Inside Chelsea Square | Weekly Update from Vanderbilt |
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Hi neighbor,
We hope you are doing well and enjoying October!
A quick note: Beginning this month, Inside Chelsea Square will transition from weekly to every-other-week updates, as there are fewer week-to-week changes. You won’t see us in your inbox next Sunday, but fear not, we’ll be back on Sunday, Oct. 25. While our email frequency is changing, our commitment to staying connected and keeping you informed remains the same.
Here’s a look at what’s planned on the Vanderbilt University–New York City campus this week and next.
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At a glance: Key community impacts |
- Construction hours: Construction activity is expected Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Updated access: The 21st Street entrance is now the campus community's primary entrance. Security staffs the gate 24/7, and all overnight campus entry is directed through this entrance.
- Restoration activity: Facade restoration and brownstone installation continue across campus. Neighbors may notice scaffolding changes, material movement and intermittent noise from exterior work. Interior renovation continues in Seabury, with minimal disruption anticipated for the community.
- Landscaping update: We expect to plant a tree in front of the Chapel this week.
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Traffic and parking: Vehicles parked in marked no-parking zones are subject to towing. Deliveries and material removal will be similar to prior weeks, with flaggers directing traffic as needed.
- Event activity: Neighbors may notice additional campus activity to accommodate events on several days throughout the next two weeks. Impacts should remain relatively limited, with more foot traffic than usual as the most noteworthy impact.
- RSVP now open: This month’s Cocktails and Community RSVP is now open; information below!
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More details: Renovation updates and impacts |
The 21st Street entrance serves as the primary campus access gate.
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Impact: Overnight campus entry is now directed through the 21st Street entrance, which is staffed by security 24/7. The 20th Street gate will remain accessible between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., the gate is exit-only.
- FYI: This helps maintain a quiet, residential atmosphere in the Close during overnight hours for everyone who calls Chelsea Square home.
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Brick restoration continues, with changes to scaffolding and chimney repointing.
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Impact: Neighbors may notice moderate noise from continued restoration, material movement and changes to scaffolding around campus. Work is expected on Dehon, Pintard, Dodge, Sherred, Kohne and the Chapel. Tentative chimney repointing and cap/cover installation are planned for later in the week.
- FYI: Using recovered materials has remained a priority throughout this process to reduce unnecessary waste and honor the past.
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Stone installation continues.
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- Impact: Remaining brownstone installation continues on Seabury, Sherred, Dehon and Pintard, with moderate, intermittent noise anticipated.
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Renovation continues in Seabury.
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Impact: Crews continue working on Seabury with low to moderate noise anticipated.
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Landscaping update anticipated this week.
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FYI: A white oak tree is expected to be planted in front of the Chapel on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Vanderbilt Lacrosse visits Vanderbilt's Chelsea campus
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Several events are scheduled on campus over the next two weeks, with activity concentrated in The Refectory and Chapel. Events are expected to bring limited disruption to neighbors; noticeable impacts will include additional foot traffic from campus guests. In particular, campus will participate in Open House New York Weekend and expects visitors on Oct. 18.
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Oct. 15: The Working Class and Democracy in America
Vanderbilt’s Center for Global Democracy convenes timely conversations about the state of democracy and governance in the U.S. and around the world. This event will bring together a distinguished group of experts for a wide-ranging conversation about class, politics and the role of working-class Americans in U.S. democracy.
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Oct. 18: Open House New York Weekend
Vanderbilt NYC will join OHNY Weekend, an annual citywide festival that opens the doors to hundreds of destinations across all five boroughs. The Oct. 18 ticketed architecture tour is sold out. Correction: Drop-in hours are also on Oct. 18, not Oct. 16, as previously shared.
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Oct. 27: Cocktails and Community
Join Vanderbilt NYC for an evening of cocktails, conversation and connection. This month's Cocktails and Community will feature special guest Vanderbilt University Landscape Architect James Moore, who will discuss campus landscaping and trees.
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Nov. 10: Artists and the City: Emerging Voices in Conversation
Vanderbilt and the Whitney will launch their partnership with a conversation featuring emerging artists at Vanderbilt NYC. Registration is currently closed; additional seats may become available closer to the event. Any updates will be shared in future emails.
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Nov. 12: Poetry & Our Spiritual Lives: A Reading and Panel Discussion
Poetry urges us to inhabit a more contemplative realm of existence, however mysterious, and to observe how we are miraculously convened on Earth. This landmark reading gathers prominent American writers whose essays and poetry instigate greater awareness of our spiritual journeys and the clarity of vision we seek.
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More opportunities to gather
Looking for more ways to connect with the Vanderbilt NYC community? We’d love to have you on campus. Explore upcoming events, programs and opportunities to gather on our website.
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As always, we remain committed to keeping our neighbors informed and appreciate your continued engagement. The next Inside Chelsea Square will be sent on Sunday, Oct. 25. When necessary, time-sensitive notifications are shared via AnchorAlert to those enrolled.
Have a quick question or comment?
Text "ConstructVUNYC" followed by your feedback to 55744, and a member of our team will be in touch soon.
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Thank you for your continued support. We hope you have a great week!
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