks after this round of projects is done.

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After looking at the picture in that article, its clear they are trying to create a greenery walkway along that stretch. Awesome.
Are they planning on rebuilding the "deep south" dorms they are demolishing, or will they just make that green space and push students into these new dorms being discussed here? I think that would be great. It makes the campus a bit more compact while still keeping it full of green space and "greens."

From an athletics standpoint, I think this could have a huge impact on getting kids to go to football and basketball games. These dorms aren't just closer to the stadiums, but they make the stadiums feel closer. This REALLY ties the campus together.

Thats a crying shame. I lived on New South, and it was glorious! The majority of my close OHIO friends to this day remain Mod-Mates.

Which could be either feast or famine for those wonderful tow truck operators.

Just a question, how are the newest dorms the 1st to be torn down?

It is just that society has changed. Before social media, before computers, before anything more than a bed and desk were all you needed, this was a great idea, perfect layout. The common areas of New South were perfect for bonding with people. These rooms were created before every room had to have cable, and internet. Times have changed, but I think those bonding moments and ideas are what South Green is about. In reality, I'd like to think it is part of Ohio University.

My point is there are many older dorms that do not have the quality ties of the New South Dorms

+1000, but yes the "powers that be" are out to kill the Mod format.

My understanding is that the new buildings will be more like Bromley -- shared bathroom between two rooms. I heard this on a recent campus visit, but could be mistaken. We visited UC and Xavier this summer, and, both are using a similar approach for rehabbed/new buildings.

I liked the idea of relatively small dorms, but think these have to be much more costly to operate -- infrastructure/upkeep, utilities and staffing. With everyone being individually wired and even wireless, I wonder how much our students today want shared social space like the mod.

Based on my ancient experience, I agree with JSF's assessment. It's the people with whom you share the space that make the experience. Back in my day, each building had a personality. Some were known be more raucous and others quieter. Most folks self-selected and it worked out pretty well. 

Most questions can be answered her: http://www.ohio.edu/housing/publicprivate/faq.cfm


However this question is not answered: is ths an expensive development as cost per bed?

I do agree with that, but the size of the rooms forced social interaction.

That was my 1st thought as well. They will have office space as well, but man that math seems funky!