VERVE Madison is elevating the off-campus student living experience by transforming the existing development into an active and engaging streetscape for residents to live and connect. The 142-unit, 536 bed high-rise community will bring a curated mix of amenities and best-in-class design to University of Wisconsin-Madison students.

JSD provided professional surveying, engineering, and planning services, including taking the lead on project entitlement. Just a few blocks from the edge of campus at the corner of Johnson and Bassett, the development made efficient use of the 0.67 acre site by creating a distinct V-shaped high-rise that is placed up against the streetscape. The new structure features ample parking for residents, a multi-purpose turf and game zone, a state-of-the-art fitness center with sauna, a second-floor terrace courtyard with outdoor grilling and fire pit lounging, as well as ample study areas crafted for concentration and collaboration. The rooftop features a pool, hot tub, cabanas, nearly 360-degree views of Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, and over 6,500 square feet of intensive prairie-style green roof pollinator gardens.