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University student team presents housing-policy findings to College Park council

City of College Park Mayor and Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Students from the University of Maryland’s PALS program presented research showing increased off‑campus student housing and rising rents; their recommendations include expanded knock‑and‑talk outreach, university collaboration on alcohol policy and an expanded rent‑subsidy pilot.

A team of University of Maryland students presented the results of a semester‑long PALS (Partnership for Action Learning and Sustainability) project to the College Park Mayor and Council, outlining findings and policy recommendations intended to balance student rentals with owner occupancy in nearby neighborhoods.

The student presenters said the off‑campus student population has…

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