Balboa, Opus Begin Construction on 428-Bed Student Housing Community in Richmond

Communal amenities at Ascend Richmond will include an outdoor terrace, pool, a fitness center and lounge areas.

RICHMOND, VA. — A joint venture between Balboa Real Estate Partners and The Opus Group has broken ground on Ascend Richmond. The 428-bed student housing community will be located near the Virginia Commonwealth University campus. The project will offer a mix of studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Communal amenities will include an outdoor terrace, pool, a fitness center and lounge areas. Rabren General Contractors is the general contractor for the project. A timeline for completion was not disclosed.