Metro State University in Denver is known as a commuter school. That’s about to change. Columbia Ventures and Auraria Campus are constructing a $115 million, 12-story building with 550 beds on the school’s campus.
Called Summit House, the 200,000-square-foot student housing structure will be on an empty plot of land on Auraria Parkway, across from Ball Arena. It will be next to Springhill Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown.
Food and beverage options will be added to the first floor of Summit House. The second floor will be the site of the school’s Classroom to Career Hub, or C2 Hub, a program that connects students to potential employers.
PCL Construction will be the general contractor for the building, and SAR+ is the architect.
MSU Denver will issue up to $135 million in debt, funding that will be used for the student housing portion of the project.
Metro State University is a student-centered, supportive University dedicated to one another’s success and well-being and our campus’ connections to the world around us.
Ever since Noel Khalil founded Columbia Residential in 1991, his passion and vision have shaped a reputation for excellence and integrity. We’re proud to continue that legacy by developing dynamic commercial places that enrich local communities and yield positive returns.
The Auraria Campus is a dynamic and vibrant higher education community located in the heart of downtown Denver. The 150-acre campus is shared by three separate and distinct institutions of higher learning: Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of Colorado Denver.
