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.
UMD expected to sign agreement with MEDCO on student leases
Students who requested to have their on-campus apartment leases terminated will receive credit for the fall semester, per the agreement.
College Park City Council approves conditions for new student housing on Knox Road
Some community members are still concerned the housing isn't affordable for students.
Construction has started on a new apartment complex near Denny’s
They're aiming to open housing to students by August 2022.
College Park City Council discusses proposal for student housing complex on Knox Road
The council is slated to vote on the proposal next week.
College Park City Council discusses sustainable building for new apartment construction
The complex, called The Standard, will include 283 apartment units.
Student housing affordability in College Park isn’t likely to improve soon, officials say
Monthly rents increased by more than $30 in at least three nearby apartment complexes in 2019.
UMD has eliminated lounge bedrooms, but a few flex rooms may remain
It's due to changes involving housing priority and enrollment tracking.