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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

Development News On-campus Tennessee

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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Stockton University, Atlantic City Development Corp. Open 416-Bed Residence Hall

by Katie Sloan May 9, 2023

Atlantic City, N.J. — A public-private partnership between Stockton University and the Atlantic City Development Corp. has opened a 416-bed residence hall on the university’s campus in Atlantic City. The six-story, 135,000-square-foot building offers apartment- and suite-style units with lounges, a meeting room, business center and laundry facilities. The development is Phase II of the Atlantic City Gateway Project, a multi-phase development which has included the construction of a three-story academic center and two additional residence halls offering a total of 543 beds. The project team includes structural engineering firm …

May 9, 2023

California Development News On-campus

San Francisco State Breaks Ground on $179 Million Residence Hall Project

by Katie Sloan April 26, 2023

San Francisco — San Francisco State University has broken ground on West Campus Green, a $179 million residence hall project that will offer 750 affordably priced beds, a dining facility and student health center. The university hired design-build team McCarthy Building Cos. and EHDD Architecture for the project, which is expected for delivery in 2024. Plans for the development include a six-story, 120,000-square-foot residence hall for first-year students; and a three-story, 50,000-square-foot building, which will house the new dining facility and Gator Health Center. The residence hall portion of the …

April 26, 2023

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Umpqua Community College Acquires Three Buildings for Conversion to Student Housing in Roseburg, Oregon

by Katie Sloan April 26, 2023

Roseburg, Ore. — Umpqua Community College (UCC) has acquired three buildings near its campus in downtown Roseburg for conversion into student housing. The buildings, which total 62,000 square feet, were acquired for $1.9 million. Construction to upgrade and remodel the properties will begin this summer and will continue in phases over the next few years. The purchases are part of the college’s strategic plan to grow programming and ensure that out-of-area students have housing available. “There is a lot of buzz in the state about workforce housing — over 70 …

April 26, 2023

Alabama Development News On-campus

RISE, Jacksonville State Break Ground on 513-Bed Residence Hall Project

by Katie Sloan April 19, 2023

Jacksonville, Ala. — A public-private partnership between RISE: A Real Estate Co. and Jacksonville State University has broken ground on North Village Residence Hall. Located on the university’s campus in Alabama, the 513-bed community will offer suites that include two double-occupancy bedrooms and two bathrooms. The development team for the project includes architect Niles Bolton & Associates and general contractor Choate Construction. Jacksonville State is also currently developing a new dining hall, which will replace the current main cafeteria on campus, and the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex. The …

April 19, 2023

Development Florida News On-campus

Capstone Development, Florida Polytechnic University to Break Ground on 430-Bed Residence Hall

by Katie Sloan April 4, 2023

Lakeland, Fla. — A public-private partnership between Capstone Development Partners and Florida Polytechnic University is set to break ground on a 430-bed residence hall on the university’s campus in Lakeland. The 137,000-square-foot development will offer one-, two- and four-bedroom units, alongside shared amenities including lounge and study space, a large multi-purpose room, offices and an interior courtyard. The five-story project is expected for delivery in fall 2024. The $42 million development is being financed through tax-exempt public bonds issued by the state of Florida on behalf of the State University …

April 4, 2023

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