The Regents of the University of California have signed off on plans from UCLA to build a new high-rise dormitory in Westwood.

The project, which was approved on March 18, calls for the construction of a 19-story, approximately 310,000-square-foot tower containing 148 apartments at 901 Levering Avenue. The building would include a mix of one-, two-, three-, and predominantly four-bedroom units, providing beds for up to 1,150 students. No on-site parking is planned for the property.

Street perspective looking toward entry courtMithun

Mithun is designing the building, which would be clad in concrete, fiber-cement panels, metal, stucco, porcelain or stone, and glass, and rise approximately 238 feet in height. Plans show a cross-shaped footprint, with exterior courtyards and terrace decks to be located at street level and above the second floor. Plans call for an exterior of concrete, fiber-cement panels, metal, stucco, porcelain or stone, and glass.  

Per an environmental study circulated by UCLA, work on the $351-million project could commence as early as 2026 and be completed by 2030.

Street perspective from Weyburn Place and Weyburn AvenueMithun

The 901 Levering Terrace tower would be the tallest in a recent string of student housing projects  built by UCLA in recent years, including the 10-story Levering Place apartments located next door and a 17-story tower located east across the street. The university is currently building an apartment building with space for more than 500 students to the north along Gayley Avenue.

Private developers have also pitched plans for large apartment complexes targeted students in Westwood, including Landmark Properties of Georgia, which is recently built an apartment building along Strathmore Drive and has plans for a larger 12-story building along Landfair Avenue. Los Angeles-based developer Uncommon has also proposed its own 12-story tower along Strathmore.

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