
Palm Beach Atlantic University Mixed-Use Student Housing
Innovative Mixed-Use Student Housing Project to Enhance PBA Campus
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has chosen Gilbane as its public-private partner to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain a new mixed-use student housing project on a 1.70-acre site on the southwest side of campus. This state-of-the-art development aims to accommodate PBA’s growing student population and align with the university’s master plan, emphasizing green space and connectivity.
The project includes approximately 950 apartment-style beds, a 900-stall parking garage, and over 230 bike and Ebike stalls. It will feature amenities such as a 25,000-SF dining area and a 13,500-SF fitness center, all designed to enhance the student experience, foster community, and support academic success. Gilbane is leading the project as developer and design-builder, alongside CUBE3, the lead designer. Together, we are committed to creating a space that supports the university’s growth and enhances the student experience.
Project Overview
- An innovative partnership including a Master Development Agreement between Gilbane Development Company and PBA to enhance campus housing, emphasizing green space and connectivity
- The project includes approximately 950 apartment-style beds within 275 units
- Design-build-operate-maintain (DBOM) model
- Project team: Gilbane Development Company as the master developer, Gilbane Building Company as design-builder, and CUBE3 as the Lead Architect
Quick Stats
- Location: West Palm Beach, FL
- Market: Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
- Size: 358,000 SF
358,000
square feet
950
beds

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