What is being built near Loop 101 and 57th Avenue near Midwestern University?

Article originally posted on AZ Central on October 8, 2025

Location: 57th Avenue and Loop 101 in Glendale.

Description: Midwestern University is underway on a major expansion that includes about $270 million in new projects in various stages of planning and construction, including new apartments for student housing on the northern part of its Glendale campus.

Midwestern University has a 156-acre campus in Glendale, focusing on graduate programs in medical fields and health sciences. It has about 3,800 students enrolled at the Glendale campus

History: The university announced plans for the expansion in May. Chanen Construction is building the apartments. The project totals eight buildings with 32 units each, with a total development cost of $95 million for the apartments.

When will work be done: According to Chanen Construction, the entirety of the project is planned to open in early 2026.

Sources: Midwestern University, Chanen Construction and real estate database Vizzda.