Student Housing Forum Summary Report
On October 28, 2023, LACCD hosted a Student Housing Forum to provide an opportunity for community and key stakeholder input, solicit information to guide district policy and share information on LACCD’s assessment of the housing delivery methods.
Key takeaways to guide LACCD as it develops the Programming and Project Design Criteria (PPC) and its operations policy.
Student Participation:
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Including learning or internship opportunities
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Address needs immediately/ access to existing housing
Addressing Homelessness:
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Consideration of non-traditional housing, like pod-sharing, short-term, modular, interim, tiny homes
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Consideration for transitional housing once a student graduates from LACCD
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Affordable and in close proximity to Colleges
- Services to support mental health/ assistance to overcome abuse
Eligibility:
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Accessible to all students, including students with families, documentation status, pets
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Provide financial tools for off-site housing, such as vouchers
Housing Development:
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Quality development with proper oversight
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Design include security features
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Buildings should include dedicated study areas, gathering spaces, kitchen and laundry areas, security, and Wi-Fi
183 Total unique registrations:
189 RSVPs through online RSVP form
6 Duplicates
124 Total captured at registration table:
42 RSVPs checked-in at registration
10 RSVPs did not check-in at registration but attended
72 Walk-ins
162 Attendees participated in the Slido polls:
38 Difference between total captured at registration table and Slido participation
Slido Polls: Number 1
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Slido Polls: Number 3