In a more long-term strategy announced in June 2011, Marymount College proposed a 20-year master plan for one of its San Pedro residential sites, located at 1600 Palos Verdes Drive North, which includes the construction of residential and academic facilities.
The college is in the early stages of the mandatory Los Angeles County Conditional Use Permit process and does not anticipate CUP approval before December 2012.
“The Palos Verdes Drive North San Pedro master plan centers on developing a small college campus where students will live, attend classes and study,” said Dr. Brophy. “Projects will be completed in steps over the duration of twenty years. First steps will include the construction of an aesthetically pleasing parking lot to curtail street parking on Palos Verdes Drive North, as well as a maintenance facility, and upgrading the existing townhomes to accommodate the growing need for student housing.”
Subsequent steps include the construction of an educational building with student facilities, a dining commons and recreational features, and eventually new residential dorm-type units built in the iconic “California Craftsman” style.
These plans were presented to the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council, the Harbor City Neighborhood Council, in community-invited forums and discussed at the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council. In all cases, the plans were met with enthusiasm for the development of a college campus in San Pedro.
“While the origins of Marymount College will always be the Rancho Palos Verdes campus, we are truly excited about our presence in San Pedro and all that this wonderful community has to offer,” said Dr. Brophy. “As our College continues to advance, cooperation and collaboration with our communities will remain central to Marymount’s success.”
