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Sydney Hall / Dinky Dome Redevelopment

Doran Development has broken ground on the premier off campus student housing property that will cater to the needs of upperclassmen, graduate and professional students attending the University of Minnesota for generations to come. The development is scheduled for completion in the beginning of August 2010, ready for the fall semester of the University of Minnesota. The project design includes 125 dwelling units, underground parking, and approximately 15,000 square feet of commercial retail space. The property is designed with a mix of unit types offering students many living options. In addition, we are planning to have an on – site property manager, security staff, community / study rooms, secure underground bike storage, exercise facility, and retailers that cater to the daily needs of the residents community.

Star Tribune: Dinkydome renovation finally off the ground 09-03-2009
Finance and Commerce: Doran breaks ground on Dinkydome renovation 08-20-2009
MN Daily: Developers, officials break ground on Sydney Hall 08-19-2009
Star Tribune: A Dinkydome makeover 12-28-2007

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! The old real estate adage that has continued through the decades continues today. Sydney Hall is the LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION for you to live at located at the main entrance to the east bank of the University of Minnesota and just across the street from the unique entertainment and shopping district called Dinkytown. The University classrooms, administration buildings, athletic facilities and stadiums are all within a short walking distance from the property.

The project has 125 units of studios, one and two bedroom units offering many living options. The market rate apartment building also has 15,000 square feet of street level commercial retail space that cater to the daily needs of the residents and the neighborhood. Automobile, scooter and bike parking needs will be served by two levels of secure underground parking. The facility will employ an on-site property manager, security staff, leasing manager, building engineer and custodial staff to ensure all your daily needs are attended to promptly and efficiently.

Building Features and Amenities:

Entrance lobby with 18 foot ceilings
Community Room with gas fireplace, large screen media center and comfortable seating
Centrally located elevators
State of the art exercise facilities
State of the art security systems with card access
Centrally located trash collection areas with trash chutes to each level
Retailers that cater to the daily needs of the community
Building location provides for easy access to many transportation alternates
High efficiency electrical and mechanical systems
State of the art acoustic systems throughout the building ensuring quiet enjoyment

Unit Features and Amenities:

Nine foot ceilings throughout
Individually Controlled heating and air-conditioning
Full kitchen appliance package including microwaves, garbage disposals and dishwashers
High grade kitchen cabinets with hardware
In-unit washer and dryers
Marble bathroom countertops
Concrete or wood flooring in the kitchens and living rooms
Fiber optic cabling and internet systems with wireless technology to allow for the most efficient service available
Units available furnished or unfurnished
A variety of decorator finishes available
Carpet flooring in the bedrooms
Ceramic flooring in the bathrooms
Individually metered gas and electric services

The project will be completed and ready to move in the summer of 2010.