After years of vision, collaboration, and grit, we’re proud to have officially broken ground on Hub on Campus Tempe, an 818-unit, 1,957-bed mixed-use development in downtown Tempe. This project reflects our commitment to honoring the city’s past while shaping its future. Working closely with the City of Tempe, we’ve preserved two cherished historic structures — the Harry Walker House and First Congregational Church Sanctuary — as part of a thoughtful plan to bring additional housing and new energy to the urban core. We were honored to celebrate this milestone with Tempe Mayor Corey Woods last week, along with our project partners Wexford Developments, Findorff, RSP Architects, Kennedy Wilson, TSB Capital Advisors and Sender Associates. Completion is set for summer 2028. We’re excited to continue building what’s next in Tempe.
As we close out National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate CLARO, our Hispanic/Latino Core colleague resource group. CLARO stands for Celebrating Latino Advancement, Relationships, and Opportunities — and that’s exactly what it does. The group is dedicated to building community, fostering connection, and celebrating culture year-round. To mark this month, a few members are sharing their personal stories and reflections on what Hispanic Heritage means to them. Swipe through to hear their voices.
Mental health matters. At Core, we’re integrating mental health support directly into our team and resident experience. Because when we prioritize mental wellness, we build stronger teams, stronger students, and stronger communities. Grateful for our partners who share in this vision and help make these resources more accessible: Talkspace Calm Hi, How Are You Foundation The Jed Foundation (JED) College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition #WorldMentalHealthDay
At Core, we don’t just break industry norms — we deliver unexpected experiences right to our residents. Next week, we’re turning up the volume at University of Wisconsin-Madison and North Carolina State University, blending music, storytelling, and meaningful conversation to support student mental wellness in ways campuses have never seen before. We’re hosting FREE concerts headlined by 2025 VMA Best New Artist Alex Warren, alongside impactful mental wellness programming for students — in partnership with Two Bridge's new platform, Future Friends. And our residents at Hub Raleigh, Hub Bassett, ōLiv Madison, Hub Madison, and The Rive Madison get exclusive access. Because our communities offer more than a place to live. We’re creating a resident experience that lives beyond our four walls. It’s a community and it’s a lifestyle. This is the future of student living. And we’re just getting started.
We’re honored to be named a finalist for the 2025 Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards in the Doing Good category, recognizing our work with Camp Out for Kids. Launched by Core’s co-founders, Camp Out for Kids was built on a simple belief: every child deserves the life-changing experience of summer camp. Since then, the program has raised over $6.4M and sent over 11,080 kids from underserved communities to camps nationwide. The annual MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards spotlight firms leading with innovation and impact across the investment advisory industry. This recognition sums up what Core is all about: a culture of purpose, community, and a commitment to making a lasting difference beyond our business.
Deal closed. In partnership with Harrison Street, we're bringing Hub Tampa Fowler, a 1,195-bed student housing community, to the University of South Florida. Just steps from USF’s main campus and part of the University Mall corridor, Hub Tampa Fowler will offer unmatched access to campus, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Our project is a key piece of Rithm, the redevelopment led by RD Management LLC that’s transforming the University Mall area into a vibrant mixed-use district with a “college town” feel featuring new housing, hotels, entertainment, and student-focused retail. This milestone reflects a shared vision more than a decade in the making. We're proud to be part of this transformative redevelopment and can’t wait to bring another Hub community to USF students. Delivering Summer 2027. Thanks to all who made this deal possible. Harrison Street, RD Management LLC, TSB Capital Advisors and QuadReal Property Group.
Earlier this month, we helped move a piece of Tempe history—the Harry Walker House, once part of the beloved House of Tricks restaurant—to make way for Core’s next chapter in the city. Preserving this home was about more than relocating a structure. It was about honoring local history and celebrating the character that makes Tempe unique. A huge thank you to the City of Tempe, Wexford Developments, Findorff, and Wolfe House & Building Movers, LLC. for making this move possible. With demolition underway and construction starting next month, we’re excited to bring new life to the site with a 30-story mixed-use community featuring 812 units, 1,957 beds, and ground-floor retail. Opening Summer 2028.
It’s Construction Appreciation Week, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate the teams who bring Core’s vision to life. From the first shovel to the final walkthrough, our construction and development teams deliver with grit, precision, and teamwork. They don’t just build four walls. They create lasting communities our residents call home. Thank you to every member of Core's Student and BTR development teams, Treehouse Builders and our construction joint venture partners Findorff, Power Construction, Juneau Construction Company and Wells and Wells Construction, and the many other teams we work alongside each day.
“We’re selling experiences, not floor plans." Our President, Dan Goldberg, sat down with our very own Sarah Maxson on the latest episode of the Student Housing Insight podcast to dig into what makes Core, well, Core. Spoiler: it starts with our people and bringing hospitality to the resident experience. From our resident-first mindset to innovative design and community programming, Dan shares how investing in people and leading with intentionality have shaped Core since day one and continue to power our resident UX today. Thanks to Wes Deese for this opportunity. Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gsQrSZ22
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Talkspace, a leader in online behavioral health, to bring free, on-demand mental health services to 30,000 of our student residents nationwide starting September 2. The start of a new school year is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Making resources more accessible to students is essential. That’s why we partnered with Talkspace: to make flexible, professional support available anytime, anywhere, so our residents can start the year strong and have the tools to navigate whatever challenges come their way. This is more than a partnership. This is what the resident experience can and should be. We’re not just providing places to live. We’re building communities that support every aspect of student life.
