Current SMHS Construction Projects
Last Updated: 10/23/2023
This page includes information about current SMHS construction projects.
Eye Street Mall Construction begins 9/23
Starting Monday, Sept. 23, GW will begin work on a renovation of the Eye Street Mall between 23rd and 24th streets.
The project, which is expected to be completed early November 2024, will include improvements to the lighting, planting areas, and trash collection receptacles in the pedestrian space between GW Hospital and Ross Hall. During construction, the center planting and seating areas will be closed to the public. All pedestrian traffic between the Metro and Hospital to Ross Hall and Himmelfarb Library will be directed along the sidewalks between 23rd and 24th streets. Metro elevator and ramp access will remain open throughout the construction.
The new improvements will include the installation of 14 new light poles and new seats and tables, as well as re-grading the planting beds to be at the same level of the granite curbs, new bushes and ground covering, the installation of pest control mesh in the planting areas, and updated trash and recycling bins. The large trees at either end of the mall will be preserved and incorporated into the final landscape design.
Each Wednesday at 1 p.m., the north fence will be temporarily pulled back to the planting bed curb to accommodate the weekly farmer’s market. Fence accommodations also will be made each Friday evening for a student flea market on Saturdays.
For questions please send email to SMHS Operations at smhsops@gwu.edu.
Southland Light Upgrades
George Washington University has initiated a comprehensive campus-wide effort to implement energy improvement measures. The University has partnered with Southland Energy to install energy conservation measures across campus. This initiative aims to reduce the University's overall energy consumption and ensure compliance with Washington, DC's Building Energy Performance Standards, as part of the Sustainable DC Plan.
For Ross Hall and Himmelfarb Library buildings, this project will primarily involve replacing existing lighting with LED fixtures.
Start Date: November 6th, 2024
Working Hours: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Working Days: Monday to Thursday (Evenings)
The project will run through the end of November as the team works their way from the 7th floor down to the B1 level.
For questions or additional information please email smhsops@gwu.edu.
Freight Elevator Upgrade
Details TBD