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Devonshire Downs – a planned Cal State Northridge faculty/staff community
The cost of housing in Southern California has impacted the University's ability to meet its need for qualified faculty and administrators. In 2005, at the request of the University, the NCDC Board of Directors resolved to use available North Campus land for the development of faculty/staff housing. The development will be named Devonshire Downs – a link to the land's history, as it was once home to the Devonshire Downs race track. ( Historic Photos )
The Devonshire Downs community of reasonably priced, for-sale town homes will be built in phases. The first group of homes will be constructed at the southwestern end of the North Campus, at the corner of Lassen Street and Lindley Avenue. Market conditions permitting, groundbreaking is anticipated in 2009, with the first homes to be ready for occupancy in 2010.
Pre-construction work has taken longer than originally anticipated. As the project moved through planning and development, some issues arose that required methodical and time consuming analysis. The recent downturn in the housing market and problems in the mortgage industry are creating new challenges. The Southern California housing market has changed dramatically in the last several months and remains highly volatile. Click here for more information on the current housing market and its impact on Devonshire Downs.
- Working with University administration, a priority policy was developed.
- Frequently Asked Questions *Updated*
- Phase 1A Site Plan *Updated*
- Preliminary Architect's Sketch
- Area Schools *New*
- Interest List
- Market Statement *New*
Please check back regularly. This website will be updated as the project moves forward.
(Last Updated on July 17, 2008)
About North Campus Development Corporation
Established in 1981, the North Campus Development Corporation (NCDC) is a non-profit auxiliary of California State University , Northridge. The primary mission of NCDC is the prudent and integrated development of the sixty-five acres that constitute the University's North Campus, bound by Devonshire Street on the north, Lassen Street on the south, Lindley Avenue on the west and Zelzah Avenue on the east. ( North Campus Map )
Under a long-term lease with NCDC, Medtronic/MiniMed Corporation occupies the northern twenty-four acres of North Campus. In addition to leasing North Campus land, Medtronic/MiniMed provides opportunities for joint research projects with University faculty, as well as internships and scholarships for CSUN students.
Other Links
- College Court Townhomes (Operated by The University Corporation)
- Local Area Hotel Information
- For information on filming or holding an event on North Campus, visit University Licensing .
This website is maintained by Jonathan Pascual.
