Student Housing Crunch
New laws have been introduced to accelerate the building of student housing in California. The bills aim to address the current housing crisis faced by students.
- Assembly Bill 648 allows community colleges to build student housing on land they own or lease within a half-mile radius of campuses, regardless of local zoning.
- Assembly Bill 357 eases the process of building on college campuses in coastal areas.
- Assembly Bill 893 aims to spur private residential development around public colleges and universities.
Students are living in overcrowded conditions. They’re living out of their cars. They’re in shelters, all while they’re just trying to make a living, advance their career, set themselves up for success.
According to Kate Rodgers, co-chair of the Student HOMES Coalition, these bills are necessary to address the urgent need for student housing. Author summary: New laws aim to address California's student housing crisis.