Florida International University’s supply of student housing could increase by more than 20% if county commissioners this week approve bonds that would add 820 housing units in Sweetwater across the street from the main campus.
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STUDENT HOUSING OK: Miami-Dade commissioners last week approved with no discussion allowing the issuance of $250 million in bonds that would add 820 beds of housing in Sweetwater for Florida International University students. The Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority was approved to issue the bonds for PRG-Casa Properties LLC to…
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