New Student Housing Development Breaks Ground in State College

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Landmark Properties has begun construction on a new 11-acre student housing development called The Retreat on Westerly in State College, Pennsylvania. The project will add 546 beds across 142 townhomes and garden-style units by 2027, replacing vacant commercial space and aiming to offer lower-density housing with extensive amenities near the Penn State campus to meet high student demand.

Why it matters

State College has seen high demand for student housing near the Penn State campus, and this new development by Landmark Properties aims to meet that need with a focus on lower-density living and extensive amenities. The project is also replacing vacant commercial space, potentially revitalizing the area.

The details

The Retreat on Westerly will feature 142 townhomes and garden-style units across 11 acres, providing 546 beds of student housing near the Penn State campus. Landmark Properties, which currently operates four other student housing properties in the State College area, is leading the development.

• Landmark Properties broke ground on the project in March 2026.
• The Retreat on Westerly is expected to be completed by 2027.

What’s next

The project is expected to be completed by 2027, providing additional student housing near the Penn State campus.