A newsletter for the neighbors of Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola completes Cabra Hall renovation Loyola University New Orleans recently showcased Cabra Hall’s freshly renovated apartmentstyle suites on the Broadway campus during a dedication and open house event Sept. 27. The 163-bed, five-story residence hall underwent a $12 million face-lift over the past year. “Renovated Cabra Hall gives returning students a style of living they haven’t had before— modern apartment-style accommodations convenient to both of Loyola’s campuses, historic St. Charles Avenue, and the famous New Orleans streetcar line,” said Craig Beebe, director of Residential Life at Loyola. Cabra Hall, at the intersection of St. Charles Avenue and Broadway Street, has been a fixture of Loyola’s Broadway Campus since it was acquired from St. Mary’s Dominican College in 1984. The building, constructed in 1969, closed in May 2012 to undergo its first major renovation and re-opened this August for the 2013 – 14 academic year. The residence hall features in-demand single bedroom suites and enlarged double bedroom suites, with full kitchens in each apartment. Updates in the building include new furniture and windows, a redesigned and expanded lobby and lounge space, and a private fitness center with cardio and strength machines and yoga equipment. Cabra Hall also includes new green building features such as low-flow water fixtures, energyefficient appliances, digital thermostats to conserve air conditioning, and auto-shutoff lighting in many spaces. The building features dedicated recycling areas on each floor and a new covered bike rack. For safety and security, the residence hall also provides exterior cameras, new blue-light call boxes for emergencies, and high-security locks on all doors.
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