{"id":129,"date":"2016-05-09T14:43:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T18:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/?page_id=129"},"modified":"2016-05-14T18:34:22","modified_gmt":"2016-05-14T22:34:22","slug":"downtown-dorm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/downtown-dorm\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Dorm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Downtown Dorm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We examined the design and placement of the proposed downtown dorm and the impact this would have for both members of the Colby community and residents of Waterville. We conducted multiple interviews with Colby faculty, Waterville residents, and the chief of police at the Waterville Police Department. We also took a survey of Colby students across the four years to gain an understanding of students\u2019 reactions to the move and what the student body has heard.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-151 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm1-300x193.png\" alt=\"dorm1\" width=\"390\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm1-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm1.png 723w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>A concept drawing of the building at 173 Main Street (on the corner of Appleton and Main). While this is not an architectural rendering and plans for the building are still in process, it shows the potential for this historic building.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dorm Specifics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0The aesthetics and details about the downtown dorm were still in planning when we interviewed Brian Clark. Brian Clark and the President\u2019s office are focusing on the economics of the move, and will work out the details of the dorm closer to the construction of the project. The dorm is planning to be ready for Colby students beginning <em>Fall of 2018.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What do Waterville residents think?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Advantages<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Waterville residents are optimistic about the increased economic possibilities of increased Colby students living directly downtown. They are excited about increases in consumers at the many stores and shops downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Disadvantages<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The main theme Waterville residents expressed as a concern was parking. With the new dorm taking up a good chunk of the concourse (approximately 90 spaces) and the potential addition of 200 cars (Colby students and faculty), residents are concerned of parking limitations in the area.<\/li>\n<li>Currently, the Farmer\u2019s Market is located in the Concourse. With the dorms going into the parking lot, the farmer\u2019s market will have to find a new home. This is a cause of concern for many Waterville residents due to the fact that the farmer\u2019s market is in a spot that is accessible for many. Residents can walk to the market for fresh, affordable food, but a change in location may make it more difficult for them to access this food, especially if they do not have a means of transportation.<\/li>\n<li>To address these issues, the City of Waterville, the Department of Transportation, and Colby have all teamed up to conduct an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.colby.edu\/downtown\/2016\/01\/07\/safety-first\/\">extensive study.<\/a> On Monday, May 9th, 2016 there was a town meeting about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waterville-me.gov\/event\/53894\">the downtown traffic study.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-152 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm2-300x170.png\" alt=\"dorm2\" width=\"369\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm2-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm2.png 529w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do Colby students think?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Advantages<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Colby students recognize the advantages of living so close to many of Waterville\u2019s great downtown restaurants and stores. In our surveys, students expressed excitement and optimism about the increased opportunity for access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><em>Disadvantages\u00a0<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Colby students are concerned about the transportation issues that come from living downtown, especially for those students who do not have a car. Even with the potential addition of reliable transportation, students are worried about being able to access campus when living downtown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-153 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm3-300x180.png\" alt=\"dorm3\" width=\"385\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm3-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/web.colby.edu\/off-the-hill\/files\/2016\/05\/dorm3.png 659w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Downtown Dorm We examined the design and placement of the proposed downtown dorm and the impact this would have for both members of the Colby community and residents of Waterville. We conducted multiple interviews with Colby faculty, Waterville residents, and the chief of police at the Waterville Police Department. 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