San Diego Student Housing Summit

Why You Won't Want To Miss This Conference:

What You’ll Learn: 

• What trends are shaping the student housing and higher education market in San Diego? 
• What current opportunities are present in San Diego student housing and higher education markets? 
• How have the student housing needs changed in the past few years, and how have these changes affected the surrounding communities? 
• What amenities and innovations are being considered and implemented in student housing units to accommodate the needs of students attending college? 
• How does the cost of living and affordability impact the size of units that students are willing or able to rent in San Diego?
• Which government policies affect student housing, and how can these policies benefit the industry?

Notable Projects & Deals: 

UCSD - Current Projects /// Pepper Canyon East District: proposes to develop on a 20-acre site on the west campus adjacent to the Light Rail Transit station. The District would be built in multiple phases and would include new student beds to expand access to the benefits of below market on-campus housing. Pepper Canyon East District will remove the existing housing and build approximately 6,000 beds, a hotel, food and beverage, recreation, and amenity spaces. The first project, Master Plan and District Phase 1, is now going forward with pre-design to complete the District visioning. Once master planned, District Phase 1 would deliver up to 2,000 beds (1,000 net new) with associated amenities in summer 2029.

The Michaels Organization - City Village, San Diego Community College District (SDCCD): The new student housing project at San Diego Community College District (“SDCCD”) addresses the need for affordable student housing. City College is among the first community colleges to be selected for California’s Affordable Student Housing Program. The development will replace a vacant commercial building with a 7-story building of 281 units (794 beds). The community is planned to feature a laundry, grab-and-go store, a kitchen/lounge, study spaces, and a tutoring office. Ground floor amenities create an active street front and connection to the campus. A corner plaza continues the urban fabric of the adjacent corners. Incorporating green street practices (widening sidewalks, planting in setbacks, adding open space) along C Street and 16th contribute to a walkable community that connects to the adjacent campus. Program: Undergraduate Student Housing (794 beds | 281 units). Square Footage: 299,593 SF. Construction Type: Type III, Project Cost: $140M, Architect: TCA Architects, Contractor: CBG Building Company, Project Status: Concept Development, Financial Structure: Debt and Equity /// Presidio Terrace Redevelopment, UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO: This redevelopment project of on-campus student housing was awarded to Michaels Student Living in 2022 and is currently being designed for 700 beds serving undergraduate, graduate and law students at the University of San Diego. This redevelopment will create a new “Front Door” for the USD Campus by honoring the Spanish Renaissance architecture and the campus place making master plan with terraces and on grade open spaces that promote view opportunities, connection to the campus and opportunities for students to have places for both respite and social interactions with sustainable elements throughout the site and buildings /// 6010 El Cajon Boulevard. Located less than one mile from San Diego State University, 6010 El Cajon Project is a 235-unit mixed income project with Very Low, Low, Moderate and Market Rate Units. This project utilizes Complete Communities to redevelop the current under-utilized site. The project will feature modern amenities that are first in class in this up-and-coming community with innate traditional character on El Cajon Blvd. The carefree living and natural hues are designed to showcase the local charm while providing a calming environment for the future residents.

Greystar - Union Grantville: 250 unit, 615 bed, private off-campus student project serving mainly SDSU student that opened in Fall 2023 with a ground-lease with MTS.

Gensler - California State University Long Beach Parkside North Residence Hall: California State University Housing is located at the north edge of the campus and is part of the nearby Parkside Community. The building includes 3 stories with 428 beds, outdoor courtyards, and onsite community spaces. Increasing the number of beds and focusing on sustainability became the key drivers for the building. As a result, the University pursued LEED BD+C v4 Platinum, Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Water. /// Union Grantville Off-Campus Student Housing: Gensler provided Interior Design for the ground-up 248-unit Student Housing project adjacent to SanDiego State University and the Grantville TrolleyStation called Union Grantville. The design focuses on creating modern, comfortable, and efficient living spaces for students. Thoughtful incorporation of social spaces, wellness and fitness, study lounges and nooks, and collaborative spaces creates a harmonious balance between academic focus and personal inspiration.

Studio E - Victory at SDSU (completion in 2025): Off-campus student apartment building adjacent to San Diego State University. A mix of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom plans will provide a total of 226 beds in a six-story structure /// PLNU Master Plan (completed in 2024): This Campus Master Plan included four campuses in San Diego. Point Loma, Balboa, Mission Valley, and Liberty Station. Long-range strategic and academic plans addressed the University’s organizational and academic development.

KTGY - R + D Concept, Thrive Hall: A Student Housing Concept for Mental Health and Wellness 

McCarthy Building Companies - Building Exceptional Student Experiences, partnering with higher education institutions in CA for over 40 years 

Michael Baker International - Student Housing Projects: Michael Baker International's SoCal SRS office has provided engineering services for over 400 higher education projects in Southern California over the past 28 years /// University of California, San Diego: Ridgewalk North Living and Learning Neighborhood 

Who You'll Network With At This Discussion:  Universities, Colleges, Owners, Developers, Investors, Architects, Construction, Designers, Brokers, Lawyers, Financial Institutions & Government Officials.

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This CRE Event: Despite the high cost to attend college, university enrollment continues to increase every year. Colleges will continue to need more on-campus and off-campus housing to accommodate the growing student body. Join us to hear from industry leaders on the current trends in student housing, higher-education, campus facilities and university real estate development. Gain insight on which universities and college campuses in San Diego present opportunities for development and investment. 

Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.
 

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