By this stage in the game you would think the city may want to amend the West Campus Overlay. At the time it seemed fair and I figured it would take awhile for the area to transform, but it didn't. I think now is the time to increase height because we are getting some huge bulky blocks and that massing just shows my point. Lets get some thinner towers over there.
In terms of student housing, I would also think that there is only so much more they can add unless it's built as affordable housing.
I can see West Campus as more than just student residential. It may appeal to other young people who want to live close to Downtown. It could evolve to where professors and others who work at UT as a good place to live due to proximity. It has potential to be something more than just student residential.
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"GOOD TIMES!!!" Jerri Blank (Strangers With Candy)
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