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
Construction Updates - as of October 28, 2025
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)
Tower crane is in place. Current activities include excavation and installation of footings and columns, below ground utilities, concrete, and walls. Expect to see and hear forklifts, excavators, and trucks on and going to and from site.
Construction operation schedule for noisy activities is M-F, 9 am – 6 pm.
Safety notice: We know it can be fun for all, young and old, to watch the big trucks and equipment at work. However, please keep in mind that visibility is often limited for truck and equipment operators. Please enjoy the view from a safe distance; watching from across the street can be a great way to stay safe while still enjoying the action. For a construction map, including entrances to the site where watching from a safe distance is especially important, click here.
Road closures updates:
Moss Alley between E. 17th Ave. and the UO Central Kitchen is now permanently closed.
Temporary Road Closures: Between January and June 2026 there will be temporary road closures for utility improvements in E. 17th Ave. between Agate St.and Moss St. and in Columbia St. south of E. 17th Ave. Timelines are subject to change due to material delivery dates, efforts to mitigate traffic impacts, weather conditions, and completion of the proceeding phase on time.
Intersection Columbia St. and E. 17th Ave. (Jan/Feb):
When possible, local traffic will still be able to use E. 17th Ave., at times limited to one lane with flaggers assisting. Truck routes to the Central Kitchen are continuously reviewed to minimize disruptions and limit traffic impacts. Access to Columbia St. off E. 17th Ave. will most frequently be available from Agate St.
Columbia Street South of E. 17th Ave. (Jan/Feb)
Utilities will primarily be installed in the east side of the street allowing for local one-way traffic with the support of flaggers.
E. 17th Ave. (March/June)
Installation of the remainder of utilities will occur in E. 17th Ave. connecting to a point near Hayward Field across Agate St.
There will also be a phase to install utility connections cross E. 17th Ave. close to the Moss St. intersection. The work in E. 17th Ave. will be done in 3-4 phases so that activities will never fully close Agate St. or eliminate local traffic access while the work is being completed.
This will complete the major utility infrastructure work that will necessitate temporary road closures for the project.
Dates of construction are subject to change and will be updated as soon as possible at https://gcr.uoregon.edu/next-generation-housing
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.
Public Process Updates (As of October 22, 2025)
October 2025: Code Amendment, Refinement Plan Amendment, and Zone Change: In preparation for the Next Generation Housing Phase 2 Residence Hall, located south of 17th Avenue between Columbia and Moon Lee Lane and projected to be complete Fall 2028, the University of Oregon submitted a code amendment, refinement plan amendment, and zone change to the City of Eugene on March 21, 2025. A code amendment and refinement plan amendment are necessary to build the Phase 2 Residence Hall and additional future university housing identified in the Next Generation Housing Development Plan.
The Planning Commission held a hearing on October 21, 2025. During the public verbal testimony, it was requested that the record be kept open for written submissions, and the motion to extend the open record time passed. The following are the key dates associated with the extension:
- October 28, 2025; 5:00 PM - First Open Record Period, open to anyone
- Deadline to submit written testimony (new evidence and argument) related to the approval criteria.
- November 4, 2025; 5:00 PM - Second Open Record Period, open to anyone
- Deadline to submit written testimony (evidence and argument) that directly responds to testimony received during the first open record period.
- November 11, 2025; 5:00 PM - Final Open Record Period, only for the applicant (the University of Oregon)
- Deadline to submit written argument (no evidence) that directly responds to testimony received during the first and second open record periods.
Additional written testimony can be submitted to:
Eugene Planning Commission
ATTN: Brai Black
City File Numbers: RA 25-01, CA 25-02, & Z 25-03
bblack@eugene-or.gov
Webcast of the meeting is found at:
Eugene Planning Commission Public Hearing: October 21, 2025
Land Use Application Materials and Information:
City of Eugene - Planning and Development - Document Search Results
The Eugene Planning Commission will deliberate on the applicant request and written and verbal testimony received on Tuesday, November 18 (tentative date) and forward a recommendation to City Council for final consideration. A City Council hearing is projected to take place in early 2026.
June 2025: 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.
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 Central Kitchen truck traffic circulation plans using the link below (updated March 14, 2025):New Central Kitchen truck traffic circulation plan
December 2024: The university 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:
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.
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 Central Kitchen truck traffic circulation plans using the link below (updated March 14, 2025):
New Central Kitchen truck traffic circulation plan
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.
- 9/23/24 Open House Feedback Summary
- 3/13/24 Open House Feedback Summary
- Previous Engagement Opportunities and Materials
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