The Commons Hall, which houses the dining facilities for all of the residential buildings in the Commons Complex, was renovated. The Commons renovation included both exterior and interior renovations. The exterior renovations include new roof materials and sub-structure; cleaning the existing exterior limestone veneer; new energy-efficient windows; and ADA accessible entry. The interior renovations include upgrades to the air conditioning, electrical, and plumbing systems; upgrades to all Life Safety systems and security; building accessible interior spaces to comply with ADA recommendations; and the complete refurbishing of all interior spaces with new floor covering, paint, doors, and building signage.