Barbar & Associates, LLC Advises Palm Beach Atlantic University on Landmark $240 million Mixed-Use Student Housing Project

Palm Beach Atlantic Mixed-Use Student Housing Project Rendering

Boca Raton, FL – June 27, 2025 – Barbar & Associates, LLC, a Florida-based real estate advisory firm, is proud to announce its role as strategic advisor to Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) in the planning and development of a transformative new 25 story mixed-use tower. This major capital project—featuring 275 apartments with 990 student beds, on-site dining and recreation amenities, and an 8.5 story, 704-space parking garage—demonstrates PBA’s ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional student living experience in the heart of West Palm Beach.

Barbar & Associates provided comprehensive public-private partnership advisory services throughout the planning phase, including strategic feasibility analysis, financial modeling, and development strategy to align the university’s infrastructure vision with growing campus demand.

“We were honored to collaborate with Palm Beach Atlantic University on this bold step forward in student housing,” said Anthony Barbar, President of Barbar & Associates, LLC. “This project reflects a thoughtful investment in the student experience and positions the university well for long-term growth and impact.”

The new facility is slated for completion in time for the 2027 academic year. It will dramatically expand on-campus housing capacity, offering students a modern, community-centered residential environment with integrated dining and recreational spaces. The accompanying parking garage will improve accessibility for both residential and commuter students.

PBA President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn shared her enthusiasm: “This development is a testament to our mission of whole-person education. Barbar & Associates brought critical insight and experience that helped us move from aspiration to action, and their partnership has been deeply valued.”

This collaboration highlights how trusted advisory firms like Barbar & Associates can help universities translate vision into purpose-driven outcomes that serve both current and future generations.

About Barbar & Associates, LLC Barbar & Associates is a real estate advisory firm with decades of experience advising colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations. With a customized, project-specific approach, the firm specializes in strategic planning, real estate & infrastructure advisory and transaction advisory services that empower institutions to deliver mission-aligned outcomes. For more information visit www.barbar.com

About Palm Beach Atlantic University Palm Beach Atlantic University, founded in 1968, is a private, Christian university, offering 100 different programs and pathways, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and professional degrees. The university has two campuses in West Palm Beach, Florida—19-acres downtown and a 78-acre Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus provides facilities for training and hosting intercollegiate sports. Sailfish athletes compete in 18 NCAA Division II and Sunshine State Conference varsity sports. PBA affirms the values that have built American society, including religious liberty and the free enterprise system. The University is dedicated to equipping students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. For more information about future events, please visit  pba.edu .