Orlando, Fla. — Landmark Properties has partnered with Stockbridge to recapitalize The Retreat East, a 602-bed student housing development located near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando. The cottage-style property was developed by Landmark in 2021 at 1705 France Drive. The community offers four-, five- and six-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a two-story fitness center, 24-hour computer lab, group and private study lounges, a resort-style swimming pool and hot tub, grilling area, hammock and cabana grove, an outdoor gaming lawn and a clubhouse. This …
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Landmark Properties, Stockbridge Acquire 416-Bed Community Near University of South Florida
Tampa, Fla. — A joint venture partnership between Landmark Properties and Stockbridge has acquired The Retreat at Tampa, a 416-bed student housing community located near the University of South Florida campus in Tampa. The property was developed by Landmark in 2017 and is located across the street from the southern edge of the university’s campus at 11326 N. 46th St. The cottage-style community offers 107 units in two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Apartments are fully furnished and feature bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, sundeck, hammocks, cabanas, an …
Aventura, Fla. — Centurion Property Group has appointed Adam Mullen to the position of portfolio manager. In his new role, Mullen will focus on enhancing operational efficiency and driving growth, playing a key role in the Aventura, Florida-based firm’s ongoing success. He previously worked with Asset Living. “We’re thrilled to welcome Adam Mullen to the team and look forward to leveraging his expertise as we continue to grow,” says Aldo Facchi, managing partner at Centurion Property Group.
Providence, R.I. — A joint venture between Gilbane Development Co. and CBRE Investment Management has acquired a six-property student housing portfolio totaling 3,000 beds across the U.S. The transaction included the recapitalization of three communities and three “shovel-ready” development projects. The portfolio comprises Bixby on College near Clemson University in South Carolina; undisclosed communities near the University of Illinois and Syracuse University campuses; and three development projects serving students attending the University of Central Florida, University of Florida and University of California, Berkeley. Further details on the transaction, including the identity …
Tampa, Fla. — Franklin Street has launched a new division of its Institutional Services Group focused on student housing. The group will be led by an eight-person, Cincinnati-based student housing investment sales team that previously worked with Marcus & Millichap. This team acquisition is the largest by the firm since Franklin Street’s inception in 2006. The group will focus on institutional transactions valued at over $25 million, and bring over six decades of combined commercial transaction experience to the Tampa, Florida-based firm. “This is an important day for Franklin Street and …
Boynton Beach, Fla. — Fitness equipment sales and service provider Fitnessmith has acquired the commercial equipment, preventative maintenance and service divisions of Gym Source USA. New York City-based Gym Source supplies fitness equipment to multifamily communities, country clubs, municipal centers, schools, universities and other commercial fitness facilities across 21 states. All existing customers can expect a seamless transition to Fitnessmith, according to the Boynton Beach-based company, which services properties across 47 states. As part of the acquisition, Fitnessmith will offer employment to select Gym Source employees to ensure a smooth transition.
Subtext, Nuveen Acquire 3.13-Acre Development Site for VERVE Orlando Near University of Central Florida
Orlando, Fla. — A joint venture between Subtext and Nuveen Real Estate has acquired a 3.13-acre development site at 3133 N. Alafaya Trail near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando. The property will be home to VERVE Orlando, a planned 626-bed student housing community. The development will span 446,078 square feet and offer a mix of studio, one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units. Shared amenities will include open study spaces, large and private study rooms, a podcast/content creation studio, fitness center, wellness suite, gaming lounge, club room with …
Orlando, Fla. — Orlando-based developer Development Ventures Group (the Deven Group), a subsidiary of Kajima USA and Kajima Corp., has plans to grow its student housing development portfolio to over $1 billion within the next three years. Currently, the company has $750 million worth of developments in its pipeline. The target value would equate to more than 8,000 beds. Projects developed by the Deven Group include The Henry, a student housing development totaling 440,000 square feet and 537 beds across 188 units near the University of Tampa. Other developments include the …
Tallahassee, Fla. — Construction is underway on The Hall, a 674-bed student housing development located near Florida State University in Tallahassee. The project is being developed by a joint venture partnership between Portman, 908 Group, Canyon Partners Real Estate and PTM Partners and is scheduled for completion in spring 2026. The development site is located within a Qualified Opportunity Zone across from Legacy Hall, the future home of the university’s FSU College of Business. The community will offer 191 units across two mid-rise buildings. Shared amenities will include a rooftop swimming …
Landmark, Atlantic American Complete 702-Bed Development Near Florida State University
Tallahassee, Fla. — A joint venture partnership between Landmark Properties and Atlantic American Partners has completed The Metropolitan Tallahassee, a 702-bed student housing development located near the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee. Located at 1701 West Pensacola St., the mid-rise project offers 217 fully furnished units in two- through four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a swimming pool, jumbotron, outdoor recreation and grilling areas, a gaming lawn, putting green, fitness center, study spaces and on-site parking. The development team for the project included Dwell Design Studio and Landmark Construction, the in-house …