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housing to be built in Bowling Green The Ohio Housing Financing Agency announced yesterday it will provide the money to NRP Properties LLC for its project, which will involve building 64 units at Fourth and South College Street, five blocks south of Bowling Green State University. Denise Niese, executive director of the Wood County Committee on Aging, said housing for people over age 55, particularly for those of moderate income, is sorely needed there. The proposed units would be built near another apartment complex geared toward senior citizens. "It's neat that it's going in that area because of the energy of the student population, "Ms. Niese said."... New
styles at home in the neighborhood But sometimes, the new houses or town homes are great examples of design. They fit into the neighborhood without overwhelming its character. They preserve the trees. They are substantially built, not flimsy, even when the budget is limited... 2279 Jean St. , Stern and Bucek Architects - Designed to be compatible with the scale of the neighborhood near the University of Houston, this two-bedroom home is organized around a landscaped courtyard. Wide overhanging eaves protect the house from the sun's heat, while windows open to provide ventilation... Fresno
State earns national award for community service Fresno State earned the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for General Community Service. During the 2005-06 academic year, more than 6,300 Fresno State students participated in organized community service-learning. They logged 485,300 hours that provided an economic benefit to the community estimated at more than $10.4 million... Planners
set to approve resubmitted campus plan Planners say the campus scheme will help reduce pressure from students on private housing throughout the city... Big
Mac attack But their aim, to close a pub opened in 2002, sets WADS apart from the 500-member Ainslie Wood/Westdale Community Association of Resident Homeowners Inc. (AWWCA)... University
task force hopes to put a stop to high-risk drinking The members of the task force are taking into consideration that many students view college and drinking as synonymous. Bock said approaching high-risk drinking in a realistic manner, by teaching prevention rather than abstinence is key... Away
from campus, Columbia seeks party crackdown Property owners found guilty of violating the nuisance party ordinance would face initial fines of at least $500 and up to three months in jail. Three violations within a year or 18 months could cost landlords their rental licenses. A city-appointed task force of residents spent more than a year crafting the proposal... Chamber
of commerce addresses local issues ACC Commissioner States McCarter said he initially supported the commission’s efforts to improve Athens’ environment but has not been pleased with the implementation of those ordinances. McCarter pointed to an ordinance mandating a 75-foot buffer between streams and building developments as a misguided reform that lacked “common sense.” The commissioner, who voted for the stream buffer, said he wouldn’t do it again because it’s kept businesses from coming to Athens... Council
declares war on student roads Proposals to reduce the number of multiple occupancy flats have been seen as an attempt to purge students from areas that have traditionally been centres of the city's 40,000 strong student population. Edinburgh City Council wants to place a 30% limit on the number of properties shared by three or more unrelated adults in "sensitive" areas like the popular Marchmont and New Town. This, the council hopes, will lead to a more even distribution of student flats across the city... New
group urges rethinking of NCLB Group members, who are in the process of becoming an official Miami University organization, took turns sitting in a desk over the Miami Seal for 24 hours while others passed out flyers. "We're not protesting (NCLB)," said senior group member Amanda Jaksetic, an education major. "We agree that yes, accountability is important to have, but it's the way the government is going about it that we don't agree with." From 7 a.m. until midnight the desk remained on the Seal; the Seal that has been rumored to cause students to fail tests if touched. "By sitting on the Seal we're risking failing a test to make you aware," Jaksetic said. "We want students to be aware of No Child Left Behind because it affects them too."... MU
students, citizens restore area cemetery A historical marker was dedicated Sunday, Oct.15, at the Doty Settlement Cemetery after more than seven years of work. While working on a Leadership Service project in 1999, five Miami students were shocked to discover the condition of the overrun Doty Settlement Cemetery on Brown Road. Gravestones were broken or covered with eight to 10-foot weeds... Foundation
marks 10 years of giving, more than $1 million in local donations The foundation will hold its Annual Meeting and Celebration Oct. 22 at the Heritage Room in Shriver Center. The event will mark the foundation's 10th year of providing scholarships and grants to individuals, groups and organizations throughout the Oxford area. James Robinson founded the Oxford Community Foundation in 1996 with the goal of improving the quality of life in Oxford... Spelman
College Breaks Ground for a ‘Greener’ Future New
Face of Hilles, Artsy Café, Debuts “It’s really an amazing amount of space for the students,” said Campus Life Fellow John T. Drake ’06. The new Penthouse, located on the fourth floor of Hilles, features performance space, a recording studio, band practice space, and an eatery... City
process for planning questioned However, a city resident said Thursday that attendance at comprehensive-plan steering committee meetings has been lacking, and a survey done for the plan does not accurately represent Oneonta’s demographics... Of those who responded to a survey done in late spring, 86 percent were homeowners and nearly 36 percent were age 65 and older. According to the 2000 Census, 43 percent of Oneonta residents owned their own homes, and about 12 percent were at least 65. The census listed the population of Oneonta as 13,292. Although college-age residents represent about 45 percent of the city’s population, only 1.6 percent of survey respondents were ages 18 to 24. "The community survey was utilized to identify key policy areas, goals and objectives in the plan. Therefore, the community survey is the basis of the plan,"... Good
Neighbors program to act as bridge-builder The Good Neighbor Program, introduced in August and spearheaded by the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, hopes to build a bridge between students and San Marcos residents by providing students with information on the city’s zoning codes, moving tips and ways students can break the ice with their neighbors. “We are not trying to be punitive; we are trying to be really proactive,” said Joanne Smith, vice president for Student Affairs. “We are just trying to get neighbors comfortable about students living in their neighborhoods, because the reality is that they are there.”... Not
a bad guy: Fr. Sitter emphasizes respect when partying The 1955 graduate of Gonzaga began working at the University in 1985. His current job is to educate off-campus students on parties and drinking habits, and is officially the "addiction counselor and off-campus disciplinarian." He works at keeping students from becoming addicted to many social trends, mainly alcoholism. His more well-known duty is handing out punishments to off-campus residents who do not cooperate with noise ordinances... The
party’s over Since the start of the school year, town police have arrested about 200 students, up about a third from the same period last year. The Amherst selectmen are expected to vote to enhance the ability of campus and town police to work cooperatively to control student partying... Small
mopeds, big questions Sometimes parts of Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street have more than 15 mopeds parked in the same area, said parking manager Chris O'Brien, clogging sidewalks for pedestrians and businesses. The topic was discussed at a City Council work session Monday night although no action was taken. How
to Entertain Your Parents in Ithaca Without Really Trying Christine Potter, program assistant for new student programs, calls the weekend “unique” because it is devoted exclusively to first-year students. With families traveling from far and wide to visit the Class of 2010, many students wonder how to entertain parents, siblings and relatives for an entire weekend. All day today, classes will be open to parents curious about where their
tuition money is actually going. In addition, open houses will be held
on campus for those with questions about student resources and opportunities. The
Housing Scare Durham
asks for money, but Duke has terms Duke University, long the Bull City's rich uncle, has that kind of cash to spare. But when the city asked for the money, the private institution made clear it has something it wants, too. Duke needs the City Council's approval for a proposal to improve five blocks of Anderson Street. The public roadway is key to the university's ambitious plans to redevelop the area between its East and West Campuses for residence towers, retail shops, restaurants and other amenities... Student
boom needs careful planning Property prices and rents will doubtless soar, public transport will be better used – and thus safeguarded for residents – and local takeaways, corner shops, bars, clubs, and the music scene will boom. Students bring a buzz to an area and a good number, hopefully, will settle after graduation and help raise the skills base and encourage local young people to remain in the county. But the “studentification” of the city could be seen as a mixed blessing by those living in neighbourhoods where buy-to-let is rampant, and who may fear their streets will be blighted by litter and loud music in the term-time and eerily quiet and desolate in the vacations. There may also be concerns that local residents will have an even tougher time buying a first home, that parking nightmares will worsen, that insurance premiums will be sent sky high as burglars target student housing, and that student “ghettos” will be formed which could eventually cause property prices to slump... Student
housing hot issue With four newcomers and no incumbents in the race, voters in the ward that encompasses the University of Western Ontario will elect a new face to city council Nov. 13. Nancy Branscombe, Steve Edwards, Bob Howard and Stephen Turner fielded questions on ward issues, especially the impact of university students, at King's University College... UH
approves $71 million dorm contract By approving the contract at their monthly meeting, held at UH-Hilo, the regents have cleared the way for work to begin on the first phase of a plan to increase on-campus housing by 1,700 beds by 2014. The replacement Frear Hall is expected to open by fall 2008, How
To Invest In College Towns — Not Just The Kids' Education One place to look is the student housing market on and around college campuses, advises Michael Zaransky, co-CEO of Prime Property Investors of Northbrook, Ill. "This multihousing niche is growing because of demographics," said Zaransky, who wrote "Profit by Investing in Student Housing: Cash in on the Campus Housing Shortage." "About 80 million echo boomers born between 1982 and 1995 will turn 18 over the next 10 years. These children of the best educated and most affluent generation in America's history will be attending universities whose obsolete dormitories, on average, have beds for only 30% of today's enrollment." On some campuses the housing shortage is critical. At Arizona State University in Tempe, the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, only about 10% of the student body has university housing... Why
student buy-to-let often equals debt However, many parents who expect to become buy-to-let millionaires during their children's time at university are likely to be disappointed. Experts warn that it is a medium- to long-term investment over at least 10 years that needs to be carefully considered. Don't expect to make a fortune... Have
bike, will deliver Velocipede is an Iowa City bike-messenger delivery service started by brothers Lewis and Nate Hayward as an alternative to petroleum-based delivery services. The Haywards have a crew of 12 cyclists and skateboarders who'll cart almost anything that will fit in a bike trailer or a backpack to homes at almost any hour. The $1.50 to $5 they earn on an average delivery goes entirely to charitable non-governmental organizations. "People call me at 4 in the morning for [Burger King]," Lewis Hayward said. "I go and get it."... The
Yale Housing Project Turns 40 Moore and Bloomer decided to get students out of airless studios and to teach architecture’s social value by building for the poor. From its first year, when Moore and the students lived in rural Appalachia, the project has focused on affordable houses. Working with Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS), today each crop of first-year Master’s students design and build a new, affordable home in New Haven in less than six months... Home
sweet home Valerie, 58, is a real estate professional while her husband Thomas, also 58, is a professor at McGill... Although the home’s exterior has remained close to the original, its interior has gone through extensive changes over the years. “When we bought it, it had been student housing for many years, and before that it had belonged to a large family,” says Meredith. She added that the home also served as a rooming house after the Second World War, so they had to work to transform it into a comfortable single-family dwelling... The
‘college county’ But, for different reasons, Grant County in extreme Southwestern Wisconsin can be considered a “college county.” The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is an integral part of the economy and community in Grant County, as residents rely on the university through its many campus initiatives... Oxford
bans smoking in public buildings The city board unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday that will end smoking in all indoor spaces except residences and tobacco stores. Starkville was the first city in the area to ban smoking in most public places, followed by Tupelo and Mantachie... UW,
city look to combat state drinking culture Many have either been that person or cared for that person — the one puking off of the porch at a house party. The one who flags down police cars, somehow thinking they are taxicabs. The one who passes out in the hallway at his or her residence, unable to reach the bedroom. The one who, unable to walk, gets carried home by friends after a night at a bar or party. Many have lived that story... Faith-based
dorm for UW The seven-story, 80,000-square-foot building will offer laundry services on every floor as well as community lounge areas. Each apartment will have a living room, two bathrooms and a balcony along with a number of other amenities. Despite what seems like a new competitor in the heated student-housing market, Housing Director Paul Evans said private and university dorms will continue to coexist... International
building experts head to Phoenix Such partnerships are common in Europe... "The possibilities of involving private developers in public development are really endless," Aller said. "Who would have thought even five years ago that we would be looking to private money to build student housing, retail centers and classroom space to support a university in downtown Phoenix?"... Housing
Renovations Plagued by Problems According to Director of UCSD Housing and Dining Services Mark P. Cunningham, there are 735 triple bedrooms across the campus this year, compared to only 22 triples last year... Education
Realty Trust initiated with "buy" In a research note published yesterday, the analysts mention that the company’s share price is expected to be supported by the scarcity of student housing portfolios as well as strong investor appetite. The analysts believe that the combination of a rising number of college-age students and a small percentage of student housing currently owned by public REITs would allow Education Realty Trust to achieve sustainable long-term growth... Interview:
'Business needs incentives to work with universities' A further remark is that the universities that are good and succeed are those with a real campus. You can live and work there and have jobs for students. In Portugal, Italy, France and Germany, for example, you don't have this campus concept... Neighbors
Worried about Chapel Hill Project "We get to go to the Chelsea Theatre. We can walk to the dentist. Yep, we get to live it here," Haff said. "We think it's a very special place." But she's concerned about plans for town and county offices, plus commercial and residential development, between her neighborhood and MLK. "I think the traffic and pedestrian plans that support growth have not been well thought out, and so it will be an impossible mess," Haff said... College
students as off-campus doers Using census data, the federal Corporation for National and Community Service has found that 3 in 10 college students, or 3.3 million, volunteered last year, mostly as mentors or tutors, and often with religious groups. That's up 600,000 from three years earlier, or just after 9/11... Voting
rights For these reasons, the development of uniform standards for registering college students is a necessary and welcome step for Virginia... Young,
Idealistic and Now Developers Against long odds, the once young, naïve and inexperienced team is nearing the groundbreaking on the first major commercial development in the historic downtown since 1958. They hope they are building not just a mixed-use project, but a model for progressive urban redevelopment under financially difficult circumstances... In
newest city trend, students own their own turf Though nearly impossible to track statistically, many city leaders said a growing number of families are purchasing homes in Madison neighborhoods for their relatives attending UW... In-Depth:
Where da ‘hood at? On one end is the influx of high-rise apartments popping up downtown, drawing students closer to campus. On the other are the free bus passes — courtesy of the Associated Students of Madison — giving students access to different housing options further away from campus on the outskirts of town. As these two forces pull away from each other, what’s left in the middle are a lot of empty houses in neighborhoods that have been predominantly occupied by UW students for more than a half-century — such as the Greenbush, Vilas, East Johnson and even Mifflin Street neighborhoods... Retired
professors find relaxing home near campus in Sprague Apartments Surrounded by contrasting scholarship halls and student-populated bars, the Sprague Apartments have a different kind of atmosphere. Located at 1400 Lilac Lane, it is a building completely occupied by retired KU faculty members, who appreciate the convenience that Sprague offers. Founded in 1960 by Elizabeth Cade Sprague, a former professor at the University of Kansas, the Sprague Apartments were erected as a memorial to Elizabeth’s sister, Amelia. She donated money to the Kansas Endowment Association, a non-profit organization used for raising private funds beneficial to the University, and in 1960, a 10-apartment, red-brick apartment building was constructed with hopes of “providing furnished housing for retired faculty,” said Daryl Beene, senior vice president of property for the Endowment Association and current coordinator of the Sprague Apartments... Interest
in volunteer work on the rise in Poland The popularity of volunteer work is on the rise in Poland. The number of volunteers at Caritas Polska, Poland's largest charitable NGO, has doubled over the past five years. Currently, out of the total 60,000 volunteers working for Caritas, 13,000 are high school and college students, which is twice as many as five years ago. Father Zbigniew Sobolewski, Secretary General of Caritas Polska is happy to see the sudden boom in volunteer interest: 'In this world, where life is increasingly difficult, it's a great sign of hope for us, that so many young people think not only of themselves, but of others as well, and offer their private time, energy and, most importantly, love, to other people, by getting involved in volunteer work.'... Oxford
Trying To Do Away With Outdoor Drinking Games Video Oxford City Council Tuesday night heard about an ordinance to ban all outdoor drinking games, such as beer pong and chugging contests... Current
student alcohol use differs from prior generations To understand why student drinking habits have changed over time, we need to understand how radically different campus life was forty years ago. The vast majority of male students lived in off-campus housing in those days, Flagg said. In other words, guys lived in fraternities. Flagg said fraternities generally had three social events a month, but these events were not called parties. Also they were rarely centered on alcohol... Duke
Alumnus Donates $200,000 to Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership Kenny is chair of the Neighborhood Partnership’s national advisory board. The Partnership was started in 1996 to connect the university with local nonprofits and residents in 12 neighborhoods close to campus to improve the quality of life and boost student achievement... Loop
U. Last year, an economic analysis confirmed the trend, dubbing a 1.65-square-mile area bounded by the Chicago River, Wacker Drive, Roosevelt Road and the lakefront, the "largest college town in Illinois." It boasted 52,000 students and more than 20 institutions of higher education occupying more than double the space of the Sears Tower... Higher
buildings OK'd for South U The hope is to reinvigorate the business district in the area. Some council members have said they expect more development proposals for the area that would include housing options not only for students, but for young professionals... Barnes
& Noble Academic Superstore Opens for Campus and Community Effort
Worth Supporting Our VIEW: Working together works Anew city hall report on initial results of a pilot project to vigorously enforce several city bylaws in low-density neighbourhoods that have a lot of renters, including University of Guelph students, shows the benefits of working together on a problem. Several different parts of the city apparatus - planning, zoning and property standards, building, the fire department, police, waste, parking and noise enforcement, and the legal department - have been working as a team on actions flowing from a lengthy local review of concerns related to shared rental housing. These concerns include property conditions, parking and noise... 21st-century
dorms on drawing board Walls that can change color like a mood ring would be a stark difference from the Manzanita walls the business freshman is used to. "That's crazy that they could really do that," Brinkley said. The walls, which would be coated with a special paint, are just one of the many ideas for the 21st Century Project, a national college housing project coordinated by Michael Coakley, ASU's executive director of Residential Life... Editorial:
Fire code ordinance could prevent tragedies, save lives As reported in The University Daily Kansan, members of the Fire Code Board of Appeals are working on an ordinance that would require the installation of sprinklers in all apartment buildings built after its passage — but only if — the Lawrence City Commission approves the ordinance... Artwork
distracts, slows drivers at neighborhood intersections These paintings belong to the neighborhoods participating in a new movement in St. Paul called Paint the Pavement. On Aug. 26, over 55 kids and adults got on their hands and knees at the intersection of Englewood Avenue and Syndicate Street to paint a mural designed to attract drivers’ attention and make them slow down. Local resident Molly Cave explained that one of her neighbors, Andrea Erickson, came across an article about street painting in Portland, Ore. Erickson then proposed it to the rest of the neighbors at a community potluck. Cave said it was a good way to get people together... Danbury
modifies plans for new elementary school Now, the staff teaches music in the gym and art from a rolling cart in the old building adjacent to Western Connecticut State University, which purchased the school. The new building, perpendicular to Osborne Street and within two blocks of the existing school on Seventh Avenue, has rooms for art and music, as well as a media center, cafeteria and gym... The design takes into account that about 50 percent of the 300 students from kindergarten through fifth grade will walk to the neighborhood school. A sidewalk goes from Osborne Street to Ellsworth Avenue and crosses in front of the main entrance of the new school. Buses and cars will have access to the school from a driveway and parking area on Ellsworth Avenue... Students
devote fall break to continue Hurricane Katrina cleanup in New Orleans As the first of five BreakOut trips to New Orleans, organized by Campus Ministry’s Center for Social Concern, these students spent fall break, Oct. 6-10, working to aid in the continued Hurricane Katrina recovery effort... Como
neighborhood receives less funding for safety, extra police He said "safety and livability" was a big concern of the neighbors and students in the area. Safety and Livability had its own sub-committee for planning strategies of phase two... U
party patrol criticized by some Jacob Rohrer, an aerospace sophomore, said it is "unacceptable" for police to stop parties and not assaults. But party patrol proponents said the program has decreased the number of large parties, while the police presence in neighborhoods has deterred other crime. So, why don't police address cries for a tougher stance on violent crime with a specific patrol? One answer is money... A
Halloween Madison and Freakfest on State Street FAQ The size of the parties has swelled in the '00s, reaching into the high tens of thousands. Beginning in 2002, the revelries have ended with confrontations between partiers and police. These begin in the early Sunday mornings of the weekend, and continue until law enforcement clears State Street of all partiers. This has led to Halloween becoming a significant issue for both the City of Madison and University of Wisconsin to deal with... Know
when to say enough And it is not, as one anti-binge-drinking crusader has suggested, that alcohol is aggressively advertised and sold by too many businesses within staggering distance of campus. The problem is too many people making individual decisions -- bad decisions -- to drink five, six, seven or more beers, shots and cocktails, one after the other, and a culture that not only approves, it actually encourages this type of behavior. Boys will be boys; girls will be girls; college students will be college students; football fans will be football fans -- all are flimsy excuses...
"Residence Life and Housing are coordinating the camera installation and operations," Penn State University Police Assistant Director Tyrone Parham said. "This would help prevent potential crimes and identify unwanted visitors."... Statewide
legislation hoped for underage drinking issue Although still in the planning stages, some ACC commissioners are pursuing stricter state laws to fight underage drinking. But state representatives would have to share their plans with fellow lawmakers. Underage drinking laws can’t be enacted at the local level because they would override state law... [EDITOR'S NOTE: Another misguided "accountability" plan. As anyone who lives in a college town knows, most of the underaged drinking dosen't occur in bars; hasn't since the drinking age was lowered nationally in the 1980s.] Colleges
try to curb underage drinking Volunteer
spirit high among college set The number of college students volunteering grew more than 20 percent, from 2.7 million to 3.3 million, between 2002 and 2005, according to a study being released Monday by the Corporation for National & Community Service, a federal agency. The growth rate for college students is more than double that for all volunteers... Rethinking
College Park The site allows students to become planners and sparks excitement in the possibility of a more livable College Park with posts like this one that shows the transformation of a maintenance building on College Park’s main drag into a cafe and grocery store. They cover low carbon transportation options like Metro’s Purple Line and encourage community building through pedestrian friendly, mixed use development in the many proposed projects in College Park... Student
Poverty in Nice Apartments At the turn of the decade, prices for apartment rental on the free market fell. Students were able to exchange their solo room in a three or four-student apartment for a place of their own. Student housing began to empty out. HOAS, the Helsinki Area Student Housing Association, invested in renovation to create more private apartments, once again raising prices. A few years later, the recession and higher interest rates on students loans sent students back to student housing... Forget
quota, let's just have quieter The argument goes that because of the vast number of students attracted to the large numbers of universities and colleges in our comparatively small and compact city, popular areas such as Bruntsfield and Marchmont are simply overwhelmed. Architecture
students get experience; family gets a home The house on Orchard Street is one of 10 affordable homes that students at Yale’s School of Architecture have designed and built during the past decade in New Haven’s most blighted neighborhoods. The home design and construction projects give architecture students a chance to leave the studio and find out what building in the real world is like. At the same time, students create a home that can lift the fortunes of a family and buoy the neighborhood where it is located... These
cities get in gear We asked Adventure Cycling Association, a nonprofit bike organization in Montana, and Bicycling magazine for suggestions on the nation’s most bike-friendly cities... [Seattle, San Francisco, Davis, Calif., Boulder, Colo., Tucson, Ariz., Madison, Wis., Chicago, Austin, Texas, Philadelphia] Snapshot:
When money goes from gown to town The issue has risen to the fore in State College this month, as this morning's Centre Daily Times notes. Here, Penn State, in lieu of taxes, pays limited fees to local municipalities... The
big time at Utah's little Snow College Showing
the colors (and sweaters) for Leif Ericson This year there are about 100 people, some with drowsy kids in tow. At 6:30 sharp, someone blows a Viking horn, flags are hoisted, and a lusty cheer pierces the sleeping village: "For noble deeds and derring done, we all salute Leif Eric-son! Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!"...
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