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The Student Village
“If the residences problem can be solved, the College can remain on the estate”
Statement attributed to Vaughan Lindsay, CEO, Dartington Hall Trust.
The possibility of retaining Dartington College on the Dartington estate came a step closer yesterday when the socially-conscious Triodos Bank agreed to consider proposals to help finance a development package. Under the proposals, the public would be invited to make donations or purchase shares in the “Student Village” project with the balance made up by a bank loan. Up to £8 million will be sought in total, but an initial investment in the region of £4 million would probably provide for a first phase of development."
The “Student Village” is a proposal to build 200 self-catering residences off the Dartington Hall estate, within easy reach of the college and Totnes. The buildings would be dual-purpose, that is to say, they would be rented by college students from October to June, and available for tourist accommodation during the peak summer season (we have already received an enquiry to take up 100 of the summer places each year). They would incorporate the latest ecological and energy-efficient construction techniques. A number of sites have been proposed by prominent local landowner, the Duke of Somerset, which are now being discussed with South Hams District Council. Living Villages, locally-based eco-builders with an established track record, are drawing up outline proposals for the development.
http://www.livingvillage.com/
Our intention wherever possible is to find local solutions for a local problem. It is proposed to set up a charitable foundation whose sole aim would be to finance the building and maintenance of structures off the Dartington Hall estate for use by Dartington College of Arts. The “Student Village” would be the first project.
A meeting has been arranged with Andrew Brewerton and Vaughan Lindsay on 16th February 2007. We need to show at this meeting that we can raise the necessary finance. We need your commitment now, with pledges of donations, or intentions to take a shareholding.
Please phone 868698 (daytime) or email details to:
studentvillage@dart-sensors.com
Walter King/John Macadie
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