Educational

Educational real estate news and analysis covering the trends, projects, and investments shaping schools, universities, and training centers. With insights on campus expansions, adaptive reuse, and funding models, Commercial Observer is the go-to resource for CRE professionals in the education sector. Read more about Special Purpose Commercial Real Estate.

Howard University President Dr. Ben Vinson III and a rendering of the university's Fusion Building project.
Development  ·  Policy
Washington DC

Howard University Secures Initial Approval for 27-Acre Rezoning Near D.C. Campus

By Nick Trombola
Campbell Smith, senior managing director of Trammell Crow Company's Midatlantic and North Carolina operations, and 7171 Cardinal Lane, Falls Church, Va.
Leases
Virginia

Johns Hopkins Medicine Signs 68K-SF Medical Office Lease in NoVA

By Nick Trombola
Ellen Granberg, president of George Washington University, and 2001 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.
Investments & Sales
Washington DC

George Washington University Buys D.C. Office Building for $35M

By Nick Trombola
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Moshe Akiva and Sammy Levy of Tri State Commercial, and 1951 Park Avenue.
Leases
New York City

Child Care Center Inks Deal for 10K SF at East Harlem’s 1951 Park Avenue

By Isabelle Durso
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John C. Mazziotta, Vice Chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences and CEO of UCLA Health, and 5210 Pacific Concourse.
Investments & Sales
California

UCLA Expands Again, Plans $90M Sports Medicine Redevelopment

By Greg Cornfield
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Samuel Hartstein
Leases
New York City

Goddard Riverside Signs 5K-SF Lease for Harlem Community Center

By Mark Hallum
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Dr. Charles Gibbs, president Metropolitan College of New York, and MCNY at 40 Rector Street.
Investments & Sales
New York City

Metropolitan College to Offload Lower Manhattan Campus Prior to Default

By Isabelle Durso
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Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and West Palm Beach, Fla.
Development
Florida

Palm Beach County OKs Land Donation for $520M Vanderbilt Campus in South Florida

By Julia Echikson
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A man sitting down with a microphone in one hand, talking.
Development  ·  Construction
New York City

Higher Education Construction Forum Schools CRE On New Realities

By Larry Getlen
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Aric Trakhtenberg and Ravi Idnani of Newmark and 600 Avenue of the Americas.
Leases
New York City

Little Scholars Leases 8K-SF Chelsea Retail Space for First Manhattan Day Care

By Mark Hallum
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Pamela Whitten, president of Indiana University, and 1619 Massachusetts Ave NW in Washington D.C.
Investments & Sales
Washington DC

Indiana University to Buy D.C. Building From Johns Hopkins: Report

By Nick Trombola
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Daniel Diermeier, chancellor of Vanderbilt University and the General Theological Seminary.
Leases
New York City

Vanderbilt University to Open 150K-SF NYC Campus at Episcopal Seminary

By Isabelle Durso
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An illustration of two people lounging on a couch amid a college lecture hall.
Development  ·  Investments & Sales
National

Colleges Lean More on Commercial Real Estate Investment

By Patrick Sisson
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close up of student doing school work at a desk
Leases
New York City

Bold Charter School Moving Into Bronx’s Former St. Thomas Aquinas Building

By Abigail Nehring
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Executive Managing Director Justin DiMare and Director Christopher Ventura of Newmark and 4650 Broadway.
Leases
New York City

Charter School and Supermarket Ink Deals at Arden Group’s 4650 Broadway

By Isabelle Durso
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Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman and 1293 Broadway.
Leases
New York City

Yeshiva University Opening New 160K-SF Health Campus in Herald Square

By Abigail Nehring
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Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, and West Palm Beach.
Development  ·  Research & Analysis
Florida

Vanderbilt University Pitches $520M Campus In West Palm Beach

By Julia Echikson
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