56% Of US Colleges And Universities Plan Student Housing Construction
Public-private partnerships surge ahead as states cut back budgets.
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, "its 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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