Santa Barbara, Calif. — The University of California (UC) Santa Barbara has announced plans to develop new residence halls offering a total of 3,500 beds through 2029. The first phase of the two-part project will include a 2,250-bed development dubbed San Benito. The project will be developed on a five-acre site between Mesa Road and Stadium Road, which formerly housed offices for the university’s facilities management, transportation and parking services. The community will include a number of multi-story buildings offering mostly four-bedroom apartments with a mix of some single- and …
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Landmark Properties Breaks Ground on 1,284-Bed The Standard at Los Angeles Student Housing Community Near USC
Los Angeles — Landmark Properties has broken ground on The Standard at Los Angeles, a 1,284-bed student housing community located a few blocks south of the University of Southern California (USC) campus. The mid-rise apartment building will include the construction of 1,236 beds across 429 units, as well as the renovation of five existing townhomes that will comprise 48 beds. Landmark Construction, the in-house general contractor for Landmark Properties, is managing construction. The property is slated to open in August 2026. Situated at the east side of the 160-acre Exposition Park, …
Greystar Delivers $282 Million Student Housing Development at UC Law in Downtown San Francisco
San Francisco — Greystar has delivered Academe at 198, a $282 million student housing property in downtown San Francisco. Located at 198 McAllister St. in the city’s Civic Center district, the mixed-use property is Phase I of the Academic Village expansion at UC Law San Francisco, formerly known as UC Hastings College of the Law. Academe at 198 spans 14 stories and features 656 units (667 beds) for students at UC Law SF, as well as faculty and staff. The property website also says students from nearby University of California San …
Woodland Hills, Calif. — Nomadix has hired Sandy Jack to the role of director of strategic relations for multi-dwelling. Jack will lead the Woodland Hills, California-based company in increasing its multi-dwelling footprint. She previously held leadership roles at Ruckus Networks and Commscope. “Sandy Jack has a unique talent for translating technical concepts into business outcomes and she brings a proven track record of exceeding growth targets, delivering innovative solutions and influencing key decision makers,” says Mike Womack, vice president of partner sales at Nomadix. “As we continue growing our multi-dwelling …
McCarthy Building Co. Breaks Ground on $285 Million Student Housing Project at University of California, Riverside
Riverside, Calif. — McCarthy Building Cos. has broken ground on the $285 million North District Phase II student housing development at University of California, Riverside (UCR). The intersegmental projects, one of the first of its kind in California, will house students from UCR and Riverside Community College District (RCCD). The 424,000-square-foot project will feature 429 single- and double-occupancy apartment-style units ranging from one to four bedrooms complete with kitchen/living room spaces, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning and designated study areas. Additionally, the community will feature a café/market, recreation fields and a central …
C.W. Driver Cos. Begins Construction of $55.7 Million Residence Hall at California State University, Northridge
Northridge, Calif. — C.W. Driver Cos. has started construction on a 198-bed student housing property at California State University, Northridge in the San Fernando Valley. Once completed in fall 2025, the $55.7 million project will add two four-story buildings to the 365-acre campus. Located at 17950 Lassen St., Buildings No. 22 and No. 23 will total 60,290 square feet, of which 30,000 square feet will be housing space. The residential floors of each building will include dual-occupancy student rooms, with four students sharing each bathroom, and one suite-style living room …
Kapital Partners to Break Ground on 39-Unit Student Housing Community Near Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, Calif. — Kapital Partners is set to break ground on a 39-unit student housing development located at 2655 The Alameda near the Santa Clara University campus in California. The property will also feature 1,500 square feet of retail space on the first floor. Shared amenities at the community will include a barbecue, ping pong tables and picnic tables for residents. Construction will begin in 2024 with completion scheduled for 2025.
Atlanta — PeakMade Real Estate has been awarded management of 10 student housing communities totaling 6,500 beds. The company was also recently awarded management of four multifamily communities totaling 500 units. The properties are owned by 14 different companies and span nine states, including California, Georgia, Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Five of the student housing projects are currently under development. The portfolio includes Reflection, a student housing community located adjacent to the Georgia State University campus in Atlanta. Further details on the portfolio were not disclosed. …
San Diego — Pierce Education Properties has completed Topaz Apartments, a 169-bed student housing development located near San Diego State University. The property offers a mix of one-, three- and four-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include study rooms, a game room, vertical tanning bed, spa and fitness center. The community also features ground floor retail space, which is currently leased to McDonald’s, Handel’s Ice Cream, Jimmy John’s, Dunkin’ Donuts and The Alley. An opening for the retail component of the property was not announced.
Sacramento, Calif. — A joint venture between GMH Communities and Wexford Science & Technology has announced plans for ANOVA Aggie Square, a 252-bed community to be developed near the University of California, Davis campus in Sacramento. The community will be constructed during Phase I of Aggie Square, a larger mixed-use project that is set to include state-of-the-art research facilities and office space. ANOVA Aggie Square will offer micro-studio, studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom units for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young professionals working in the technology, life sciences …