University of Georgia plans $115 million residence hall renovation

The University of Georgia in Athens has announced plans for a $115.7 million renovation of Creswell Hall, one of the campus’s landmark residence halls.

The project will modernize the 1963 building and enhance the living experience for more than 900 student residents while maintaining the building’s role as a cornerstone of campus housing. The university estimates that modernizing the facility will save $54 million compared with replacing the building.

The extensive renovation will include:

• Overhaul of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• Enhanced community bathrooms with improved privacy features
• Upgraded elevators and improved accessibility
• Modern shared spaces, including floor kitchenettes and a larger community kitchen
• Innovative laundry facilities that double as student lounge areas
• Redesigned double rooms featuring natural light and adjustable furniture
• Exterior maintenance and improvements, including new windows and aesthetic modernization

The project will begin with exploratory work in summer 2025; full construction is to commence in May 2027. The renovation follows similar modernization projects at Russell and Brumby Halls.