Office of Planning and Facilities

Responsible for the sustainability and stewardship of the 361-acre campus with its rich historical and environmental resources.

Office of Planning and Facilities / Archives for Chris

Anne Arundel Hall – New Path Route in Preparation for Geothermal Well Drilling

The Anne Arundel Hall Replacement project is progressing well. With progress comes a few changes. The asphalt ​path ​behind the Parish Hall is now closed and the construction fencing has been moved out to enclose this area. Soon you will see in this area the well drilling rig that will install the 56 Geothermal Wells which will be used to heat and cool the three buildings.

The asphalt path behind the Post Office has been widened and will be the main path of travel to and from the historic side of campus until construction is complete. Signage will be placed to facilitate travel through the area. ADA access to the historic side of campus will be via the new sidewalks along Rt. 5 to the River Center crosswalk at Trinity Church Rd. As always, be aware of your surroundings and use care in your travels. ​ Please refer to the graphic diagram below which depicts the new walking/access areas.

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Route 5 Traffic Calming Safety Project

The Route 5 Traffic Calming and Safety Improvements project is underway. This project includes the realignment of the Trinity Church Road entrance at Route 5, brick paved sidewalks, bicycle paths, architectural lighting, and relocation of the northern crosswalk at Trinity Church. This project will also provide improved handicapped accessibility along the Route 5 corridor and to the waterfront.

Geothermal Heat Pump Signage Installed

The new sign was installed in front of the Office of Admissions building giving viewers information about the geothermal heat pump that was installed last summer. The system is predicted to save 50% in heating costs, and 30% on cooling costs.

Anne Arundel Hall Replacement

The Anne Arundel Hall Replacement Project has begun. The old building has been razed with construction of the new building scheduled to begin early Fall 2014.

Capital Project Manager/Planner

We are pleased to welcome Maury Schlesinger, Planning and Facilities new Capital Project Manager/Planner. Maury’s office is located at The White House. He can be reached at ext. 3077 or by email at mzschlesinger@smcm.edu.

New Campus Center Parking Lot

Construction for the new Campus Center Parking Lot is complete!

Construction began Fall 2013 on Mill Field Parking Lot with 186 spaces being added and the entrance into the parking lot being realigned with Old State House Road to enhance safety. This environmentally friendly lot uses open cell turfstone pavers that allow rain water to pass through them and absorb into the soils underneath thereby significantly reducing storm water runoff. The new parking lot can now comfortably accommodate Faculty and Staff, Calvert Hall Student Residents with a decal as well as commuter students and visitors.

Sustainability installs EZ H2O Water Fountains

This past June 2014, the Office of Sustainability funded the installation of eight (8) new EZ H2O Water Fountains with refillable container capabilities. The goal of this project is to encourage the use of refillable water bottles and reduce the use of throw away plastic bottles. Locations for these new water fountains are:

  • Queen Anne (second right)
  • Dorchester (second right)
  • Caroline Hall (second right)
  • Prince George Hall (second right)
  • Goodpaster Hall (first floor)
  • Campus Center (bottom floor)
  • ARC (by the weight room)
  • Schaefer Hall (lobby).

Summer 2014 Improvement Projects

  • Wireless Internet Installation
  • Lobby expansions which included new furniture and paint for PG Hall, Dorchester Hall and Caroline Hall
  • Dorchester Hall Foundation Drainage Replacement
  • Window replacement in Queen Anne Hall and May Russell Lodge.
  • Dorchester Hall gutter replacements.
  • Replacement of Townhouse (Greens) Heat Pumps (coming soon).
  • Replacement of all exterior doors for Queen Anne Hall, PG Hall, Dorchester Hall and Caroline Hall.
  • Laundry Rooms were painted and new furniture and equipment were in-stalled in Townhouses (Greens), The Crescents, Waring Commons, Lewis Quadrangle, Queen Anne Hall, Dorchester Hall, PG Hall and Calvert Hall.
  • Installation of new study room furniture for Calvert Hall, Caroline Hall, Queen Anne Hall, Dorchester Hall and PG Hall.
  • Campus Center Balcony and Stairs resurfacing.
  • Over 200+ Campus Light Poles painted.
  • Renovation of St. Mary’s Hall basement.
  • Design began for Dorchester Hall and Queen Anne Hall Air Conditioning for projected Summer 2015 installation.
  • New Fountain installed in Garden of Remembrance.

Sustainability Fellow Named

Please join the Department of Planning and Facilities in welcoming our new Sustainability Fellow, Shelby Kalm. Shelby can be reached at The White House, ext. 2093 or email her at sakalm@smcm.edu.

Sustainability Committee Formation

The Sustainability Office is in the process of forming a diverse committee of passionate individuals to generate green ideas and solutions to campus issues. We are looking for students, staff and faculty interested in sustainability, whether it be one specific idea or just a general interest in being green! First-years and transfer students welcome, no large time commitment required! Please email sustainability@smcm.edu for more information.