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The Indo Daily Investigates: 5m student accommodation overspend - The UL housing scandal at centre of garda probe

The University of Limerick engaged in questionable property purchases, leading to investigations into financial misconduct and governance issues.
Concerns raised over student accommodation decisions and potential fraud are under review by authorities.

Confidential emails reveal warnings about controversial housing scheme for University of Limerick were ignored - and deal pushed through

The University of Limerick wasted €5.2m on a student housing project despite warnings about planning issues being ignored.

The Indo Daily Investigates: 5m student accommodation overspend - The UL housing scandal at centre of garda probe

The University of Limerick engaged in questionable property purchases, leading to investigations into financial misconduct and governance issues.
Concerns raised over student accommodation decisions and potential fraud are under review by authorities.

Confidential emails reveal warnings about controversial housing scheme for University of Limerick were ignored - and deal pushed through

The University of Limerick wasted €5.2m on a student housing project despite warnings about planning issues being ignored.
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#architecture

Economical Housing For Students Preserves Historical Facades, Merging The Old & The New - Yanko Design

LINK Tower represents the innovative integration of student housing with historical preservation in Montreal's Shaughnessy Village.

From Modernism to Multiculturalism: The Historical Evolution of Student Housing

Student housing has evolved from basic shelter to a multifaceted concept prioritizing community, culture, and sustainability.

iLive Frankfurt / HWKN Architecture

The iLive Campus in Frankfurt uniquely combines student apartments and a hotel, catering to the needs of the younger generation for flexible living.
Design focuses on creating communal spaces and vibrant living environments that enhance social interactions among students.
Innovative architecture features an undulating facade that symbolizes fluidity and motion, embodying modern lifestyle demands.

Rose des Vents Student Housing / ADHOC architectes

Montreal's investment in student housing highlights the urgent need for affordable accommodations as part of ADHOC's Rose des Vents project.

ACDF architecture fronts LINK tower in montreal with matrix of dormer archetypes

LINK tower successfully combines modern student housing with Victorian-era architecture, enhancing community identity while addressing housing needs.

New tower block development will bring 400 homes to Woolwich town centre

A new 12-storey block in Woolwich will add 120 student rooms, enhancing a previously consented project and providing over 400 homes in total.

Economical Housing For Students Preserves Historical Facades, Merging The Old & The New - Yanko Design

LINK Tower represents the innovative integration of student housing with historical preservation in Montreal's Shaughnessy Village.

From Modernism to Multiculturalism: The Historical Evolution of Student Housing

Student housing has evolved from basic shelter to a multifaceted concept prioritizing community, culture, and sustainability.

iLive Frankfurt / HWKN Architecture

The iLive Campus in Frankfurt uniquely combines student apartments and a hotel, catering to the needs of the younger generation for flexible living.
Design focuses on creating communal spaces and vibrant living environments that enhance social interactions among students.
Innovative architecture features an undulating facade that symbolizes fluidity and motion, embodying modern lifestyle demands.

Rose des Vents Student Housing / ADHOC architectes

Montreal's investment in student housing highlights the urgent need for affordable accommodations as part of ADHOC's Rose des Vents project.

ACDF architecture fronts LINK tower in montreal with matrix of dormer archetypes

LINK tower successfully combines modern student housing with Victorian-era architecture, enhancing community identity while addressing housing needs.

New tower block development will bring 400 homes to Woolwich town centre

A new 12-storey block in Woolwich will add 120 student rooms, enhancing a previously consented project and providing over 400 homes in total.
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#peoples-park

Why build a wall around People's Park?

UC Berkeley's installation of shipping containers highlights ongoing conflicts over People's Park and its future amidst legal challenges and community opposition.

2024: A year in photos

Berkeley experienced significant upheaval in 2024, marked by protests, political shifts, and community struggles over space, notably around People's Park.

Student housing construction at People's Park site going as planned

Construction of the new UC Berkeley student housing at People's Park will proceed on schedule despite protests and weather conditions.

Should People's Park Be Consigned to the Ash Heap of History?

The University of California-Berkeley is moving forward with plans to build a student dormitory and housing for low-income and formerly unhoused people on the contested People's Park site.
Protesters were removed from the park by law enforcement officers, and construction is set to resume once legal obstacles are cleared.

Why build a wall around People's Park?

UC Berkeley's installation of shipping containers highlights ongoing conflicts over People's Park and its future amidst legal challenges and community opposition.

2024: A year in photos

Berkeley experienced significant upheaval in 2024, marked by protests, political shifts, and community struggles over space, notably around People's Park.

Student housing construction at People's Park site going as planned

Construction of the new UC Berkeley student housing at People's Park will proceed on schedule despite protests and weather conditions.

Should People's Park Be Consigned to the Ash Heap of History?

The University of California-Berkeley is moving forward with plans to build a student dormitory and housing for low-income and formerly unhoused people on the contested People's Park site.
Protesters were removed from the park by law enforcement officers, and construction is set to resume once legal obstacles are cleared.
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The Frankfurt Prototype / Barkow Leibinger

The Frankfurt Prototype promotes sustainable living through multifunctional spaces and resource-efficient design.
#uc-berkeley

UC Berkeley unveils new 'luxury' dorm for transfer students

UC Berkeley unveils donor-funded luxury student housing resembling a hotel for transfer students. It aims to address housing crisis and provide community for diverse students.

State Supreme Court Ruling Allows Housing Plan To Move Forward At People's Park | KQED

UC Berkeley can proceed with construction on student housing in People's Park and a larger campus expansion project.

UC Berkeley plans to build its tallest dorm yet in Southside neighborhood

UC Berkeley plans a high-rise dormitory for freshmen and sophomores, aiming to create significant student housing in the Southside neighborhood.

UC Berkeley unveils new 'luxury' dorm for transfer students

UC Berkeley unveils donor-funded luxury student housing resembling a hotel for transfer students. It aims to address housing crisis and provide community for diverse students.

State Supreme Court Ruling Allows Housing Plan To Move Forward At People's Park | KQED

UC Berkeley can proceed with construction on student housing in People's Park and a larger campus expansion project.

UC Berkeley plans to build its tallest dorm yet in Southside neighborhood

UC Berkeley plans a high-rise dormitory for freshmen and sophomores, aiming to create significant student housing in the Southside neighborhood.
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#urban-development

Student Experience Minervahaven / VURB Architects

SEM enhances the student experience in Amsterdam with innovative, sustainable living spaces and community-focused design for international students.

San Jose State University transforms historic luxury hotel into college dorms

SJSU has converted a historic hotel into a student housing facility in an unprecedented timeframe, accommodating 700 students.

SJSU views San Jose housing tower as boost for students and downtown

Spartan Village on The Paseo enhances SJSU's connection to downtown San Jose and creates a vibrant student living environment.

Long Beach State aims to turn office building into student housing

Cal State Long Beach plans to convert Park Tower office building into housing for nearly 600 students, enhancing campus residential options.

SJSU hits final stages to prep new San Jose student housing tower

San Jose State University is introducing a new student housing tower in downtown San Jose.

Student Housing Overtakes Exposition Park Near USC

Transformation of historic neighborhood into student housing village near USC
Concerns about displacement of working-class families by new student-focused developments.

Student Experience Minervahaven / VURB Architects

SEM enhances the student experience in Amsterdam with innovative, sustainable living spaces and community-focused design for international students.

San Jose State University transforms historic luxury hotel into college dorms

SJSU has converted a historic hotel into a student housing facility in an unprecedented timeframe, accommodating 700 students.

SJSU views San Jose housing tower as boost for students and downtown

Spartan Village on The Paseo enhances SJSU's connection to downtown San Jose and creates a vibrant student living environment.

Long Beach State aims to turn office building into student housing

Cal State Long Beach plans to convert Park Tower office building into housing for nearly 600 students, enhancing campus residential options.

SJSU hits final stages to prep new San Jose student housing tower

San Jose State University is introducing a new student housing tower in downtown San Jose.

Student Housing Overtakes Exposition Park Near USC

Transformation of historic neighborhood into student housing village near USC
Concerns about displacement of working-class families by new student-focused developments.
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#ucla

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

The Gayley Towers project provides affordable student housing to foster community and alleviate financial stress for students at UCLA.

Landmark eyes 12-story student housing near UCLA

Landmark Properties is increasing the height of its planned Westwood apartment building to better serve the student housing market.

UCLA picks up 62-unit apartment complex in West LA for $39M

UCLA bought the Canfield Apartments for $39 million to enhance student housing options.

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

The Gayley Towers project provides affordable student housing to foster community and alleviate financial stress for students at UCLA.

Landmark eyes 12-story student housing near UCLA

Landmark Properties is increasing the height of its planned Westwood apartment building to better serve the student housing market.

UCLA picks up 62-unit apartment complex in West LA for $39M

UCLA bought the Canfield Apartments for $39 million to enhance student housing options.
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There's a Hidden Reason College Kids Are Struggling. Just Ask the Kids on My Campus.

The author's experience highlights the stark contrast between extravagant dorm living and the harsh reality of theft and mental health challenges faced by many students.
#higher-education

Colleges devise novel solutions to campus housing woes

Universities face ongoing challenges in adequately estimating student housing needs, leading to insufficient or excessive housing options that affect student living conditions.

San Jose State University planning Campus Village 3 Towers

SJSU is aiming to house 20% of its students on or near campus amidst significant housing challenges.

Oregon students, faculty, unions say university governing system broken, call for investigation

Students unable to afford housing and relying on government assistance
Blame placed on two laws that changed university governance

Colleges devise novel solutions to campus housing woes

Universities face ongoing challenges in adequately estimating student housing needs, leading to insufficient or excessive housing options that affect student living conditions.

San Jose State University planning Campus Village 3 Towers

SJSU is aiming to house 20% of its students on or near campus amidst significant housing challenges.

Oregon students, faculty, unions say university governing system broken, call for investigation

Students unable to afford housing and relying on government assistance
Blame placed on two laws that changed university governance
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#beacon-hill

September Beacon Hill Apartments For Rent 2024 - 1/2 Month Broker Fee Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Renovated Beacon Hill apartments for rent are student-friendly with low broker fees and included utilities, making them a practical choice for renters.

Boston Beacon Hill Apartments Half fees

Beacon Hill apartments are available for rent starting September 1, 2023, catered to students and professionals.

September Beacon Hill Apartments For Rent 2024 - 1/2 Month Broker Fee Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Renovated Beacon Hill apartments for rent are student-friendly with low broker fees and included utilities, making them a practical choice for renters.

Boston Beacon Hill Apartments Half fees

Beacon Hill apartments are available for rent starting September 1, 2023, catered to students and professionals.
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Designer Dorms Come to DC - Washingtonian

Dorm-room design has become a viral sensation and a significant aspect of college life, emphasizing personal expression and trends from social media.

Seize the student housing surge: A guide for property managers

The off-campus student housing market offers growth but requires fundamental operational and marketing changes for successful entry.
#san-jose-state-university

Former San Jose hotel houses 700 college students - San Jose Spotlight

Spartan Village is a new student housing project in downtown San Jose, aimed at accommodating 700 students from San Jose State University.

Latest line: A good week for San Jose State, a bad week for Nicole Shanahan

San Jose State University enhances downtown by converting a hotel tower into student housing, promoting youthful energy in the city.

Spartan Village on the Paseo

The renovated Fairmont Annex tower will house around 700 San Jose State University students and positively influence the local community.

Downtown San Jose photo from the edge of SJSU

SJSU's close connection with Downtown San Jose is set to grow with new student housing and towers outside the campus.
Partnerships like the MLK Jr. Main Library show potential for further collaborations between SJSU and the city such as an AI program.

San Jose State University student housing tower gets official name

San Jose State University is transforming a one-time hotel tower into student housing to help spur economic growth in downtown San Jose.
The Spartan Village on the Paseo will feature amenities such as a sky bridge lounge, study sections, fitness room, gaming lounge, film and video screening center, and a cafe.

Former San Jose hotel houses 700 college students - San Jose Spotlight

Spartan Village is a new student housing project in downtown San Jose, aimed at accommodating 700 students from San Jose State University.

Latest line: A good week for San Jose State, a bad week for Nicole Shanahan

San Jose State University enhances downtown by converting a hotel tower into student housing, promoting youthful energy in the city.

Spartan Village on the Paseo

The renovated Fairmont Annex tower will house around 700 San Jose State University students and positively influence the local community.

Downtown San Jose photo from the edge of SJSU

SJSU's close connection with Downtown San Jose is set to grow with new student housing and towers outside the campus.
Partnerships like the MLK Jr. Main Library show potential for further collaborations between SJSU and the city such as an AI program.

San Jose State University student housing tower gets official name

San Jose State University is transforming a one-time hotel tower into student housing to help spur economic growth in downtown San Jose.
The Spartan Village on the Paseo will feature amenities such as a sky bridge lounge, study sections, fitness room, gaming lounge, film and video screening center, and a cafe.
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Core Spaces eschews remote work, triples space in North Side lease

Core Spaces is expanding its Chicago office lease, focusing on in-person collaboration while other companies downsize.

MIT student protesters barred from campus housing

MIT placed a second-year MBA student under interim suspension due to his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, impacting his housing and family stability.
#san-jose

San Jose housing tower with hundreds of apartments may sprout downtown

A key city panel has endorsed a 25-story housing highrise in downtown San Jose, which could bring 210 residential units to the area.
The highrise is primarily focused on student and faculty housing and is located within a block of the San Jose State University main campus.

SJSU dorm rooms coming to historic downtown San Jose hotel up for sale

The Signia by Hilton (formerly Fairmont) in downtown San Jose is up for sale.
San Jose State University is converting the hotel beds into student dorm rooms, the largest post-pandemic conversion of a downtown commercial property to residential housing in the Bay Area.

San Jose housing tower with hundreds of apartments may sprout downtown

A key city panel has endorsed a 25-story housing highrise in downtown San Jose, which could bring 210 residential units to the area.
The highrise is primarily focused on student and faculty housing and is located within a block of the San Jose State University main campus.

SJSU dorm rooms coming to historic downtown San Jose hotel up for sale

The Signia by Hilton (formerly Fairmont) in downtown San Jose is up for sale.
San Jose State University is converting the hotel beds into student dorm rooms, the largest post-pandemic conversion of a downtown commercial property to residential housing in the Bay Area.
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Berkeley Wire

Berkeley student housing co-ops in need of repairs
AT&T wants to shut down landline service in Bay Area
Increase in nonbinary and trans students at UC Berkeley

Ontario clamps down on public-private college partnerships amid cap on student permits | CBC News

Ontario is imposing a moratorium on new public-private college partnerships to protect students and improve the integrity of post-secondary education.
The province plans to review programs at post-secondary schools with a significant number of international students and require colleges and universities to guarantee housing options for incoming international students.
The move comes in response to challenges, such as predatory practices by recruiters and inadequate housing for students, resulting from a recent spike in international student enrollment in Canada.

Spelman, a Historically Black Women's College, Receives $100 Million Gift

Spelman College receives $100 million donation, the largest-ever single gift to a historically Black college
$75 million of the gift will be used for scholarships, while the rest will go towards improving student housing and developing an academic focus on public policy and democracy

University of California Might Give London Breed That SF Expansion Campus She's Been Hankering For

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's request for UC to build an expanded campus in downtown SF is now being considered by the university.
Breed believes bringing UC to downtown SF would help address the office vacancy problem and student housing shortages while providing opportunities for students.
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The Beantown Pub's building is being converted into Suffolk dorms

Suffolk University converting an office building into a dorm to meet student housing demands.

San Jose housing tower goes up for sale amid wobbly residential market

The Grad San Jose, a recently completed 19-story student housing tower with attractive amenities, is on sale in a slightly uncertain real estate market.
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