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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 09/24/99 CONTACT: Greenville College Improvements Relieve Parking Demands on City StreetsGREENVILLE, IL – One of many advancements made this summer, Greenville College has significantly increased the availability of on-campus parking. The college recognized an increased demand on street parking, due in part to an upward trend in college enrollment, and sought to ease the situation through four projects, Ganton Circle, Snyder Hall lot improvements, Burkhardt Center expansion and new student/commuter lots at the Greenville Free Methodist Church. With the completion of these projects, made possible through community cooperation, alumni gifts and college resources, the total number of parking spaces on campus now totals 458, an increase of 180 from last year’s total of 278. Greenville College has been aware of the shortage of parking on campus and has worked on many changes throughout the years. This summer, according to Patrick Miller, resident director of Janssen Hall, “the goal was to look more ahead instead of just being reactionary.” The most extensive project was the construction of the Ganton Circle on the north edge of campus, just off of Beaumont Avenue. Funded by a generous gift from Lloyd Ganton, a 1960 GC graduate and member of the Board of Trustees, and his wife, Judi, this new facility includes over 40 parking spaces in two different lots, a new entrance way, and easier access to Armington Center, which houses both the dining commons and the Office of Admissions. The north lot of Ganton Circle is designated for permit/no overnight parking and the south lot is reserved for visitors. Snyder Hall lot, the primary lot for students, faculty and staff, was expanded and resurfaced, adding about 15 new spaces and enhancing the aesthetics of the west side of campus. In addition, access to the Snyder lot was moved to Prairie Street, which allowed for a new layout of spaces. On the east edge of campus, the Burkhardt Center lot was expanded to add 13 new spaces. Both Snyder and Burkhardt lots are reserved for permit parking only. To further ease the demand for student parking, the Greenville Free Methodist church has granted permission for the college to use their west lot for freshman parking, providing an additional 89 spaces. A second Free Methodist church lot has been designated for commuter parking. Future improvements include the planned expansion of the parking lot west of Tenney Hall from 20 spaces to 35 spaces. Addressing both campus and community needs, Greenville College hopes these parking additions will provide ample room for campus community and visitor parking, while at the same time alleviate street parking. Miller adds, “Not only have these projects answered immediate needs, but they have also equipped this campus for future demands on our facilities as well.” Greenville College is a four-year Christian liberal arts school with more than 1100 traditional, adult degree completion and graduate students. Founded in 1892, it is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. --30-- Last updated: January
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