coronavirus

With fall semester approaching, Student Housing Business hosted a webinar titled, “Best Practices for Re-Activating Student Housing Amenities.” Top student housing owners and operators weighed in on best practices for reopening student housing amenities and protocols for stopping the spread of COVID-19.   Moderated by Randy Shearin, editor of SHB, the discussion included thoughts from Kristen Gibson of Greystar, James Whitley of Landmark Properties, Adam Byrley of The Preiss Company and Jason Balzer of Matrix Fitness. Click here to listen to the webinar, sponsored by Matrix Fitness, in full — Best Practices …

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a major impact on all aspects of on- and off-campus student housing. In an attempt to better assess that impact and the sector’s outlook for the future, Student Housing Business conducted a survey of industry professionals over the course of several weeks in May. The survey was segmented by industry function for specific elements of the business, allowing SHB to better understand the pandemic’s distinct influence on each segment of the industry.  Of the survey’s 569 respondents, 119 defined their company’s role in the industry as …

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a major impact on all aspects of on- and off-campus student housing. In an attempt to better assess that impact and the sector’s outlook for the future, Student Housing Business conducted a survey of industry professionals over the course of several weeks in May. The survey was segmented by industry function for specific elements of the business, allowing SHB to better understand the pandemic’s distinct influence on each segment of the industry.  Of the survey’s 569 respondents, 79 defined their role in the industry as that …

On June 17, Student Housing Business hosted a webinar titled “Evidence-Based Ways to Make Student Housing Healthier and Safer Post-COVID-19: A Fireside Chat with Paul Scialla of Delos.” This in-depth discussion centered on COVID-19 and how to promote wellness and comfort in student housing. As students return to campus for in-person classes this fall, there is greater demand than ever for buildings that promote indoor health and safety. As Scialla explains, “The simple fact is that what surrounds us matters. What we touch matters. What we breathe matters. How we congregate matters.” Methods for …

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a major impact on all aspects of on- and off-campus student housing. In an attempt to better assess that impact and the sector’s outlook for the future, Student Housing Business conducted a survey of industry professionals over the course of several weeks in May. The survey was segmented by industry function for specific elements of the business, allowing SHB to better understand the pandemic’s distinct influence on each segment of the industry. Of the survey’s 569 respondents, 19 defined their company’s role in the industry as …