Sat Sep 07 00:41:56 UTC 2024: – A federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build more than 2,500 units of housing for low-income veterans on its West Los Angeles campus.
– Leases to UCLA, Brentwood School, and others on the VA property were ruled illegal because they don’t primarily serve veterans.
– The VA was criticized for not using the campus to benefit veterans and their families.
– The VA must build 750 units of temporary housing within 12 to 18 months and develop a plan for another 1,800 units of permanent housing.
– The ruling aims to address veteran homelessness and ensure proper use of the land.
– The VA’s leases with UCLA, Brentwood School, and others are under review for an “exit strategy” by the court.
– The VA and leaseholders are reviewing the decision and its implications.
– The ruling is seen as a step towards ending veteran homelessness and returning the property to its intended use.
VA must build more housing on West LA campus, and UCLA and Brentwood School leases are illegal, judge rules
VA must build more housing on West LA campus, and UCLA and Brentwood School leases are illegal, judge rules
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