Leadership at the University of Victoria is eager to move beyond the current housing crisis for students, faculty, staff, and the larger community. With many University of Victoria students, faculty, and staff commuting up to 60 minutes by bus or bike, the academic...
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A Deep Dive into the Property Trust Model for Universities and Colleges: A Path Forward for Institutions to Transform Real Estate
The SHURE Initiative interviewed Gary Morrison, Interim Executive Director of the UFV Properties Trust in Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada) about the adoption of the property trust model as an effective vehicle for academic institutions to own and manage their land...
All Ideas on Table to Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis for Students, including Building Mixed-Use and Seniors Housing on Campus
With occupancy rates hovering close to 100% in many Canadian university submarkets, it is vital for universities and government executives to work more closely together on many challenges, including public transportation and new housing on campus. However, the type of...