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Green Hall

William Street, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 08542

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About

  • The venue shares parking facilities.
  • The name of the nearest parking lot is Lot 10.
  • The nearest University owned parking garage is the Prospect Avenue Garage.
  • View information on Prospect Avenue Garage (opens new tab) .
  • Green Hall is a large 'E' shaped building with 4 levels.
    It has an annex, the East Wing, which is for Facilities use only.
  • There are 2 elevators and 2 stairways within the building.
  • The floor levels are signed as Level A, 1, 2, and 3.

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • Green Hall has 2 entrances; 1 entrance provides step-free access via a ramp (accessible entrance).
  • The entrances are not differentiated by name for this building.
  • The accessible entrance is located off William Street and Parking Lot 10, it has step-free access via a ramp and manual door.
  • The entrance on Washington Road at the front of the building is accessed via steps and manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access to all circulation areas of the building, via elevator.
    However, there are some ramps within the building as detailed below.
  • On Level A, there is a ramp (7% gradient) up into the north wing from the PE1 elevator and both stairways.
  • On Level 1, there is a ramp (8% gradient) down to the center wing, PE1 elevator and both stairways from the south wing.
    There is a ramp (10% gradient) up into the north wing from the center wing, PE1 elevator and both stairways.
  • In the center wing on Level 3, there are 4 steps, bypassed by a ramp (9% gradient), up to rooms 3 C 19 - 3 C 27.
    This ramp is 2ft 7in (81cm wide).
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are a mixture of vinyl, carpet and wood.
    Some have a shiny finish and large repeating patterns incorporating bold contrasting colors.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wayfinding signage and floor plans are provided in circulation routes and lobby areas.

Restrooms and Changing Facilities Available

  • There are 4 restrooms with adaptations.
  • Restrooms with adaptations are located on all levels.
  • The transfer space within the restrooms with adaptations varies between left hand transfer and right hand transfer.
  • Step-free male and female restrooms are located on all levels.

Rooms and Services Available

Parking (Lot 10)

  • Parking View
    • The parking lot is located to the east of the building, off William Street.
    • The nearest building to this parking lot is Green Hall.
    • The parking lot is open air/surface.
    • The surface consists of asphalt.
    • There are 3 designated accessible parking spaces available.
    • The accessible spaces are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The accessible parking space dimensions are 8ft 1in x 17ft 11in (246cm x 547cm).
    • There is an adjacent marked access aisle to one side.
    • The width of the adjacent marked access aisle is 5ft 2in (158cm).
    • The nearest designated space is 43yd 2ft (40m) from accessible entrance of Green Hall.
    • There is step-free level access from the designated accessible parking.
    • There is a curb ramp from the designated accessible parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking can be used by ADA placard holders or those with a wheelchair symbol license plate and permit holders.
    • Parking is free of charge.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • Standard parking on William Street is metered Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 1pm-8pm.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the east of the building, off William Street and Parking Lot 10.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the building.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a gradient of 1:14.
  • The ramp has resting areas.
  • The width of the ramp is 3ft 7in (110cm).
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 3ft 1in (94cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 6in (16cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 2ft 6in (77cm).
  • There is a raised threshold at the opening.
  • The door has a high color contrast.

Elevator (PE1)

  • The elevator is located in the center wing.
  • The floors which are accessible by this elevator are Levels B, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The elevator has a turning space of 2ft 6in x 4ft (76cm x 122cm) in front of it.
  • The external elevator control buttons have a low color contrast.
  • The external elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • The elevator door has a high color contrast.
  • The elevator door opening width is 3ft 1in (95cm).
  • The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5ft 11in x 3ft 4in (180cm x 102cm).
  • The internal elevator control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low color contrast.
  • The internal elevator controls are at a height that can be easily reached.
  • Internally the elevator has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels are even within the elevator.
  • The elevator door contrast is high on Levels B, 2, and 3 but the contrast is medium on Level 1.

Stairway (South Wing)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairway are Levels A, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are at a height of 2ft 10in (87cm).
  • The handrails cover all steps.
  • The height of the highest step is 7in (18cm).
  • The minimum tread depth is 12in (30cm).
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Restroom with Adaptations (Level 1 - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The restroom surveyed is approximately 5yd 1ft (5m) from the accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the restroom.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the restroom door.
    • The door into the restroom opens inwards and has a high color contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the restroom door opening is 2ft 9in (83cm).
    • The door into the stall opens inwards and has a low color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the stall door opening is 2ft 9in (84cm).
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low color contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The overall dimensions are 4ft 11in x 8ft 6in (151cm x 259cm).
    • The turning space dimensions are 4ft 7in x 6ft 5in (140cm x 196cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 2ft 11in (88cm) (from the side of the toilet bowl to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab bar on the rear wall and on the side wall.
    • The horizontal grab bars have a medium color contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The toilet seat is 1ft 6in (46cm) from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet paper dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet paper dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • The toilet paper dispenser is 1ft 7in (49cm) from the floor.
    • The sink and faucets are located outside the stall.
    • The sink faucet type is lever.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted paper towel dispenser outside the stall.
    • The paper towel dispenser has a high color contrast.
    • There is a mirror above the sink/counter top.
    • The stall has a wastebasket.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 3ft 12in (121cm) from the floor.
    • There is a medium color contrast between the walls and floor.
    • Lighting levels are even.