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JWU renovating building on N.C. campus for $42M

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The Maple_Courtyard_Blank — JOHNSON & WALES University is renovating a 97,000 square-foot building currently called The Maple on its campus in Charlotte, N.C., with new mechanical and building systems and infrastructure, 150 rooms for upper class students  and an admissions welcome center. /COURTESY JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University is renovating a former hotel into a mixed-use building for student housing and services on its Charlotte, N.C., campus. The university announced Wednesday that is renovating the 97,000 square-foot building currently called The Maple and previously managed as the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. The $42 million project will include new mechanical and building systems and

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PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University is renovating a former hotel into a mixed-use building for student housing and services on its Charlotte, N.C., campus. The university announced Wednesday that is renovating the 97,000 square-foot building currently called The Maple and previously managed as the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. The $42 million project will include new mechanical and building systems and infrastructure, 150 rooms for upper class students, with a potential occupancy of 276 students, an admissions welcome center and a central location for student services.  Johnson & Wales University purchased The Maple from Bank of America Corp. in 2004 and converted it into a residence for upper-class students in 2024. The new project is expected to take approximately two years to complete. The cost is expected to be funded through a combination of investment reserves and philanthropy from individuals, corporations and foundations, according to the university. “Our Charlotte campus continues to fulfill the promise that we imagined more than 20 years ago – to accelerate the food and hotel economy by educating the next generation of industry professionals,” said Mim L. Runey, Johnson & Wales University chancellor. “Over the years, we have expanded our academic portfolio and today are pleased to announce a significant renovation and redesign of one of our campus facilities that will enhance the experience of our students and contribute to the vibrancy of the Charlotte economy.” The university will work with 3Ten Construction Commercial Contractor and Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, both with bases in Charlotte. Both firms have completed early phase work on the project.   “We are pleased by the momentum around several of our important goals and this renewed facility will ensure that student life on campus will match the quality of the educational experience,” said Richard Mathieu, president of Johnson & Wales University’s Charlotte Campus. “The JWU Charlotte campus continues to reflect the vibrancy of the region and city.”