Friday, January 4, 2013
The project is set to open in September.
Even in winter, construction is progressing on Dearborn's first student housing project. The project, set to be completed by September, is a $30 million investment. The Union at Dearborn will provide housing for up to 500 University of Michigan-Dearborn students. The Union at Dearborn officially began offering leases Nov. 14. Check out floor plans, pricing and more at www.unionatdearborn.com.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Union at Dearborn released its pricing structure for its upcoming student housing project this week, set to open September 2013.
University of Michigan-Dearborn students will have a new housing option come 2013—but can they afford it? Leasing rates were announced this week for The Union at Dearborn, which is set to open 500 studio, two-bedroom, three-bedroom and four-bedroom student apartments by September of 2013 in renovated space on Town Center Drive in Dearborn. The reaction to the prices has been mixed, with several students remarking on The Union's Facebook page that rates seem too high. "For most these rates, you're better off finding an apartment with a roommate," student Uzoma Okeke wrote. "I was excited about living on my own, but I'd like to keep my arm and leg thank you," Greg Van Gorp added. Representatives have stated that it's not yet known whether …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The $30 million project will make 500 housing units available to University of Michigan-Dearborn students.
A collective sigh of relief was heard on Town Center Drive in Dearborn on Monday as partners in bringing student housing to the University of Michigan-Dearborn broke ground on the $30 million project. "This is a fantastically happy day for the University of Michigan-Dearborn," commented an exuberant Chancellor Daniel Little at the groundbreaking ceremony. "It's not a huge project in any respect ... except to our students." More: Plans Finalized for UM-Dearborn Student Housing The Union at Dearborn—located in the former Ford Land buildings at 760 and 780 Town Center Drive just east of the campus—is set to open next fall. The development, funded by Urban Campus Communities, will include apartments for more than 500 students, as well as …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A groundbreaking ceremony for The Union at Dearborn will be held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 24.
Dearborn, prepare to welcome 500 new residents to the city in 2013. Plans to add a student housing option for the University of Michigan-Dearborn students have been finalized, the university confirmed Tuesday. The Union at Dearborn—located in the former Ford Land buildings at 760 and 780 Town Center Drive across from the campus—is set to open next fall. The $30 million Urban Campus Communities development will include apartments for more than 500 students. And 500 new residents for the city who will eat, drink and shop in nearby businesses. “This is such an exciting development for the City of Dearborn,” said Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly in a statement. “We are thrilled that UM-Dearborn students soon will be able to call Dearborn home …
Susan Rowe
4:50 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
I really doubt that. A fully furnished 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment for $735 a month with cable and HBO, high-speed internet, electricity, water and trash. Plus basically access to a large family room on the main floor. Walk to classes, walk to shopping/entertainment and soon walk to the train station. The developer is the one on the line with property taxes and loan payments. A lot to figure in - more ›