Dobie Twenty21 is the only private dormitory on the University of Texas campus and has an onsite Starbucks.
AUSTIN, TX—Trinity Property Consultants has begun renovations at Dobie Twenty21, the only private dormitory on the University of Texas campus, located at 2021 Guadalupe St. Notable for being the first modern high rise just a few feet from campus, Dobie was originally completed in 1972 as Dobie Mall, named after author J. Frank Dobie.
With a rich history and generations of notable students, including Michael Dell who founded Dell in dorm room #2713, Dobie has evolved during the past 50 years. The 27-story 950,000-square-foot tower includes retail and restaurant tenants such as Target, Ragstock, Starbucks, CVS and locally owned fast-casual dining spots to the first two retail levels.
Since the property was acquired in 2015, Trinity Property Consultants has taken immediate action to reposition Dobie. Updates include modernizing each studio and suite, based on resident feedback. The 5,000-square-foot dining hall received a facelift and extra attention was placed on resident experience and programming. Most recently, all four cooling towers were replaced to address air conditioning concerns and the management firm is prioritizing elevator upgrades to increase speed and safety.
In addition to feedback, the management firm optimized and modernized amenities throughout the dormitory, including tripling the size of the fitness center to include cardio and weight equipment, making updates to the 11 study rooms and business center with new Apple and PC computers in the technology center, offering 24/7 package pick-ups, and sprucing up the rooftop park area which features an updated pool and hot tub, basketball court, an outdoor theater, and pool with skyline views. Attracting primarily freshman and sophomore students, Dobie Twenty21 touts being one of the most affordable housing options in the market with a diverse mix of residents and an inclusive community-driven environment. It has roommate matching services, fully furnished rooms, flexible lease terms, convenient parking, extensive dining options and unique resident events such as Dobie City Limits.
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Lisa Brown
Lisa Brown is an editor for the south and west regions of GlobeSt.com. She has 25-plus years of real estate experience, with a regional PR role at Grubb & Ellis and a national communications position at MMI. Brown also spent 10 years as executive director at NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area chapter, where she led the organization to achieving its first national award honors and recognition on Capitol Hill. She has written extensively on commercial real estate topics and edited numerous pieces on the subject.
