Fresno State, community leaders and project partners gathered on campus Aug. 11 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of the new affordable student housing project at Fresno State — the first major housing initiative at the university since 1968.
The 80,000-square-foot building, located on the corner of Shaw and Cedar avenues, is four stories high and includes 228 apartment-style beds with one- to four-bedroom units, including a limited number of apartments for students with children. Six student-families are among this year’s new residents. Students will begin moving into the new dorm on Thursday, Aug. 20.
“The opening of our first new student housing project in more than 50 years marks a transformational moment for the university and the students we serve,” said Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “As this student housing also includes housing for families, this new housing development reflects our commitment to removing barriers for success to all of our students by providing an affordable, supportive place to call home.”
Construction on the new student housing project started this past fall. The building was designed by architectural firm SVA from Santa Ana. The construction manager/general contractor is Quiring.
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