Commissioners Skeptical of Downtown Student Housing Project Despite Benefits - Flagpole

Commissioners Skeptical of Downtown Student Housing Project

A proposed student apartment complex could bring millions of dollars to Athens-Clarke County for affordable housing.

Core Spaces, a Chicago-based student housing developer, is offering to contribute $7.8 million to the affordable housing trust fund, with $3.9 million set aside for East Athens, and $2.7 million to enlarge a sewer line.

Despite the benefits, some commissioners are hesitant to approve the project and want more time to consider the deal.

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In exchange for the contributions, Core Spaces is seeking two surface parking lots off Jackson Street.

Author's summary: Commissioners are skeptical of a downtown student housing project.

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