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"UCLA Transforms Vacant Westside Mall into $200 Million Research and Performance Hub"
2 years ago•Source: Deadline
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UCLA has acquired the former Westside Pavilion shopping mall to create the UCLA Research Park, a hub for research and innovation in immunology, immunotherapy, and quantum science and engineering. Supported by a $500 million investment from the state of California and contributions from notable donors, the 700,000-square-foot property will foster collaboration among scholars, industry experts, and students. The park will also provide flexible workspaces and potential for lecture halls and performance spaces, enhancing UCLA's impact on the region and advancing scientific and technological leadership.