Although it is a thriving institution of Greenwich Village, New York University (NYU) has consistently found itself at odds with Village residents. Since NYU announced its plans in April 2010 to expand its campus by over six million feet by 2031, residents have organized through local government, public rallies, and community organizations to protest the growth of the university, in an attempt to preserve the aesthetic character of their neighborhood.
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NYU and the Battle for Land in the Village
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Expensive, Expansive, Expansion for New York University into Greenwich Village
New York University is one of the most rapidly growing and consistently successful Universities in the United States. However, it is also a primary cause for the grief of many residents of New York City’s Greenwich Village. Annual undergraduate tuition is in the range of $20,000 per student, and the money is not put to waste. The higher education university plans to expand further into Greenwich Village with their plans for new school buildings, residence halls, courtyards, etc. The plans are elaborate and expensive, however the current problem the school faces is the limits placed on their expansion into public spaces as well as their changing of or building upon historical landmarks. Despite the fear of change and resulting opposition from Greenwich Village residents, New York University’s expansion plan for the next thirty years is beneficial for students, residents and tourists.
