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��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis Opens New Residence Hall for 400 Students

Julia Ann Easley — September 16, 2019 - 1:00pm

Editor’s note: Authorized by state law, university policy prohibits members of the news media from entering residence halls without administrative permission and an assigned escort — even at the invitation of a student resident. To make arrangements, contact jaeasley@ucdavis.edu.

Hundreds of freshmen will move into the newest residence hall at the University of California, Davis, this weekend as the campus welcomes thousands of new students.

Statement on Court Ruling Rejecting Temporary Halt to West Village Construction

Andy Fell — March 12, 2019 - 11:22am

The state court ruling on AFSCME’s request for a temporary halt to construction on the West Village housing project affirms that the Regents’ decision to move forward with the long-range development plan is sound. It reflects an understanding of the urgent need for student housing that ��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis is addressing with the West Village project. The project will provide 3,300 new student beds, opening up potential housing for others in the community.

Student Housing Development Formally Breaks Ground

Andy Fell — February 26, 2019 - 12:03pm

The University of California, Davis, today (Feb. 26) formally broke ground for The Green at West Village, a campus apartment project with room for up to 3,300 students.

“I’m thrilled to celebrate with our partners this major step forward in addressing the critical need for affordable student housing,” Chancellor Gary S. May said. “Today’s groundbreaking is part of an ambitious plan to provide access to more housing for our students.”

West Village Expansion to Start Construction

Andy Fell — December 13, 2018 - 9:22am

Construction of the West Village Expansion student housing project at the University of California, Davis, is set to begin before the winter holiday, with a formal groundbreaking ceremony to come in early 2019.

“This project is part of the significant commitment we’ve made to our students and to the community to provide on-campus housing for 100 percent of any growth in new student enrollment,” said ��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis Chancellor Gary S. May. “I’m thrilled we can move forward in the new year.”

City of Davis, Yolo County and ��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis Agree to Memorandum of Understanding on Partnership and Growth

Andy Fell — September 25, 2018 - 2:47pm

The City of Davis, County of Yolo, and the University of California, Davis, have agreed to a legally binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a series of shared goals and commitments to improve collaboration and partnership.

��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis Releases Environmental Review for Long Range Development Plan

Andy Fell — April 13, 2018 - 2:46pm

The University of California, Davis has released an updated Long Range Development Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The DEIR assesses the potential environmental impacts of the proposed LRDP along with new housing projects and is available for public comment through 5 p.m., May 29.

��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis Study: City Apartment Vacancy Rate Essentially Unchanged, Rental Rates Up

Julia Ann Easley — January 22, 2018 - 12:30pm

City of Davis apartments are full and rental rates are up since last year, according to a survey commissioned by Student Housing and Dining Services at ��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis and released today (Jan. 22).

The blended vacancy rate — including apartments leased by the unit and by the bed — is estimated to be 0.4 percent, essentially unchanged from 0.3 percent in fall 2016.

Developer Named for ��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis Housing Projects

Andy Fell — September 27, 2017 - 4:51pm

��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis has selected University Student Living of New Jersey to enter exclusive negotiations to develop two major housing projects on campus, at Orchard Park and at West Village. The selection follows a request for proposals issued in June.

As originally conceived, the proposed projects would provide more than 2,775 beds for graduate and transfer students, as well as those with families. With the developer selection completed, ��ϲ��Ͽ� Davis and the developer will continue to evaluate affordability and density options to exceed the prior target of 2,775 beds.

Comments Invited on Scope of Long Range Development Plan EIR

Andy Fell — January 10, 2017 - 9:33am

The University of California, Davis, has begun the next phase of preparation of a new Long Range Development Plan, inviting public comments on the scope of the environmental impact report that will be prepared for the plan.

Russell Field Housing Dropped from LRDP

Dave Jones — December 06, 2016 - 9:43am

Campus planners have removed all proposed student housing from Russell Field, in the latest draft of the 2017 Long-Range Development Plan.

Assistant Vice Chancellor Bob Segar, in charge of Campus Planning and Environmental Stewardship, will provide an informational update to the Davis City Council tonight (Dec. 6) with the new proposal, which is reflected in changes made to the Campus Tomorrow website (you may need to refresh the webpage). Ultimately, the ��ϲ��Ͽ� Board of Regents will consider the LRDP for approval.

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