I can appreciate your concerns, but rest assured that I don’t see it as disruptive to the quality of education nor student life. I see it more of a nuisance/eyesore during construction phase.
I think one of the best things about Maryland is that they are not stagnant. They are constantly building and improving facilities so that students can have the latest and greatest.
Yes, until it is done, it may be hard to imagine how this will improve campus life. However, as an old alum, one of the things I told my son was that my biggest regret was not taking advantage of the proximity of DC and all it has to offer. I was OOS and didn’t have a car, so I made sure he knew to not have the same regret. From that perspective, I see this “improvement” as a wonderful opportunity for future students to not be intimidated by the need to find ways to get to public transportation. It will make their lives a lot easier when venturing into the greater DC area both for fun and for securing top internships.