In May 2025, the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents approved site preparation for the next phase of the Central Campus Residential Development, a major initiative to address the rising demand for affordable on-campus housing for first-year undergraduates. The project’s first phase features a 2,300-bed residence hall and a 800-seat dining hall, with plans to open in fall 2026.

Alongside the housing expansion, Regents approved the relocation and renovation of two historic homes. The Raoul Wallenberg House at 308 E. Madison St., where the 1935 graduate and Holocaust hero once lived, will move .4 mile to stand next to the Arthur Miller House at 439 S. Division St. The second home belonged to the famed playwright and 1938 U-M graduate. Both residences will be connected by an 845-square-foot accessible addition and undergo comprehensive renovations for maintenance and code compliance, with future uses to be determined. Project completion is expected in fall 2026.

These steps reflect U-M’s commitment to expanding affordable student living and preserving its historic heritage, aligning with long-term goals for campus development and inclusivity.