Take these questions into account to make sure your campus housing project gives your university the most value for its investment.
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How to get the most value from your next campus housing project
Colleges and universities are facing rising costs, decreasing funding, and aging infrastructure, all of which are resulting in a fierce arms race for colleges and universities to attract students. Before you start writing checks for your next campus housing project, take these questions into account to make sure the project meets the needs of your school and gives your university the most value for its investment.
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