Downtown Residence Hall
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, Idaho

CollegeTown Development’s current project is underway at Lewis-Clark State College. Scheduled for completion in the fall of 2006, the project will consist of the redevelopment of the Adams Building—a historic commercial building located in downtown Lewiston—and the construction of a new building on an adjacent vacant lot. The two buildings will together contain 117 residential units and 13,000 square feet of retail space.

Residence Hall Features: The residential facility at LCSC will consist of the following:

• Suite-style living, similar in design to EWU’s Brewster Hall
• Each suite contains 2, 3, 4, or 5 large single rooms, furnished with a “loftable” bed, dresser, desk, chair, and wardrobe
• Residents in each suite share a full bathroom (units with five bedrooms include two bathrooms), large living room, kitchen, and dining area. The common area comes furnished with a refrigerator, sink, couch, coffee table, and a dining table equipped with four chairs
• Lounges are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The 3rd floor atrium is equipped with a gas fire place and sky light.
• High speed internet and cable television are provided in all rooms.

Relationship with LCSC: LCSC will operate the residential portion of the project under a management agreement that is renewable every five years. The school sets the room pricing and oversees the management and operations of the housing and residence life portion of the project. CTD manages the retail component of the project.

Design and Construction: Project financing, bidding, and contracting were the responsibility of CollegeTown Development. The construction of the residence hall will involve both the renovation of the historic Adams Building and the construction of a new building.

• Adams Building: The Adams Building is an historic three-story building located on Main Street in downtown Lewiston. When purchased, the Adams Building was in extremely poor condition. Redevelopment efforts will change the building’s layout, make structural modifications to the building, replace all windows and storefronts, and completely replace all HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
• New Construction: CollegeTown Development is constructing a new building on a site to the east of the Adams Building. This four-story 30,000 square foot structure will contain approximately 76 rooms, a manager’s apartment, storage, two lounges, mail facilities and 4,500 square feet of main floor retail space.

Retail Component: LCSC is not involved in the building’s commercial component. Rather, CollegeTown Development is responsible for the leasing and management of the building’s nearly 13,000 square feet of retail space.

Community Presence: Only a few blocks from LCSC’s campus, the downtown Lewiston site was chosen for its central location, the availability of a historic structure, and the positive impact it would likely have on the community. Perhaps most importantly, CTD selected the site because it represented a unique choice for students—giving them better access to the shops, cafes, and services of downtown Lewiston.