UMD student liaisons discuss student concerns, encourage city election turnout
The pair held the voter registration drive for the second consecutive Wednesday, incentivizing student voter registration with free reusable shopping bags.
College Park City Council aims to increase student engagement in city affairs
Council members proposed creating a neighborhood guide to introduce students to civic associations, public officials and other parts of city government.
South Campus Commons/Courtyards need semester-based leasing options
Yearlong leases are restrictive. Students need semester lease options.
Don’t develop the Paint Branch Preserve. Lower rents instead.
Locals are opposed to developing the Paint Branch Preserve. We must listen to them.
Roaches, poor maintenance among Parkside apartment gripes
Rent is increasing at Parkside, but residents say the conditions don't justify the increase.
New apartment construction sparks frustration, rekindles housing affordability worries
Construction is causing an increase of dust in the air and disrupting student life, some students say.
EcoGrads could offer sustainable, affordable housing option for UMD graduate students
“Grad students don’t have any more money than undergrads,” said Jeremy Feldman, a consulting engineer and former university graduate student. “Housing is expensive.”
It’s time for rent subsidies to create affordable housing in College Park
Without action, housing affordability will get worse before it gets better.
College Park City Council discusses student housing project to replace Knox Boxes
The housing project could include five-bedroom units.
UMD SGA members to gather data on student housing costs in College Park
They hope the data will influence city decisions.