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REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM P3 BULLETIN, AUGUST 5, 2026

The university anticipates a multi-phased housing program to deliver significant new residential capacity

Today, the University of Louisville has released an Request for Proposals (RFP) for a student housing public-private partnership (P3) aimed at addressing growing housing demand and supporting the university’s long-term campus development objectives.

The first phase of the project is expected to focus on the delivery of up to approximately 1,000 new apartment- and suite-style beds.

Interested parties have until August 11, 2026 to submit written questions, and Stage 1 responses to the RFP are due on August 28. Brailsford & Dunlavey is proudly serving as development advisor on the project.

For more information, contact Julian Sagastume at jsagastume@bdconnect.com. Read the full article here.

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is serving as development advisor to the University of Louisville and will help facilitate the procurement process. The engagement follows B&D’s recent successful financial close on two other projects in the commonwealth of Kentucky – the University of Kentucky Central Utility Plant P3 and the Western Kentucky University student housing P3.