Development Partner for Carolina North development at UNC Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a highly qualified Development Partner to lead the mixed‑use district component of the Carolina North expansion – a ≈240‑acre university‑owned site adjacent to the main campus. The partner will first be pre‑qualified through this RFQ and, if selected, will enter a two‑phase relationship: (1) a Pre‑Development Agreement to assist with master planning, feasibility, and strategy; (2) a subsequent at‑risk Development Agreement to finance, design, construct, and operate the mixed‑use district (housing, retail, hospitality, medical offices, etc.) under a long‑term ground‑lease (up to 99 years). The effort requires demonstrated experience in large‑scale, mixed‑use, urban development, student/affordable housing, placemaking, infrastructure delivery, and partnership with public institutions. The RFQ submission deadline is 16 Oct 2026 4:00 PM ET; a shortlist will be invited to a later RFP. • Project size: ≈240 acres (≈30‑50 acres for mixed‑use district). • Key deliverables: master‑plan input, financing strategy, design & construction, long‑term operations. • Required experience: district‑scale mixed‑use, student & affordable housing, public‑private partnership, at‑risk development. • Funding model: private equity & debt, ground‑rent/revenue‑share, no university debt guarantee. • Timeline: pre‑development phase followed by phased construction; first student housing expected for 2031/32 academic year.