Student Housing

Public-Private Partnership Starts Construction of 374-Bed Residence Hall at Arizona State University Polytechnic

by Amy Works November 22, 2019

MESA, ARIZ. — Construction is underway on a 374-bed mixed-use community on the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus in Mesa. A public-private partnership between the university, Capstone Development Partners and equity partner Harrison Street is developing the $34.2 million community. The development will offer private- and shared-bedroom suites. Shared amenities include a main floor lounge and common kitchen; study space and lounges on each floor; and 8,500 square feet of academic space including classrooms, offices, conference areas and meeting areas. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2020. Shepley Bulfinch is the designer, while CORE Construction is the general contractor for the development.

November 22, 2019

Acquisitions Midwest Missouri Multifamily Student Housing

GMH Capital, AGC Equity Acquire 428-Bed Student Housing Community Near Washington University in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow November 20, 2019

ST. LOUIS — A joint venture between GMH Capital Partners and AGC Equity Partners has acquired Everly on the Loop, a 428-bed student housing community serving students at Washington University in St. Louis. Built in 2017, the 192,390-square-foot community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that average 899 square feet. Shared amenities include a fitness center, yoga room, game room, swimming pool and indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces. The seller and terms of the transaction were undisclosed.

November 20, 2019

Development Georgia Southeast Student Housing

Stratus Development Breaks Ground on 286-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Georgia

by John Nelson November 19, 2019

ATHENS, GA. — Stratus Development Group has broken ground on The Haven of Athens, a 286-bed student housing community located one-and-a-half miles from the University of Georgia’s main campus in Athens. The development will offer two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom, cottage- and townhome-style units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities will include a resort-style swimming pool, study rooms, a fitness center, dog park, hammock park, fire pit and covered parking. The development is scheduled for completion in fall 2020.

November 19, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

OC Ventures Acquires 482-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Illinois at Chicago

by Kristin Harlow November 19, 2019

CHICAGO — OC Ventures has acquired Automatic Lofts, a 482-bed student housing community located adjacent to the University of Illinois at Chicago campus. The property — originally built as a telephone factory in 1901 — offers one-, three- and four-bedroom, loft-style units. Shared amenities include a fitness center, study lounges on each floor, a café, recreation room and laundry services. The new ownership plans to implement capital improvements such as building out a larger fitness center, renovating lobby and study areas and updating apartment furniture. Varsity Campus will manage the community. The seller and terms of the transaction were undisclosed.

November 19, 2019

Development Multifamily South Carolina Southeast Student Housing

Scannell, 908 Group Break Ground on 486-Bed Student Housing Development Near University of South Carolina

by Alex Tostado November 14, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A joint venture between Tampa-based 908 Group and Indianapolis-based Scannell Properties has broken ground on The Nine at Columbia, a 486-bed student housing community located near the University of South Carolina in Columbia. The community will consist of one five-story building and six two-story buildings offering townhomes. Shared amenities will include a sauna, fitness center, swimming pool, spa, an outdoor barbecue area and fire pits. FaverGray is serving as the general contractor. The development is set for completion in summer 2021.

November 14, 2019

Development Georgia Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 532-Bed Student Housing Community Near Georgia Tech

by Alex Tostado November 13, 2019

ATLANTA — A joint venture between Campus Realty, Realiance and T2 Capital Management has broken ground on Catalyst, a 187-unit student housing community in Atlanta that will service Georgia Teach students. The joint venture expects the 532-bed property in West Midtown to open in time for fall 2021 classes. Communal amenities will include a fitness center, study rooms, club rooms, game areas, STEM lab, bike shop with storage area, sky deck with views of the Atlanta skyline, three courtyards, swimming pool with deck, grilling areas, 24-hour package delivery lockers and ride-share pick-up. Realiance is an investment group headquartered in Amsterdam, and T2 is a privately held real estate investment firm based in Wheaton, Ill. Atlanta-based Campus Realty will oversee the development and asset management of the property.

November 13, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Student Housing Texas

Scion Acquires 502-Bed Student Housing Community Near UT Austin

by Taylor Williams November 6, 2019

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Scion Student Communities, a joint venture between the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), GIC and The Scion Group, has acquired MUZE, a 502-bed student housing community located two blocks from the University of Texas at Austin. The newly built property offers one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units with shared amenities including a rooftop pool, sky lounge and study and recreation spaces. A partnership between Kayne Anderson Real Estate and developer Parallel Co. sold the community for an undisclosed price. Scion Student Communities now owns 75 student housing communities totaling more than 48,000 beds in 52 university markets.

November 6, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Student Housing Texas

Joint Venture Acquires 828-Bed Student Housing Community Near Texas A&M

by Taylor Williams November 4, 2019

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — A joint venture between Texla Housing Partners and a private equity real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital has acquired University Trails, a 828-bed student housing community serving students at Texas A&M University in College Station. The property offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, hot tub, sand volleyball court, basketball court, two fitness centers and a 24-hour study lounge and cafe. The joint venture plans to renovate the community’s interior, exterior and office/clubhouse building. A timeline for renovations was not announced. Ryan Lang, Brandon Buell and Jack Brett of Newmark Knight Frank brokered the transaction.

November 4, 2019

Development Multifamily Student Housing Washington Western

Landmark Properties Buys Land Assemblage in Seattle, Plans 1,600-Bed Student Housing Project

by Amy Works November 4, 2019

SEATTLE — Landmark Properties has acquired the 11-parcel land assemblage in Seattle’s University District. A group of undisclosed sellers sold the fee-simple assemblage, which was rezoned for greater density and taller buildings in 2017, for $39 million, or $950 per square foot. In 2021, Landmark Properties plans to begin construction on The Standard at Seattle, a three-building purpose-built student housing property with approximately 1,600 beds at the site, which spans nearly an acre from 4202 to 4238 12th Ave. NE. The site is situated three blocks from the University of Washington and across the street from the future U-District Light Rail Station. Upon completion, The Standard at Seattle will feature two 25-story towers and a seven-story mid-rise building. The 500,000-square-foot property will offer a variety of floor plans and approximately 8,500 square feet of ground-level retail space. The project is slated to be delivered in one phase by fall 2023. Additionally, Landmark plans to preserve the existing Canterbury Apartments, a 16-unit co-op multifamily building on Brooklyn Avenue NE. Tim McKay, Dan Chhan and Sam Wayne of Colliers International represented the sellers for a portion of the transaction, specifically for eight of the 11 parcels.

November 4, 2019

Development Multifamily South Carolina Southeast Student Housing

Greystar, University of South Carolina to Break Ground on $210M Student Housing Community in Columbia

by Alex Tostado October 31, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A public-private partnership between Greystar and the University of South Carolina (USC) is set to break ground on Campus Village. The multiphase redevelopment will be located on the current site of Cliff Apartments at the northeast corner of Sumter and Whaley streets in Columbia. The partnership will begin construction on the $210 million first phase of development in February 2020 with completion scheduled for fall 2022. When complete, the living-learning community will feature 1,800 beds, an academic support space, dining hall, campus safety office, sundry store and coffee shop. Under the development agreement, Campus Village will be owned by the university and maintained by Greystar under a management contract. USC will manage and provide housing operations and student support at Campus Village.

October 31, 2019

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