Public-private partnership led by developer Capstone and architect HED will house more than 3,000 students. News provided by HED Jun 19, 2019, 08:43 ET SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The University of California Board of Regents recently approved critical new student housing projects at the UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) campus. The project, Student […]
Read More >Regents approve Student Housing West, Kresge Renewal
The UC Board of Regents have approved two major projects that are aimed at improving the student experience at UC Santa Cruz by offering more campus housing options and revitalizing aging facilities. Last month, the Board of Regents approved the renewal of Kresge College and Student Housing West. Both projects are focused on supporting the […]
Read More >University extends draft EIR public comment period
In March 2018, the University published the Student Housing West Project Draft EIR, which was circulated for agency and public comment for an initial period of 45 days that ended on May 11, 2018. The public comment period was then extended for an additional 47 days, which ended on June 27, 2018. In light of […]
Read More >Good Times: UCSC Revised East Meadow Student Housing Plan
After increased pressure and feedback from the alumni foundation, faculty, and students, UCSC has issued a revised Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and updates to the proposed Student Housing West development project to create 3,000 new bed spaces on campus between its Hagar and Heller sites.
Read More >Los Angeles Times: At UC Santa Cruz, a housing shortage pits the need for beds against a much-loved meadow
Los Angeles Times The road to UC Santa Cruz winds past old lime kilns, assorted barns and storage sheds. Then a vast meadow opens. Its wild prairie grasses, baked golden on toasty summer days, add a vivid layer of color to the vista of redwood forests beyond and bright blue sky above. The open space […]
Read More >Public Meetings to further dialouge on Student Housing West
In an effort to further discussion on Student Housing West, UC Santa Cruz will hold two information sessions next week and two public hearings the following week. The information sessions will be held: 6–7:30 p.m., May 30 at the Louden Nelson Center’s multipurpose room, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. 6–7:30 p.m., May 31 at the […]
Read More >Input Sought on Future Child Care Program at UCSC
Calling all parents, future parents, and interested parties—we need your input. Please join us for an open dialogue session regarding the future child care program at UC Santa Cruz. Slated for opening in fall 2019 along with Family Student Housing on the Hagar Drive site, this beautiful new facility will serve up to 140 children […]
Read More >Student Housing West environmental study now available for review and comment
Student Housing West—Our effort to further increase on-campus housing for our existing students—is entering the next stage of project review. Today, we released the project’s draft environmental impact report, which is available online for review and comment. This document is an in-depth analysis of the project, its impacts, and the ways we’re going to reduce […]
Read More >Student Housing West—What is happening now?
As progress on the development of Student Housing West continues, we are eager to share with the campus community the latest milestones achieved and next steps ahead. Please join us for one of our upcoming open forum sessions: Monday, March 12, 7–8:30 p.m. at the Stevenson Event Center Tuesday, March 13, noon–1:30 p.m. at the […]
Read More >Coast Line: UCSC alumni forum on student housing set Jan. 29
UC Santa Cruz and Capstone Development Partners will host the second alumni open forum on Student Housing West 5:30-7 p.m. Monday at Oakes Learning Center on campus. Student Housing West is the proposed 3,000-bed housing project being developed as a public-private partnership rather than a UC enterprise. The Alumni Council ad hoc subcommittee, chaired by […]
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