US & Canada

The Supreme Court of California has ruled that UC Berkeley can build student housing on the historic People’s Park, dismissing a years-long case from plaintiffs who argued the university had violated environmental regulations in its planning process.

JLL has provided an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for K14 Campus Flats, a student housing community located across the street from the University of Oregon campus in Eugene.

Oakland University (OU) and Oakland Community College (OCC) are collaborating on a pilot program that will allow OCC students to enjoy the benefits of living on the OU campus this fall while still taking classes at the nearby community college.

Purdue University Fort Wayne on Monday announced plans for a nearly $100 million apartment complex on the university’s North Campus. The project is part of a public-private partnership with construction and real estate development company Gilbane.

CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) has acquired the remaining 10% stake in Standard at Columbia, a freehold student accommodation property in South Carolina, USA. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) yield on total development cost is expected to be approximately 7%.

WSMV-TV reports that the Industrial Development Board in Nashville has approved the issuance of bonds for Cobblestone Development's project, Cobblestone Village Residences. It is scheduled to open in 2026, and construction is expected to begin in June.

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante and her administration rolled out a new initiative on Thursday to accelerate construction of affordable housing in Montreal, announcing a $21.4-million “portfolio” grant to a non-profit affordable student housing developer to support four of its projects in one shot.

Capilano University has announced plans to offer guaranteed on-campus student housing for all students enrolled at its new Squamish campus when it opens in September 2024.

The Lubbock City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a widely debated student housing proposal in central Lubbock's South Overton neighborhood, which was back on the council's agenda for the second time in less than a year.

UConn is deepening its Hartford roots with plans to offer 200 beds of student housing in a downtown building adjacent to bustling businesses, food and entertainment venues, and space that the University is also refurbishing for academic and research use.