Developers Break Ground on 825-Bed Student Housing in Downtown Auburn

Groundbreaking April 15 | Reported April 21, 2026

Athens, Georgia-based Landmark Properties broke ground on The Mark Auburn at 141 Wright Street, a massive student housing development in downtown Auburn. The project will feature 825 beds across 329 units on a 3.29-acre site, with floor plans ranging from studios to five-bedroom apartments.

Amenities include 31,000 square feet of shared space: a clubhouse, rooftop pool, Jumbotron, grilling areas, fire pits, fitness center, sports simulator, study lounge with café, and on-site parking for 853 vehicles. The Mark is anticipated to open ahead of the Fall 2028 semester. Landmark also donated $10,000 to the Hudson Family Foundation.

Source: Opelika Observer

From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — April 20–26, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News

Author: Jerry Katz

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