tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post21865701623380190..comments2024-02-28T11:29:36.860-05:00Comments on just up the pike: seniors on the street: college park's housing crisis (updated)Dan Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10594208011755406956noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-1442859492596348462007-04-06T09:54:00.000-04:002007-04-06T09:54:00.000-04:00The new rent controls in College Park are to blame...The new rent controls in College Park are to blame, and I'm getting a bit nervous about the influx of student renters to University Park. I know a number of homes and few vacant lots have been recently purchased by out of state speculators - for rental purposes, I assume. <BR/><BR/>Also, some rental properties on US-1 have already been cited by the town & county for overcrowding. One home had more than 12 tenants, most of whom were students.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-74259788883802081542007-04-05T19:18:00.000-04:002007-04-05T19:18:00.000-04:00A good percentage of College Park students origina...A good percentage of College Park students originated from commuting distance of the school, they can always live with their parents. Those that are coming from out of state are already emptying out their pockets so they probably can afford a nice apartment in the area. I don't think its that serious of a situation. Where I went to school they kicked you out of the dorms in your junior year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-80196179119893441642007-04-05T16:09:00.000-04:002007-04-05T16:09:00.000-04:00Terry and I live in Summit Hills. Yes, I share hi...Terry and I live in Summit Hills. Yes, I share his dread of incoming students moving into the apartment complex. They have loud parties and I always see those kids bring in tons of beer and liquor. There have been cases when the Summit Hills leasing office had to throw these wild kids off the property. <BR/><BR/>The only silver lining is that renting in Silver Spring is becoming an expensive proposition for the student (his parents' budget). I think you will see more UMD students looking for cheaper living environs in Hyattsville and other locations in PG county. <BR/><BR/>I always wondered why so many UMD students live in Silver Spring. Now I know the reason.ihateyuppieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14656529543240441687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30306615.post-75884641824075200782007-04-05T11:45:00.000-04:002007-04-05T11:45:00.000-04:00The City Council of College Park is responsible fo...The City Council of College Park is responsible for some of the crisis:<BR/><BR/>-It has imposed rent control specifically to reduce the number of rental properties.<BR/><BR/>-It has forced owner-occupancy requirements on new development specifically to exclude student renters.<BR/><BR/>-It is urging the state to sharply reduce current tax incentives so as to discourage private developers from build more student housing.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, the state law precludes the University from taking on debt to finance student housing on campus.<BR/><BR/>Why is the lack of housing a surprise to anyone? <A HREF="http://rethinkcollegepark.net/blog/2007/352/" REL="nofollow">Read more about it.</A>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18256192730221341647noreply@blogger.com