News from 2012: New student housing planned at Campus Umeå
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This was the news in 2012. Does anyone happen to now what state is the process in now?
...It´s a material for exploration...
This is the article in english, again, just a basic translation taken from google translate:
New student housing planned at Campus Umeå
[ 2012-11-07 ] Student housing is an important factor for living , safe and attractive campus. It is the starting point for Academic House which has now decided to lease the land at the football field at Campus Umeå for the establishment of around 200 new apartments.
Umeå's new student housing will occur directly adjacent to the Campus Umeå between Campus Stadium ( football field on campus) and Lilljansberget . The decision to lease forest land for the benefit of student housing has been designed to strengthen the Campus Umeå as an attractive learning environment for studying , working, living and recreation. Now looking Academic House a long-term residence actor for the extensive project .
- It is not included in the University Housing contract to build or operate student housing , but we are working with campus development from a holistic perspective . Campus Near housing allows more people moving in the area at different times of day , which forms the basis for both security and a wider range of services right on campus , said David Carlsson, Regional Director for Academic House North .
The residential area is characterized by durability and go in line with the University area's overall green character. According to the proposal has been developed together with White Architects , the area should be developed with a low degree of exploitation and the forest will be maintained to the greatest extent possible. Thanks to its proximity to the given target locations on campus , service and Iksu can keep down the number of parking spaces to a minimum , which, together with the low catch rate is positive for the disposal of stormwater.
Umeå University Academic parts house approach to student housing as an important part of campus development in the city.
- We also strive to have a vibrant campus where commercial operators are attracted to running businesses such as restaurants, cafes and shops. The planned area of student housing will clearly favor such a development , says university director Lars Lustig .
- Our largest groups beginner students come from Stockholm and Västra Götaland. As a distinct national recruitment university , it is important to offer an attractive accommodation . While our students are from overseas expecting accommodation on campus in the same way they know from countries like England, France and the U.S. , he continues.
Also, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) welcomes the decision .
- We have a great guest researcher and jägmästarstudenter coming to Umeå from Sweden. Thus , our housing needs big. Affordable apartments in a situation such as this will enhance the attractiveness of our programs and raise Campus Umeå to an even higher level , says Tomas Lundmark, dean of SLU's forestry faculty .
The University House project is part of a company-wide goal to actively contribute to the construction of student housing. Only in student cities Stockholm , Uppsala, Lund, Gothenburg and Umeå University participates House to approximately 5,000 student housing to be built on campus.
In order to enable the construction of student housing in Umeå need a new plan be developed. A request comes in November to be submitted to the municipality. The process for the houses are built is expected to take two years.
Contact: David Carlsson
Photo: White Architects
[ 2012-11-07 ] Student housing is an important factor for living , safe and attractive campus. It is the starting point for Academic House which has now decided to lease the land at the football field at Campus Umeå for the establishment of around 200 new apartments.
Umeå's new student housing will occur directly adjacent to the Campus Umeå between Campus Stadium ( football field on campus) and Lilljansberget . The decision to lease forest land for the benefit of student housing has been designed to strengthen the Campus Umeå as an attractive learning environment for studying , working, living and recreation. Now looking Academic House a long-term residence actor for the extensive project .
- It is not included in the University Housing contract to build or operate student housing , but we are working with campus development from a holistic perspective . Campus Near housing allows more people moving in the area at different times of day , which forms the basis for both security and a wider range of services right on campus , said David Carlsson, Regional Director for Academic House North .
The residential area is characterized by durability and go in line with the University area's overall green character. According to the proposal has been developed together with White Architects , the area should be developed with a low degree of exploitation and the forest will be maintained to the greatest extent possible. Thanks to its proximity to the given target locations on campus , service and Iksu can keep down the number of parking spaces to a minimum , which, together with the low catch rate is positive for the disposal of stormwater.
Umeå University Academic parts house approach to student housing as an important part of campus development in the city.
- We also strive to have a vibrant campus where commercial operators are attracted to running businesses such as restaurants, cafes and shops. The planned area of student housing will clearly favor such a development , says university director Lars Lustig .
- Our largest groups beginner students come from Stockholm and Västra Götaland. As a distinct national recruitment university , it is important to offer an attractive accommodation . While our students are from overseas expecting accommodation on campus in the same way they know from countries like England, France and the U.S. , he continues.
Also, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) welcomes the decision .
- We have a great guest researcher and jägmästarstudenter coming to Umeå from Sweden. Thus , our housing needs big. Affordable apartments in a situation such as this will enhance the attractiveness of our programs and raise Campus Umeå to an even higher level , says Tomas Lundmark, dean of SLU's forestry faculty .
The University House project is part of a company-wide goal to actively contribute to the construction of student housing. Only in student cities Stockholm , Uppsala, Lund, Gothenburg and Umeå University participates House to approximately 5,000 student housing to be built on campus.
In order to enable the construction of student housing in Umeå need a new plan be developed. A request comes in November to be submitted to the municipality. The process for the houses are built is expected to take two years.
Contact: David Carlsson
Photo: White Architects

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