UCLA Students announce an attempt to create their own City Council amidst housing disputes

The proposed 20 story student housing facility on the corner of Gayley and LeConte has been blocked by the Westwood Neighborhood Council prompting UCLA Students to split from the Council and attempt creating their own. 

This is an ongoing argument that almost every neighborhood fights with now, "density".  The Westwood Neighborhood Council  approves having the 20 story proposed building divided among four existing UCLA sites, but students object stating that would hinder any future development if ever needed by utilizing all four sites.

Students rights versus homeowner rights - which one to prevail?  One item to consider is that The Wilshire Corridor also knows as the Golden Mile, is a two mile stretch of luxury residential high rises on Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood with buildings over 20 stories.

Many homeowners feel the students are "transient" therefore, they come and go after college completion, therefore their rights don't hold as much value as a homeowner paying property taxes.  Many UCLA Students current and alumni feel the value for these homeowners has increased due to being within the UCLA vicinity.

UCLA students feel the need for student housing is overwhelming and a need that should be a priority as they are the future.  There is also much debate as to Westwood in general with a feeling of being "rundown", no new restaurants, bars or local hangouts that the students can enjoy walking distance.  READ MORE

The proposed neighborhood council would be bounded roughly by Verteran Avenue to the west, Sunset Boulevard to the north, Hilgard Avenue to the east, and go as far south as Ohio Avenue. Courtesy of Michael Skiles. 

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