Columnist Ava Milberg responds to construction projects on campus, arguing that when new construction begins, students should be informed about the project, how long it will take, and what impacts they should anticipate. While recognizing that these are minor inconveniences that contribute to positive developments for the campus community, Milberg writes that safety concerns and noise issues warrant more communication from the University. These notifications would help students navigate construction better, and “plan around their inconveniences.”
“Outside of the Orange Bubble, when construction sites spring up, clear notices are posted beforehand so that locals are aware of what is going on, how long the project will take, and how they will be impacted. This allows them to plan around the inconveniences of construction such as loud noises and obstructed routes,” she writes. “Yet, as students living on a campus with significant ongoing construction projects, we are not granted the same courtesy.”
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