UConn To Seek Proposals for Dorms at Stamford Campus

Photo: UConn Stamford campus. Credit: UConn.edu.

The University of Connecticut reportedly plans to move forward with plans to construct a student dormitory for the downtown Stamford campus.

After concepts to build a campus at the current parking garage location on Washington Boulevard or at a Broad Street site were rejected, the university is now considering using a parcel it owns at the corner of Franklin and Broad streets, according to The Advocate.

The university is expected to issue a request for proposals in coming weeks.

On Thursday, Mayor David Martin said, “We appreciate and support UConn’s continuing efforts as they move forward with creating student housing here in Stamford. I am very happy that UConn remains committed to building a student dorm for its Stamford students.”

Martin added, “A dorm is a great investment for Stamford, the state, and most importantly, for the UConn Stamford students, who are increasingly coming to our successful UConn Stamford campus.”

The Advocate story can be found here.