Design Trends, Building Student Housing and Master Plans Shaping Universities

What You’ll Learn:

• What are the economic ripple effects of higher education projects on the local and regional economy?
• Massachusetts colleges took in more than 700k of the 14M college applications for the 2023-’24 school year. What unique advantages are attracting so many students to the state?
• Thousands of new beds are being built across different universities in the next couple of years. What impact will this have on attracting students to Boston, and what impact will it have on the schools they choose?
• Boston has a housing shortage. What role do public-private partnerships play in offering student housing solutions?
• It is becoming more competitive for universities to attract students. What types of academic buildings are universities prioritizing to make themselves more competitive?
• What economic drivers are currently in place to push universities toward building more commercial, mixed-use projects?
• What strategic initiatives do universities have in place to prepare their students for the world of tomorrow?
• Does the combination of a low housing supply and high demand create an opportunity for investors in the student housing sector?
• How does the development of research buildings foster collaboration between local businesses and universities?