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Ohio State Renovates Two Dorms, Demolishes One | Columbus News
Ohio State’s North District is undergoing a major campus transformation: two aging dorms, Drackett and Taylor Towers, are getting full renovations with new systems and furniture, set to reopen by fall 2028—following a January pipe burst that displaced 700+ students. Meanwhile, Jones Tower is being demolished in early 2027 due to costly retrofitting needs and outdated layouts, with no replacement plans yet—but green space expansion is under consideration. Construction will keep walkways open, with fencing already going up around the renovation sites to minimize disruption. Listen in…
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