A 738-bed student housing development is expected to break ground later this year in Storrs just off of the University of Connecticut campus in an effort to help alleviate the ongoing student housing crunch. Landmark Properties has closed on the property called The Mark Mansfield, which will be located at 134 North Eagleville Road adjacent to the UConn main campus, and will serve as the general contractor. UConn spokesperson Stephanie Reitz said student housing options on UConn’s Storrs campus and nearby have been in flux, with large additions that include the opening of Connecticut Hall and the addition of more than 650 beds there at the start of the current academic year. Mansfield town manager Ryan Aylesworth said the new building will fit the character of the buildings near the UConn campus. “The project is well supported for a few reasons. The location is a high-density area that wouldn’t impede on lesser development areas,” Aylesworth said. “We know there is a high demand for additional housing at UConn.
Massive off-campus housing development planned by UConn. Think pool, fitness center, walk to campus.