Specifications include, but are not limited to: To provide a safe, high quality and affordable student life environment that supports the overall well-being of its diverse student community To create a residential community for upper-division (third- and fourth-year) undergraduate, graduate and law students that is highly proximate to academic resources and support To construct a housing development that maintains affordability for students while assuring the financial sustainability of USM To design an iconic community that serves as a campus gateway, that is inviting to off-campus visitors while maintaining a safe and secure campus To create a development that serves as a catalyst for community development and connection between USM and Portland and elevates the presence of USM in the community