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(02-12-2019 10:36 AM)MonGNARch Wrote:  

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(02-07-2019 02:33 PM)Punk Wrote:  

(02-07-2019 02:03 PM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  I've always thought that ODU should have a pedestrian bridge going over HB. One at/near 49th and/or one at/near 43rd. I'm sure I'm not the only person that have come up with this idea, so I'm curious as to why they've never tried to get one.

I remember a couple of years ago it was mentioned that the updated Master Plan had converted the Maglev into a pedestrian bridge over Hampton Blvd. Not sure what ever came of that.

That was my senior design project. I'm sure I'm not the first or last to propose it, but I did have to sign away any rights to the design. I'm sure they do that for most projects though. Still, they have a perfectly good design for it sitting on the shelf somewhere.

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This post reminds me, did anyone have Mr. Hanke as a public speaking professor? He would always call the monorail on campus the "world's most expensive umbrella" lol

At this point the monorail is a failed project, which sucks but They totally should convert it into a bridge since it goes over Hampton and runs through the middle of campus. I've always thought they should have art students put murals on the columns of the track, bring some more uniqueness to campus, a la this bridge in Lima Peru I've always admired:

It would be better if they tore it down. But if that doesnt happen, Im always a fan of public art and like the idea. How hard can it be to tear that thing down? Or are they still hoping the project can be revived? FWIW, it was never a monorail, it was a partnership with a research company to develop cost effective magnetic levitation technology for mass transit. The maglev at ODU was the test track. If it had been successful it would have been a huge win for the university.

(02-12-2019 10:44 AM)monarx Wrote:  

(02-12-2019 10:36 AM)MonGNARch Wrote:  

(02-07-2019 06:07 PM)odu09 Wrote:  

(02-07-2019 02:33 PM)Punk Wrote:  

(02-07-2019 02:03 PM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  I've always thought that ODU should have a pedestrian bridge going over HB. One at/near 49th and/or one at/near 43rd. I'm sure I'm not the only person that have come up with this idea, so I'm curious as to why they've never tried to get one.

I remember a couple of years ago it was mentioned that the updated Master Plan had converted the Maglev into a pedestrian bridge over Hampton Blvd. Not sure what ever came of that.

That was my senior design project. I'm sure I'm not the first or last to propose it, but I did have to sign away any rights to the design. I'm sure they do that for most projects though. Still, they have a perfectly good design for it sitting on the shelf somewhere.

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This post reminds me, did anyone have Mr. Hanke as a public speaking professor? He would always call the monorail on campus the "world's most expensive umbrella" lol

At this point the monorail is a failed project, which sucks but They totally should convert it into a bridge since it goes over Hampton and runs through the middle of campus. I've always thought they should have art students put murals on the columns of the track, bring some more uniqueness to campus, a la this bridge in Lima Peru I've always admired:

It would be better if they tore it down. But if that doesnt happen, Im always a fan of public art and like the idea. How hard can it be to tear that thing down? Or are they still hoping the project can be revived? FWIW, it was never a monorail, it was a partnership with a research company to develop cost effective magnetic levitation technology for mass transit. The maglev at ODU was the test track. If it had been successful it would have been a huge win for the university.

I read they were continuing the research, I wonder if there has been any progress in making it actually viable?

(02-12-2019 10:36 AM)MonGNARch Wrote:  

(02-07-2019 06:07 PM)odu09 Wrote:  

(02-07-2019 02:33 PM)Punk Wrote:  

(02-07-2019 02:03 PM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  I've always thought that ODU should have a pedestrian bridge going over HB. One at/near 49th and/or one at/near 43rd. I'm sure I'm not the only person that have come up with this idea, so I'm curious as to why they've never tried to get one.

I remember a couple of years ago it was mentioned that the updated Master Plan had converted the Maglev into a pedestrian bridge over Hampton Blvd. Not sure what ever came of that.

That was my senior design project. I'm sure I'm not the first or last to propose it, but I did have to sign away any rights to the design. I'm sure they do that for most projects though. Still, they have a perfectly good design for it sitting on the shelf somewhere.

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This post reminds me, did anyone have Mr. Hanke as a public speaking professor? He would always call the monorail on campus the "world's most expensive umbrella" lol

At this point the monorail is a failed project, which sucks but They totally should convert it into a bridge since it goes over Hampton and runs through the middle of campus. I've always thought they should have art students put murals on the columns of the track, bring some more uniqueness to campus, a la this bridge in Lima Peru I've always admired:

I had Mr. Hanke for public speaking! Fantastic professor, one of my favorites that I had. Great guy and really helped me out with speaking in front of an audience (people who know me know I'm pretty awkward). I'm fairly certain he's still teaching at ODU too!

I'd wager that a pedestrian bridge would go unused because you have to walk up a set of steps....

(02-12-2019 12:13 PM)ODUODUODU Wrote:  I'd wager that a pedestrian bridge would go unused because you have to walk up a set of steps....

Heaven forbid. LOL

(02-12-2019 12:19 PM)paintedblue2 Wrote:  

(02-12-2019 12:13 PM)ODUODUODU Wrote:  I'd wager that a pedestrian bridge would go unused because you have to walk up a set of steps....

Heaven forbid. LOL

They've surveyed the students in the past and basically this is what they've found.

(02-12-2019 12:13 PM)ODUODUODU Wrote:  I'd wager that a pedestrian bridge would go unused because you have to walk up a set of steps....

The ADA would require an elevator and I don't know how they could get around that.

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(02-12-2019 12:13 PM)ODUODUODU Wrote:  I'd wager that a pedestrian bridge would go unused because you have to walk up a set of steps....

that's so unbelievably sad.

https://odu.edu/news/2019/2/new_chemistry_buildi#


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ODU to Begin Construction of New Chemistry Building

Barry Art Museum interior via Google Street View

(02-20-2019 05:03 AM)GhentFan Wrote:  https://odu.edu/news/2019/2/new_chemistry_buildi#


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ODU to Begin Construction of New Chemistry Building

This building is going to be huge for ODU. I think Elkhorn is being redone so it feels more like a part of campus.

Be neat if they could include viewing of baseball games somehow on top of the building, but mechanical has to go somewhere.

(02-20-2019 10:23 AM)bit_9 Wrote:  Be neat if they could include viewing of baseball games somehow on top of the building, but mechanical has to go somewhere.

They could put a nice outdoor cafe on the back of the building with a Starbucks or something they probably won't need the wind screen on the outfield fence with the building there so people could sit outside and watch the game.

The rear of the building shows a outdoor deck that overlooks the field.

So we have Three Major construction projects going on campus right? FB Stadium, Chemistry/planetorium Bldg and the new residence hall(Owens hall). Anything else in the works?

(02-20-2019 02:30 PM)12thmonarch Wrote:  So we have Three Major construction projects going on campus right? FB Stadium, Chemistry/planetorium Bldg and the new residence hall(Owens hall). Anything else in the works?

Yes, there is a $3.5 million renovation for the volleyball competition facility, a $5 million webb renovation for improved dining services and they are planning a new $82 million Health Sciences Building that is going over near McDonalds but I am not sure of the exact location.

(02-20-2019 01:25 PM)cmett003 Wrote:  The rear of the building shows a outdoor deck that overlooks the field.

YEAH BABY just like Miss State...sort of.

Im glad to see they put plenty of windows in this building at least. ODU buildings often look like sterile warehouses when you ride by them on the street. A few architectural elements or embellishments wouldn't hurt though. Some blue banners on poles off the sides or flags or something. I think ODU has a chance to do something great with the new Webb Center. I hope they don't just make a big brick box.

(02-20-2019 03:19 PM)monarx Wrote:  Im glad to see they put plenty of windows in this building at least. ODU buildings often look like sterile warehouses when you ride by them on the street. A few architectural elements or embellishments wouldn't hurt though. Some blue banners on poles off the sides or flags or something. I think ODU has a chance to do something great with the new Webb Center. I hope they don't just make a big brick box.

I dont think the new webb center will happen for a long time.

(02-20-2019 03:28 PM)cmett003 Wrote:  

(02-20-2019 03:19 PM)monarx Wrote:  Im glad to see they put plenty of windows in this building at least. ODU buildings often look like sterile warehouses when you ride by them on the street. A few architectural elements or embellishments wouldn't hurt though. Some blue banners on poles off the sides or flags or something. I think ODU has a chance to do something great with the new Webb Center. I hope they don't just make a big brick box.

I dont think the new webb center will happen for a long time.

I received an email today that the RFQ for the Webb Center project will be released next month.