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pedestrian bridge over Elm Street to the existing Student Recreation Center.
A pedestrian bridge will reduce the number of staffed entry points into the
erent and
The new indoor dining and recreational facility could be connected by a

facility and reduce pedestrian/vehicle conflicts on Elm Street. This project may be located over a former coal or clay mine. Mines should explore subsurface geological conditions and the building may need diff more substantial foundation systems than is typical.

Mines Market THE SITE

The existing Student Recreation Center/Lockridge Arena/Outdoor Recreation
tness oor dining
Mines should build a new indoor student recreation and dining facility on
Needs Study indicated that the need for additional indoor recreation and
activities. As the on-campus residential population increases, the Space
report a lack of sufficient space for recreation, particularly for informal fi
building has a mix of student athletics and recreational uses. Students
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DINING AND INDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITY

the Elm Street south intramural field and a portion of Lot D. The recreational program should likely include cardio and weight machines, free weights, group fitness rooms, and rooms for yoga/mind/body fi facility will serve the Residence Hall VII and VIII residents as well as other on- campus residents. Informal student gathering spaces should be included. The Necessary precedent projects: A portion of the sit

approximate facility size could be 40,000 GSF. and Indoor Recreational Facility

THE NEED dining will increase. THE PROJECT Enabled projects: None 188