New student housing adjacent to Florida State University will deliver 674 beds in Spring 2026
Portman and 908 Group today announce vertical construction is underway on The Hall, a premier student housing development adjacent to Florida State University (FSU). Located directly across from Legacy Hall, the future home of the FSU College of Business, The Hall is slated for completion in Summer 2026, ahead of the Fall 2026-2027 academic year.
The Hall will introduce a new standard of luxury student living to the FSU campus. The development will deliver 191 units and 674 beds across two mid-rise buildings, complemented by 7,269 square feet of ground-floor retail and 452 dedicated parking spaces. The Hall will offer a thoughtful mix of high-end amenities, including a rooftop pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Residents will also enjoy immediate proximity to Legacy Hall, which is set to become the largest academic facility on FSU’s campus. It will be within walking distance of the main campus and will have a diverse selection of nearby restaurants, shops and fitness studios.
“Commencing vertical construction marks a significant milestone in our collaborative effort to bring an upscale residential experience to the growing number of students at FSU,” said Portman Senior Vice President Rodney King. “The Hall is thoughtfully designed with today’s college student in mind, with state-of-the-art amenities that will attract local and nationally recognized retailers.”
Student housing development continues to be supported by a growing student population, strong pre-leasing velocity and consistent rent growth. Pre-leasing for Fall 2025 is still strong within the submarket and The Hall looks to capitalize on these tailwinds.
In addition to Portman and 908 Group, the joint venture for The Hall includes Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC and PTM Partners.
About Portman
Portman Holdings, LLC, a renowned real estate development company, boasts a seven-decade legacy of high-quality projects across three continents. Founded by the visionary architect John C. Portman Jr., who pioneered the architect-as-developer model, the company has shaped the global landscape with extensive mixed-use developments.
Currently, under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Ambrish Baisiwala and President John Portman IV, Portman Holdings continues to set the standard of excellence in the development of office, residential, industrial, hospitality, retail, and mixed-use developments across the US. Each line of business is led by a Managing Director and supported by a corporate structure.
To learn more about Portman, visit portmanholdings.com.
About 908 Group
908 has delivered over $1 billion in purpose-built student housing projects across the country consisting of 20 projects and 9,700 beds, including five projects at Florida State University. Visit www.908group.com for more information about the firm.
About Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC
Founded in 1991, Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC (“Canyon”) is the real estate direct investing arm of Canyon Partners, LLC, a global alternative asset manager with over $26 billion in assets under management. Over the last fifteen years, Canyon has invested over $7.8 billion of debt and equity capital across 271 transactions capitalizing approximately $28.0 billion of real estate assets, focusing on debt, value add, and opportunistic strategies. With 30+ years of experience, Canyon has established a broad menu of investment capabilities spanning property types, US regions, and project stages (including development, transitional, and distressed/workouts). For more information visit: www.canyonpartners.com.
About PTM Partners
PTM Partners (PTM) is a real estate investment and development firm that seeks community-oriented development opportunities that create substantial value for its residents, partners, and investors. Initially focused exclusively on Qualified Opportunity Zones, PTM has become one of the largest Opportunity Zone fund managers in the country. Founded by Nicholas Pantuliano, Michael Tillman, and Scott Meyer, all former senior executives of the Lefrak Organization, PTM focuses on making investment decisions that balance reputation and long-term profitability over short-term revenue maximization. The PTM team has collectively invested, developed, constructed, and managed more than $20 billion in real estate covering a broad range of mixed-use development projects in Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit www.ptmpartners.com.
