OGDEN, UTAH- The first building in the $32-million, three phase development, Wildcat Village at Weber State University has recently debuted and will soon welcome students for the fall semester. A LEED Silver certification candidate, Wildcat Village replaces LaSal, Wasatch and Stansbury halls, as well as Promontory Tower, which will also be demolished to make way for future construction.
Upon completion in the next few years, the community will encompass 172,150 square feet in three, three-story residence halls and provide accommodations for more than 500 students. Campus Living Villages will oversee its operations.
Campus Living Villages has managed WSU's housing and residence life programs since 2000. According to John Iannuzzo, vice president of marketing for Campus Living Villages, “The last two years has seen a substantial growth in demand for on campus housing at WSU, and we are excited about the reaction to this state-of-the-art facility.”
According to Brett Perozzi, WSU associate vice president for student affairs, “Wildcat Village represents a new era in residential living for students. It features living environments that will foster community and promote engagement.”
In addition to the community building aspects, Wildcat Village was designed by Salt Lake City-based MHTN Architects with the goal of incorporating numerous green elements in its functionality. Positioned in a semicircle, the buildings will open onto a courtyard with playing fields, a volleyball court and fire pit, while the interiors will offer activity lounges, a fitness center, plus common kitchens and eating areas. Environmentally conscious features include solar panels, motion sensor lighting and energy usage monitors. Laundry rooms with web access notification of availability are among the convenience elements, according to a prepared statement.
Phase one of Wildcat Village includes Hall One and the Wildcat Village parking area. Phase two will introduce Hall Two, with additional residence capacity, a large commons area, dining hall and the WSU Housing offices. Phase three will see the construction of Hall Three, which will employ a pod-style configuration.
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