Michigan daily: University of Michigan to close 571-student North Campus dormitory

Posted on Tue, Nov 8, 2011 : 11:16 a.m.

Major changes continue for students on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, as officials announce they're closing a North Campus dormitory that has 571 residents this year.

A rendering of the renovations done to Stockwell Hall, one of the Hill-area dorms that have been renovated during a residence hall overhaul in recent years at the University of Michigan.

According to a report in The Michigan Daily, Baits 1 will close after this year due to an estimated $6 million in necessary repairs -and the fact that the 1960s-era building is otherwise outdated.

The news comes as U-M completes renovations to Alice Lloyd Residence Hall, following a series of renovations to Hill-area dorms; plans a project at East Quad; and just opened North Quad in fall 2010. Residence hall upgrades are projected to cost $440 million.

The news also comes as U-M officials say they plan to limit admissions next year, yet more new student housing is planned near campus by private developers.