The University of Maryland has seen continued challenges to meet the needs of affordable housing for its students, leaving many students in fear of displacement and financial hardships. The lack of housing opportunities through the University – coupled with inflation and increasing property value – strains students’ ability to find affordable housing options within proximity to campus. This thesis aims to provide affordable housing options that enhance the quality of living and learning environments and expand upon the current living-learning program found at the University of Maryland. By establishing residential learning communities, the University will promote people to work together towards a common goal and foster a close-knit community that engages the university fabric.