November 16th, 2011 |
by Michael Stiefvater |
published in
Book Exchange Site, Cafritz Property, Domain at College Park, East Campus, Economic Development Update, Enclave at 8700 - Formerly Starview Plaza, M Square Research Park, Mosaic at Turtle Creek, Projects, Route 1, The Varsity, University View
The College Park Development Update is a bi-monthly newsletter prepared by the City of College Park Planning, Community and Economic Development Department covering development activity in the City. Please feel free to distribute this information as you see fit. Questions or comments can be directed to Economic Development Coordinator Michael Stiefvater at (240)487-3543 or msteifvater@collegeparkmd.gov.
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 [...]
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 [...]
October 26th, 2006 |
by David Daddio |
published in
Downtown, General College Park, Route 1, University View, University View Overlook
Maybe the most reviled building in College Park, the University View has been the subject of much criticism ever since its doors opened last fall. Indeed the building is a bit overwhelming, but the benefits of putting 1,100 students right at the university’s front gate are hard to ignore. Also, the complex actually hasn’t been [...]
