New family housing opens on SFU’s Burnaby campus

Simon Fraser University is adding purpose-built, sustainably designed family housing to the Burnaby campus this fall, giving students with families a broader range of affordable accommodation options. Located in UniverCity on the east side of the Burnaby campus, the two new buildings include 90 rental units-including three accessible units-consisting of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The units are reserved for SFU students with a spouse or common-law partner and/or children. Students who are interested in living in this unique residence community can learn more and apply at the SFU Residence and Housing website. -SFU is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all SFU students, and that means building appropriate accommodations for students at every stage of their life journey,- says Joy Johnson, SFU-s president and vice-chancellor. -I cannot wait to welcome even more students and their families to our vibrant residence community on Burnaby Mountain. Reflecting SFU-s commitment to sustainability, the residence units have been built with a high level of thermal efficiency and design features to support passive heating and cooling, minimizing energy usage.