About Seventy1 Development Group
Our Mission
At Seventy1 Development Group, we partner with colleges and universities to create innovative housing solutions. Our mission is to enhance the student experience while ensuring sustainable growth and operational success.
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Welcome to Seventy1 Development Group
Seventy1 Development and Management Groups partner with colleges and universities to deliver strategic, data-driven consulting for campus housing and infrastructure. Our team guides institutions through every stage of the DBFOM process—from feasibility and financial modeling to implementation and long-term planning—en
Frequently Asked Questions
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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:
- Assessing potential unit mixes, rents, and occupancies.
- Identifying proposed or new supply within the market.
- Surveying competing properties and amenities.
- Analyzing institutional enrollment trends and demographic data.
- Evaluating historic and projected student growth to inform planning.
- Developing a comprehensive student-housing demand model that determines optimal bed capacity.
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:
- Planning & Feasibility: Market demand studies, enrollment modeling, and financial forecasting to guide project planning.
- P3 Advisory: Objective evaluation of public-private partnership structures, risk analysis, and negotiation support.
- Operations Consulting: Assessment of residential life programs, occupancy management, and expense optimization.
- Program Implementation: Project delivery support that maintains institutional mission, operational efficiency, and timely completion.
Institutions receive practical, data-supported recommendations that include:
- Sizing and Phasing Strategies for New or Renovated Housing.
- Financial feasibility models and implementation plans.
- Operational recommendations to strengthen recruitment and retention.
- Alignment of student housing with institutional mission and community values.Add an answer to this item.
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:
- Market research and analysis
- Strategic marketing, branding, and social media management
- Leasing campaigns and resident outreach
- Financial reporting and annual audits
- Asset and facility management
- Resident life programming and community development
- Payroll, human resources, and benefits administration
- Maintenance and custodial oversight
- Risk management and insurance compliance
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.
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