For inquiries related to campus growth and student housing development, you can reach me at 502.773.4873 or via email at dbraden@seventy1developmentgroup.org. As a student housing consultant, I'm here to assist you.
At Seventy1 Development Group, we serve as a student housing consultant, partnering with colleges and universities to create innovative housing solutions that support campus growth. Our mission is to enhance the student experience while ensuring sustainable growth and operational success in student housing development.
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Seventy1 Development and Management Groups partners with colleges and universities to deliver strategic, data-driven consulting for campus growth, particularly in student housing development and infrastructure. Our team serves as a student housing consultant, guiding institutions through every stage of the DBFOM process—from feasibility and financial modeling to implementation and long-term planning.
Please reach us at dbraden@seventy1developmentgroup.org with any questions.
Seventy1 Development Group is a student housing consulting firm specializing in Design–Build–Finance–Operate–Maintain (DBFOM) partnerships for colleges and universities. The firm provides advisory, planning, and implementation services that align institutional mission, financial sustainability, and student success.
Seventy1 Development Group combines over twenty-five years of higher-education housing experience with operational insight gained from managing more than 80,000 student housing beds across multiple campuses nationwide. Our proprietary Seventy1 VISION framework—Viability, Insight, Strategy, Integration, Operations, and Needs—ensures that every recommendation is data-driven, actionable, and aligned with institutional priorities rather than market assumptions.
The Seventy1 VISION process is a six-step data collection and analysis methodology that includes:
This process produces a clear, evidence-based foundation for institutional decision-making and strategic housing growth.Add an answer to this item.
Our services span the full campus-housing lifecycle:
Institutions receive practical, data-supported recommendations that include:
Most projects are completed within 30 days of kickoff. The process involves collaborative meetings, data analysis, and the presentation of findings, along with clearly defined next steps and implementation guidance.
Yes. Seventy1 Development Group is a woman-owned, Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified firm committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across higher education and real estate partnerships.
Seventy1 Management Group is the operational affiliate of Seventy1 Development Group, providing comprehensive management services for on- and off-campus student housing communities. The team offers full-service property operations, financial reporting, marketing, residence life programming, and asset management. Its experienced leadership team has managed thousands of student housing beds and maintains long-standing relationships with colleges, universities, and private partners. Seventy1 Management Group is committed to cultivating thriving student communities, exceeding occupancy goals, and achieving top-tier resident satisfaction through tailored operational strategies.
Seventy1 Management Group delivers a full suite of management and operational services, including:
Every management plan is customized to reflect the culture, mission, and priorities of each partner institution, ensuring seamless collaboration and measurable results.
Our analyses and management strategies are not designed to justify a project but to ensure its long-term success. By integrating consulting and management expertise, Seventy1 delivers actionable recommendations grounded in operational realities. We combine stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision-making, and continuous performance evaluation to sustain occupancy, maximize asset value, and enhance the student experience.
We value face-to-face collaboration to support campus growth—contact Seventy1 Development Group to arrange an on-campus meeting or consultation with our expert student housing consultants for your student housing development needs.
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