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College Town Travesty
Taxpayers are pouring gobs of money into the University of Rochester’s College Town project, which will consist of a huge number of parking spaces and no transit center. The Democrat and Chronicle...
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East Side Story
In questioning the heaps of tax dollars going to University of Rochester’s College Town project, I’ve pointed out the Mt. Hope Ave. corridor is not distressed. Typically, you think of HUD loans and...
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Debunking the 390 On-Ramp
The University of Rochester, city and state are pushing to spend more than $100 million to add a new interchange on Route 390 at Kendrick Road. The project would also make improvements to the...
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Taking Bus to Work Made Easier?
Would you take the bus to work if it was easier? How about free? People don’t use public transit because it takes too long to reach a destination, they have to transfer buses, the times are not...
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Garages & Lots NOT the Answer
People who live in the neighborhood surrounding the University of Rochester are fed up with commuters parking along their streets. The Democrat and Chronicle reports: “It’s kind of a free-for-all...
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UR Tuition Up 62% in 10 Years
The University of Rochester announced tuition levels for the 2013-14 school year. It will cost $57,644, including room and board for undergraduates. The university said this was the lowest tuition...
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Do the Math on College Town
Rendering of College Town College Town is taking shape. At a groundbreaking ceremony this week, the list of tenants was named: 150 apartments Barnes & Noble Moe’s Southwest Grill, Corner Bakery...
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College Town, Too Far?
Rendering of College Town University of Rochester undergrads think College Town is too far. The Campus Times reports: Although students have voiced concerns about College Town’s distance from campus...
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UR Tuition, Room & Board Nearing $60,000
Can you say sticker shock? University of Rochester announced what it will cost undergraduates to attend next academic year. Tuition, room and board will be $59,788. That’s a 60 percent jump over the...
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Second Photonics Institute Planned
The University of Rochester wants to create a second photonics institute. Once you’ve stopped laughing, read on to hear why this second institute is probably needed more than the first one. Word of a...
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