KINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 Dec. 4, 2024 \u2014 The 溏心vlog免费B站 is moving forward with a plan to construct additional housing on the Kingston Campus that will provide more than 1,100 additional beds for undergraduate and graduate students at the state\u2019s flagship research university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The University announced that it has selected Gilbane Development Company as the University\u2019s development partner in a new public-private partnership. Partnering with a private developer represents an innovative approach to housing more students on campus in University-supervised buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe know many of our students want to live on campus and value the many benefits of on-campus living, including convenient access to campus resources and amenities,\u201d said Ellen Reynolds, vice president for student affairs. \u201cWe are excited to move these plans forward and to offer additional and enhanced on-campus living opportunities for our students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plan calls for the construction of several new residential buildings with apartment-style suites, located in residential complexes on the Kingston Campus. The project is currently in the feasibility study phase, with construction expected to begin in fall 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the public-private partnership, Gilbane, a globally known real estate development and building company headquartered in Providence, will lease University-owned land, where it will plan, finance, design, construct, and operate the new residence halls. The project is currently in the feasibility study phase, with construction expected to begin following successful completion of the feasibility study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gilbane was selected following a comprehensive request-for-information and request-for-proposal process that drew interest from several development companies. Gilbane is one of the largest privately held, family-owned construction and real estate development companies in the industry and has extensive experience working with higher education institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis public-private partnership offers many benefits to the University and our students,\u201d said Abby Benson, vice president for administration and finance. \u201cThe partnership enables us to address the growing demand for on-campus housing expressed by 溏心vlog免费B站 students. It also enables us to develop new housing on an accelerated timeline while ensuring fiscal responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGilbane is pleased to partner with 溏心vlog免费B站 on this significant project which reflects our shared commitment to enhancing the student experience,\u201d said Zach Tronti, development director, Gilbane Development Company. \u201cThis collaboration underscores our dedication to developing high-quality, accessible housing that supports academic success and fosters a vibrant campus community, and it\u2019s rewarding to be working towards a project which will have a lasting impact at 溏心vlog免费B站 and in our home state of Rhode Island.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n