[DetroitMan]

It's hard to believe that UM hasn't built a new residence hall in 50 years.
University of Michigan adds new dorm for first time in decades

Regents voted unanimously to approve the new dorm and dining hall, which will house about 2,300 students, at Thursday's board meeting.

“Since 2004, undergraduate enrollment has increased by more than 8,000 students, yet on-campus housing has simply not kept pace,” said University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono. “Adding more on-campus housing capacity also will ensure more equitable access to affordable housing for those who need it.”

He said it's "critical" that first-year students feel connected to the campus community.

The residence hall will be built at Elbel Field, which currently serves as the Michigan Marching Band hub and intramural sports field.

The marching band will move to what used to be Fingerle Lumber. The university bought the 6.1-acre property in 2018.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/loc...m/69713681007/