University of Rhode Island Student Housing

Location: Kingston, RI
Market: Public-Private Partnerships (P3)

URI partners with Gilbane to add up to 1,100 on-campus beds in innovative housing expansion

The University of Rhode Island (URI) has selected Gilbane Development Company as its partner in an innovative public-private partnership to expand on-campus housing at the Kingston Campus. This transformative project will deliver up to 1,100 additional beds for undergraduate and graduate students at Rhode Island’s flagship research university.

Gilbane is proud to collaborate with URI on this forward-thinking approach, which leverages private development expertise to meet the growing demand for university-supervised student housing. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing the student experience by providing modern, accessible, and well-managed living spaces on campus.

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.

The project team includes Gilbane Development Company as the developer, Gilbane Building Company as the design-builder, and CannonDesign as the architect.

Project Overview

Development of several new residential buildings with apartment-style suites to be delivered through a public-private partnership (P3)
Design, build, finance, and operate model
Team: Gilbane Development Company as the developer, Gilbane Building Company as the design-builder, and CannonDesign as the architect

“This public-private partnership offers many benefits to the University and our students. The partnership enables us to address the growing demand for on-campus housing expressed by URI students. It also enables us to develop new housing on an accelerated timeline while ensuring fiscal responsibility.”
Abby Benson
Vice President for Administration and Finance