UNIVERSITY CENTER OF CHICAGO

CLIENT | Columbia College
Depaul University
Roosevelt University

LOCATION | 525 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60605

GENERAL CONTRACTOR | Turner Construction Company

DATE COMPLETED | 2004

PROJECT MANAGER | Phaedra Leslie

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
With its ideal location in downtown’s South Loop neighborhood, University Center is only steps away from Chicago’s lakefront world renowned Millennium and Grant Parks, museums, and shopping. The project is an 18-story residents hall with student living/learning community jointly created by Columbia College, DePaul University, and Roosevelt University. Approximately 702,000 sq ft, the building is home to 1700 student beds and a number of restaurants. University Center will serve as an anchor to the South Loop for years to come and is an excellent example of collaboration among public and private institutions.

TARGET GROUP PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

  • Outreach & Outreach Conferences
  • Local Hiring Program
  • Economic Impact Study
  • Reporting
  • Compliance and Monitoring
  • Local Business Directory
  • Diversity Program
  • Capacity Study

PROJECT GOALS & ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 26.2% MBE
  • 11.74% WBE


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