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University of South Carolina, Greystar Open $240 Million Campus Village Project

by Katie Sloan August 23, 2023

Columbia, S.C. — A public-private partnership between the University of South Carolina and Greystar has opened Campus Village, a $240 million residence hall development. Construction on the project, which includes four buildings offering 1,800 beds, began in May 2019. Each six-story building is connected by pedestrian promenades that run alongside green space, courtyards and a clock tower. Beds are offered in pod-style units alongside shared amenities including study and classroom spaces and community kitchens. The development also features a 14,000-square-foot dining hall that seats 650 students; a sundry shop dubbed …

August 23, 2023

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Michaels Student Living Completes 1,549-Bed Residence Hall at the University of California, Davis

by Katie Sloan August 2, 2023

Davis, Calif. — Michaels Student Living has completed Orchard Park, a 1,549-bed residence hall developed through a public-private partnership with the University of California, Davis and the Collegiate Housing Foundation. The development spans 11 buildings, offering 613 units for graduate students and students with families. The development also includes indoor amenity spaces, two community centers and programmed outdoor space. This community is the second phase of development for the public-private partnership, following The Green at West Village, a nine-building community offering 3,290 beds.

August 2, 2023

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Balfour Beatty Plans $240 Million Student Housing Project at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

by Katie Sloan July 25, 2023

Williamsburg, Va. — Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, a developer and operator of college and university real estate and infrastructure projects, has released plans for on-campus student housing options at William & Mary, a public research university in Williamsburg. The developer formed a public-private partnership with the school to bring the $240 million project to fruition. The new student housing accommodations will exceed 1,200 new beds. The general contractors, which includes Balfour Beatty’s buildings division and Richmond-based Kjellstrom+Lee, plan to break ground this month and open for student occupation in 2025. …

July 25, 2023

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P3 to Break Ground on $157 Million Residence Hall Project at University of Hawaii at Mānoa

by Katie Sloan June 28, 2023

Honolulu — A public-private partnership between the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and Greystar is set to break ground on a $157 million residence hall project on the university’s campus in Honolulu. The 558-bed community will consist of two buildings rising 18 and 12 stories, respectively. The development will offer 316 units in studio, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations, alongside a childcare facility, retail and cafe space, bike storage rooms, a laundry facility, mail and package room and outdoor amenity decks. Groundbreaking is scheduled to take place in September with …

June 28, 2023

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Webinar: Intelligent Underwriting — Getting a Deal Done in Today’s Student Housing Market

by Sarah Daniels July 18, 2023

Strategic underwriting is crucial to successfully closing student housing sector deals. The June 15 webinar “Intelligent Underwriting — Getting a Deal Done in Today’s Student Housing Market,” hosted by Student Housing Business and sponsored by College House, explored the innovative strategies and tools that can help real estate professionals find success via market analysis and due diligence. Expert panelists from the industry shared their insights, discussed emerging trends and provided practical tips to enhance underwriting processes within the student housing market. Learn more about the following topics: Register to watch the webinar and find more information. Download the slides for …

July 18, 2023

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Dement Designs: Interior Designer Talks Student Housing Trends

by Sarah Daniels June 20, 2023

Interior design can be vital to success in student housing. Marketing can be a joy when a property’s layout, hues and textures consistently wow potential residents during walkthroughs, and when thoughtfully planned and engaging, amenities help close the deal on lease after lease. Equally important is how well the selection of materials, fixtures, furnishings and appliances stand up to daily use and abuse by a student resident population, which can strain everything from exercise machines and outdoor equipment to study room furniture and electronics. To learn what owners and developers …

June 20, 2023

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Skanska to Develop $311 Million Living-Learning Center at Simmons University

by Katie Sloan June 13, 2023

Boston — Skanska has partnered with Simmons University to develop a $311 million living-learning center on the institution’s Boston campus. Upon completion, the development will offer 1,000 beds of student housing; meeting and social spaces; office support space; a 500-seat dining facility; and a fitness facility including a swimming pool, gymnasium, rowing tanks and a weight room. Work began on the project in May, with completion expected for September 2026. The living-learning community is the final phase of One Simmons, a decades-long master-planned development designed to consolidate the university’s facilities …

June 13, 2023

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Why Your ISP Is Key to Smooth Student Housing Turn

by Sarah Daniels June 12, 2023

Moving in residents for the new school year is typically the most challenging season on a student housing manager’s calendar. In a matter of days, arriving tenants transform properties from a state of anticipatory stillness into a teeming hive of carts, boxes and people eager to settle into their units and connect their devices. “Students are sophisticated, high-volume Internet users,” observes Alfredo Zavala, an account coordinator on Pavlov Media’s account management team. “They expect to be connected to the Internet almost before they arrive.” “An Internet service provider that addresses …

June 12, 2023

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University of Tennessee, RISE Announce Plans to Develop Three Residence Halls

by Katie Sloan May 24, 2023

Knoxville, Tenn. — A public-private partnership between the University of Tennessee (UT) and RISE: A Real Estate Co. has announced plans to develop three residence halls on the university’s campus in Knoxville. The three seven-story communities are expected to add 2,500 beds to the university’s housing inventory. Development plans include two communities on Andy Holt Avenue and Caledonia Avenue, which will target first- and second-year students. The projects will offer 750 and 1,100 beds, respectively, in fully furnished, one- and two-bedroom units with en-suite bathrooms. Both buildings will include office …

May 24, 2023

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Domestic Furniture Manufacture, Delivery Strategies Form Part of Sustainability Criteria

by Sarah Daniels May 18, 2023

Student Housing Business spoke with chief customer officer, Adam Ames, and director of sales, Kris Benson, to learn how Dickson Furniture Manufacturers continues to innovate as the student housing industry evolves, as well as the significance of adhering to environmental, social and governance frameworks and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification requirements. Dickson’s competitive advantage begins with its oversight and quality control capabilities. With local resources and domestic production and distribution, Dickson provides unmatched customization as well as a commitment to customer service no matter the circumstances. “Most …

May 18, 2023

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