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Regarding University contributions to emergency and infrastructure costs associated with its presence, look no further than what GU is proposing in its current plan. Additional MPD officers every night of the week and ramped up on weekends, trash pickup twice a day for everyone (students and neighbors alike), and infrastructure improvements to the street network along Reservoir Road. This is in addition to GU's own police and trash that serve the campus (including the blocks east of 37th Street) and a student run EMS that answers calls for service not just on campus but in the surrounding neighborhoods.

As for the GW proposal you reference, let's be clear -- it is (a) within the boundaries of the campus plan,(b) a development site that was specifically called out in that campus plan, and (c) for a use that was specifically called out in that campus plan. There is zero surprise here. The only thing new is the proposal to incorporate an existing office building into the mix. Agree that it's a great way for universities to build revenue without increasing enrollment.

Interesting idea about the SUNY idea -- though note that SUNY pairs a robust system of state schools with those public-private partnerships. But a neat idea -- of course, you couldn't fairly pair that with enrollment caps.

by Dave on Nov 19, 2011 4:04 pm • link • report