2017 Enrollment

[LaCajunsFan]

Because it was recently out to bid for demolition. Was abandoned because it flooded every big rain which meant mold issues. Also may have legal restrictions tied to donation from Heymann.

Tram is a dream. From the same mindset group that wants gondolas to Maurice. Planning is good, but that's too much weed...

Actually, over-head trams are not as far-fetched as some would think, and are becoming a viable option in a lot of situations.

http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/25...nsit-solution/

[no1cajunfan]

Totally agree: demolishing the Cox must be a priority. Even if we don't build the tower or sports plaza for a while, it has to go. It is now an eyesore and bringing down the whole complex.....when we have a fantastic complex.

Cox building being used for the players on the baseball team cause their old locker room has been deemed un useable due to mold issues that occurred during construction of Russo park.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I've handled hundreds of mold infected homes including mansions due to water. Total safe remediation isn't rocket science, and while somewhat expensive isn't a fortune.

[no1cajunfan]

I've handled hundreds of mold infected homes including mansions due to water. Total safe remediation isn't rocket science, and while somewhat expensive isn't a fortune.

Maybe so but I'm just telling you why the baseball team is in the cox building

[CajunEXPRESS]

My point, it could have been remediated before fall practice.

[LaCajunsFan]

I spoke with a UL employee a few weeks ago they are fast passing the new Dorms & looking to build new halls ASAP because we are running out of room for students. Not a bad problem to have as well as Engineering quickly becoming the largest department at UL

I have a couple of questions:
1. I heard the same basic thing, but no timeline was given. Did they give you one?
2. I assume that the new dorms are in the Youth Park area. Is that what you heard too?
3. And this may be more for Helmut, or other construction type peeps to answer, but once they get permission to demo buildings, is there a time restriction involved? I mean, before the demo of the maintenance buildings can happen, the new ones (behind the Ira Nelson center on Johnston) will have to be constructed.....and I haven't heard of that getting started yet. Don't know if they typically get permission to demo if they aren't ready to do that pretty quickly.

[ZoomZoom]

Actually, over-head trams are not as far-fetched as some would think, and are becoming a viable option in a lot of situations.

http://www.denverpost.com/2016/12/25...nsit-solution/

I asked about the viability time wise. After the number of stops/stations REQUIRED, it's about an estimated 45 minute ride.

[ZoomZoom]

I have a couple of questions:
1. I heard the same basic thing, but no timeline was given. Did they give you one?
2. I assume that the new dorms are in the Youth Park area. Is that what you heard too?
3. And this may be more for Helmut, or other construction type peeps to answer, but once they get permission to demo buildings, is there a time restriction involved? I mean, before the demo of the maintenance buildings can happen, the new ones (behind the Ira Nelson center on Johnston) will have to be constructed.....and I haven't heard of that getting started yet. Don't know if they typically get permission to demo if they aren't ready to do that pretty quickly.

Speaking of dorms, here is a great example why you want to keep politics off your campus, and from a fan's perspective, away from your sports teams.

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/e...5761c7df8.html

[HoustonCajun]

I have a couple of questions:
1. I heard the same basic thing, but no timeline was given. Did they give you one?
2. I assume that the new dorms are in the Youth Park area. Is that what you heard too?
3. And this may be more for Helmut, or other construction type peeps to answer, but once they get permission to demo buildings, is there a time restriction involved? I mean, before the demo of the maintenance buildings can happen, the new ones (behind the Ira Nelson center on Johnston) will have to be constructed.....and I haven't heard of that getting started yet. Don't know if they typically get permission to demo if they aren't ready to do that pretty quickly.

How about building dorms as part of the football stadium expansion? If I am not
mistaken, Florida State built dorms into their stadium which the state paid providing partial funding for the project. Didn't LSU have dorms in Tiger Stadium? Perhaps state funding for dorms could help facilitate enhancements to the stadium while filling dormitory needs.

[Turbine]

How about building dorms as part of the football stadium expansion? If I am not
mistaken, Florida State built dorms into their stadium which the state paid providing partial funding for the project. Didn't LSU have dorms in Tiger Stadium? Perhaps state funding for dorms could help facilitate enhancements to the stadium while filling dormitory needs.

McNaspy Stadium had dorms.

[cajun_lannister]

I have a couple of questions:
1. I heard the same basic thing, but no timeline was given. Did they give you one?
2. I assume that the new dorms are in the Youth Park area. Is that what you heard too?
3. And this may be more for Helmut, or other construction type peeps to answer, but once they get permission to demo buildings, is there a time restriction involved? I mean, before the demo of the maintenance buildings can happen, the new ones (behind the Ira Nelson center on Johnston) will have to be constructed.....and I haven't heard of that getting started yet. Don't know if they typically get permission to demo if they aren't ready to do that pretty quickly.

1. The plans for the new engineering hall are sitting on the Dean's desk so i would assume soon

2. Yes dorms will be built on the current youth park as im told

[LaCajunsFan]

1. The plans for the new engineering hall are sitting on the Dean's desk so i would assume soon

2. Yes dorms will be built on the current youth park as im told

Thanks. I keep hearing that there is a new engineering building coming, but don't know where it is supposed to be located, or what will become of Madison Hall once Engineering leaves???