Student Housing with Attitude in the Works

As the name implies, The Ruckus will offer a different type of living experience.

AUSTIN, TX—Fun is part of the equation for a new student housing project two blocks west of the University of Texas at Austin campus. Austin-based developer Lincoln Ventures is moving forward with plans for class-A student-housing near the campus. The development team includes Lincoln Ventures, Mark Hart Architecture and Wuest Group . The Ruckus , located at 2502 Nueces St., will offer a creative and boutique living experience for students. The seven-story project will house 45 units with a mix of two to five bedrooms, totaling approximately 160 beds. “My vision for The Ruckus is to be disruptive and trend-setting in the student-housing industry,” said David Kanne , president of Lincoln Ventures. “We want to create a unique living experience for college students, unlike what is typically offered by other institutional developments. We want The Ruckus to have attitude and reflect the personality of today’s students.” Amenities at The Ruckus will include a sky gym/fitness center and terrace, cyber café, gaming area, 24-hour study lounges and conference rooms, around-the-clock package concierge, secure access and parking, and coffee bar. The development will include car-sharing options, such as ZipCar or car-2-go , a bike-sharing program, as well as other potential transportation alternatives to provide convenient access to and around campus. Kanne tells GlobeSt.com: “Residents will enjoy top-notch amenities at The Ruckus and all the benefits of living in the heart of West Campus: a quick walk to class, access to multiple transit options and just two blocks from The Drag on Guadalupe , home to great local bars and restaurants.” Individual units will come fully furnished and offer 9-foot ceilings, high-speed Internet, stainless-steel appliances, washers and dryers. Select units will offer dramatic views of the UT Tower and downtown Austin. Lincoln Ventures will break ground on The Ruckus this summer and plans to open the building in August 2017, in time for the school year. “I want this development to be both high quality and fun for students.  And, I want it to promote multi-modal transportation near campus,” said Kanne.