In August 2023, the University of Colorado Boulder will open Code Talker Hall, its first new residence hall since 2019, designed to accommodate the high demand for housing among returning students. The 129,000 square-foot building will feature 330 beds and all-electric kitchens, utilizing 23% less energy than the average residence hall. CU Boulder aims to enhance sustainability through initiatives such as planting 600 new trees and shrubs around the hall and pursuing LEED Gold certification for new buildings. Additionally, the university is transforming the former Louisville Cinebarre site into housing for faculty and graduate students, while also planning a 1,650-person capacity student housing building on Colorado Avenue. The campus is committed to sustainability, with plans to increase its renewable energy capacity by 6.1 Megawatts by 2026-2027. These efforts are part of CU Boulder’s strategy to improve student retention and graduation rates by providing more on-campus housing options.