University Towers

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University Towers
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University Towers facing S. University
University Towers
General information
TypeResidential
Address536 South Forest Avenue
Town or city Ann Arbor, Michigan
Country United States of America
Coordinates 42°16′31″N83°43′59″W / 42.27528°N 83.73306°W / 42.27528; -83.73306
Construction startedSeptember 1964 (September 1964) [1]
Opened1965-08-21 (1965-08-21) [2]
Cost$5 million [2]
Technical details
Floor count18 [3]
Other information
Number of units240 [2]
Public transit accessServed by TheRide routes 4 and 23, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the Blake Transit Center
Website
u-towers.com

University Towers is a residential apartment building in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The building was constructed in 1965 [4] and stands at 19 floors, with 240 units/rooms. The high-rise also contains a fitness center. [5] At the time of construction, it was the tallest building in Washtenaw County and second tallest structure, behind Burton Memorial Tower.

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It was designed in the international architectural style, using concrete and glass as its main materials. [5]

University Towers started a major renovation project in 2014–2015. Improvements to the lobby, amenities, resident apartments and services have been modernized. Also, for reasons that remain unknown, the 13th floor of the building was removed. The total project completion is estimated for the summer of 2016.

Amenities

Second-floor apartments

In 2012, University Towers renovated its second floor into separate luxury apartments. A new entrance was created for residents of the second floor, which can be accessed on South University St. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Stanton, Ryan (2020-01-06). "1960s building boom introduced Ann Arbor to high-rise controversy". mlive. Archived from the original on 2023-02-22. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
  2. 1 2 3 "Apartment Building Scene". The Ann Arbor News . 1965-07-09.
  3. ↑ "Towne Realty Gives Up University Towers". The Ann Arbor News . 1967-07-05.
  4. ↑ "Ann Arbor's Oldest Apartments | Ann Arbor District Library".
  5. 1 2 "University Towers, Ann Arbor | 123249". Emporis. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved 2022-05-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ↑ Gardner, Paula (2010-12-15). "University Towers campus high-rise seeks to increase its student apartment count". The Ann Arbor News . Archived from the original on 2010-12-23. Retrieved 2023-12-26.


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