March 6, 2018 Apartments at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ now accepting applications, to open Aug. 2018
RICHLAND, Wash.Ìý–ÌýThe apartmentsÌýcurrently being constructedÌýon the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus are now taking applications for when they open this fall.
The apartments, knownÌýas The Brelsford Vineyards,Ìýare scheduled to openÌýin August 2018 inÌýtimeÌýfor fall semesterÌýat 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ.ÌýFor more information and to apply, visitÌý.Ìý
The apartments, which will be located north of the Consolidated Information Center at 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ,Ìýwill feature one, two, three and four-bedroom units that willÌýeachÌýinclude a washer and dryerÌýandÌýa full-sized kitchen. Other amenities on the apartmentÌýgroundsÌýwill include a heated swimming pool, sport court, recreation and fitness rooms, community study rooms, a barbecue area and reserved covered parking options.
The apartments are ownedÌýbyÌýVineyards Apartments, LLC,Ìýand operated by DABCOÌýProperty Management, which alsoÌýmanages several apartment complexes near the WSU Pullman campus.Ìý
91¶ÌÊÓÆµ partnered with Corporate Pointe DevelopersÌýwho has formed Vineyards Apartments, LLC,ÌýandÌýagreed to build the apartments on the university campus in an effort to provide students with an on-campus housing option.ÌýThe joint venture was approved by the WSU Board of Regents.
“We are extremely excitedÌýto be a part of the WSU family in Richland,â€� said Corporate Pointe Developers President DuaneÌýBrelsford. “Furthermore, we are focused on providing a full-time living experience for WSU students where they can live andÌýlearn, next to the WSU campus.â€�
Although the apartments are not managed by 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ, Chris Meiers, vice chancellor of student affairs, said the proximity of the apartmentsÌýonÌýuniversityÌýgroundsÌýwill significantlyÌýimproveÌýaccess to educational resourcesÌýfor studentsÌýon campus.
“Simply by having an on-campus housing option, students are closer to their classes, academic resources like tutoring and study spaces, as well as the library,â€� he said. “They are also more likely to connect with their peers on a personal levelÌýand are more encouraged to get involved in campus programming, whichÌýreinforces persistence and academic success.â€�
For more informationÌýon The Brelsford Vineyards, contactÌýKerri Jo at Corporate Pointe DevelopersÌýor emailÌýkerrijo@corporatept.comÌýForÌýgeneral housingÌýquestions atÌý91¶ÌÊÓÆµ, visitÌý/studentlife/housing/.
Contacts:
Kerri Jo Staniszewski,ÌýCorporate Pointe DevelopersÌýdirector ofÌýoperations,Ìý,Ìý509-334-4700
Chris Meiers,Ìý91¶ÌÊÓÆµÌývice chancellorÌýforÌýstudent affairs,Ìý509-372-7381,Ìýchris.meiers@wsu.edu
Maegan Murray, 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ public relations specialist, 509-372-7333,Ìýmaegan_murray@wsu.edu