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On-campus housing is set to welcome students by Fall 2027

Tufts University has officially launched construction on a major student housing development in Medford, Massachusetts, aiming to address a growing need for on-campus accommodations. Slated for completion by the Fall 2027 semester, the project will add two residence halls housing 664 students in apartment-style units designed to be both affordable and environmentally sustainable.

© Elkus Manfredi Architects

Developed through a public-private partnership (P3), Tufts has partnered with Capstone Development Partners, a national leader in student housing projects. Capstone assembled a team that includes nonprofit owner Provident Resources Group, Elkus Manfredi Architects, Erland Construction, sustainability consultants Steven Winter & Associates, and Barclays as the project’s financial underwriter. The project is funded via non-recourse, tax-exempt bonds secured under a ground lease agreement with the university.

Located on a former surface parking lot along Boston Avenue, adjacent to the Medford/Tufts Green Line station, the 271,000-square-foot development will consist of two high-rise buildings—ten stories stepping down to eight as they approach neighboring properties. The buildings will contain 271 apartment units in various layouts, including studios and apartments with up to six bedrooms.

In addition to residential space, the project will feature approximately 12,000 square feet of amenities such as lounges, study rooms, fitness and laundry facilities, indoor bike storage, and social "clubhouse" areas—all intended to enhance the student experience. An additional 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space will activate an 820-foot stretch of Boston Avenue, creating a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly corridor. Landscaping and off-site improvements are also planned to benefit the surrounding community.

One of the project’s key goals is to reduce pressure on the local housing market by drawing more students back onto campus. In turn, this move is expected to ease housing competition in Medford and create positive ripple effects for the broader community. The project’s location—integrated into a highly trafficked part of campus—also positions it as a gateway between the university and the neighborhood.

From a sustainability standpoint, the buildings are designed to meet Passive House standards and will be fully electric, using no on-site fossil fuels. This approach ensures energy efficiency, improved air quality, and quieter living environments. The development aligns with Tufts’ and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ ambitious climate goals, making it a benchmark for green student housing in the region.

Construction is being managed by Erland Construction, which will oversee the complex logistics of building on an active campus and busy urban edge. The firm’s efforts will focus on maintaining safety and minimizing disruptions while delivering a project that reflects Tufts’ long-term vision for student life and community engagement.