Summary:
- The University of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford (UFV) has opened a six-storey mass timber student housing building with nearly 400 new beds, tripling on-campus accommodation and easing pressure on the local rental market. The facility includes a mix of four-bedroom units, studios, single-bedroom dorms, staff apartments, office space, parking, and cultural areas, reflecting a commitment to student needs and Indigenous heritage.
- The Cascade Café dining hall at UFV has been expanded and renovated, increasing seating capacity from 121 to 350 seats with a new second floor and improved food service, supporting the growing on-campus population and enhancing community amenities.
- Since 2017, the Province has invested over $4 billion in post-secondary infrastructure, including $127 million for UFV’s new student housing and dining hall, alongside funding for instructional spaces and campus revitalization, reinforcing a strategic focus on expanding student housing and educational facilities across British Columbia.
Original article:
https://voiceonline.com/opening-more-student-housing-in-abbotsford/
