Nashville College & University Expansion

[markhollin]

Belmont University's Bruin Hills Dorm (12 stories, 600 units) update. Up to the 8th floor now. 

Looking east from steps of Dickens Halls off of Bernard Circle:

 

Looking NE from steps of Dickens Halls off of Bernard Circle:

 

Looking west from intersection of 12th Ave. South and South Douglas Ave:

[jmtunafish]

I love how Belmont is expanding and growing.  I also like that they're sticking to more traditional collegiate architecture, unlike what our state's land grant institution 180 miles to the east has done.

[KJHburg]

Belmont is really growing now up over 8000 students. http://news.belmont.edu/belmont-draws-8080-students-for-fall-2017/

[markhollin]

Belmont has paid $6.5 million for four lots totaling 0.45 acres near the university's campus, including where the Myint family's International Market & Restaurant will continue to operate.

Officials said the deal allows Belmont to start planning for expansion to accommodate growth in the university's student body, which is now a record 8,080. "While we don’t have any immediate plans for that area, I’m excited to see how we can use that corner of the campus in the coming years to serve our students," said Bob Fisher, its president.

International Market & Restaurant has been a longtime fixture in the Belmont campus area. In addition to 2010 Belmont Blvd., the university's purchase from Win and Prapasri (Patti) Myint included the location of a triplex at 2012 Belmont Blvd., a quadplex at 2016 Belmont Blvd. and a single-family home at 1531 Bernard Ave. 

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/08/25/belmont-buys-international-market-restaurant-site/601523001/

I have eaten here at least a hundred times since the late 80s....

[archilove]

I always liked the International Market. It was one of my youngest son's favorite eateries when he lived in Nashville. He presently lives in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. and works for Blue Sky Animation.

[markhollin]

Vanderbilt ties for 14th among Top 20 Universities in the Nation:

https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/news/2017/09/12/princeton-stays-no-1-in-u-s-news-ranking-of-best.html

 

[nashvylle]

Are any of Nashville's universities addressing their technology schools? I've noticed on the Amazon discussion we are behind in this sector. 

[AUNash]

Expansion of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Really kind of amazing that they can do this on top of an operating hospital.

[Pdt2f]

1 hour ago, AUNash said:

Expansion of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. Really kind of amazing that they can do this on top of an operating hospital.

I was at the children's hospital a few weeks ago for a few days and you couldn't even tell they were building up there. They had notices in all the rooms about it though, warning about occasional corridor closings and more cars in the parking garages. I just find it amazing that they can simply add stories onto such a large building. The engineering must be beyond difficult. 

[PillowTalk4]

TSU Dorm Project Update:

According to an announcement by TSU, the State Building Commission has approved the building of two new dorms on the campus of TSU.  The State Board of Regents gave a presentation on the project to the SBC on Thursday, 9/14.  TSU is allocating $75.3M to the project.  The next step is the design phase followed by contractor bidding.  All of which is expected to be completed by December 2018.  The project is schedule to start construction in mid 2019 with a completion time for the start of the 2020 academic school year.  TSU did not announce where on the campus the dorms will be built.  Some are speculating they will be either on Ed Temple Blvd between John Merritt and Schrader Lane or on the hills located on the southwest corner of the campus.

Plans to building a new engineering building are still be worked on.   Plans for a new health sciences building are advancing and is estimated to cost $40M.

It's good to hear that TSU will be building new dorms as this ties in with the current increase in enrollment and a multi year plan to continue increasing enrollment.  I'm sure it is annoying however, that the process takes so long because of all the approvals that have to take place first by the SBR then the SBC, etc.  Plus the State has to approve the bidding process and the selected contractor.   Now I understand why it can also take so long for TSU to buy up property in the area.  TSU has been attempting to buy property as it becomes available between Hadley Park and 33rd Ave N.  They've lost out on some offers because of the amount of time it takes to get State approval.   

[markhollin]

Belmont University about a year ago (courtesy of Aerial Innovations).

Looking east from above Hillsboro Village:

[MLBrumby]

From Post: $850K permit pulled for foundation work for VU Nursing school expansion... http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20976515/vanderbilt-nursing-school-project-progresses

Looks like this will abut the Heard Library

[markhollin]

Here is the progress on the Vandy School of Nursing upgrade so far.

Looking west from 21st Ave. South, just south of intersection with Scarritt Place:


 

[markhollin]

From today's Nashville Post:

Trevecca Nazarene University has announced a record-breaking enrollment of 3,500 students. The mark was fueled by the largest  freshman class in university history, according to a release.

The enrollment number (Trevecca is a 116-year-old institution) reflects more than a 50 percent growth spanning the past 10 years. University officials attribute the growth to Nashville’s sustained popularity as well as an intentional plan to expand online offerings. 
 
The University welcomed 1,427 traditional undergraduate students to campus this month, reflecting a 30 percent increase from the 2014 figure. That year, the university broke a 113-year enrollment record with a traditional undergraduate enrollment of 1,115.

[markhollin]

Belmont University's Bruin Hills Dorm (11 stories, 600 units) update.  Up to the  10th floor now.

Looking east at intersection of Bernard Circle and 15th Ave. South:

 

Looking NE from steps of Dickens Hall along Bernard Circle:

 

Looking west from intersection of Bate Ave. and 12th Ave. South:

[markhollin]

Belmont University's Bruin Hills Dorm (11 stories, 600 units) update.  Topped-out.

Looking east at intersection of Bernard Circle and 15th Ave. South:

Looking NE from steps of Dickens Hall along Bernard Circle:

Looking west from intersection of South Douglas Ave. and 12th Ave. South:

[CenterHill]

2 hours ago, markhollin said:

Belmont University's Bruin Hills Dorm (11 stories, 600 units) update.  Topped-out.

Looking NE from steps of Dickens Hall along Bernard Circle:

 

Nicknamed "Tall Hall".      It will have amazing views of the city from up on that hill.    All for the price of room and board.     

[markhollin]

Belmont University's Bruin Hills Dorm (11 stories, 600 units) update.  

Looking west from 12th Ave. South:

[MLBrumby]

A bit more on Vandy's West End Neighborhood with a conceptual rendering of Greek Row and the proposed replacement dorms along West End.  From FutureVU: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/futurevu/

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/futurevu/westend.php

Some interesting tidbits...

• While the loss of parking is a significant change, understand that the need for cars in the future won’t be as significant.

The newest College Halls would replace Carmichael Towers and, based on the current design plan, will extend into the existing Greek Row neighborhood. The university plans to work with the organizations located in the proposed footprint, Delta Kappa Epsilon and Zeta Tau Alpha, as well as with other organizations in the area wherein the university would utilize sites to build new homes and spaces.  This includes Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha and the National Pan-Hellenic Council. 

The first phase of the project, burying overhead utilities for the new College Halls, is part of the beautification effort and is planned for mid-December 2017 – after final exams.  The utilities construction will impact parking and yards for Greek houses in the area, as well as the Tarpley parking lot.

Long-term parking solutions for the area are being addressed through a process that involves the broader campus community. The university is developing a comprehensive transportation strategy that will address parking needs, look at a variety of enhancements to improve the accessibility of campus, and additional transportation options, such as expanded shuttle service, a transportation hub, improved biking infrastructure and Uber/Lyft drop-off points. 

FutureVU has lots of good info regarding campus buildout. There's a plan also for the 21st Avenue Edge and Corridor and rendering of Divinity School expansion underway. 

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/futurevu/21stedge.php

From the FutureVU Progress link:  https://www.vanderbilt.edu/futurevu/progress.php

[markhollin]

Belmont University's Bruin Hills Dorm (11 stories, 600 units) update.  

Looking east at intersection of Bernard Circle and 15th Ave. South:
 

 

Looking west from intersection of Bate Ave. and 12th Ave. South:

[MLBrumby]

Sky 5HD posted this of the brand new Vanderbilt-Barnard College Hall. This architectural style is what the buildings that will line West End all the way down to 25th Avenue (replacing the Carmichael Towers) will look like. Even the future 20-story upper class dormitory will be in this Vandy-othic style. 

Edited December 14, 2017 by MLBrumby

[e-dub]

[MLBrumby]

NP reports that Vandy is doing preliminary work to prepare for construction of the new "west campus" https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20986956/early-work-starts-for-vu-tower-project

Carmichael Towers buildings facing West End will be replaced by various six-story buildings and the tower — rising upwards of 20 floors and 200 feet and offering 340 residences. The buildings will allow for vehicular access to the campus via 24th Avenue (as is currently the case) and with a tunnel-esque design element. 

[Pdt2f]

^ Mad props to Vandy for this. This is what one of the best universities in the world should look like. I know some of y’all like the Carmichael Towers and I respect everyone’s opinion on architecture but to me they look like worker housing for a Stalin era tin can factory or something. This is much more proper. 

[smeagolsfree]

I think what will happen is they will do this in phases. The  first will br fromm 25th to thefirst Carmichael tower, then the next phase taking the first two towers down replacing them and the work on the next two towers. Probably looking at a four to six year build out on this one.