|
||
 |
College Town Life | Featured College Towns | College Town Issues | |
15-21 Porsches
2 Oxford Gains National Exposure F&M
hopes to wow students in fall Many of them will be moving into a new $35 million apartment complex, taking science classes and labs in a new $50 million classroom building and playing soccer, lacrosse and Frisbee on new $2.8 million athletic fields ... Public,
private lives merge at LU President's House The goal was just the opposite when the Lawrence University President's House, a Tudor-style home at 229 N. Park Ave., Appleton, was restored in 2000. Led by senior architect George Mattheis with Miller Wagner Coenen McMahon in Neenah, the nine-month, $1 million project recently was acknowledged with an award from the Appleton Historic Preservation Commission. "I think that (the university) recognized that the house was significant architecturally, and they didn't want to change that," Mattheis said. "They didn't want it to be a house that was obviously remodeled in this neighborhood. So everything that we did was done so that it would appear to be original to the house." ... [The Lawrence University president's house is situated on the residential block between the univresity and City Park in Appleton's City Park Neighborhood Historic District.] Dunedin
seeks new ideas and industry "It's true that we, along with a number of other centres in New Zealand, have lost a lot of our manufacturing in the last 20 years really," Gray said. "What we are managing to keep though is the design edge – I think that's probably where the future is going to lie." The council is helping establish the chair with $1 million of funding and mayor Peter Chin says the investment will help the city galvanise recent business strategies ... NCCU
advised to buy building Bijoy Sahoo, named interim vice chancellor for finance and administration after Chancellor James Ammons departed last month and took several top administrators with him, recently reviewed NCCU's plans to buy Eagle Landing, the 408-bed Brant Street residence hall that state regulators contend has a slew of design and construction deficiencies ... Student
Helps Solve Housing Woes Many students spend the summer months trying to line up a housing unit for the school year that has near proximity to the university, affordable and in a secure location. Finding a residence to fit this criterion may become overwhelming to students with already overloaded schedules. Artis explained that students who opt to use her assistance to find available housing are benefiting by saving "time and the headaches", that often take place when searching the Washington D.C., area for housing, at no cost to them ... Yoga
on the Grand Atlas Yoga and the Grand House Student Co-op will host "Yoga on the Grand" tomorrow from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ... The Grand House is an autonomous co-operatively run student residence that is owned, operated and will be occupied entirely by students - construction started last month. The house is planned to incorporate features such as super insulating straw bales for walls, rain water collection, passive and active solar features and various reclaimed or reused materials. For more information, visit the website ... Battle
for Big Downtown Buildings Spurs Tension At issue is the theme which has driven, openly or more subtly, much of the debate throughout DAPAC’s 39 sessions. Tasked by the city and UC Berkeley with devising the basics of a new plan for the city center and pushed by city staff to accommodate much of the city’s anticipated—and, perhaps, mandated—growth in the years ahead, the panel is faced with two basic questions: How much and how high? The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) wants the city to clear the way for adding up to 3,000 new housing units in Berkeley over the next seven years, though the consensus is that developers would probably build less—probably closer to 1,360 units, of which 559 would be built downtown ... Commentary:
Trader Joe’s — A Disaster for Our Neighborhood, A Danger for
Every Neighborhood Although our city government cannot give golden parachutes to departing employees, I can think of no more thoughtful gift than this precedent to give Mr. Mark Rhoades as he leaves his role as the city’s developer-friendly zoning officer and goes on to his new role as your friendly Berkeley developer. Those who have watched Mark in action bending and mutilating our Zoning Ordin-ance over the past five years can only imagine how much damage such a precedent can cause when placed in the hands of such a true believer in smart growth ... Oxford
Voters will see Charter Amendment in November Currently, the charter limits the mile square to three apartments per building at most. If the amendment passes, it would lift this restriction on Uptown, specifically between College and Campus Avenues and between Church and Walnut streets ... Town-gown
partnership hits a snag The agreement covers payments to Amherst by UMass for fire protection, the status of Mark's Meadow School, cooperation between the two police departments, water and sewer rates and a proposal to merge the reception of emergency calls, said Town Manager Laurence Shaffer. The dialogue began in December, when Shaffer suggested to Lombardi that the campus was not paying its fair share of the costs of fire protection ... UF's
Cooperative Garden has grown over 35 years The rules are simple: no pesticides or synthetic fertilizer. Everything must be grown using organic methods. While that may seem daunting to some, there is plenty of help on hand ... City
approves buildings for three area colleges Opposed by neighbors several years ago when it proposed to build a student dormitory on a triangular block at Worthington Street and Huntington, the pharmacy college yesterday won approval for a multiple-use academic building instead ... Prime
Property Investors, Ltd. Acquires Twenty One Building Multi Campus Student
Housing Portfolio Ann
Arbor looking for public input in shaping downtown area City planners will hold a public downtown design workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. July 26 in the Michigan Room of the Michigan League, 911 N. University Avenue. The workshop is part of the city's Ann Arbor Discovering Downtown initiative, which encourages local residents and business owners to work with city officials on downtown issues, such as downtown parking, historic preservation, urban design and the development processes. City planners have identified and mapped areas of distinct character in the downtown, along with a set of design principles for each area, using information from a public workshop in May. This design framework will provide the base for the development of design guidelines ... City
Council chooses student for Human Relations Commission Though Lee is also being considered for the Davis Social Services Commission, a decision was postponed from last night's meeting to allow for more applications. Lee said it is unlikely he will be chosen for both commissions, but noted that he would use his position on the Social Services Commission to emphasize public transport and affordable housing. "Students, when they're motivated and have the desires to be involved in the community, they can," said Lee. "Sometimes that just takes some persistence on their part … they should really give it a try." ... Public
questions South Campus plan Why develop the golf course when UM owns other property that is ripe for redevelopment - such as the outdated family housing buildings known as the “X's” at the base of Mount Sentinel. Why carve up the property to resemble a smaller replica of the “mountain campus” - Oval and all - when the land could be more efficiently used by clustering new structures, preserving as much open space as possible and serving as a model “green” campus? ... Our
View - Student residential park should get nod To those on the waiting list for now-closed-for-fall Cal State Long Beach residency, good luck. Housing's website reports that deposits will be returned to the unlucky souls who won't get on-campus housing. That's small condolence in mid-July, but the "just under 2,000" beds are sold out. CSULB could ease some pressures for numerous future students if it buys nearby Brooks College, as reported in the July 12 Summer Forty-Niner. Buying renovated prime real estate and converting it into a student residential park could pay dividends ... Town
wary of college ‘creep’ The fields have been dug and laid out, and plans for a facility on the grounds have been approved. But last week, project supervisors from the college went before the Planning Board asking for the approval of a “slightly bigger” building to complement the fields, which are already in use. The building would not only house offices for coaches and boys and girls lockers, but also a balance and mobility center and a day-care facility. Chelgren and the Planning Board expressed concern in the “creeping” movement of the college over the years and the fear that the college may be moving ahead without the town in tow. “We are falling into a pattern,” Chelgren said. “I feel lucky to have Gordon College in town, however, the town needs to be a stronger player ... South
Bend Approves $200 Million Development Near Notre Dame The development will include shops, restaurants, two hotels, offices, apartments, condominiums and other housing. The Reverend John Jenkins, Notre Dame's president, told the council that the 25-acre project will help bring the university, neighborhood and city closer together, benefiting all. Jenkins says the housing will help the university attract new faculty and professional staff ... Taking
recreation to new heights on The Hill "Our citizens expect the Parks and Recreation Department to protect the town's natural resources while also providing superior recreational, cultural, and educational services," Stancil said in a release issued upon Kisiah's hiring in May. "We are pleased to attract an individual with outstanding qualifications to promote excellence." ... Neighborhood
group focuses on sidewalks Group founder LaVetta Westphal-Rolfs grew up in Hays on the 300 block of West Sixth. Surrounding her were the houses of the chief of police, the school superintendent and her family doctor. "Now we've got college guys on one side, college girls on the other side and beer-drinking, beer-throwing people on the other side," she said. "And it's changed a lot from the time I grew up. I don't mind college students, and I don't really mind drinking, but it's really changed the whole agenda for the way the neighborhood feels. Aand there's no mix anymore." ... Editorial:
Roxbury unrest Many students are currently forced to live in a hodgepodge of private property the university is leasing in nearby neighborhoods instead of living on campus. By this logic, it would seem the Parcel 18 residence hall is a good idea ... Condos
taking shape in old Reynolds building Prospective buyers mainly consist of singles as well as young couples and empty nesters, according to developer Robert McGoodwin. Many baby-boomers who are looking to downsize before retirement and who want easy home maintenance also have expressed interest in the lofts, he said ... Larry Owsley, U of L's vice president for business affairs, expects the new owners will take part in campus activities whether they're part of the university or not. This will ultimately weave the university and local community closer together; he said, and ultimately encourage more students to live on campus. "The more activity you have around the campus, the more vitality you have on the campus," ... Central
Campus architect selected It is a very long-term project. Over the next half-century, the new third campus is expected to emerge, fostering academic and social integration. It will have a mix of new student housing, university buildings, arts centers, classrooms, student eateries and campus-based shops ... Campus
construction alters downtown look The $150 million student housing complex will be built in two phases. When it's complete in 2009, it will house 1,300 students. The first 13-story tower will have 750 beds and will open in 2008. The second tower, with 550 beds, will be completed in 2009. Student
housing units converted "There are several hundred student housing units under conversion," said Chris Stutzman, managing director of Multifamily Services for Transwestern Austin, a real estate agency ... UM
to unveil South Campus plan But one thing is for sure: When the time comes for UM to provide more housing for students and find new ground for academic departments and researchers constrained by tight quarters, the golf course is destined for history ... A
political pioneer serves up memories "Geneva is the college town home for Hobart and William Smith, and the Finger Lakes region is growing like crazy," she said. She said the two colleges help Geneva financially with payments in lieu of taxes, noting surprise that Union College has refused to do so for Schenectady ... U
of M-Flint breaks ground on first dorm The multi-million-dollar student housing building is being built on the south end of the campus on First Street between Chavez and Stevens in downtown Flint. It's estimated there were more than 700 people on hand to witness the groundbreaking on the new residence hall. By all accounts, it's a very exciting time for the university and for Flint community ... Off-campus
living ban irks students In a notice issued on July 6, the ministry stated all university students should live in school dormitories, and forbid students from renting private accommodation off-campus. The ministry said the ban is motivated by a concern for students' safety, as well as a desire to simplify administration at educational institutions ... A typical university dorm room in China accommodates four to eight students. The room serves as the bedroom, study, and living room. There is no guarantee of a quiet atmosphere in the dorm during the day. Besides, since university dorms cut off electricity around 11 at night, students cannot study late. In such circumstances, many students seek a better study environment off-campus when preparing for exams for grad schools ... Northeastern
tries a lighter tread Aoun didn't stop there. He has been personally courting clergy and neighborhood leaders and gone door to door to talk with residents to warm an often chilly relationship between the city campus and its neighbors. The
real life As I said, College Station is a small town, with around 100+ Indian families putting down their roots there. They love the old world charm, the laid back life, the empty streets and, above all, the friendly community there. Honestly, I can take College Station for a week and then I find myself pulling my hair out in boredom. I am a lights and glamour person. I typically head out to College Station on Friday evenings and get back on Sunday. Though it is a small town, I am invariably dragged into the whirlpool of activity. No questions asked and no explanations needed, you were a part of everything and it is just plain fun ... Wanted:
professionals with kids Similar models to Employmoms exist elsewhere, but Seibel hopes to carve out a niche in smaller college towns like Hanover, which have a large pool of highly educated people who may have moved to the area with a spouse in school or working for the college. So far, her business has taken off faster than she expected. She's gotten about 40 resumes so far and already made a number of placements, including at a local nonprofit and Hypertherm, a manufacturer of plasma-cutting technology in Hanover ... Students
differ over meaning of alcohol stats Some students, however, say little has changed and that the report only confirms what they already know; in the face of harsher punishments for their fellow students, residence assistants (RAs) performed fewer write-ups and alcohol drinkers simply did more to conceal the practice ... Hot
Spot for Singles: Geneseo video Jason Miller, 21, rolls out the dough at Pizza Paul’s everyday and has no complaints about the single scene in Geneseo. "It's a fun town, [there’s] a lot to do around here, “Miller said. Geneseo was also ranked high for its beauty ... Pfizer
pullout, loss of 2,100 jobs hit Mich. city Businesses are bracing for slower sales as 2,100 Pfizer workers receive their pink slips throughout this summer ... In the four-plus months since one of the area's largest employers stunned the community by announcing its departure, Ann Arbor's leaders -- from business, state and city government, the University of Michigan and community groups -- have rallied to keep as many Pfizer employees as possible in the state. Ann Arbor SPARK, an economic development organization at the forefront of the community's Pfizer action teams, is working to help 29 groups of Pfizer employees start their own companies. It has applied for some of the $12 million in state money earmarked to help communities keep workers ... Trammell
Crow, MetLife JV to Develop Student Housing The joint venture has a target to develop 3,000 to 4,000 beds, the metric used in student housing development, in the next three to four years, Harness said. "Typically, we are looking for markets that have 7,500 full-time undergraduates," ... American
Campus Hires RBC Managing Director Jamie Wilhelm to Spearhead ACCE(TM)
Program Under the ACCE program, the company invests its own equity in on-campus student housing via a long term ground lease with colleges and universities. This pioneering financing solution allows institutions to develop or sell on-campus student housing while preserving their credit capacity to fund core academic infrastructure. American Campus closed on the first ACCE transaction at Arizona State University early this year. Gossip
Web site debuts in Wilmington, legal questions surface He already heads a company that provides criminal background checks, and said those reports are limited. "If you're hiring a nanny, you don't want to know just what courts have ruled, you want to know what friends and acquaintances think," he said. Martin said GossipReport.com hopes to sign up 5,000 users by fall and
then market the site in other college towns ... As Scott McKenzie crooned about wearing flowers in your hair and The Doors urged us to break on through, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury swelled during the summer of 1967 with the influx of 100,000 hippies in love beads and peace signs, drawn there by the new values of peace, love, personal freedom and mind expansion ... Faith
in the nobility of college is eroding But new research by Public Agenda and the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education indicates that Americans’ unease — even bitterness — toward higher education runs deeper than Mercedes-a-year tuition bills. College administrators and education policy-makers would be wrong to ignore the growing chorus of complaints among millions of American parents and students ... Going to college long has been the apotheosis of the American dream. Not only did college graduation signify that one had “made it,” but the glamour of a four-year intellectual respite in ivy-draped classroom buildings with the world’s great scholars attracted millions seeking the surest ticket to a better life. American universities have been world-beating institutions, and the vast post-World War II expansion of public higher education and college loans and scholarships made college affordable to most Americans. From V-J Day to today, the number of U.S. college students soared from fewer than 1 million to more than 17 million ... Housing,
debt and the battle for votes Labour has highlighted the need to build more affordable housing as a key priority. The Conservatives are committed to helping the family via new tax and benefit breaks in the hope of healing "broken Britain". And the Lib Dems have announced a radical tax-cutting budget, but one which could see two million families paying more tax ... He said a tax break of £20 weekly would wipe out his student debts, so he would consider it a worthwhile amount ... Parents
are spending £11 billion a year to support adult children, a report
shows. In 2004, couples paid out more than £5 billion to help their grown-up children get on to the property ladder, buy a car or settle debts. But by last year, the figure had leapt to £11 billion ... Student debt in England has risen above £3 billion for the first time since tuition fees were introduced, The Sunday Telegraph revealed last month. Top-up fees of £3,000 and maintenance loans of £6,000 have tripled student debt since 1997 ...
Use Google to Search CollegeTownLife.com Older News Archives
Please
send comments and suggestions to editor@collegetownlife.com |
SiteMeter
