• Lot 1: Sigma Nu
• Lot 2: Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Lot 3: Pi Kappa Alpha
• Lot 4: Kappa Sigma

Commitment Check Presentations
	Greg Hunt and members of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity present their commitment check to Director of Greek Life John Mountz and Associate Director Shelly Dobek. Full-size photo
	Sigma Nu alumnus Daniel Gunter presents the first commitment check for Greek Village to Director of Greek Life John Mountz and Associate Director Shelly Brown Dobek. Full-size photo
	Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni Coleman Rich and Tolly Spence present their commitment check to Associate Vice Chancellor Tim Luckadoo, Director of Greek Life John Mountz and Associate Director Shelly Dobek. Full-size photo

Several groups have opened accounts with the University Foundation to aid with fund-raising. At least two groups who hope to build in future phases have done so as well. The Foundation continues to be very supportive of this project. Becky Bumgardner is our contact in the Foundation and is available to work with groups on all aspects of fund-raising.

Construction sign showing site plan and construction time line. (click to enlarge)

The ground lease for lots in Greek Village has received final approval through the Council of State. Greek alumni/ae and representatives from University Legal Affairs, Real Estate, Facilities, and Greek Life came together in intensive work sessions to fine-tune the lease so that all parties will be well-served. The final ground lease will be presented to the Phase 1 groups for signatures in the very near future.

Alums from the Phase 1 groups, along with alumnae from Delta Zeta and Alpha Delta Pi, are meeting regularly with University staff and outside consultants to work on implementation details for Greek Village. A Greek Housing Association, comprised of representatives from the groups in Greek Village, will be formed to provide ongoing oversight of the Village.

Stewart Engineering continues to work on plans for infrastructure development. They have made significant progress and the plans look great. We are meeting at least every two weeks to review progress and should see final plans by December.

Infrastructure construction for Phase 1 should be out for bid in January, with construction starting in the spring. Phase 1 building lots will be available for house construction in July, with the first houses completed for opening in August, 2009.

The lots for Phase 1 are in the general area of the existing  Pi Kappa Alpha and former Sigma Nu houses. By October 25, we will install a large lot diagram in the traffic circle in front of Pi Kappa Alpha so that visitors can see exactly where the new houses, roads, and other features will be built. Please encourage alums, especially during events like Homecoming, to visit that area.

The transformation from Greek Court to Greek Village is underway. The four lots in Phase 1 have been committed to Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Kappa Sigma. Other groups continue to express interest and plan to build in future phases. The University Foundation is providing assistance to these groups in their fund-raising efforts and we are seeing success already.

The Greek Village plan has garnered tremendous support among students, alumni/ae, University administration, and members of the Raleigh community. The Greek Village Development Team of alumni/ae, University staff, and consultants, is meeting regularly to guide development of the Village.  The Council of State has approved the ground lease document and process by which individual leases will be executed. Each ground lease will be for 40 years, with an additional 40-year renewal option. Ground lease documents are now being prepared for signatures.

Stewart Engineering is working on infrastructure designs for Phase 1 and is on track to complete infrastructure design by December. Bids for infrastructure construction will be solicited in early spring, and construction should be underway by April. The first new houses should open for the fall of 2009. Construction project signs are posted at the entrances to Greek Court.  A Phase 1 lot diagram will be installed in front of the Pi Kappa Alpha house in time for Homecoming visitors to see where new houses will be built.