Opening in August 2012 at Utah State University, the BlueSquare project will provide luxury-housing complexes that will be available to students.
The BlueSquare project will provide a total of 220 beds in units of 1, 2 or 4 bedroom suites and have luxury amenities such as: hot tubs, flat screen TVs and granite countertops. Several restaurants, a shopping center and a pub will also be built.
1987, Utah State University graduate David Miller knew that giving back to his alma mater was something that he would always do. Miller attributes much of his success today to the education that he gained at USU so giving back to his roots was the least he could do he said.
And in August he did just that.
Miller cut a several million-dollar check to USU to get his BlueSquare project started.
His niece, Alejandra Manjares, who currently attends USU, has made his alumni involvement more prevalent in order to provide her and other students with the best college experience possible.
“I have always had a dream of raising the standard of living for the students at Utah State University,” Miller said. “We are working hard to fulfill every single student need and want.”
The projected $15 million development will be located near Romney Stadium.
Some students who live near the BlueSquare sight find this project unnecessary and a waste of money. Candice Weller, who lives in Old Farm student housing, thinks that luxury amenities aren’t necessary for the average college student.
“I don’t see anything wrong with Old Farm housing. I think it is a waste of money spending all of it on this project,” said Weller.
Manjares’ uncle, who currently lives in Florida but travels to Utah frequently, has large BlueSquare staffs that are currently developing plans. Manjares, who is part of this staff, attends contracting meetings, brings consultants to the site and is the voice for her uncle when he is unable to make it to Utah.
“He knew I have always desired to be a part of something big at Utah State and that is the biggest reason why he is putting so much effort into this and giving me so much responsibility,” said Manjares. “He knew that I had great potential even though I am only a sophomore.”
Her uncle has always been a large donor to Utah State mainly because of his want to give back to Cache Valley. Though Miller funds several buildings, athletic facilities and projects, BlueSquare is what he looks forward to the most.
Edited By:
K. Haywood
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