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Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design 257 THAYER OPENS IN RHODE ISLAND Providence, R.I. — 257 Thayer, the frst purpose-built student housing community in Providence, located near Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), has opened. The 267-bed community, developed by Gilbane Develop- ment Co., includes 95 suite-style apartments with one-, two- and three-bedroom units on four lev- els. On-site community amenities include a clubhouse room with multiple high defnition TVs, a pool table, a community café, com- puters and high-speed printer, group study rooms, ftness center, extensive bike storage, high-speed internet and Wi-Fi, and 24-hour resident services. The landscaped courtyard features a fre pit and barbeque grill. 257 Thayer also fea- tures all-inclusive, individual, by- the-bed, leasing. Apartment ame- nities include fully furnished units, private bedrooms with full private bathrooms, hardwood-style foors, and full kitchens with granite countertops. Each apartment is equipped with stainless appli- ances, including refrigerators with icemaker, microwave, and full-size washer and dryer. The four-story community, located in the College Hill area, includes retail space on Thayer Street's frontage and an un- derground, heated parking garage with 78 spaces. Located within walking distance from the cen- ter of Brown University and half a mile from RISD's campus, 257 Thayer is convenient for students at both campuses. 257 Thayer was designed as a LEED Silver project and features a sustainable manage- ment plan. Sustainable features in- clude building products required to meet stringent low VOC and low emissions guidelines; utiliza- tion of high efciency mechanical systems; electric car charging sta- tions and bike storage provided free of charge; high-efciency me- chanical systems; and solar power providing up to 12 percent of the building's power. The project also features original works of art, in- cluding Raf, a bronze sculpture of WE ARE REDEFINING THE COLLEGE LIVING EXPERIENCE. Landmark Properties is a fully integrated real estate frm specializing in the investment, development, construction and management of high quality communities. With over 10,000 beds currently under development, Landmark is one of the most active student housing developers in the country. Landmark is pursuing the following opportunites: development sites near major universities, JV development opportunities, older apartment complexes, pedestrian to campus, and third party management opportunities. DEVELOPMENT | CONSTRUCTION | MANAGEMENT | INVESTMENT www.LandmarkProperties.com 455 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Athens, GA 30606 706.543.1910 THE MARK AT ATHENS - 928 BEDS THE STANDARD AT GAINESVILLE - 1,200 BEDS THE STANDARD AT BATON ROUGE - 847 BEDS THE RETREAT AT CORVALLIS - 1,016 BEDS CAMPUS UPDATE JULY/AUGUST 2015 STUDENT HOUSING BUSINESS .COM 24 257 Thayer is located walking distance from the center of Brown University and half a mile from RISD's campus.