Campus Improvement Projects

Funding Source

Funding includes appropriations from the North Carolina General Assembly; authorization and additional funding from the UNC System Board of Governors; an Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) Flex Fund award; and University trust funds, including donations, gifts, and grants.

Benefits

• Modernizes Lipinsky Hall through comprehensive building upgrades to ensure that Lipinsky Hall continues to be a beacon of creativity, learning, and community
• The revitalized Lipinsky Hall will feature:
  • A state-of-the-art performance hall for concerts, lectures, and events
  • Modern music technology labs and collaborative classrooms
  • Acoustically optimized rehearsal spaces and private practice rooms
  • Welcoming new student spaces and upgraded faculty offices
  • Critical updates to heating, cooling, lighting, and building systems

Campus Impacts

• Minor tree and shrub removal will take place.
• Protective fencing will be installed on the Quad for the duration of the project.
• Parking lot P16 will be closed during construction.

Contracting process is underway. (Updated June 15, 2026)

Benefits

• Improved accessibility for students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Enhanced building access
• Expanded outdoor seating area
• Enhanced outdoor space for University events
• Supports the University’s commitment to an inclusive campus environment

Campus Impacts

• Trees and miscellaneous shrubs will be removed in front of Ramsey Library and between Ramsey Library and Lipinsky Hall. Tree and shrub replantings are planned.
• Construction activity will affect access and pedestrian routes in the area.
• The accessible entrance to the library at the rear of the building, which can be found via Library Lane, will remain open during the project.

Tree removal is complete and construction is underway. (Updated June 15, 2026)

Funding Source

Initial funding was appropriated by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2023. Additional funding was allocated by the UNC System Board of Governors in 2026 through state capital improvement and repair and renovation allocations.

Benefits

• More visible campus entrances
• Improved wayfinding
• Enhanced campus identity

Campus Impacts

• Selective tree and shrub removal at the southeast corner of W.T. Weaver Boulevard and Broadway will take place.
• Selective tree and shrub removal at the southwest corner of W.T. Weaver Boulevard and Merrimon Avenue will take place.
• New tree and shrub plantings will be incorporated into the completed project.

Contracting process is underway. (Updated June 15, 2026)

Funding Source

• Asheville-Buncombe Tourism Product Development Fund
• Private donor support
• Grants
• Corporate partners

Benefits

• Provides a dedicated on-campus home for UNC Asheville’s men’s and women’s tennis programs.
• Enhances the student-athlete experience.
• Creates opportunities for hosting tennis events and competitions.
• Expands opportunities for community engagement through access to tennis facilities.
• Supports the long-term growth of UNC Asheville Athletics.

Campus Impacts

• The new courts will be constructed on parking lot P1, which is now permanently closed.
• Construction activity will occur near Broadway and Campus Drive throughout the project.

Parking lot P1 is closed. Infrastructure changes are underway. (Updated June 15, 2026)

Benefits

• Reduces minor flooding around Robinson Hall and in the Robinson Hall lobby during heavy rain events.
• Improves stormwater management and site drainage.
• Enhances pedestrian safety and accessibility by repairing cracked and damaged sidewalks.

Campus Impacts

• Protective fencing will be installed on the Quad for the duration of the project.
• Tree protection fencing will be installed on the Quad.
• The sidewalk in front of Robinson Hall will be closed during construction.
• The main entrance to Robinson Hall will be closed after construction begins.
• The exterior door to the Robinson Hall stairs near the main entrance will be closed but may still be used in an emergency.

Protective fencing is installed, sidewalk is closed, and construction is underway. (Updated June 15, 2026)

Benefits

• Supports campus infrastructure improvements

Campus Impacts

• Fencing will be installed on the Quad.
• The pedestrian path from Karpen Hall to Library Lane will be closed during construction.
• Five trees will be removed to accommodate the new waterline.

Protective fencing is installed. (Updated June 15, 2026)

Benefits

• Preserves and restores an important campus building.
• Provides improved office and workspace accommodations for Music Department faculty during the Lipinsky Hall renovation

Campus Impacts

• The Scott Hall exit toward Dykeman Hall and the connecting walkway will be blocked for pedestrian safety during construction.
• Emergency exits will remain available.
• Pedestrians should use caution near active construction areas.

The Scott Hall exit toward Dykeman Hall and the connecting walkway is blocked and construction is underway. (Updated June 15, 2026)

Benefits

• Enhances the appearance of the area surrounding Phillips Hall.
• Improves the campus landscape and outdoor environment.

Campus Impacts

• A portion of Parking Lot P18 adjacent to Phillips Hall will be closed intermittently during the project.
• Sidewalks on the south side of the building will be closed during the project.

A portion of Parking Lot P18 and sidewalks on the south side of the building are closed. (Updated June 15, 2026)