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Planning officials consider student housing plan in Sandhills
Proposal would rezone 3.33 acres for 130-bed residential-style student housing complex near Augusta University
Feb. 2, 2026 at 2:23pm
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The Augusta Planning Commission will consider a proposal by Irwington LLC, on behalf of Asmus LLC, to rezone about 3.33 acres on Weed Street from single-family residential to multi-family residential. The project is intended to house about 130 students in residential-style detached buildings with all bedrooms including a private bathroom. Amenities would include an on-site management and leasing office, gym, co-working space, laundry, gathering area and mini mart. The project is planned adjacent to the proposed Weed Street Affordable Housing development.
Why it matters
This student housing proposal is part of a broader effort to provide more affordable and accessible housing options near Augusta University's Summerville campus. The project aims to create a pedestrian-friendly community that discourages automobile use and instead promotes walking and public transportation.
The details
The rezoning proposal would affect properties at 616, 708 and 710 Weed Street and 2450 Wheeler Road. Each of the two-story buildings would have six private bedrooms and share a living room, dining room and kitchen area. Parking will be offered for an additional fee, at a rate of one space per two bedrooms, but automobiles will be discouraged in favor of walking and bus service to the nearby Augusta University campus.
- The Augusta Planning Commission will consider the proposal at a 3 p.m. meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The players
Irwington LLC
The developer proposing the student housing project on behalf of Asmus LLC.
Asmus LLC
The owner of the properties that would be rezoned for the student housing development.
Augusta Planning Commission
The local government body that will consider the rezoning proposal for the student housing project.
Augusta University
The university near which the proposed student housing development would be located.
Woda Cooper
The developer leading the proposed Weed Street Affordable Housing development adjacent to the student housing project.
What’s next
If approved by the Augusta Planning Commission, the rezoning proposal would then need to go before the Augusta City Council for final approval.
The takeaway
This student housing project is part of a broader effort to provide more affordable and accessible housing options for Augusta University students, while also promoting a pedestrian-friendly community that reduces reliance on automobiles.
