Antwerp (The Brussels Morning newspaper): A project will transform Gateway House into student housing for Karel de Grote Hogeschool providing 250 modern rooms by 2026. This aims to alleviate local student housing shortages especially for international students.
The project is about turning the empty Gateway House office building into student housing for Karel de Grote Hogeschool. It’s located close to the South campus of the school. The goal is to provide homes for up to 250 students by 2026. The redevelopment will involve completely renovating the current office building. This means taking it down to its basic structure and then changing it to fit student living needs. The new space will have modern student rooms and may include shared areas and facilities designed for students. This project is part of a bigger plan to solve the student housing problems in the area. It aims to offer easy and convenient living options for students at Karel de Grote Hogeschool.
How can universities address the student housing crisis for international Ssudents?
Veerle Hendrickx the director of Charlemagne University College is worried about how hard it is for international students to find good places to live. More international students are enrolling which has increased the need for housing but the local market can’t keep up. This has caused a shortage of affordable housing options leaving many students without a stable home. The lack of available housing is creating a lot of stress and uncertainty for these students making it hard for them to settle in and concentrate on their studies. In response Charlemagne University College is probably trying to find solutions like working with local housing providers and increasing on-campus housing options. These efforts aim to help with the housing issues and support students as they adjust to a new environment.
The neighborhood is dealing with a shortage of student housing and Veerle Hendrickx, the director of KDG college expressed happiness about a new project aimed at addressing this issue as many students especially international ones find it difficult to secure accommodation. The plan includes 223 student rooms and 30 studios offering three types of rooms: smaller ones with basic facilities regular rooms with private bathrooms, and slightly larger options. Sven Potvin from Antonissen Development Group highlighted the addition of green spaces and a focus on energy efficiency. While the pricing for these rooms is still undecided, there is an intention to provide various price ranges and KDG is committed to ensuring the costs remain affordable through ongoing discussions with the developer.
