Winthrop in view but it's still off-campus living
University Place is on the market but Winthrop isn't buying anytime soon
Nikki Wilson
Issue date: 3/26/08 Section: Lifestyles
Housing issues were the hot topic on many people's minds before this academic year began. Yet, the topic had to do with dorm room changes, mainly who took top priority. Now the housing issue that has seemed to be crossing students' lips is whether University Place will become Winthrop property anytime soon.
Winthrop owns the Courtyard, nestled next to UP as if the twin buildings were brother and sister. UP also has a nice view of Winthrop campus featuring the West Center light up at night - if you live on the right side of the building to see the $25 million glow.
Yet, despite the rumors and the convenience of a short stroll across a gravel lot, UP will remain independently own and not part of Winthrop's Monopoly pieces. The boardwalk is without University "Park" Place.
"Winthrop has had talks off and on with the owner, but has been unable to come to agreement on price… it seems clear an acquisition is unlikely to be forthcoming in the near future." said Rebecca Masters, assistant to the president for public affairs.
UP is still involved with Winthrop to make progress for Rock Hill, yet not with housing negotiations.
Lynn Stevenson, owner of UP, said Winthrop and UP's on-going relationship is for the redevelopment of The Bleachery Site in "a joint effort to promote a college town atmosphere from Winthrop to the downtown area."
However, UP is often commonly thought of as independent student housing as well. Yet the apartment-style living isn't only for students, although Linda Graves, property manager, said Winthrop students are the building's largest market.
UP isn't the only one who has faced discussions of change with Winthrop. Roddey apartments, connected to Johnson Hall, faced rumors of becoming part of the theater department. Yet, these rumors are actually true.
Roddey will be receiving a makeover as the apartments are converted to academic and office space for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. However, residents don't need to pack up their bags anytime soon.
"It was mentioned that at some point - not near term - Roddey will be taken off-line and converted," Masters said. "Students currently there should rest assured that this will not happen without adequate notice and planning for accommodating those students elsewhere - there needs to be a housing demand analysis done first, and that will take some time."
Winthrop owns the Courtyard, nestled next to UP as if the twin buildings were brother and sister. UP also has a nice view of Winthrop campus featuring the West Center light up at night - if you live on the right side of the building to see the $25 million glow.
Yet, despite the rumors and the convenience of a short stroll across a gravel lot, UP will remain independently own and not part of Winthrop's Monopoly pieces. The boardwalk is without University "Park" Place.
"Winthrop has had talks off and on with the owner, but has been unable to come to agreement on price… it seems clear an acquisition is unlikely to be forthcoming in the near future." said Rebecca Masters, assistant to the president for public affairs.
UP is still involved with Winthrop to make progress for Rock Hill, yet not with housing negotiations.
Lynn Stevenson, owner of UP, said Winthrop and UP's on-going relationship is for the redevelopment of The Bleachery Site in "a joint effort to promote a college town atmosphere from Winthrop to the downtown area."
However, UP is often commonly thought of as independent student housing as well. Yet the apartment-style living isn't only for students, although Linda Graves, property manager, said Winthrop students are the building's largest market.
UP isn't the only one who has faced discussions of change with Winthrop. Roddey apartments, connected to Johnson Hall, faced rumors of becoming part of the theater department. Yet, these rumors are actually true.
Roddey will be receiving a makeover as the apartments are converted to academic and office space for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. However, residents don't need to pack up their bags anytime soon.
"It was mentioned that at some point - not near term - Roddey will be taken off-line and converted," Masters said. "Students currently there should rest assured that this will not happen without adequate notice and planning for accommodating those students elsewhere - there needs to be a housing demand analysis done first, and that will take some time."
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