Eastern Michigan University has selected Gilbane Development Company to lead a three-year, $200 million campus housing initiative at the state’s second oldest public university. The project team includes Gilbane Development Company as developer, Gilbane Building Company and Clark Construction as joint venture design-builder, Mackey Mitchell Architects as architect of record, and Moody Nolan as associate design architect.

The transformative project will result in renovations to 2,025 beds and 700 new beds, including two new student living facilities: Lakeview Apartments – a 400-bed, apartment-style residence hall adjacent to the new Student Center and overlooking the pond on the north side of campus – and Westview Apartments, a 300-bed residence hall that will serve as a dynamic gateway between the west campus, which features many of the University’s athletics facilities, and the main campus. Improvements to existing housing include new air conditioning; new finishes in bathroom areas; and proven technologies for life safety. By design, the shared amenity spaces and upgrades will facilitate social interaction and a sense of community, all while supporting living-learning, overall well-being, and other benefits to ensure success for a diverse student population. Through an extensive engagement process, students, faculty, and staff will participate in planning efforts for the facility design and operations.