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Pitt committee approves five-year block lease for Wellington Apartments, adding 148 student beds
Summary
The University of Pittsburgh property and facilities committee approved a five-year block lease for the Wellington Apartments that adds 148 student beds and includes a five-year renewal option to be evaluated on occupancy, student satisfaction and financial performance.
The University of Pittsburgh property and facilities committee voted to approve a five-year block lease for the Wellington Apartments, a move the university says will add 148 beds to its student housing inventory to meet rising freshman enrollment.
Chairperson Jeff Marcek called the action during the committee's public meeting, and Dr. Duane Pinckney, executive senior vice chancellor for administration and finance and chief financial officer, presented the proposal and the related resolution contained in the meeting materials. Pinckney said the university expects to accommodate a fall 2026 freshman class of "approximately 5,200 students" and that the lease "will add 148 new beds to our student housing…
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