Foothill-De Anza Community College District's plans to convert McClellan Terrace Apartments in Cupertino into 332 affordable student beds will displace the dozens of families living there. (San José Spotlight file photo)

DOZENS OF CUPERTINO RESIDENTS will be displaced in favor of creating affordable housing for college students.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is the new owner of McClellan Terrace Apartments as of July 31, following a controversial $65.6 million deal with former owner Prometheus Real Estate Group. The sale will convert the 94 apartments, located at 7918 McClellan Road, into about 332 affordable beds for students struggling with living costs. The deal will displace existing tenants by June 2026, with the district set to shell out $3.2 million in relocation assistance.

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