The Edge
Student-oriented community featuring stylish apartments and a full set of amenities directly across from the ISU campus
Gilbane developed a brand new student housing community designed to serve students of Iowa State University (ISU). The site is located on BlockONE, across the street from the University’s main campus, and features 83 fully furnished units (289 beds) in two-, three-, and four-bedroom configurations.
Project Overview
- 83-unit, 289-bed community designed for Iowa State University students
- Part of BlockONE, a student-oriented apartment community that also includes 23Twenty Lincoln and University Towers, both developed by Gilbane
- Apartment-styled units, fully furnished with private bathrooms and bedrooms, featuring in-unit side-by-side washers/dryers, a kitchen with granite counters and full appliances, large walk-in closets, high-speed internet, cable, and a flat-screen TV
- Modern, student-oriented amenities including a 24-hour fitness center with a tanning room, social lounges, multiple study rooms, computer lounges with printing area and coffee bar, and club rooms with HDTVs and game tables
- Bike storage, on-site parking, and a lush courtyard complete with a fire pit and grill
- 5,000 SF of retail space
- Designed and constructed to LEED® Silver Certification standards
Quick Stats
- Location: Ames, IA
- Market: Student Housing
- Size: 187,000 SF
- Beds: 289
- Units: 83
- Date Completed: August 2016
187,000
square feet
83
units
289
beds
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