Watch out for these construction projects at UMD UMD has a plethora of construction projects in progress, from the Purple Line to a new dining hall. Shreya Vuttaluru August 30, 2021
Purple Line NOW hosts virtual forum to discuss project status “The Purple Line is frankly one of the most important projects we have underway in Maryland right now." Anaya Truss-Williams May 5, 2021
Community members talk history of racism and urban renewal along Purple Line corridor Some voiced concerns about the Purple Line could affect residents in Langley Park and Lakeland. Anaya Truss-Williams April 22, 2021
After months of negotiations, MDOT and Purple Line contractors reach agreement If the agreement is approved, the state will pay $250 million to settle outstanding financial claims. Anaya Truss-Williams November 29, 2020
Purple Line corridor residents discuss affordable housing at annual meeting The virtual meeting featured local businesses, activists and other community members. Anaya Truss-Williams November 18, 2020
Purple Line officials field questions about project progress and construction The Nov. 10 update was intended to give city community members a clearer look at what was going on with the project. Anaya Truss-Williams November 11, 2020
Maryland needs to reevaluate its public-private partnerships Public-private partnerships are unequal and unstable. Maryland needs to stop using them. Maya Rosenberg October 27, 2020
Maryland Transit Administration takes over Purple Line project after private developer pulls out Construction for the project has lasted for years on UMD's campus. Anaya Truss-Williams October 12, 2020
The loss of the Purple Line is a tragedy for UMD What does the construction pause on Purple Line mean for UMD students and Maryland residents? Maya Rosenberg October 5, 2020
A pause on Purple Line construction adds to unfinished projects at UMD Some say campus has become unrecognizable due to ongoing developments. Anaya Truss-Williams October 2, 2020