Florida

Tampa, Fla. — A joint venture between CBRE Investment Management and GMH Communities has announced plans to begin renovations at Venue at North Campus, a 734-bed community located near the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dallas-based Premier will spearhead the renovations, which are expected to begin early next year. Enhancements to the property will include the addition of new appliances, countertops, cabinets, furniture, paint and fixtures; refreshments to the pool area; the addition of a jumbotron; updates to the community’s dog park; and the integration of a dedicated space …

Orlando, Fla. — Toll Brothers Campus Living and The Davis Cos. have unveiled plans to develop Aperture, a 680-bed student housing community situated adjacent to the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. The project will encompass two buildings and rise five stories. Located at 12727 E. Colonial Drive, Aperture will feature a fitness center, e-sports gaming center, computer lounge, content creation studio, LuxerOne package locker system, courtyard and resort-style pool. Residents will have access to a private shuttle to campus, as well as a parking garage with electric vehicle …

Gainesville, Fla. — A joint venture partnership between PeakMade Real Estate and Blue Vista Capital Management has opened Phase I of Theory Gainesville, a student housing development near the University of Florida campus. The 532-bed first phase of development offers apartments and townhomes in studio through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a rooftop fitness center, swimming pool and jumbotron theater; an academic lounge with individual and group study rooms; podcast rooms; a large clubroom; multiple outdoor courtyards; and parking. The second phase of development will bring the property to a …

Tallahassee, Fla. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties and Manulife Investment Management has announced plans for The Mark at Tallahassee, an 859-bed development located near the Florida State University (FSU) campus in Tallahassee. The three-building community will offer fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities are set to include a rooftop clubhouse with an outdoor swimming pool, sun shelf, lounge seating, a grill station, fire pits and a jumbotron; a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the university’s Doak Campbell football stadium; 24-hour study lounge; collaboration space; and bike storage. …

Tallahassee, Fla. — 908 Group and BCDC have formed a joint venture to develop a 693-bed student housing community adjacent to Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee. The unnamed, 182-unit property is the third development between the two firms and the fourth Tallahassee project for 908 Group. Pacific Life Insurance Co. is the primary lender for the project, with preferred equity provided by Nationwide. The project team includes general contractor Culpepper Construction Co., architectural firm Humphreys & Partners Architects and civil engineer Moore Bass Consulting. First move-ins are expected in …