Measure LA seeks to create safe, equitable, and supportive learning environments while reducing operating costs and increasing LACCD’s sustainability and resiliency. This bond measure focuses on Pre-1970s buildings, Athletics, Technology, Infrastructure, Sustainability and Student Housing. It buildings on the initial $1 billion Measure CC investment to address gaps in technology, security systems, ADA accessibility, stormwater systems, and energy efficiency.
Working with College leadership, BuildLACCD aims to prioritize operational inefficiencies and gaps in service to improve student life, support student success and deliver high quality educational opportunities.
Pre-1970s buildings
$1.375 billion will demolish, renovate or replace LACCD’s portfolio of older buildings. The program currently has 20 active studies in progress. Each study is tailored to address the specific gaps, the building’s traditional use and future needs.
LACCD has successfully leveraged local bond funds with State Capital Overlay Funding for buildings that need to be replaced. For example, the 1959 Kinesiology South building at LACC will be replaced with a new 35,132 square foot building for the College’s athletics and physical education programs. The new building will address space efficiencies, provide collegiate regulations courts and comply with Title IX space equity requirements for team rooms, showers, locker rooms and other support spaces.
The initial 20 studies conducted have provided great insight on the structural integrity and have confirmed all buildings were closed with DSA certification.
Athletics
$163.46 million will upgrade outdoor fields and support facilities. College sport facilities are central to student retention, recruitment and overall well-being. Projects will focus on the enhancement of existing football, soccer, baseball and softball fields, and adding new recreational facilities to support College and sports and curriculum.
LACCD is committed to equitable learning environments and compliance with Title IX is key to this initiative.
Infrastructure
$734.62 million will address the critical infrastructure that has surpassed its useful life to improve overall efficiencies and reduce maintenance costs. Each college assessed its unique needs and has prioritized projects to replace or upgrade sewer lines, hydronic lines or on-site utility lines.
For example, at LA City College, LACCD’s second oldest college campus, the North Campus Hydronic Lines Replacement & Central Plant De-carbonization project will replace approx. 10,000 linear feet of existing undersized and deteriorating heating hot and chilled water lines. The project is currently developing the project programming criteria (PPC) and anticipates releasing the Design-Build RFQ in Q1 2026.
Technology
Learning habits are changing, and reliable connectivity is paramount to student success.
Measure LA has dedicated $300.48 million to address gaps or upgrade wireless and fiber networks across all nine colleges. This builds on the investment made by Measure CC to provide Smart Classroom Technology, Wireless Network Compatibility and Cyber Security throughout the District.
Sustainability
In 2020, Measure CC set aside the initial $75 million to achieve the District’s clean energy and sustainability goals. Under Measure LA, an additional $687 million will advance energy efficiency programs, such as upgrading LED lighting in existing buildings. In addition, the program implements and integrates building management tools that automate, manage and plan for the maintenance of building systems.
The program is currently analyzing the integration of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), PV replacement and de-carbonization of building systems on all nine colleges.
Student Housing
Measure LA allocated $500 million for student housing to support student success. Leveraging bond funds to increase persistence, completion and transfers for LACCD students by delivering a housing program that leverages bond-financing to provide critical support, a strong sense of community and scales to a sustainability housing program while remaining financially sustainable for the District.
Measure LA’s Housing strategy is a three-prong approach retain maximum flexibility to meet the unique needs of District students:
- Buy bed
- Buy buildings
- Build on existing District property
To learn more about the District’s Housing Strategy, click HERE.
Measure CC Districtwide Initiatives
Stormwater
LACCD used a multi-prong approach to capture, clean, retain, and where feasible, re-use stormwater. Projects were tailored to meet the above and below-ground soil conditions, site constraints and to optimize opportunities to green college campuses.
Accessibility
This initiative removed barriers to access buildings and classrooms by adding elevators, ramps or lifts. It also addressed gaps in restrooms to ensure students of all abilities have an enriching student experience.
Safety and Security
The program standardized safety features to increase coverage, deter violence and theft, and minimize vandalism.
