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Brandeis University Underway on 631-Bed Residence Hall Project in Waltham, Massachusetts

by Taylor Williams

WALTHAM, MASS. — Brandeis University is underway on construction of a five-story, 631-bed residence hall project on the university’s campus in Waltham, located west of Boston. The development team for the project includes William Rawn Associates and Dimeo Construction. MassDevelopment issued a $134.6 million tax-exempt bond for the development, alongside other miscellaneous projects on the university’s campus. The bond was sold through a public offering underwritten by Barclays Capital Inc. Completion is slated for spring 2027.

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Purdue Research Foundation, ACC Open 984-Bed Student Housing Community at Purdue University

by Kristin Harlow

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. — Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) and American Campus Communities (ACC) have opened 3rd & West, a 984-bed student housing development at Purdue University in West Lafayette. Located at the intersection of Third Street and McCormick Road, the complex rises five stories and totals 325,000 square feet. Units come in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom configurations. Amenities include an entry plaza for community gatherings, dual courtyards, study lounges, private study rooms and a fitness center. The first students will move into the new housing at the start of the fall 2025 semester. A public-private partnership between PRF and ACC developed the project. SCB served as architect.

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Core Spaces to Break Ground on 2,350-Bed Mixed-Use Development Near University of South Carolina

by John Nelson

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Core Spaces is set to break ground on ōLiv Columbia, a 2,350-bed mixed-use development located at 1401 Main St. near the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia. The project will include two towers: one 27-story building offering market-rate apartments and a 22-story student housing tower. The property will also feature a 1,600-space parking garage and retail space on the ground level. Construction is expected to begin this fall with completion scheduled for summer 2028. The development team includes Juneau Construction Co. and Dwell Design Studios.

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Deven Group, Kayne Anderson Break Ground on 755-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Mississippi

by John Nelson

OXFORD, MISS. — Development Ventures Group (Deven Group) and Kayne Anderson Real Estate have broken ground on a 755-bed student housing community located within a half-mile of the University of Mississippi’s (Ole Miss) campus. Situated on Anderson Road, the 243-unit property represents the first large-scale student housing project to be built within a mile of the Ole Miss campus since 2018. The design-build team includes BirdDog/Christa Development, Baker Barrios Architects and Montgomery Martin Contractors. BMO Bank is providing an undisclosed amount of construction financing. Set for completion in summer 2027, the unnamed community will span 370,000 square feet and offer one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Amenities will include a resort-style pool with cabanas, jumbotron, beach volleyball court, pickleball court, indoor/outdoor fitness center, sauna, cold plunge, private study areas, sport simulator, a yoga/spin studio, food truck court and a 3,000-square-foot events venue.

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LV Collective, Virtus Deliver 889-Bed Student Housing Property in Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

COLUMBUS, OHIO — LV Collective and Virtus Real Estate Capital have opened Rambler Columbus, a 407,465-square-foot student housing development in Columbus. The 379-unit, 889-bed project is a three-minute walk from The Ohio State University’s main quads. Floor plans range from studios to six-bedroom units. There are also two-level, two-bedroom townhomes. Amenities include private study spots, conference rooms, a fitness center, yoga studio, sauna, cold plunge pool, pet spa and pool deck with a Jumbotron, grilling area and firepits. An onsite coffee shop, Daydreamer Café, serves handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, tea, pastries and snacks. The first retail tenant is Victory Lap, which offers an Ohio State-themed sports bar. Rambler Columbus features an additional 4,000 square feet of retail space. The project team included Elford Inc. as general contractor, OZ Architecture as the architect, Variant Collaborative as the interior designer, E.P. Ferris as civil engineer and Realm Collaborative as landscape architect.

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Swinerton to Build 3,640-Bed Student Housing Development at San Diego State University

by Amy Works

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego division of construction firm Swinerton has been tapped to lead the design-build team for a 3,640-bed project on the San Diego State University (SDSU) campus. Dubbed the “Evolve Student Housing” project, the development will include a suite-style residence hall named Tarastec, offering 650 beds for freshman and sophomore students; University Towers East, a 720-bed residence hall offering double-occupancy rooms for first-year students; and Templo del Sol, a two-story, 17,420-square-foot community center with dining facilities, communal spaces, food services, conference rooms and mailing services. Tarastec and Templo del Sol will be located on the west side of the SDSU campus near 55th Street and Aztec Circle Drive. University Towers East will be located next to the existing University Towers development on Montezuma Road. Construction on Tarastec began this summer with completion scheduled for fall 2026. University Towers East is expected for completion in fall 2027. Architectural firm Gensler is part of the development team for the project.

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Landmark Properties, Cerca Trova Open 521-Bed Student Housing Community in Ann Arbor

by Kristin Harlow

ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Landmark Properties and Cerca Trova LLC have opened The Legacy at Ann Arbor, a 521-bed student housing community at 616 E. Washington St. in Ann Arbor. Designed by ESG Architecture & Design, the project consists of two interconnected buildings — a 19-story high-rise and a mid-rise structure attached to the historic Michigan Theater. Landmark Construction was the general contractor. The development is fully leased ahead of the 2025-2026 school year. The Legacy at Ann Arbor offers a mix of studios to five-bedroom apartments across 253 units. Apartments come fully furnished and wired for high-speed internet and cable. The development features more than 9,700 square feet of amenities, including a rooftop pool deck and resident clubroom, academic lounge, fitness center and bike storage. The project also includes 4,150 square feet of ground-floor retail space and onsite gated parking. The building is immediately adjacent to the University of Michigan campus. With the opening of The Legacy at Ann Arbor, Athens, Ga.-based Landmark currently operates and manages more than 2,400 beds across six properties in Michigan.

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Carter, Front Street Break Ground on 521-Bed Student Housing Development Near Wake Forest University

by John Nelson

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A joint venture between Carter and Front Street Capital has broken ground on Creekside at The Grounds, a 521-bed student housing development located near the Wake Forest University campus in Winston-Salem. The community will be part of Phase I of The Grounds, a 100-acre mixed-use project under development by the partnership. The $215 million first phase of construction is also set to include an office building and a retail village. Creekside at the Grounds will offer 229 fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. The community will also feature a clubhouse with study rooms and a fitness center, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, kitchen and entertainment area. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2027. The design-build team includes The Preston Partnership (architect), Brasfield & Gorrie (general contractor) and Stimmel Associates (engineer of record). Carter and Front Street Capital’s financial partners on Creekside are Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Truist Financial Corp.

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MCB Opens 473-Bed Student Housing Community Near Morgan State University in Baltimore

by John Nelson

BALTIMORE — MCB Real Estate has opened The Enolia, a 473-bed, off-campus student housing community located at 4529 Harford Road in Baltimore. The $58 million development is situated less than a mile from Morgan State University’s campus. Named after Baltimore civil rights leader and first female NAACP president Enolia Pettigen McMillan, The Enolia features 151 apartments, each with bed-to-bath parity and fully furnished with washers and dryers, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Amenities include a fitness center, game room, study rooms with private huddle areas, lounges, an outdoor courtyard with three terraced levels, lawn areas and a firepit. The Enolia represents the first ground-up student housing development serving Morgan State students in 20 years, according to MCB.

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Capstone, Tufts University Break Ground on 664-Bed Residence Hall in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams

MEDFORD, MASS. — A public-private partnership between Capstone Development Partners and Tufts University has broken ground on a 664-bed residence hall on the university’s campus in Medford, located north of Boston. The site is situated along the edge of campus adjacent to the Medford/Tufts Green Line public transportation station and previously housed a surface level parking lot. The complex will span 271,000 square feet across two 10-story buildings that will offer 271 apartment-style units in studio, two-, four- and six-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities will include common rooms and lounges, a fitness center, study spaces, conference rooms and onsite laundry facilities, as well as 4,000 square feet of retail space. Project partners include Provident Resources Group, Elkus Manfredi Architects, Erland Construction, Steven Winter & Associates and Barclays. Completion is slated for fall 2027.

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