Summary:
- Cabrillo College is developing Costa Vista, a 257,000-square-foot student housing community with 647 beds shared between Cabrillo (60%) and UC Santa Cruz (40%) students, scheduled for completion in summer 2027 to reduce commuting and support affordable housing near campus.
- The project includes amenities such as a childcare facility, food services, study spaces, a rooftop garden, and improved transit access with a relocated Metro bus stop, enhancing student life and connectivity in the Aptos area.
- Costa Vista represents the first partnership of its kind between a California Community College and the University of California, funded primarily by state student housing grants and private financing, with additional support for childcare from federal and local donors.
Original article:
https://lookout.co/cabrillo-college-student-housing-takes-shape/story
