Student Housing

Northwood Ravin Launches Leasing at Publix-Anchored Student Housing Development in Athens, Georgia

by John Nelson October 8, 2026

ATHENS, GA. — Northwood Ravin has launched leasing at Magnolia, a 179-unit “student-focused apartment community” underway at the intersection of Broad Street and Milledge Avenue in downtown Athens, which sits adjacent to University of Georgia’s (UGA) North Campus. In addition to studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, the development will feature a Publix grocery store that represents the first national grocer to operate in downtown Athens, according to the Charlotte-based developer. Magnolia will also include indoor and outdoor amenities for residents, including coworking space with a coffee bar; a wellness lounge; pool and courtyard with cabanas, a double jacuzzi, jumbotron, putt-putt course and multiple grilling stations; game room; and a modern fitness center with two private training and wellness studios. Northwood Ravin expects to open Magnolia ahead of UGA’s 2027-28 school year.

October 8, 2026

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Affinius Capital Provides $94.8M Construction Loan for Student Housing Project Near Oregon State University

by Amy Works October 7, 2026

CORVALLIS, ORE. — Affinius Capital has provided a $94.8 million construction loan for Zev Corvallis, a 13-story student housing property that will serve students at Oregon State University. The borrower is Fields Holdings. Scheduled for a fall 2028 completion, Zev Corvallis will feature 667 beds across 262 studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom unit. Residences will be furnished with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern cabinetry, in-unit washers/dryers and smart-home technology. Communal amenities will include a pool, rooftop deck, indoor basketball court, sauna, theater, fitness center, yoga room, study and resident lounges, as well 4,500 square feet of retail space.

October 7, 2026

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Subtext Completes Student Housing Developments in Florida, Tennessee

by John Nelson October 6, 2026

ORLANDO, FLA. AND KNOXVILLE, TENN. — Subtext has completed two student housing developments in Florida and Tennessee. Projects include VERVE Orlando, a 626-bed community located at 3133 N. Alafaya Trail near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando; and EVER Knoxville, a 498-bed property located at 1919 Lake Ave. near the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville. VERVE Orlando spans 446,078 square feet and offers 200 units in studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, dedicated yoga room and wellness suite with sauna and meditation rooms; a courtyard pool; outdoor green space with fire pits and grilling stations; a karaoke lounge; golf simulator; speakeasy with arcade games; study lounge with private and group study pods, an outdoor study breezeway and a podcast and content creation room; lobby coffee bar; and a pet spa. VERVE Orlando was developed in partnership with FrontRange Capital Partners and Nuveen Real Estate. Financing was provided by Simmons Bank. Additional members of the development team included Dwell Design Studio, ESG Architecture & Design, Kimley-Horn and Associates and Live Oak Contracting. The 14-story EVER Knoxville development spans 329,294 square feet and offers 136 units in one- through-five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a …

October 6, 2026

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LaSalle Acquires 482-Bed Student Housing Community Near San Jose State University

by Amy Works September 28, 2026

SAN JOSE, CALIF. — LaSalle Investment Management has acquired 27 North Apartments, a 482-bed student housing community located near the San Jose State University campus. The seven-story property offers 119 units in a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. The community was fully occupied at the time of sale. The Dinerstein Cos. has been tapped to operate the property, which was built in 2016. The seller and terms of the transaction were not released.

September 28, 2026

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Adam America, JW Capital Secure $180M Refinancing for Student Housing Community Near Florida International University

by John Nelson September 23, 2026

SWEETWATER, FLA. — Adam America Real Estate and JW Capital Management have secured $180 million for the refinancing of Terrazul, a 22-story student housing community located adjacent to Florida International University (FIU). Completed in 2024, the 1,201-bed property is located at 700 S.W. 107th Ave. in Sweetwater, a city in Miami-Dade County. Aaron Appel, Jonathan Schwartz, Keith Kurland, Adam Schwartz, Dustin Stolly, Sean Reimer and Michael Ianno of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing through Corebridge Institutional Investment LLC. The borrowers will use the financing to pay off Terrazul’s existing construction loan and collect proceeds. The property features 932 studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom units that were 98 percent occupied at the time of financing, as well as 647 parking spaces, a suite of amenities and 15,442 square feet of retail space on the ground level.

September 23, 2026

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Subtext Completes 769-Bed Student Housing Development Near Arizona State University

by Amy Works September 17, 2026

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Subtext has completed VERVE Tempe, a 769-bed student housing development located at 1047 S. Terrace Road near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. Subtext completed the 15-story community in partnership with FrontRange Capital Partners and TPG Real Estate Partners. Kennedy Wilson provided financing. The development team included ESG Architecture & Design and Brinkmann Constructors. VERVE Tempe spans 479,388 square feet and offers 240 units in studio through four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a rooftop pool and clubroom with a game lounge, photo booth and entertaining kitchen; hot tub and cold plunge; outdoor fire pits, a game lawn and grilling stations; two-story fitness center with smart workout equipment, indoor and outdoor fitness spaces, a dedicated yoga room and wellness suite with a meditation room and sauna; golf simulator; study lounge with private and group study spaces; a pet spa and dog run; lobby coffee bar; and 1,800 square feet of ground-floor retail space.

September 17, 2026

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University of South Florida, Partners Break Ground on $500M Mixed-Use Project in Tampa

by Hayden Spiess September 17, 2026

TAMPA, FLA. — The University of South Florida (USF) and its development partners have broken ground on the $500 million first phase of Uptown Landing, a new mixed-use project situated within walking distance of the planned USF on-campus football stadium. The first phase of the project comprises 30 acres and will include 717 beds of student housing; 152 apartments reserved for graduate students and USF employees; four to six restaurant venues; 68,000 square feet of retail space; a hotel and conference center and academic research facilities. Delivered through a master development agreement with ACE Fletcher LLC, this development marks the largest public-private partnership (PPP) in the history of the State University System of Florida. ACE Fletcher is a partnership between Capstone Development Partners, Aureate Development and Ellison Development. The project team also includes Provident Resources Group, CBI Construction, Baker Barrios Architects and Kimley-Horn. Funding for the project includes $270 million in tax-exempt bond financing for the student housing, hospitality, restaurant and retail uses, as well as a roughly $225 million investment for the Translational Research Institute. Capstone Management Partners will provide maintenance and operations services at the student housing building in a shared services agreement with USF. The first phase is …

September 17, 2026

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Harrison Street, Michaels Partner with University of San Diego on $230M Student Housing Development

by Kristin Harlow September 16, 2026

SAN DIEGO — Harrison Street Asset Management and The Michaels Organization have announced a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with the University of San Diego (USD) for the development of Presidio Terrace Apartments, a $230 million student housing project. Plans call for 700 beds across 321 units. The investment marks the university’s first-ever PPP agreement. “Presidio Terrace is a strong example of how PPPs can help universities address critical infrastructure needs, creating a win-win situation for academic institutions, investors and college communities,” says Jim Hennessy, head of PPP business development at Harrison Street. “Today, we are seeing more PPP activity than ever before, as more universities recognize that these structures allow them to focus on their core academic mission while conserving capital and transferring operational responsibilities to a private partner.” Located on campus between USD’s academic center and a nearby retail corridor, Presidio Terrace will be purpose-built for upperclassmen, graduate and professional students. Slated for completion in August 2029, the development will provide convenient access to USD’s business, nursing, engineering and law schools. The project is structured through a 99-year ground lease with USD and will benefit from a full real estate tax exemption as a university-affiliated facility. Michaels will lead …

September 16, 2026

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Starwood Capital, Trinitas to Develop Three Student Housing Communities Totaling 2,046 Beds

by Kristin Harlow September 11, 2026

CARMEL, IND. AND MIAMI BEACH, FLA.— Starwood Capital Group and Trinitas Ventures have formed a joint venture to develop three student housing communities totaling 2,046 beds. Projects include Atmosphere Pittsburgh, a 672-bed development located at 217 Halket St. near Carnegie Mellon University in the city’s Oakland neighborhood; Atmosphere Norman, a 677-bed project located at 310 East Boyd St. near the University of Oklahoma in Norman; and Atmosphere on Mifflin, a 697-bed development located at 619 West Mifflin St. near the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. All three communities are scheduled for completion in summer 2028. Ryan Lang led Newmark’s student housing team in arranging the joint venture. Trinitas Ventures is headquartered in Carmel, and Starwood Capital Group is headquartered in Miami Beach.

September 11, 2026

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RISE, University of Tennessee Complete 1,024-Bed Residence Hall

by John Nelson September 10, 2026

KNOXVILLE, TENN. — A public-private partnership between RISE: A Real Estate Co. and the University of Tennessee has completed Torchbearer Hall, a 1,024-bed residence hall development on the institution’s campus in Knoxville. The project is Phase II of a larger development plan that has delivered 3,000 beds to date. The property features a centralized hub with reception areas, staff offices, community kitchens and lounges. Additional shared amenities include study rooms, multipurpose spaces, resident gathering areas and laundry facilities. The development team for Torchbearer Hall included Niles Bolton Associates, Cope Architecture, Blaine Construction, Brailsford & Dunlavey, RBC Capital Markets and Provident Resources Group.

September 10, 2026

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