Elon University Planning, Design and Construction Management has recently completed the construction of a new volleyball court in between the Global Neighborhood and the Loy Center.
Originally intended to just be a continuation of the parking lot, Student Residential Life thought that volleyball and basketball courts would be of better use to the students living in both the Global Neighborhood and in Loy Center.
According to Brad Moore, architect and director of Planning, Design and Construction Management, the project only had a couple snags that caused delays.
Because Elon selected two different contractors for construction on the Global Neighborhood itself and for the court project, construction on the volleyball and basketball courts had to be delayed until construction on the Global Neighborhood had been completed.
Additionally, the recent snow storms that have hit Elon caused a few delays in the original plans.
“So they have been working on it through the fall and the weather has put a little stress on it,” said Moore. “They started in September and October and they’ve worked since then.”
Elon students are excited about the new addition. However, most are just waiting until the weather is warm again to be able to use it.
“It’ll definitely be fun when it’s warm and we can tan outside and just hang out when it’s sunny,” said freshman Global Neighborhood resident Lizzie Griffin.
The new courts will certainly be a welcome addition when the weather is warm and students want to spend more time outside.
Looking forward, Moore says his team’s main focus is on the current construction in Danieley, as well as some construction in Arts West.
“We’re working on two projects over at Danieley Center;” said Moore. “A new recreation building in addition to work on Danieley Commons, along with the additions to Arts West.”
The new additions to the Violet Hoffman Daniel Commons Building will include neighborhood offices, a demonstration kitchen, an outdoor patio, a larger common room and an Einstein Bros. Bagels.
Moore and the rest of the construction management team are also working on a recreation center that will hold a fitness center, staff offices and a new recreation space.
These are welcome additions for the current freshmen who are set to live in Danieley next year.
“A lot of sophomores have to live in Danieley now, so it’s really nice that there’ll be more options close to them,” said Griffin. “I’ve heard the walk from Danieley is pretty bad, so if I end up living there I’ll definitely be happy to have a gym and more food options close by.”
While University Planning, Design and Construction Management get to work on these future projects, students are just getting ready to put the new volleyball and basketball courts to good use.