Thanks for the heads up on that work at CMU deja vu. That reminded me to go check their construction cams.
https://www.cmu.edu/cdfd/project-updates/index.html
It is nice to see another surface parking lot on 5th avenue has been put to better use. That new 6 story residence hall is exactly the right scale and density for the area.
Similarly, I like how CMU's new residence hall on Forbes will handle parking. The previous building on the sight had street adjacent surface parking lots. The new/proposed development will reduce the amount of parking and put it behind the building. The front of the building and property are being optimized for pedestrians rather than parking.
With this in mind, CMU seems to be doing a good job of fixing past urban planning mistakes. Their students and employees are best served by a campus that prioritizes walkability.