MU considering commercial development deals on "nonessential" properties around campus

MU considering commercial development deals on "nonessential" properties around campus

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) - University of Missouri leaders are considering public-private partnerships to turn some properties around campus into money-making developments. UM System President Mun Choi told the Board of Curators on Friday that the school is considering taking "nonessential" properties to work with commercial developers on to make money. That could include projects like hotels, restaurants or student housing. Choi said the school woul…