Funds freed for PNC student activities center

An artist's rendering of Purdue University North Central's proposed student services and activities complex shows how the one-story facility would look on campus.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Purdue University North Central officials said Wednesday that they will build a new multi-function student services and activities complex on campus. The university plans to break ground on the $34.7 million facility in about a year. Officials estimate it will take a couple years to complete.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

An artist's rendering of Purdue University North Central's proposed student services and activities complex on campus shows how it would look in 2015.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

The floor plan for the proposed Purdue University North Central student services and activities complex shows the location of courts and fitness areas in the facility.

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Purdue University North Central staff look at drawings Wednesday of the university's proposed multipurpose student services and activities complex to be constructed on campus. From left is Susan Bryshell, co-director of PNC Porter County, Cassandra Boehlke, former student and now PNC coordin…

Funds freed for PNC student activities center

Chancellor James Dworkin announces Wednesday that Purdue University North Central will construct a new multipurpose student services and activities complex on campus. "This is a game changer for PNC," said Dworkin.

Region's senior housing projects expected to rise as citizens age

As the number of people retiring rises each year, the need for senior housing centers also increases. Bickford Senior Living in Crown Point is currently under construction.

Region's senior housing projects expected to rise as citizens age

The exterior of the Bickford Senior Living will look similar to this, with a covered main entry and stone veneer.

Region's senior housing projects expected to rise as citizens age

Bickford Senior Living in Crown Point is a private development. The facility is situated near a pond and near a small retail plaza.

Region's senior housing projects expected to rise as citizens age

Jose Gonzalez, of Blue Island, tapes drywall Wednesday at Bickford Senior Living in Crown Point. The 36,000-square-foot facility will offer studios and one-bedroom apartments to seniors on a month-to-month basis with no contract.

Region's senior housing projects expected to rise as citizens age

Work continues on the new Bickford Senior Living facility in Crown Point. The 58-unit complex, which will offer memory care and assisted living, is set to open in late summer.

Region's senior housing projects expected to rise as citizens age

Bickford Senior Living in Crown Point is a private development slated to open in late summer. The great rooms include a fireplace and large-screen television. The 36,000-square-foot facility will offer studios and one-bedroom apartments to seniors on a month-to-month basis with no contract.

Rajai Davis; Conor Gillaspie

The Blue Jays' Rajai Davis, right, steals third base in front of White Sox third baseman Conor Gillaspie during the first inning of Thursday's game in Toronto.