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  <title><![CDATA[Eco-Commons Construction Begins Next Week]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Construction on campus continues this fall with the development of the northwest section of the Eco-Commons. The portion of the Eco-Commons currently under construction is directly west of <a href="http://livingbuilding.gatech.edu/">The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design</a> and will complement the building&rsquo;s regenerative principles. This particular swath of land consists of approximately 8 acres and includes a performance landscape and passive green space that will help enhance campus life.</p>

<p>As development begins, the campus community will see the following changes:</p>

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	<li>The east sidewalk along Hemphill Avenue between Ferst Drive and Eighth Street is now closed to pedestrian traffic.</li>
	<li>The former Georgia Tech Police Department headquarters (Beringause Building) will be demolished beginning Monday, Oct. 7.</li>
	<li>The W24 and W25 surface lots will also be removed.</li>
	<li>There will be temporary access from Dalney Parking Deck to State Street until a permanent path is installed in Summer 2020.</li>
	<li>Access to and from Center Street South Apartments will be limited to the north and west entrances, with very limited access to the south and east entrances.</li>
	<li>Heavy construction truck traffic will be expected in this sector of campus.</li>
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<p>For more information on campus construction updates, visit: <a href="http://facilities.gatech.edu/construction-notices">facilities.gatech.edu/construction-notices</a>.</p>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p><strong>Eco-Commons Sector </strong></p>

<p>The Eco-Commons is a series of green spaces throughout campus designed to conserve natural resources, including energy and water, and provide the community with educational, research, and recreational amenities.</p>

<p>Upon completion, the project will incorporate urban agriculture and a stream channel to mimic historic waterflow while capturing stormwater for reuse and infiltration. This is part of Georgia Tech&rsquo;s goal to reduce stormwater runoff by 50%. A network of stormwater utilities and reclaimed water utilities will be installed as a part of this project.&nbsp;</p>
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