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Higher Education: Dorms
Sweet Dreams: Trendy Dorms in Florida
Schools are spending millions on plush residence halls, looking for an edge in recruiting.
 Each unit at Innovation Village has a common kitchen. And the dorm has its own pool. [Photo: Florida Atlantic University] |
Innovation Village
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
Building cost: $67 million (two buildings)
Beds: 1,216
Opening: August
Amenities: Swimming pool, barbecue grills, sand volleyball court, digital cable TV, convenience store, computer lab, "smart" conference rooms and a multipurpose activity room
Floor plans: Four-bedroom/two-bathroom layouts and two-bedroom/two-bathroom layouts
Rates: $4,599/semester (four-bed/two-bath single room); $4,802/semester (two-bed/two-bath single room)
Notable: The buildings contain 1,216 beds, all singles. Each unit has a common kitchen. Units in the north building have individual laundry facilities.
