Council members discuss raising taxes for vacant and blighted properties
Properties such as under-leased commercial properties, vacant housing, abandoned buildings and unused lots would be included in the tax increase.
Potential College Park tax rate increase could fund rent subsidies, business grants
For each cent the tax rate is raised, the city could receive around $175,000 additional revenue, according to city documents.
A ‘Live Near Your School’ program would encourage local graduates to stay in College Park
College Park would benefit from more alumni and young professionals living in the city
Here’s how the business scene in College Park is changing in 2023
Multiple businesses have closed in recent weeks in College Park, including restaurants near the University of Maryland’s campus.
UMD needs to reconsider its on-campus housing priority system
Housing priority policies must become more accommodating to diverse needs.
Tempo and The Nine adopt influencer-style marketing strategy to appeal to UMD students
Their tactics like Instagram giveaways, brand ambassadors and free merchandise have drawn the attention of students.
It’s time for rent subsidies to create affordable housing in College Park
Without action, housing affordability will get worse before it gets better.