Summary:
- Gilbane and Purdue University Fort Wayne completed Trace, a 213,000-square-foot student housing complex with 601 beds across 176 units near the university’s North Campus, expanding on-campus residential capacity to support enrollment growth.
- Delivered through a public-private partnership, the project involved Gilbane as developer and construction manager, AVB as design-builder, and Strategic Facility Partners as owner, combining university housing agreements with direct leasing options for students.
- Trace features extensive amenities, over 450 parking spaces, sustainability measures, and dedicated campus transportation access, reflecting a coordinated approach to multifamily student housing development within an active university setting.
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