Colleges have a housing crisis. These designers have a plan to solve it

The Gayley Towers project aims to transform old apartments into collegiate cohousing, providing 545 private bedrooms at $600 a month, addressing student housing affordability.

Brendan Connolly of Mithun states that the design is focused on creating community through shared meals, enhancing the social experience for students across various years.

Paavo Monkkonen highlights that if students worry less about rent, they will be more successful academically, suggesting affordable housing can significantly impact their performance.

Students are struggling with the rising costs of housing that mirror tuition fees, especially at institutions like UC Berkeley, where on-campus housing options are limited.

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