New Catalina Dorm Coming to University of Arizona

University of Arizona broke ground on a new dorm at the corner of East Speedway Boulevard and North Campbell Avenue on July 14.

The new, nine-story dorm, called the Catalina, will house more than 1,300 students and a dining hall and will align with student preferences for more suite-style units and access to programming and support services. 

The dorm is being developed in partnership with Collegiate Housing Foundation and Mortenson Development. CHF is providing the financing and acquisition of the facility, with Mortenson leading the development, design and construction.

The development was approved by the Arizona Board of Regents in February.

Illustration concepts by Gensler