As demand grows for student housing, Dalhousie prepares to break ground on new dorm – Halifax [Video]

When fourth-year Dalhousie University accounting student Lauren Palmer was looking for housing three years ago, it was a difficult venture.

Luckily, she was able to find an apartment in Halifax, but she knows it’s not an easy feat — especially for incoming students.

“It’s definitely gotten a lot worse each year, I’ve noticed,” she said.

“Currently, I’m looking to see what my next apartment is going to be…. The prices are ridiculous and you never really know what you’re getting or what you’re going to get into. It’s not a good search process.”

Dalhousie University in the city’s south end is readying to break ground on a new six-storey on-campus residence that will house about 200 students.

The building between Henry and Seymour streets, behind Dalhousie Arts Centre, is slated to open in 2027. In the meantime, smaller buildings that currently house 45 tenants will have to be removed this coming spring.

It will …