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Student Housing Deal Sparks Gentrification Debate | Lexington News
A massive student housing tower called EVER Lexington, built by developer Subtext near the University of Kentucky, is sparking controversy after a secret $3 million deal with the Pralltown Neighborhood Association. Originally proposed with 491 beds, the final plan now boasts 520 — a change city planners noticed — while the city’s rezoning ordinance quietly sidesteps the private agreement. Residents fear gentrification, and while the neighborhood association backed the project under strict conditions, the city’s role remains ambiguous. Located in a federal opportunity zone, the project offers…
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