Belpointe PREP, LLC Acquires New Opportunity Zone Property in Storrs, Connecticut
Belpointe PREP, LLC (NYSE American: OZ) has acquired a 19-acre development site at 1750 Storrs Road, Storrs, Connecticut, for building a 120-unit mixed-use development. The location is strategically placed near the University of Connecticut, where student enrollment has surged over 14% from 2013 to 2021, intensifying housing demand. The development will feature modern amenities and 48,000 square feet of retail and office space. Belpointe OZ has raised over $345 million in equity capital, with a development pipeline exceeding $1.3 billion.
- Acquisition of a prime 19-acre development site near UCONN to build 120 residential units, addressing housing demand.
- Rising enrollment at UCONN signals potential for high rental demand, improving revenue prospects.
- The development includes retail and office space, enhancing potential income streams.
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GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Belpointe PREP, LLC (NYSE American: OZ) ("Belpointe OZ" or the "Company"), a publicly traded qualified opportunity fund, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of 1750 Storrs Road, Storrs, Connecticut ("1750 Storrs"). 1750 Storrs is a 19-acre development site located near the University of Connecticut in Storrs ("UCONN"), where the Company anticipates building a 120-unit Class A multifamily mixed-use development. The project is located in a designated Opportunity Zone and is situated within a 5-minute drive of the UCONN campus. The development site is located inside the town's designated mixed-use development district, commonly known as the Four Corners.
According to the University's official statistics, total enrollment at UCONN has increased over
The 1750 Storrs development will feature approximately 120 one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom townhomes in five 3-story buildings situated on 19 acres of undeveloped land. Amenities are anticipated to include a clubhouse, with state-of-the-art fitness center, chef's kitchen and more. The development will also include approximately 48,000 square feet of retail and office.
"This investment presents a tremendous opportunity due to the extreme disparity between student demand and supply of available housing units," said Brandon Lacoff, Chief Executive Officer of Belpointe OZ. "We are excited to begin construction on this development so we can provide desirable rental housing to the growing student population."
About Belpointe OZ
Belpointe OZ is a publicly traded qualified opportunity fund, listed on NYSE American under the symbol "OZ." To date, Belpointe OZ has raised more than
Belpointe OZ has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the offer and sale of up to
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Investor and Media Relations Contact:
Cody H. Laidlaw
Belpointe PREP, LLC
255 Glenville Road
Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
347328@email4pr.com
203-883-1994
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