January 27th, 2010 | by Clay Gump | published in East Campus, Speculation
The University announced today that they plan to purchase the abandoned Washington Post site for $12 Million with the intention to use the site to house facilities currently on the East Campus site. This is a clear victory for those who were opposed to using the Wooded Hillock site for relocation as was previously recommended.
The [...]
December 4th, 2009 | by Clay Gump | published in East Campus
The Diamondback published a editorial yesterday urging the University to show leadership in the now flailing East Campus project.
Although East Campus may take much longer than expected to complete, the administration must put forth a realistic and straightforward plan now to ensure the project remains feasible.
If East Campus is going to come to fruition any [...]
December 2nd, 2009 | by Clay Gump | published in East Campus
The Diamondback is reporting that the Maryland General Assembly is wavering on committing relocation money for East Campus in the wake of FP-Argo pulling out of the project. (See East Campus Gets Its Own Stimulus Package for background information)
State Sen. Jim Rosapepe (D-Anne Arundel and Prince George’s) said the university will face a tough sell [...]
November 17th, 2009 | by David Daddio | published in East Campus, Environment, On Campus Development
In response to Robert McCartney’s Op-Ed yesterday in the Washington Post, I decided to throw together the following as I continue to ruminate over the massive amount of debate surrounding the proposed development (also see savethehillock.com) of 9 acres of the 22 acres “Wooded Hillock” behind the Comcast Center:
As an environmentalist and former land conservationist, [...]
November 16th, 2009 | by Clay Gump | published in East Campus
Op-Ed piece from the Post on Sunday discussing the Hillock site.
The university should look again. I’m willing to raze trees when necessary for the sake of smart growth, such as to build the light rail Purple Line linking College Park to Bethesda. But this plan contradicts the university’s numerous, solemn pledges to become a national [...]
November 14th, 2009 | by Clay Gump | published in East Campus
On Friday the University announced the shocking news that they have ended the relationship with the primary developer for the East Campus project Folger-Pratt/Argo.
This is a considerable setback for the 38-acre project that was billed as the catalyst for a revitalized route 1 and College Park.
Despite best efforts, the current economic downturn and difficult financial [...]
October 2nd, 2009 | by Clay Gump | published in East Campus, On Campus Development
The Diamondback is reporting that the University Senate may come down on the side of the SGA in the Hillock site dispute.
Last February, the SGA unanimously passed a resolution asking the administration to reconsider alternatives to developing the Hillock. But the senate — composed of nearly 200 students, faculty and staff — has a more [...]
July 29th, 2009 | by Clay Gump | published in Businesses, East Campus, General College Park, M Square Research Park
On Friday July 17th the City hosted a Real Estate roundtable. Ann Wylie, the Vice President of Administrative Affairs, was the primary presenter. There were many Campus and Local officials present and based on the lack of empty seats interest was high. The second speaker was Chris Warren providing details of local economic activity. Here [...]
