It’s time for rent subsidies to create affordable housing in College Park
Without action, housing affordability will get worse before it gets better.
Students have decried College Park housing costs. New apartments could worsen the issue.
Two new apartment complexes are expected to open in the next year.
Some UMD undergraduate commuters say housing costs pushed them out of College Park
At some apartment buildings, rent can be more than $1,200.
Amid the pandemic’s uncertainty, UMD students are already looking for next year’s housing
Many students are weighing their options before signing a year-long lease.
UMD provides additional information on face covering policies
All students and employees will be provided two face coverings.
Over 100 UMD students hire legal team in fight to terminate on-campus apartment leases
"If it has to happen, then we’ll vigorously defend them in the courts.”
As first month of rent looms, UMD students fight to terminate on-campus apartment leases
Students have reached out to lawyers, flooded social media feeds and organized email campaigns to raise awareness.
UMD students in Commons, Courtyards rush to re-lease apartments as fall semester nears
Some residents believe new rules for the fall should give them the right to terminate their leases.
College Park City Council approves plans for student housing project behind CP Towers
Current plans propose a nine-story building with a “clubhouse” on the top floor.
P.G. County approves plans for apartment complex set to replace Lotsa, Insomnia Cookies
The project will include 343 multifamily units and span more than 1.65 acres.