Carolina North Controversy
Carolina North is a massive development that is in the works for UNC. The satellite campus will potentially be 900 acres and is causing a great deal of dispute between Chapel Hill and the university. UNC has its own Carolina North Committee while the town has the Horace WIlliams Citizens Committee. A former mayor of Chapel Hill, Kenneth Broun, was recently appointed to be the chairman of a new "leadership advisory committee for UNC. The town wants more say and the school wants their campus.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Towards a Vision of a Vibrant Urban Campus Integrated with the Surrounding Neighborhood
Urban Campus and Local Neighborhoods
Harvard just announced plans of new construction over the next 30 years that will be nearly 10 million square feet. Harvard had purchased numerous buildings which sat vacant for years. Finally the plan for the new urban campus is beginning and the expansion of the town is in fact accepted by the townspeople. The town and the school are working together to develop "a vibrant urban campus that integrates with the surrounding neighborhood and the creation of new housing, new jobs, and a variety of new attractions (stores, museums, parks, etc.) that will make the campus and community more liveable and interesting."
Harvard just announced plans of new construction over the next 30 years that will be nearly 10 million square feet. Harvard had purchased numerous buildings which sat vacant for years. Finally the plan for the new urban campus is beginning and the expansion of the town is in fact accepted by the townspeople. The town and the school are working together to develop "a vibrant urban campus that integrates with the surrounding neighborhood and the creation of new housing, new jobs, and a variety of new attractions (stores, museums, parks, etc.) that will make the campus and community more liveable and interesting."
Sunday, November 29, 2009
CSU students give back to their community
CSU serve Fort Collins Community
2000 students, 200 projects
April is national volunteer month and CSU used it as a perfect opportunity to serve its local community. It began with the idea of getting students out, in and around Fort Collins. More than 2000 students were involved this past April with over 200 project sites. The event was held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the April 18. The projects ranged from social service and medical organizations, to city, county and state agencies and local neighbors.
2000 students, 200 projects
April is national volunteer month and CSU used it as a perfect opportunity to serve its local community. It began with the idea of getting students out, in and around Fort Collins. More than 2000 students were involved this past April with over 200 project sites. The event was held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on the April 18. The projects ranged from social service and medical organizations, to city, county and state agencies and local neighbors.
Fort Collins City welcomes students of Colorado State
Colorado State University Welcome
As the new school year begins the community of Fort Collins wants to welcome back students but also remind them of their duty as members of the community. CSU students and long-time residents of Fort Collins are teaming up to visit local neighborhoods and student housing to remind students to respect city ordinances. They are also cooperating on developing a bike safety course from the local police to educate students on safe cycling.
As the new school year begins the community of Fort Collins wants to welcome back students but also remind them of their duty as members of the community. CSU students and long-time residents of Fort Collins are teaming up to visit local neighborhoods and student housing to remind students to respect city ordinances. They are also cooperating on developing a bike safety course from the local police to educate students on safe cycling.
University of Iowa and Iowa City join to decrease high-risk drinking among students
Drinking limitations
High-risk drinking is becoming a great issue among students in the University of Iowa. UNiversity leaders are increasing alcohol training and are providing alcohol safety courses for all incoming freshmen. The Iowa City mayor and city councilors are also doing their part to reduce the supply of alcohol. They have even changed zoning laws to limit the number of alcohol outlets downtown.
High-risk drinking is becoming a great issue among students in the University of Iowa. UNiversity leaders are increasing alcohol training and are providing alcohol safety courses for all incoming freshmen. The Iowa City mayor and city councilors are also doing their part to reduce the supply of alcohol. They have even changed zoning laws to limit the number of alcohol outlets downtown.
Student housing causes issues with city
student housing woes
Noisy parties, vandalism, and property damage are just a few of the complaints associated with the off-campus housing boom in Oshawa, Ontario. When the university experienced a massive increase in growth so did off-campus housing. The issue is that the local people who live in the city pay a great deal of property taxes and do not want to deal with the constant disruptions. Oshawa council is trying to find ways to fix this issue.
Noisy parties, vandalism, and property damage are just a few of the complaints associated with the off-campus housing boom in Oshawa, Ontario. When the university experienced a massive increase in growth so did off-campus housing. The issue is that the local people who live in the city pay a great deal of property taxes and do not want to deal with the constant disruptions. Oshawa council is trying to find ways to fix this issue.
UTA and Arlington strive for a unified relationship
UTA and Arlington
UTA and Arlington have had a distinctly separate relationship for many years. Currently leaders are joining forces to blur that line and implement a master plan known as "College Town, UTA". Creating a college town it is the university that has the most influence over the development, expansion, and design. UTA is one of Arlington's largest employers and has extensive economic impact. If the university and the city can work together the college town will be extremely influential.
UTA and Arlington have had a distinctly separate relationship for many years. Currently leaders are joining forces to blur that line and implement a master plan known as "College Town, UTA". Creating a college town it is the university that has the most influence over the development, expansion, and design. UTA is one of Arlington's largest employers and has extensive economic impact. If the university and the city can work together the college town will be extremely influential.
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