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Alan and Amy Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance & the Sports Center Annex
Following the approval of AU’s 2021 Campus Plan, American University is excited to work together with campus and neighborhood stakeholders to develop new spaces and opportunities that actively support all students’ well-being.  
Two such projects that broke ground in 2023 and are currently underway are theÌýAlan and Amy Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance (Meltzer Center), and the Sports Center Annex (SCAN). Both projects are located near Reeves Field and Bender Arena and will be the first newly constructed athletics and health services facilitiesÌýon campus in more than 30 years.
The Meltzer Center, poised to be AU’s first net zero building, will be aÌýstate-of-the-art competition, practice, and training facility that will enhance the development of our student-athletes, and bolster the overall recreational experience for the entire AU community. The project broke ground in March of 2024.
Meanwhile, renovations to the SCAN will expand critical student support services that promote and foster overall well-being and will houseÌýthe Center for Well-Being Programs and Psychological Services.
Please continue to refer to this page for the latestÌýconstruction updatesÌýand other information regarding these projects.
Transportation Plan
Trucks will continue using the project’s approved transportation plan. The Glover Gate on Massachusetts Avenue is the primary access point for construction vehicles, with Fletcher Gate on Rockwood Parkway as a secondary access point. Davis Construction has installed directional signage for truck routing and is coordinating with subcontractors to ensure they utilize the approved route.
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Latest Construction Update
Steel and concrete structure installation is ongoing, with the concrete slab foundation and steel structure expected to be complete by the end of the year. Over the next two weeks, we will start enclosing the SCAN exterior walls and installing weather insulation. The live construction camera can be accessed here and is a great way to check in on the latest progress.
Please note that due to weather-related delays, work will continue on Saturdays and the upcoming Veterans Day holiday on November 11 to maintain the project’s timeline. We will make every effort to limit the work to nondisruptive activities. The Construction Management Plan allows work on Saturdays from 9AM to 5PM if needed to maintain the project schedule. The DC Department of Buildings authorizes work on holidays by permit.
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Community Access
Trucks will continue using the project’s approved transportation plan. The Glover Gate on Massachusetts Avenue is the primary access point for construction vehicles, with Fletcher Gate on Rockwood Parkway as a secondary access point. Davis Construction has installed directional signage for truck routing and is coordinating with subcontractors to ensure they utilize the approved route.
Please note that timelines are subject to change based on site conditions. All appropriate safety and other control measures will remain in place during the work. As a reminder, the neighborhood access gate located at the intersection of University Avenue and Rodman Street, NW is closed to prevent access to the construction area. Community members can still utilize the campus gate at the intersection of University Avenue and Quebec Street, NW.
Live Construction Camera
To check out progress in real time, click .
Feedback and Responses from Community Meetings
Click here for a glimpse at the public discussions about these projects.
Questions and Feedback
Thank you for your interest in AU's Alan and Amy Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance and Sports Center Annex. Many questions about the building and its operations were addressed through the Feedback and Response page during the project's design phase.
For construction questions or other project-related questions, please contact communityrelations@american.edu.
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