In 2025, Meritus Health opened the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM), the first new medical school in Maryland in over a century.

To provide needed housing for its new medical students and hospital workforce, Meritus partnered with Radnor to develop Meritus Commons, a 468-bed residential facility that supports community, well-being, and proximity to campus.

Radnor worked with Meritus to institute a phased development plan, focusing first on speed to deliver 182 units (260 beds) in phase one, followed by 160 units (208 beds) in phase two. This approach delivered amenities and critical infrastructure quickly while expanding residential capacity at build-out.

The 28-acre development comprises seven buildings offering one-and two-bedroom units with covered and surface parking, a central green space and plaza as an outdoor recreational hub, and clubhouse amenity building featuring co-working spaces, fitness facilities, gaming areas, a dog park/wash, and gathering areas.

To accommodate the Fall 2025 MSOM class, Radnor expedited architectural and civil design, securing all approvals within 12 months. Phase one construction began in early 2024 and was delivered in May 2025. Phase two construction is underway, with delivery slated for mid-2026.