After years of restriction in new builds but with a growing student body, UC Berkeley becomes a victim of its own success. On one hand, the school enjoys rapid growth in enrolment because of its pristine reputation. But on the other hand, there is no corresponding growth in student accommodations, both on and off-campus. UC Berkeley now learns the new reality the hard way. If they do not have sufficient student accommodation, they need to cut their enrolment. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uc-berkeley-enrollment-case-fuels-wider-battle-for-student-housing-11647259200?st=nt2sajnnthak932&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink