University of Toledo to upgrade several residence halls

The University of Toledo is upgrading several residence halls on the Toledo, Ohio, campus. 

The university is working with the Collegiate Housing Foundation and American Campus Communities to renovate student housing, reports WNWO-TV. 

The first residence hall to receive renovations is Presidents Hall, which will see four-person, six-person and eight-person suites with new furnishings, multipurpose spaces and kitchenette additions.

Other facilities slated for renovation: International House, MacKinnon Hall, McComas Village, Ottawa Hall and Parks Tower. 

Academic House will be closed.

A 35-year ground lease agreement states that $184 million to $271 million will be allocated to pay for renovations and maintenance.