The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees will review agreements Tuesday that would allow a private developer to build student housing on university-controlled land in exchange for $600,000 and annual payments. The proposed agreements with Wilhusky Housing LLC cover Site A of a development called The Mark in Storrs. The project will provide about 1,350 […]
The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees will review agreements Tuesday that would allow a private developer to build student housing on university-controlled land in exchange for $600,000 and annual payments.
The proposed agreements with Wilhusky Housing LLC cover Site A of a development called The Mark in Storrs. The project will provide about 1,350 beds across several parcels that straddle North Eagleville Road.
The development is located at 22 and 28-32 King Hill Road and 125 and 134 North Eagleville Road. Wilhusky has received zoning approvals from the town of Mansfield for the project.
Construction on the
first phase at 134 North Eagleville Road began in the spring. Easements for that site were approved in December 2024.
Work on the second phase of development, Site A, has not yet begun.
Site A is surrounded by university property on three sides, requiring six separate easements for construction and long-term access. The easements include temporary construction rights, permanent access to university roads, sidewalk connections, stormwater drainage and sight line protections.
Under the cooperation agreement, UConn would receive a $600,000 lump sum payment, including $60,000 upfront, plus $25,000 annually for operating expenses related to the development. The university would also provide overflow parking at university rates and coordinate bus service to the site.
The agreement grants UConn a right of first refusal if the developer seeks to sell the property.
The developer must install security systems and ensure any roof deck walls are at least eight feet high.
The Mark development will also include 7,000 square feet of retail space for Huskies Tavern. The project is within walking distance of UConn's academic buildings, student center and athletic complexes.
The trustees are set to meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
