StarRez Report Highlights Growing Impact of Student Housing on Experience and Institutional Success
As student expectations rise and satisfaction dips, higher education institutions face urgent calls to modernize housing models, staffing, and services.
Gateway 737 opens as USC’s largest student housing project
650,000 — that’s the square footage of Gateway 737, the new student living and retail development next to Colonial Life Arena in the Vista. With a ~$170 million price tag, it’s the largest single investment in the USC Development Foundation’s history.
Jacobson Equities Acquires Warehouse and Factory, Premier Student Housing Community
Jacobson Equities is pleased to announce the acquisition of Warehouse and Factory, a 260-bed, 163-unit student housing community located pedestrian to Texas A&M University. This acquisition marks another strategic addition to Jacobson Equities’ growing portfolio of high-quality, well-located multifamily and student housing assets throughout the United States.
S.C. State University looks at building dorms amid housing shortage
The university’s new dorms will consist of a 500-bed residence hall on what is now Mitchell Field, which is projected to be completed by August 2027.
Venom Landing, FAMU’s new 700-bed residence hall, is on track for August opening
Florida A&M University is closing in on the completion of Venom Landing − a new 700-bed student residence hall on campus − and it’s right on track with initial plans for an August opening.
New BCM building, student housing complex, beginning development
CCI Real Estate announced in a press release that they have closed a $67 million construction loan to advance the redevelopment of the Baptist Collegiate Ministries building at the University of Georgia.
AGF contributes rebar to downtown Montreal student housing project
AGF Group is supplying rebar for a new 11-storey student housing complex under construction in downtown Montreal. The project, known as 4POINT3, will include 251 units geared toward post-secondary students and is being built in partnership with Ogesco Construction Inc.
DC Multifamily-to-Student Housing Conversion Lands Financing
HH Fund obtained a $21 million loan for The Lanes at Union Market, a multifamily-to-student housing conversion project in Washington, D.C.
New York firm pays $82M for student housing complex near LSU
A New York-based privately held real estate operator and investment management firm has purchased the Park Place student housing complex property outside of LSU’s South Gates.
Swinerton to Lead Design-Build Student Housing Project at San Diego State University
The multi-phase student housing project will provide new traditional-style residence hall and suite- and apartment-style housing to help meet the significant existing student demand for cost-effective housing.