Renovation of a municipal facility in Topeka, Kansas. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

As the first operational land grant university in 1863, the university’s physical campus was once defined with a few primitive buildings without sophisticated building systems. Those buildings, still in operation today, serve to anchor their symbolic heritage on the Historical Registry, amidst a blend of modern and efficient structures utilized for the teaching, research, and service mission of the university.As campus experienced significant growth in the mid-twentieth century, many buildings were constructed lacking modernized heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, which are foundational to the institution’s mission by fostering indoor environments conducive to excellent teaching, research, and service. Additionally, modern building codes reference standards that many existing buildings simply can’t achieve. While an estimated 34% of physical campus infrastructure remains in need of HVAC system modernization, the university wishes to prioritize Eisenhower Hall and Cardwell Hall, correlating to an approximate $12.3 million investment. A system modernization plan for these heavily utilized, high volume classroom buildings would ensure that spaces are comfortable and conductive for matriculation, providing a safeguard for the university`s continuity of operations by achieving ASHRAE ventilation standards in all spaces within these buildings (including classrooms, labs, and offices) that serve a large population of students on campus. Additionally, the university wishes to prioritize investments into modernizing HVAC infrastructure within Waters Hall and Willard Hall to modernize systems, remove window A/C units and improve ventilation within these facilities, which are adjacent to the campus recruiting path for prospective students, correlating to an approximate 24 million investment. An investment into these building systems will correlate to a direct impact on developing a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to advance the wellbeing for Kansas, the nation, and the international community. Project funding sources are expected to be a combination of EBF and TBD. The project is include in the Kansas Board of Regent's 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Information regarding a design team and the contractor selection has not been disclosed. A firm timeline for construction has not been established. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.