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UW Tacoma to Build New Dorms and Dining Hall
7 Jun
Summary
- UW Tacoma selected Maslow's Campus Communities for housing.
- Project includes housing for nearly 500 students.
- Construction is slated to begin in fall 2027.
University of Washington Tacoma has selected Maslow's Campus Communities, a real estate developer based in Austin, Texas, to lead its new housing and dining project. This selection follows a rigorous request for qualifications and proposals process.
The project represents a major advancement under the university's campus master plan. The development team also includes SERA Architects and Walsh Construction Co., pending approval from the UW Board of Regents.
UW Tacoma Chancellor Sheila Edwards Lange expressed excitement about bringing traditional dorms and a dining hall to campus. The estimated cost for this development is $115 million, though subject to change during design phases.
Upon completion, the project will accommodate nearly 500 additional students and feature the university's first traditional dining hall. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2027, with completion targeted for late 2029.
