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Student Housing Push Sparks Debate | Lexington News
Demolition permits are moving forward for a block of apartments near the University of Kentucky, as developer Core Spaces pivots to a four-story student housing plan after a previous eight-story proposal was rejected. While the new design fits current zoning, critics warn it threatens affordable housing and historic neighborhoods, especially since one building has a deed restriction locking in affordability until 2034 — a protection that’s now under scrutiny. Core Spaces isn’t stopping there, with other projects like a South Broadway apartment tower already in motion, raising broader…
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