Next Generation Housing

people walking on a sidewalk in front of Unthank Hall
two people inside on-campus housing with a campus view through the windows

On-Campus Housing

On-campus housing improves student performance, reduces academic costs, adds to the overall housing supply, and intentionally connects and engages students with the University of Oregon.

Over the next 20 years, the University of Oregon is planning more high-quality, learning-centered residential communities on campus that are compatible with surrounding neighborhoods, provide a gentle transition between higher and lower intensity uses, and serve our growing student community. 

To plan a variety of housing types that meet the needs of first-year students, undergraduates, graduates, and families, the UO has updated the 2003 East Campus Plan and is moving forward with a plan for long-term housing and infrastructure. View the Next Generation Housing Plan to learn more:

Next Generation Housing Development Plan

 

Next Generation Housing FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Construction Updates

Prep for Next Generation Housing Phase 1 Residence Hall 

  • Construction of residence hall will be completed Summer 2027
  • Future location south of 17th Avenue between Columbia and Moss streets (map)

On Monday, June 9, the process of abatement (asbestos removal) and removal of UO-owned houses began and will continue through July 31. The following dwellings are being abated and removed:1704 E. 17th, 1706 E. 17th, 1744 E. 17th, 1739 A/B Moss St., 1744 Moss, 1724 Moss, 1736 A/B Moss, and 1802 Moss.

Expect removal of and boarding up of windows and work inside houses. Professional abatement and demolition is being completed by All Aspects Environmental and Demolition, and the process is being monitored by UO Environmental Health and Safety. Fencing around all houses will take place by approximately July 1. 

Also, between approximately July 7 and August 1, Columbia Street from 17th Ave to north of the UO Central Kitchen will be closed for utility improvements in the right of way. Improvements include a new sanitary line and new storm line from 17th Ave to the existing sanitary line in Moss Alley.

Questions? If you are a near-campus neighbor, please contact Karen Hyatt, Director of Community Relations, at khyatt@uoregon.edu. If you rent from University Housing, please contact Bryson Beck at brysonb@uoregon.edu.

Updated June 24, 2025
 

Public Process Updates (June 2025)

Campus and East Campus Plans Approved: The university has completed updates to the Campus Plan and East Campus Area Plan based on the long-term vision in the Next Generation Housing Development Plan.  A Campus Planning Committee public hearing was held on October 29, 2024, and on December 13, 2024, the committee voted 11-2 in favor of recommending approval to the president. The 2024 East Campus Area Plan and a summary of the amendments to the Campus Plan can be accessed using the links below:

2024 East Campus Area Plan

Draft Campus Plan Amendment

Phase 1 and 2 Residence Halls: Two 800-bed residence hall projects are in the design process. Phase 1 is planned to be completed by Fall 2027; Phase 2 is planned to be completed by Fall 2028. The Campus Planning Committee will review the project designs at the end of the schematic design phase.

A right-of-way vacation (transfer of ownership from city to university) for the portion of Moss Alley was approved by the Eugene City Council on June 23, 2025.

Moss Alley Vacation Diagram

The vacation of Moss Alley will impact the current traffic circulation pattern of trucks delivering items to UO's Central Kitchen facility on Moss Street. View the new Central Kitchen truck traffic circulation plans using the link below (updated March 14, 2025):

New Central Kitchen truck traffic circulation plan

Code Amendment, Refinement Plan Amendment, and Zone Change: The application for a code amendment, refinement plan amendment, and zone change was submitted to the City of Eugene on March 21. Hearings for the proposed land use changes are expected to come before the City of Eugene Planning Commission and City Council in the fall of 2025. Application materials can be found on the City of Eugene website by searching the database with the name “East Campus University of Oregon”: City of Eugene Planning Application Search

Visit the East Campus Area Plan - City of Eugene Land Use webpage to keep up-to-date:

East Campus Area Plan – City of Eugene Land Use

 

Opportunities for Input

UO Campus Planning and Community Relations welcome input from students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and community leaders.

Next Opportunity for Input

More information will be provided soon. A feedback survey is also included below.

Past Input 

The UO hosted open houses on March 13 and September 23, 2024, as well as a public hearing on October 29, 2024, to gather thoughts about upcoming housing plans. We welcome you to read the feedback summaries, review the images below, and complete the feedback survey if you were not able to attend or if you have additional input.

Take the Survey


Project Timeline

  •  

    2023 — Fall

    • Conduct initial outreach
  •  

    2024 — Winter/Spring

    • Community Connections: students, neighbors, businesses, groups
    • Draft Next Generation Housing Plan
    • Housing Plan Open House: March 13
  •  

    2024 — Summer

    • Final Next Generation Housing Plan
    • East Campus Plan Update Concepts & City Land Use Code Concepts
  •  

    2024 — Fall

    • East Campus Plan Update & Code Concepts Open House
    • UO East Campus Plan Update Process
  •  

    2025 — Winter/Spring

    • City Land Use Process
  •  

    2025 — Summer

    • Implement Next Generation Housing Plan
  •  

    2027 — Fall

    • New Housing Project Phase 1 Complete
  •  

    2028 — Fall

    • New Housing Project Phase 2 Complete