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Apartment-style housing to support Dartmouth’s pledge to add 1,000 new beds for students, faculty, and staff

HANOVER, NH – Dartmouth College, in partnership with PROCON and Cube 3, has officially broken ground on a new apartment-style residential hall for juniors and seniors at 25 West Wheelock Street. Designed by Cube 3, this project marks a significant step in Dartmouth’s commitment to expanding housing capacity as part of President Sian Leah Beilock’s pledge to add 1,000 new beds over the next decade.

The groundbreaking ceremony, held in August, celebrates the beginning of construction on the approximately one-acre site on the north side of West Wheelock Street. The five-story structure will provide 285 beds in a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments. Each unit will feature a full kitchen, living room, and ample storage space to house undergraduate students.

“We are excited to get to work on this residential hall,” said Josh Keniston, Senior Vice President of Capital Planning and Campus Operations at Dartmouth. “This project is an important step in addressing the critical need for more housing on campus and in the Upper Valley.”

The new apartment-style building is designed with a strong emphasis on health, wellness, and sustainability, aligning with the priorities outlined by President Beilock. The building will target LEED Gold certification and utilize high-performance materials designed to meet energy conservation goals. The facility is also planned to be net carbon-neutral, relying heavily on sustainable energy sources and being largely independent of fossil fuels.

“We are proud to partner with Dartmouth on this significant project,” stated John Stebbins, CEO of PROCON. “Our team is dedicated to delivering a facility that not only meets Dartmouth’s housing goals but also reflects their commitment to sustainability and student well-being. We look forward to bringing this innovative space to life.”

Construction is expected to begin in October, with the anticipated completion date set for summer 2026. This project represents Dartmouth’s broader efforts to meet its students' housing needs and is part of a larger strategy to provide additional housing for graduate and professional students, as well as faculty and staff. Further announcements are expected later this year.

About PROCON
PROCON is a single-source architecture, engineering, and construction management firm serving commercial developers throughout the Northeast. For 90 years, the 4th-generation company has been built on integrity, lasting partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to client success. PROCON’s one-stop-shop approach to design, engineering, and construction services ensures that every solution is just down the hall. For more information, visit PROCON's website.

About Dartmouth
Founded in 1769, Dartmouth provides a vibrant, inclusive learning environment where students and faculty respond with research and innovation to the most pressing challenges of our time. Dartmouth educates the most promising students and prepares them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible leadership through a faculty dedicated to teaching and the creation of knowledge. For more information, visit Dartmouth’s website.