Core Spaces Delivers 6,000 New Student Housing Beds Ahead of 2026-27 Academic Year

Six new communities delivered ahead of schedule underscore Core's disciplined growth strategy and continued momentum across top Tier 1 university markets

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Core Spaces (Core), the vertically integrated real estate investment manager, developer and operator, today announced the delivery of approximately 6,000 new student housing beds across six purpose-built student housing communities completed ahead of schedule for the 2026 academic year.

The new developments further expand Core's growing national portfolio across Tier 1 university markets anchored by Power 4 conference schools and reflect the firm's continued focus on delivering elevated student experiences through thoughtful design, innovation, and a hospitality-driven approach to living.

By July 15, 2026, Core had successfully delivered all six Hub on Campus communities, with every project completed at least six weeks ahead of move-in and under budget. 2026 deliveries include:

• Hub Ann Arbor William (University of Michigan): 202 units, 638 beds
• Hub Boulder (University of Colorado Boulder): 96 units, 404 beds
• Hub Knoxville, Phase II (University of Tennessee): 111 units, 331 beds
• Hub Madison Bassett (University of Wisconsin-Madison): 235 units, 910 beds
• Hub Raleigh (NC State University): 665 units, 2,195 beds
• Hub Tallahassee (Florida State University): 367 units, 1,316 beds

Delivering large-scale communities on that timeline and with that level of consistency reflects the strength of Core's integrated platform and the disciplined execution of its development, construction and operational teams.

“Six projects at this scale is a big moment for Core, but we’re just getting started,” said Marc Lifshin, co-founder and CEO of Core Spaces. “We’re going all-in on the markets we believe in and continuing to push what student living can and should be: better design, better technology and, most importantly, a better experience. But none of it happens without great people. Buildings don’t create momentum. People do. Culture has always been our biggest competitive advantage. Take care of your people, and they’ll take care of everything else.”

Core continues to advance one of the largest development pipelines in the student housing sector, with approximately 54,000 beds in development across the country. Upcoming 2027 deliveries include:

• Hub Ann Arbor State (University of Michigan)
• Hub Bloomington Lincoln (Indiana University)
• Hub Chauncey (Purdue University)
• Hub Clemson (Clemson University)
• Hub Knoxville 18th (University of Tennessee)
• ōLiv Madison Broom (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• ōLiv Tampa (University of South Florida)

Projects including Hub Tempe near Arizona State University, ōLiv Columbia near the University of South Carolina, and Hub College Station near Texas A&M continue to progress toward 2028 delivery.

The firm is also expanding its acquisition and investment platform. Most recently, Core closed a $300 million four-property portfolio for Core University Living Real Estate Investment Trust (“CUL REIT”) furthering its disciplined approach to growth and capital deployment across Tier 1 markets.

Through its vertically integrated model, Core continues to push the industry forward and create communities that redefine what student living can be.

About Core Spaces

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company; it’s a people company. Building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk-takers and dreamers on a mission to invent the future of living. Everything Core does stems from a culture of collaboration and innovation, with a drive to constantly improve the resident experience.

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core’s student housing portfolio includes over 74,440 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core’s BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.