Environmental Benefits

UCLA Research Park is not only aligned with sustainability objectives outlined in the UCLA Sustainability Plan, a comprehensive framework for climate action and solutions introduced in 2022, but will also meet applicable requirements of the University of California Policy on Sustainable Practices, which represent some of the most stringent environmental practices in California.
UCLA Research Park will be designed to achieve a minimum Gold rating pursuant to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™).
UCLA Research Park is envisioned to be primarily an all-electric facility in order to minimize fossil fuel use and reduce carbon emissions. Rooftop solar panels will be installed to offset the site’s electricity use.
The project team will continue to refine strategies to address key sustainability goals, including embodied carbon reduction, energy efficiency, on-site renewables, daylight optimization, water conservation, and landscape resiliency measures.
Regenerative landscape strategies will focus on water-efficient planting, native species selection, and ecological resilience, ensuring that the project contributes to the area’s environmental sustainability and long-term urban habitat enhancement.
UCLA Research Park is located a short walk from the Metro E Line Westwood/Rancho Park Station as well as several bus routes, making it transit accessible.
In addition, several existing public transit options exist between UCLA Research Park and the main Westwood campus. As UCLA Research Park is built out, UCLA will continue to explore opportunities to minimize vehicular traffic.