UCLA has acquired the former 700,000-square-foot Westside Pavilion mall property at 10800 W Pico Blvd in West Los Angeles to establish the UCLA Research Park. Backed by $500 million in California state funding and support from Google, the state-of-the-art facility will house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering.
Project Dimension | Facility & Acquisition Details | Context & Primary Sourcing |
|---|---|---|
Property Location | 10800, 10830 & 10850 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 | Former Westside Pavilion Mall (2 miles from UCLA Campus) |
Facility Scale | 700,000 square feet (includes former Landmark Theatre site) | Hudson Pacific Properties & Macerich Transfer |
Anchor Institutes | CA Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy & UCLA Center for Quantum Science | UCLA Health & UCLA College of Letters and Science |
State Investment | $500 million state commitment ($200 million initial allocation) | Office of Governor Gavin Newsom |
Transit Connectivity | Westwood/Rancho Park Metro E Line Station & Santa Monica Big Blue Bus | Direct Light Rail to Downtown LA & Santa Monica |
How Does the UCLA Research Park Impact Westside Real Estate?
Key Acquisition & Transformation Highlights
The acquisition of the historic Westside Pavilion caps a multi-year effort led by UCLA Health and state leaders to create a major biomedical and quantum science hub in Southern California. The 700,000-square-foot campus conversion preserves key Westside infrastructure while introducing thousands of high-wage scientific, academic, and technology positions to the area.
UCLA Research Park: Biosciences & Quantum Engineering Hub
The state-of-the-art facility brings together world-class researchers pursuing advanced medical treatments and quantum computing breakthroughs. Former retail spaces and movie auditoriums have undergone structural retrofitting, high-performance building upgrades, exterior window wall installations, and courtyard integrations.
- UCLA Research Park Site: 10800 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, located 2 miles south of the main UCLA Westwood campus
- Westwood/Rancho Park Metro Station: Exposition Blvd & Westwood Blvd, 0.4 miles from the property with direct E Line transit
Economic & Real Estate Impact on West Los Angeles
The conversion from a vacant enclosed shopping mall to a global research center provides immediate economic stabilization for West Los Angeles, Rancho Park, and Cheviot Hills. The influx of faculty, researchers, biotech entrepreneurs, and corporate partners drives strong housing demand for single-family residences and luxury condominiums nearby.
- Pico Boulevard Commerce Corridor: Line of restaurants and retail shops directly serving the new UCLA Research Park workforce
- Rancho Park Golf Course & Recreation Center: 10460 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, 0.5 miles east of the facility
Frequently Asked Questions
What is replacing the former Westside Pavilion mall? UCLA has acquired the property to develop the UCLA Research Park, housing immunology and quantum science research institutes.
How will the UCLA Research Park affect nearby property values? Replacing empty commercial retail space with a world-class academic and biotech center increases housing demand and supports long-term property value appreciation across West LA, Rancho Park, and Cheviot Hills.
Is the UCLA Research Park accessible by public transit? Yes, the facility sits within short walking distance of the Metro E Line Westwood/Rancho Park station and direct bus routes connecting to the main Westwood campus.
About Heyler Realty
Heyler Realty has proudly served West Los Angeles, Rancho Park, and Cheviot Hills since 1927. Located right down the street from the new UCLA Research Park at 10659 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, co-founders Sean McMillan and Jae Wu provide expert guidance on local market trends, property sales, and real estate investments in 90064, 90025, and Westwood.
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Sources: UCLA Newsroom Official Announcement, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release, Los Angeles Times Real Estate Reports.
