The University of Cincinnati is in the midst of building a $326 million student housing development.
The university says the 546,606-square-foot residence hall complex spans two city blocks and 2.1 acres on the northwest corner of East McMillan and Vine streets near the Uptown campus.
“This is part of a series of major investments to improve housing options for our students," says University President Neville Pinto. "This is more than a new residence hall, and these aren’t just new buildings. These are investments into the well-being and future of the next generation of students.”
Three interconnected structures on the eastern section of the property (Block 1) will include a 20,000-square-foot recreation center and a ground-level common space. A fourth building (Block 2) will rise on the smaller, western block.
Block 1 and Block 2 will feature modern suites along with a variety of shared amenities including courtyards, community kitchens, study lounges, fitness centers and a multipurpose event space. There are also two separate exterior, open-air courtyards accessible only from within the Block 1 building complex.
The facilities will have heights ranging from five to 12 stories, and a mix of exterior materials including brick, glass, terracotta, metal and precast concrete. An indoor parking garage with 200 spaces will be built into the hillside on Block 1, and a police safety substation will be integrated into the development
The entire complex will add more than 1,300 student beds. It will be ready for occupancy by fall 2027. It comes as Cincinnati’s enrollment continues to climb, reaching 53,682 students in fall 2025
The architects are Ratio Architects and William Rawn Associates. The construction manager is Turner Construction.
