COLLEGE STATION, TX - The Dinerstein Companies (TDC), a full-service real estate, management, and development firm, in joint venture partnership with Up Campus Student Living and Harrison Street Asset Management, a leading global alternative investment management firm, is proud to announce that its new student high-rise, Aspire Reserve, opened on August 1, earlier than any other student housing community in the Texas A&M market, giving students a head start before the fall semester begins.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of Aspire Reserve,” said Todd Gaines, Development Partner at The Dinerstein Companies. “This development and the timing of its opening illustrates our commitment to delivering upscale living experiences and meeting the needs of a dynamic college community rooted in tradition for Texas A&M University students.”
“Delivery this August of Aspire Reserve is a great milestone for the project and in our partnership with Dinerstein and Harrison Street Asset Management,” said Stephen Bus of Up Campus. “Aspire Reserve reflects our deep belief in ‘flagship’ locations next to strong research universities like Texas A&M, enhanced with best-in-class amenities and finishes to deliver the highest quality resident experience and an institutional-grade asset with our investors.”
Located on Church Ave. in the bustling Northgate District, Aspire Reserve offers unparalleled proximity to the Texas A&M University west campus and iconic landmarks like the Dixie Chicken. This strategic location reflects TDC's strong relationship with College Station, as this property marks the company's third development in the area within the past decade. Additional development partners include B2 Design Co (interior architectural design) and Dwell Design Studio (architecture).
Soaring 19 stories high at the most visible, prime corner of Northgate district, Aspire Reserve offers 873 beds across a diverse mix of floor plans ranging from thoughtfully designed studios to spacious six-bedroom layouts, spanning from 400 to 1,900 square feet. Apartments feature stainless appliances and wood-style flooring, soft close cabinets, a beverage fridge in select units, LED mirrors in bathrooms, comfort mattresses, smart TV’s and black out shades. Designed to elevate the student living experience, the community features an impressive collection of amenities centered around wellness, connection and recreation. Highlights include a two-story indoor/outdoor fitness and wellness center, yoga studio, Peloton spin studio, abundant study and collaboration spaces, a golf and gaming simulator, resident game lounges, dedicated bike storage and ground-floor retail. Residents will also enjoy two resort-inspired pools, one heated pool with fire pits on the eighth floor and another at the penthouse level with jumbotron, along with an outdoor gaming deck and an elevated penthouse lounge offering a hangout for connecting, relaxing and enjoying the views. Residents will also enjoy unique amenities including the beauty bar, mystic sunless tanning, TULU rental market store, and onsite maintenance for peace of mind. Aligned with our steadfast commitment to sustainability, the high-rise will pursue Fitwel certification, ensuring a healthy and environmentally conscious living environment.
“This property represents a testament to our ongoing dedication to excellence and innovation in real estate development,” said Todd Gaines, Development Partner at The Dinerstein Companies. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our first Aggies home and are proud to continue expanding our legacy in College Station.”
Up Campus Student Living served as the co-developer and TDC Construction was the General Contractor.
About The Dinerstein Companies: Founded in 1955, Houston-based The Dinerstein Companies (TDC) is a full-service real estate and development company that has developed over 80,000 multi-family apartments and 50,000 student housing beds across the country, totaling $5.30 billion in new developments since 2010. TDC currently has over $4.31 billion under management and is one of the leading “green” developers in the country with $3.03 Billion in LEED and Fitwell certified product completed or under construction.
About Up Campus Student Living: Up Campus Student Living is led by industry veteran Stephen Bus, with more than 20 years’ experience in student housing. Up Campus has $1 billion in new developments since 2020.
About Harrison Street Asset Management: Harrison Street Asset Management is a leading global alternative investment management firm with $109 billion in assets under management across real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with over 600 employees in offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm offers innovative solutions across a variety of closed-end, open-end and specialized vehicles on behalf of over 1,100 institutional investors and over 300 Registered Investment Advisors.1
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