56% Of US Colleges And Universities Plan Student Housing Construction

Public-private partnerships surge ahead as states cut back budgets.

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September 25, 2004, 11:00 AM PDT

Larger enrollments and higher student expectations spark the first building boom in 30 years, while new types of student housing signal the end of an era for the dorm styles of the 50s and 60s. One expert says, "it’s all about recruiting, and a snazzy new rec center or student apartment village may make the difference for a prospective student."

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