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S.U.N. also accused UCSB of violating its agreement with the university by not adequately addressing the issue of student housing.

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The university initially projected to break ground on the dormitory in Winter Quarter 2023, but now has no target to start construction.

UCSB is also in litigation from the city of Goleta over allegedly violating plans to add housing and cap enrollment under the Long Range Development Plan.

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The board of supervisors’ decision follows months of attempted mediation between the two parties.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to enter into litigation with UC Santa Barbara for alleged violation of its 2010 Long Range Development Plan that requires the university to build more housing to keep up with the expanding student population, an action that the board does not "take lightly."

During Fall Quarter 2021, UCSB grappled with an unprecedented housing crisis that shocked the community as students returned for in-person instruction.

Nearly two weeks after an appeals court temporarily blocked construction at People’s Park, the familiar sight of tents has appeared amid the felled trees.