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UCSB is very close to the Pacific Ocean and much of the ground is sandy cliffs that frequently fall into the Pacific Ocean. The university is trying to build fo
by brian_spiering 5y ago
UCSB is very close to the Pacific Ocean and much of the ground is sandy cliffs that frequently fall into the Pacific Ocean. The university is trying to build for the long term and is very concerned about the possible impacts of climate change that might accelerate erosion. Those factors contribute to increase building costs.
- hn_throwaway_99 5y agoThe building location is one of the most northern spots on campus, i.e. it is basically further from the ocean than nearly every other spot in the university. While Santa Barbara construction prices certainly influence the cost, protecting against "sandy cliffs" do not. Building location: https://goo.gl/maps/f2SxAxgajfFotQ8K8 https://goo.gl/maps/f2SxAxgajfFotQ8K8