Alignvest Student Housing Inc. ("Alignvest") is pleased to announce that Alignvest Student Housing REIT ("ASH REIT"), through Canadian Student Living Group Limited Partnership, has entered into a partnership with Northwest Value Partners Inc. to acquire 149 College...
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SHURE GTA AWARD NOMINATIONS: VOTE TODAY
The SHURE Initiative values your opinion. In conjunction with SHURE Initiative GTA & Eastern Canada, an in-person and global live-stream event, winners of the following awards will be announced on November 16: University real estate architect of the year for...
The Evolution of Post-Secondary Institutions & Launch of PEP Commingled Fund: SHURE Initiative Interview Fred Pierce
The SHURE Initiative interviewed Fred Pierce, President and CEO of Pierce Education Properties, commonly known as PEP, a leading U. S. student housing investment and operating business. In addition to his real estate investment and development company, Mr. Pierce is...
Greystar to construct modular units in Pittsburgh Suburb
Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC. has broken ground on a community of prefabricated modular rental units that will bring affordable housing to Pittsburgh. The project, called Ltd. Spring Run, is Greystar’s first property constituted only of Modern Living Solutions’...
Concerns Raised in Canada’s Senate Regarding International Student Recruitment and Housing Conditions
In Canada, the issue of student housing and the surge in international student enrollment has drawn significant attention, including from high-ranking officials. A recent report released by four Canadian Senators underscores the need for rigorous oversight of...
Episode #5: Geothermal Technology 101 for Building Owners
While humans have been using geothermal heating and cooling since the Paleolithic era, it has only recently gained popularity and acceptance as a cleaner energy source that can reduce traditional costs by 20% or more. Over the next 30 minutes, you will hear Jimmy...
Boosting Adult Education Attainment with On-Campus Childcare
Canadian post-secondary institutions recognize the importance of on-campus childcare facilities to boost education rates in the general population. Indeed, a significant obstacle for an adult with children to attain a degree is inadequate or challenging childcare...
Episode #4: The Evolution of Post-Secondary Institutions
The SHURE Initiative interviewed Fred Pierce, President and CEO of Pierce Education Properties, commonly known as PEP, a leading U.S. student housing investment and operating company. In addition to his real estate investment and development company, Mr. Pierce is...
Episode #3: Development Has No Value Unless It Supports the University’s Community
Presented by Danica Djurkovic, Vice President – Campus Planning and Facilities, British Columbia Institute of Technology in Canada Ms. Djurkovic will raise the following important themes related to the improvement of real estate strategy on campus: * What defines...