Board of Regents approves property purchase for Kennesaw State University[케네소주립대,미국주립대입학]
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on Wednesday approved the purchase of property east of Kennesaw State University’s Kennesaw Campus to be utilized in KSU’s future development.
The Board of Regents will acquire 1.02 acres at 3051 George Busbee Parkway from Cobb County for $875,000. The property – formerly occupied by Kids R Kids – includes a 12,320-square-foot, one-story building and adjacent parking area. Funding for the property acquisition will come from state bonds earmarked for infrastructure expansion at Kennesaw State.
With this latest land acquisition, the University’s Kennesaw Campus will occupy a total of 384 acres, and the Marietta Campus will occupy 197 acres.
“We appreciate the Board of Regents approving this acquisition and enabling us to secure the real estate and facilities needed to meet the demands of our rapidly-growing student population,” Papp said. “Space continues to be at a premium as Kennesaw State evolves into a world-class institution, so this new property will strongly support our master plan and the vision we have for the University’s future.”
The property is located across the street from the 88-acre KSU Sports and Entertainment Park, which includes Fifth Third Bank Stadium. It is also adjacent to the land the University previously purchased at the former BrandsMart USA site on Busbee Drive in Kennesaw, which was approved by the BOR in February 2015.
The former BrandsMart building currently serves as the home of Kennesaw State’s marching band and also provides much-needed warehouse space. A master plan is currently in development for the remainder of the facility. The adjacent parking lot also provides additional parking spaces for the University’s use.
Conceptual plans for renovating the former Kids R Kids building to help meet the University’s growth demands are currently being developed and reviewed.
