CRG, a national real estate development and investment firm, announced the successful delivery of two off-campus student housing communities: Chapter Madison, neighboring the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Chapter Eugene, near the University of Oregon. Both developments are located within a five-minute walk of the core campus.
Chapter Madison is a 10-story, 534-bed student housing development situated in the heart of Madison’s historic Greenbush neighborhood. Designed by Lamar Johnson Collaborative, this project fulfills a critical part of Madison’s South Campus Neighborhood Plan by placing student residents just steps from key campus destinations like the Library Mall. The development features 165 units in various floor plans, ranging from studios to five-bedroom apartments, all outfitted with contemporary furnishings and upscale finishes. Chapter Madison’s amenities, designed to support both academic success and social engagement, include a fully equipped fitness center, a yoga studio, private study spaces and a rooftop terrace with views of Lake Monona. The development also features a cultural exhibit that honors the rich history of the Greenbush neighborhood, paying homage to the area’s heritage through murals and a first-floor corridor display.
Chapter Eugene is a 12-story, 302-bed student housing community adjacent to the University of Oregon. Designed by Jackson | Main Architecture, Chapter Eugene offers a mix of studio to five-bedroom units, each outfitted with modern amenities like quartz countertops, premium stainless steel appliances and smart-entry systems. Amenities include a 5,000-square-foot rooftop deck with panoramic views of the Western Cascades and Willamette Valley, state-of-the-art fitness center and multiple study areas to support residents’ academic pursuits. The development’s prime location offers students easy access to campus and the vibrant downtown Eugene area.
“Delivering these two projects on time and with such strong pre-leasing numbers underscores the demand for high-quality student housing in these markets,” said JJ Smith, executive vice president and partner for CRG’s residential group. “Chapter Madison and Chapter Eugene not only meet students’ housing needs, but also enhance their social and academic experiences thanks to their prime locations and extensive amenities. And we’re not done yet — we’re continuing to expand our footprint with new projects that will further support academic success and a well-rounded college experience across the country.”
In addition to these completed projects, CRG has planned or broken ground on new student housing developments totaling 1,119 units and 2,665 beds across key university markets, reinforcing its commitment to providing exceptional housing options nationwide.
CRG is a privately owned North American real estate development and investment firm founded in 1993 with deep expertise in delivering and owning industrial, office, multifamily, student housing and mixed-use assets. The firm serves clients and investors from seven regional offices, benefiting from local expertise in Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, Southern California, Phoenix, Philadelphia and Atlanta. CRG has developed more than 12,500 acres of land and delivered over 220 million square feet of assets exceeding $14 billion in value.
Chapter is CRG’s national collection of upscale multifamily and student housing developments designed to provide spaces and experiences that help residents write their life story with greater intention. Each project is designed to offer residents the opportunity to not just live well, but also enjoy a home where experiences work together with the design to fuel one simple idea: help people write their next chapter.
