A new way of thinking about post-secondary building design is underway in Canada, thanks to forward-thinking executives from ARK | PETROFF and others in the operations arena. Challenges of the last few years have been met by the best minds to redesign higher...
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SHURE Media Center: Rendering Fly-Through of Georgia’s Largest Knowledge Community, by Rowen Foundation
The Rowen Foundation: We are the independent, mission-driven, not-for-profit entity leading the planning and visioning of Rowen, responsible for project leadership and operations to ensure the long-term vision for Rowen is never compromised. Our Mission: To be a...
University-Anchored Knowledge Communities: Real estate as a living laboratory for campus innovation and growth
My name is Mason Ailstock, and I am honored to serve as the President and CEO of the Rowen Foundation, a not-for-profit organization based in metro Atlanta. Having recently visited Toronto and spoken at SHURE Initiative GTA & Eastern Canada, I wanted to share some...
Now’s the time to be looking to buy Italian PBSA, according to William fforde of Domatia: “We wouldn’t be creating this fund if we didn’t believe it would work”
Veteran developer-investor William fforde, a founder of UniLodge, the U.K.'s first nationwide independent chain of direct-let student accommodation sold in 2001, freely admits that his hair is greying. Today, William and his Domatia colleagues are meeting the...
SHURE GTA panel: Significant changes are underway in the evolution of unit type preferences and cost tolerances
While enrollments in Canada have surged in recent years, the locations from which students are attending have evolved. Canada's domestic enrollment is forecast to increase next year and continue rising after 15 years of stagnation. Meanwhile, Canada's international...
Bonard Presents Canada PBSA Intel at SHURE GTA
Vienna-based BONARD recently participated in SHURE GTA & Eastern Canada, a high-level program produced by the SHURE Initiative and attended by more than 400 university stakeholders and student accommodation executives. Real Estate Business Development Director...
CANADA’S Alignvest Student Housing REIT invests in partnership to acquire property in Toronto for redevelopment
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...
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...
Chartwells Higher Education Introduces Climate Labeling TO Empower Students to Make More Sustainable Food Choices
Starting this fall, millions of college students nationwide will know the environmental and social impact of what they eat at dining halls with climate labeling, thanks to an exclusive partnership between Chartwells Higher Education and HowGood, an independent...