January 30th, 2010 |
by David Daddio |
published in
Commons 7 and 8, Enclave at 8700 - Formerly Starview Plaza, General College Park, Housing, Northgate Area, Oakland Hall, Route 1, The Varsity, University View Overlook
Of the seven active construction projects (listed on our area projects by number page) in College Park right now, five of them are student housing. The other two are University-led office buildings in M-Square. Indeed, there is an unprecedented amount of dirt moving on Route 1 right now; proving that while the national economy may [...]
December 2nd, 2009 |
by David Daddio |
published in
Northgate Park, Politics, Route 1, The Varsity, University View, University View Overlook
Apparently, the city’s patience with #1 Liquors is wearing thin. After nearly a decade of begging, prodding, and cajoling tactics, councilmembers are starting to contemplate eminent domain proceedings on College Park’s most infamous homestead holdout. According to the Diamondback the city would like to acquire the parcel in order to create “a park”: The council [...]
May 14th, 2009 |
by Clay Gump |
published in
University View, University View Overlook
The Diamondback reports that the City Council gave a thumbs up to View III. The completion of the University View trifecta will begin at the end of next summer. This will bring an additional 992 beds and 19,000 square feet of retail space. By my estimate all three building provide in the neighborhood of 2600 [...]
October 17th, 2008 |
by Clay Gump |
published in
On Campus Development, University View Overlook
Md. approves $80M for new dorm The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the $80 million for Oakland Hall on Wednesday. Construction is scheduled to start August 2009 and be completed by April 2011. Some of us at RTCP have wondered why Foulger-Pratt/Argo Investments (the developer of East Campus) is not paying for this new [...]
November 14th, 2007 |
by David Daddio |
published in
Housing, Raymond Towers, University View, University View Overlook
As we reported Sunday, the University View plans an absolutely massive phased expansion – 434 units (1,416 student beds) and a whopping 30,000+ S.F. of retail. The 1st phase is planned to take place by 2010 (directly in front of the University View) with the other phases (including a parking garage) materializing by 2012. Special [...]
November 11th, 2007 |
by David Daddio |
published in
City Garage/Condos/City Hall, Housing, Raymond Towers, University View Overlook
As we’ve noted, the student housing landscape in College Park has changed dramatically in the past 6 months. Developers are falling over themselves to propose new projects. Otis Warren/ Steve McBride (best known for building the University View) were at the City Council meeting last Wednesday. They are now proposing a 12-story, 154 unit (516 [...]
February 8th, 2007 |
by David Daddio |
published in
Hollywood Station, Housing, Politics, Projects, Route 1, The Jefferson, University View Overlook
Wednesday night’s City Council Meeting was choc full of development issues. Briefly, here’s what you missed if you didn’t want to brave the cold (or turn on your TV). –> The council indicated their initial satisfaction of the proposed 220 unit College Park West Development on the Lasik’s site. JPI, the developer, had the blessings [...]
February 6th, 2007 |
by David Daddio |
published in
Hollywood Station, Housing, PDC Campfire Condominiums, Route 1, The Jefferson, University View Overlook
Tonight, the city council will mull over 3 major projects (of the 20 or so that are coming) to College Park. We haven’t previously covered any of these, so here is a brief preview: Detailed Site Plan for Hollywood Station 22,000 S.F. office building (here)(poor schematic here)(conceptual site plan here). Presentation by developer on College [...]
