Matriculation invasion
Series: Inside Housing ; 21(9) 5 March 2004, 18-19(2)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Examines how the housing take-up of a growing student population can have an adverse impact on local housing stock availability. Focuses on the example of Hatfield, where the expansion of the University of Hertfordshire has cost local people at least 720 affordable homes over the last six years. Argues that the provision of more purpose-built student accommodation should be a government priority. Suggests that some of the Communities Plan investment should be channelled into supplying more university accommodation for existing students.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | X125508 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 125508-1001 |
Examines how the housing take-up of a growing student population can have an adverse impact on local housing stock availability. Focuses on the example of Hatfield, where the expansion of the University of Hertfordshire has cost local people at least 720 affordable homes over the last six years. Argues that the provision of more purpose-built student accommodation should be a government priority. Suggests that some of the Communities Plan investment should be channelled into supplying more university accommodation for existing students.