10 Things in Student Housing You Need to Know Today
Student housing is blowing up—but you already knew that. Here are 10 stories to keep you updated on the trend.
1. The University of South Florida is getting a dormitory made in arguably record-setting time by a 3D computer design system. [Tampa Tribune]
2. Make sure you do your math. Off-campus housing is actually frequently underestimated by universities, causing bigger bills for students. [WSJ]
3. A 28-story student housing building in Chicago has just been sold for $85M. [MHN]
4. Student debt is real, y'all. And UC Berkeley programs fight to keep student housing costs down. [Daily Californian]
5. A resort-like housing complex called "The Retreat" is shaking up a small town in Georgia, as five new streets had to be added to the city. [Gazette Times]
6. Residents are protesting against Bellville college's hopes to build more student housing. [The Republic]
7. There's more controversy surrounding unfair student housing laws in Rhode Island. [RINPR]
8. Plans for a student housing complex in South Carolina are halted due to concerns by local residents. [The State]
9. Student housing projects in Texas are under scrutiny for possibly having an unfair tax advantage. [Law360]
10. Are there too many housing options for college students? [NPR]
