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Purdue Fort Wayne announces new housing ahead for students

Purdue Fort Wayne to build student housing complex

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WISH) — Purdue University Fort Wayne plans to build a student housing complex.

The $100 million project includes a four-story apartment complex on the university’s north campus.

Amenities will include a convenience store, a fitness center, a gaming room, study spaces, and multipurpose spaces.

Students could also enjoy a hammock farm, volleyball and basketball courts, grilling areas, and fire pits.

Work was expected to begin in October It’s scheduled to open in fall 2026.

This story was created from a script aired on WISH-TV.