U-M regents to vote on $85M renovation of iconic Michigan Union → July 18, 2016 Image Source: MLive University of Michigan Union “U-M’s Board of Regents is voting on a proposed $85 million “deep renovation” of the Michigan Union at its regular meeting on Thursday, July 21.The renovation of the 250,000-square-foot space include would create social space on the main level of the building by enclosing the courtyard; greatly expand and improve lounge and study spaces; create a state-of-the-art student organizations and student involvement space; create appropriate spaces for counseling and student support services; and create enhanced meeting space near the main ballroom......The architectural firm of Integrated Design Solutions, in association with Workshop architects as the design architect and Hartman-Cox as the historic preservation specialists, will design the project. The project is expected to provide an average of 75 on-site construction jobs.” — MLive Click for Full Article