In February 2016, the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) sold a parcel of land on the east side of its Morningside Heights campus and 262,000 square feet of air rights to Savanna Real Estate Fund for $96 million. Since then, construction has commenced on a condo at 531 West 122nd Street, and it has become clear what JTS is spending its money on: the 21st Century Campus, which promises to transform both the physical space and the way it educates students.
In addition to renovating existing buildings, JTS is raising new structures to provide new ways of living, working, and socializing. 2017 was devoted to demolition and excavation, and the frame is expected to rise in the next few weeks. Completion is estimated for September 2019, just in time to welcome students for a new school year.
A new residence hall will allow students of all backgrounds to live on campus and foster a greater sense of community.
Residence hall rendering via Jewish Theological Seminary
A large, light-filled atrium will welcome visitors, encourage the exchange of ideas, and be the new Commencement setting.
Commencement rendering via Jewish Theological Seminary
A modern, two-story library will be home to one of the world’s greatest collections of rare Judaic books and manuscripts.
Library via Jewish Theological Seminary
A new auditorium will host cutting-edge arts programming as well as lectures by religious and secular thinkers alike.
Auditorium via Jewish Theological Seminary
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