University of Pittsburgh will build 420-bed residence hall for freshmen

University of Pittsburgh trustees have approved construction of a 420-bed residence hall for freshmen.

Triblive.com reports that the residence hall will be built on university-owned space surrounding the Music Building. Construction is expected to begin this summer, and the facility will open fall 2028.

Plans for the residence hall include retail dining, faculty-in-residence space and study areas. It will be Pitt’s first new residence hall since Nordenberg Hall opened in 2013.

The university says the residence hall will help it meet the Plan for Pitt goal of enrolling 22,000 undergraduates on the Pittsburgh campus by 2028.

The building is expected to achieve LEED Gold certification by incorporating sustainable elements such as bike storage, stormwater collection, and energy and water performance that meet the university’s carbon neutrality aspirations.

The design team is PJ Dick, VMDO and Kimmel Architecture.