Community colleges are increasingly stepping into the housing space to address student affordability, access, and retention challenges. This session explores how districts across California are planning, structuring, and delivering on-campus housing tailored to the unique needs of community college students.
Panelists will examine why housing has become a strategic priority, the range of deal structures being utilized including public-private partnerships (P3s), state lease revenue bonds, and intersegmental collaborations with four-year institutions, and the cost-containment strategies helping projects pencil. Case examples from multiple districts will highlight varied development approaches and implementation lessons.
Designed for community college leaders, university administrators, developers, and A/E/C professionals, this discussion provides practical insight into how housing is becoming an integrated part of the community college mission.