Keeping The 'Town' In College Town

Increased off-campus housing pressure on universities is threatening campus neighborhoods across the nation.

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April 25, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

Writing in PLANetizen, Bob Karrow suggests that a paradigm shift is occurring in college towns across the country. Rejecting the "inevitable" decline of neighborhoods adjacent to college and university campuses, increasing numbers of neighborhood associations, cities, and universities are actively working to revitalize neighborhoods near campuses. Planners and developers need to be aware of this ongoing trend.

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in Planetizen

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