Education Realty Trust (EDR:NYSE) is one of American's largest <br />owners, developers and managers of collegiate housing. Formerly known <br />as Allen & O'Hara, Education Realty Trust is a self-administered and <br />self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). <br /><br />Our real estate portfolio includes on- and off-campus apartments <br />that we own and manage or manage for other owners. Each of our <br />communities is specifically designed to fit the personality, setting and <br />needs of the university and its intended residents. Whether EDR is <br />creating freshmen living-learning centers to upscale, independent <br />apartments for graduate students, faculty and staff, each is appointed <br />with market attractive amenities including the latest internet and Wi-Fi <br />technologies. EDR's experienced and respected team provide impressive <br />facilities and valuable services to our customers - universities, <br />owners, residents and families. <br /><br />Education Realty Trust (EDR) is known for innovative design and <br />financing, quality on-time and on-budget construction, sustainable <br />building products and techniques, and successful management and <br />residence life programs. Since 2000 Education Realty Trust has been <br />awarded the development of more than $1.4 billion in off-campus <br />collegiate housing and has acquired more than $1 billion in off-campus <br />collegiate communities.