New student housing to replace abandoned Park Plaza property in Provo

What happened

The Provo Municipal Council voted 7-0 to approve redevelopment of an abandoned apartment property near BYU into student housing. The approval came with conditions, including a cap of 523 beds and 146 units, a higher parking ratio, and a parking study to be done the second year after completion.

Timeline

1. Nov 4, 5:03 PM KUTV 2News New student housing to replace abandoned Park Plaza property in Provo
2. Nov 4, 5:03 PM KJZZ New student housing to replace abandoned Park Plaza property in Provo

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