Landmark Properties, in partnership with Silverpeak Real Estate Partners and Peninsula Investments, has completed The Mark Fort Collins, a six-story off-campus student housing community located roughly 0.37 miles from Colorado State University. The development delivered its first move-ins on Aug. 1, 2026, marking the revival of a previously stalled project near the university.
Project details and amenities
The property provides 397 beds across 193 fully furnished units, with common spaces and resident amenities intended to compete in Fort Collins’ student housing market. Developers say the building includes about 39,000 square feet of amenities, which feature a heated pool, a fitness center, coworking spaces and outdoor social areas. The development represents Landmark’s second student housing asset in Fort Collins.
Landmark’s local portfolio already includes The Standard at Fort Collins; the company also operates properties such as Saga Boulder and plans additional deliveries including The Standard at Boulder in 2027, according to the companies involved.
Local context and potential impacts
The arrival of The Mark Fort Collins adds a substantial number of beds to the market within walking distance of the Colorado State University campus. For students and families, the property’s proximity—less than half a mile—may be attractive for those who prioritize quick access to classes and campus amenities. For the surrounding neighborhoods and city officials, new high-density student housing can influence parking demand, traffic patterns, and local retail and service needs.
- Location: ~0.37 miles from Colorado State University
- Size: 397 beds; 193 units; six stories
- Amenities: ~39,000 sq. ft., heated pool, fitness center, coworking spaces, outdoor social areas
City planners and housing advocates have watched the Fort Collins student housing sector closely in recent years as enrollment and student housing demand have shifted. New off-campus developments tend to relieve some pressure on rental markets immediately adjacent to campus, but they can also reshape where students live and spend in the city, affecting small businesses and transit ridership.
What the completion means for students and the market
The Mark’s completion represents both a delivery of additional capacity and a signal of continued investor interest in Fort Collins’ student housing segment. Developers emphasize modern finishes and amenity-rich designs to attract students who weigh convenience and lifestyle alongside cost. Because the project replaced a previously stalled development, its opening may also reflect improved financing or market conditions that made the build-out feasible.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Beds | 397 |
| Units | 193 |
| Amenities square footage | ~39,000 sq. ft. |
| Distance to CSU | 0.37 miles |
Stakeholders — including university officials, landlords, and neighborhood groups — will likely monitor occupancy patterns this fall to see how quickly the new units fill and whether the development shifts demand in nearby rental corridors. For students, the new options add choices for furnished, amenity-focused living very near campus. For some local landlords, increased inventory could mean stronger competition on rent and concessions.
As Fort Collins continues to grow and as Colorado State University enrolment and campus plans evolve, developments such as The Mark Fort Collins are likely to remain an important part of discussions about housing supply, neighborhood change and the city’s economic relationship with its largest public university.
