Rice Planning 24-Story Multifamily Community

Rice University revealed plans for a massive 24-story housing project not far from the school’s football stadium. The $170 million project will also include retail space. The project, dubbed Gateway Residences, will be near Rice Village, a popular retail district just off campus.

The residential tower will be built by an outside developer. The project is scheduled to break ground by the end of the year and be completed by late 2029. Ziegler Cooper Architects will be the project designer.

The housing development, which will not be strictly student housing, will be part of The Gateway Project, which will create a new campus entrance near Greenbriar Drive. The new corridor will serve as a connection between Rice Village and the university campus, activating underused outdoor spaces and creating a walkable pathway lined with trees, lighting and green spaces.