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Greystar to Break Ground on $145M Student Housing Community Near University of Washington

by Amy Works

SEATTLE — Greystar is set to break ground on Lakeview Student Residences, a $145 million student housing community located in Seattle’s U District near the University of Washington. The Charleston, S.C.-based developer recently purchased a five-parcel assemblage of existing apartment buildings located at NE 42nd St. and 12th Ave. NE for the development for $17 million. Dan Chhan, Tim McKay and Sam Wayne of Colliers International represented Greystar and the undisclosed seller in the transaction. “This is a core location with high-rise zoning, just three blocks from the University of Washington and one block from the new light rail station opening in 2021,” says Wayne. “Despite some current headwinds facing student housing due to COVID-19, this area is poised for outsized future growth as institutional investors develop new residential and office towers and the University of Washington continues its expansion.” The 21-story, 226-unit community is slated for completion in fall 2022. Lakeview’s amenities are set to include a rock-climbing wall and rooftop decks with designated study areas and entertainment space. Charles Halladay, Jordan Angel, Chris Ross, Teddy Leatherman, Stewart Hayes and Taylor Gimian of JLL worked on behalf of the developer to secure construction financing for the project through Pacific …

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JLL Brokers $25M Sale of Multifamily Property Near University of Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

MINNEAPOLIS — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of Stadium Village Apartments near the University of Minnesota for $25 million. Originally constructed in 1960, the 121-unit multifamily property is located at 1015 Essex St. within the Stadium Village neighborhood. Floor plans range from studios to two-bedroom units. Stewart Hayes, Josh Talberg, Dan Linnell, Mox Gunderson, Scott Clifton, Teddy Leatherman and Riley McChesney of JLL represented the seller. Buyer and seller information was not disclosed.

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CTG, Florida A&M University Complete 720-Bed Student Housing Development in Tallahassee

by Alex Tostado

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — A public-private partnership between CTG Development Co. (CTG) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) has completed the development of a 720-bed residence hall on the university’s campus in Tallahassee. The new residence hall is Phase I of development on a larger project called Main Street Corridor, which will include a mixed-use building with multifamily units and retail, a new stadium and a field house upon completion. Finfrock is serving as the architect of record and the design-build contractor for the project. The university held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 30. FAMU is holding classes in a hybrid format for the fall 2020 semester.

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Servitas, Orange Coast College Complete $123M The Harbour Residence Hall

by Amy Works

COSTA MESA, CALIF. — A public-private partnership between Orange Coast College and Servitas has completed the construction of a $123 million residence hall on the college’s campus in Costa Mesa. Named The Harbour, the 321,105-square-foot development offers 823 beds in 326 apartment-style, fully furnished units. Shared amenities at the property include study lounges on each floor, package lockers, bicycle storage, courtyards, onsite laundry and parking. “Servitas is honored to deliver this historic residence hall for Orange Coast College that not only provides its students with on-campus housing for the first time, but also serves as a guide for many surrounding community colleges looking to offer student housing,” says Angel Rivera, senior vice president of development services at Servitas. “During the final month of construction, all teams faced many challenges due to COVID-19 including a Southern California Glaziers union labor strike.”

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Greystar to Develop $70M Student Housing Community Near University of Alabama

by Alex Tostado

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Greystar has acquired 17 acres in Tuscaloosa to develop Union on Frank, a $70 million student housing community serving students at the University of Alabama. The 200-unit property will comprise 396 beds and will be situated at 512 Frank Thomas Ave., two blocks from Bryant-Denny Stadium. The site currently has existing student and multifamily communities that will be demolished. A timeline for completion was not disclosed. Sean Baird, Jonathan Holt, Carter Brehm, Austin Weathington and Will Mathews of Colliers International represented both the buyer and undisclosed seller in the land transaction.

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Preferred Apartment Communities to Sell Student Housing Portfolio to TPG for $478.7M

by Alex Tostado

ATLANTA — Preferred Apartment Communities (PAC) has entered into an agreement with TPG Real Estate Partners to sell an eight-property student housing portfolio for $478.7 million. The portfolio is located in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. The Atlanta-based seller expects the sale to close by the end of the year. The Arizona property is SoL, a 639-bed community serving students in Tempe. The Florida properties are NxNW, a 679-bed community in Tallahassee, and Knightshade, an 894-bed complex in Orlando. In Georgia, PAC will sell Stadium Village, a 792-bed property in Kennesaw. PAC will also sell Rush, an 887-bed asset in Charlotte, N.C. The Texas communities included in the sale are The Tradition, an 808-bed complex in College Station, and The Bloc, a 556-bed property in Lubbock. CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. PAC is a REIT whose portfolio includes apartment communities, grocery-anchored shopping centers, Class A office buildings and student housing communities.

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BCDC, 908 Group Break Ground on 294-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Florida

by Alex Tostado

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — A joint venture between Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) and 908 Group has broken ground on Gator Walk, a 294-bed student housing development located near the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. The community will comprise a six-story residential tower offering one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units; and three three-story townhomes offering six-bedroom units. All units will be fully furnished and will feature bed-to-bath parity. Communal amenities will include a rooftop deck with a pool, fitness center, private study spaces, computer room and a social lounge with a kitchen, TVs and gaming areas. Cadence Bank provided construction financing. The project’s development team includes general contractor ARCO/Murray and architect Design Styles Architecture. The community is scheduled for completion in fall 2022.

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Joint Venture Acquires Cadence Tucson Student Housing Community Near University of Arizona

by Amy Works

TUCSON, ARIZ. — A joint venture between Pebb Student Living and Coastal Ridge Real Estate has acquired The Cadence Tucson, a 456-bed student housing community located near the University of Arizona, for an undisclosed price. The community offers studio, one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, hot tub, rooftop fire pit, grilling station, onsite retail space, fitness center, tanning salon, sauna, gaming lounge and coffee bar. The seller in the transaction was undisclosed.

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Spaces Management Opens 251-Bed Student Housing Complex in Tuscaloosa

by Alex Tostado

TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — Spaces Management has opened The Walk Tuscaloosa, a 251-bed student housing complex serving the students at the University of Alabama. The four-story building is located one block from Bryant-Denny Stadium and Tutwiler Hall. Unit interiors are fully furnished and feature quartz countertops, tile bathroom flooring, walk-in showers, vinyl plank wood-grain flooring and stainless steel appliances. Communal amenities include three fitness centers, private and group study spaces, a tanning bed, lounge area, pool, pool deck, firepit and below-grade parking. Elite Building was the general contractor, and Poole & Co. and Southpark Interiors were the architects. Function First Furniture furnished the units. The University of Alabama is currently offering in-person classes.

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Lincoln Ventures Completes 18-Story Student Housing Community Near UT Austin

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Lincoln Ventures has completed the development of Moontower, an 18-story student housing community located about a mile from the University of Texas at Austin. The property offers one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a rooftop pool and lounge, a study lounge with individual study rooms, a fitness center, yoga and spin studio, coffee bar and 24-hour package concierge. The community’s development team included interior designer Chelsea Kloss Interiors, contractor JE Dunn and architect Gensler.

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