COLLINS: Proposed additions to housing at TRU address an urgent need
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ONE OF THE ADVANTAGES of going to University is the opportunity to explore new experiences as part of a very inclusive community. And for students away from home for the first time, especially International students a long way from home, that security in a campus housing project is really important. But on-campus housing is often scarce, forcing many to seek housing in other locations.
New housing announced last week at TRU’s East Village will be a big help for those who want to be on campus and part of the University community. These will be modular dormitories that are built off-campus and shipped out for assembly. They can be assembled quickly, are efficient and be altered to all shapes.
This type of housing, according to a friend of mine who is involved in these kinds of projects, can be used for construction camps, housing and even things like hospitals.
This new project will add to the variety of on-campus housing for students at various levels. The original student housing is still there on McGill Road, there are accommodations across Summit Drive (can’t say I can comment on what they’re like), we have the big tower near the Campus Activity Centre, there are groups of privately owned structures across McGill and there are other projects in the works.
