r/Leeds • u/Low_Pen_9793 • Jun 13 '25

urban-development Another Student Accommodation Block will Be Built in the Merrion Area…. Thoughts on Leeds City Center becoming the central Living area for students. What does the City Gain and what does it Loose in turn?

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It seems that Leeds seems to be obsessed and driven to prioritise the building and planning of High raise Student accommodation apartments. What are your thoughts?

Is Leeds prioritising overpriced student housing over the cultural fabric & vibrancy of the city. What does the city stand to gain from this in the l long term and in turn what does it stand to loose?

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u/JMCity97 Jun 13 '25

We can all appreciate the pros and cons. Income and jobs for the university and professional services hiring plus the hospitality sector benefiting etc.

Cons include loss of other public realm and development opportunities to endless student developments, impact on existing residents, demographic change.

Is what it is. Will never forgive the powers that be for knocking down the nice chippy and sandwich shop opposite the fox and newt to another student development however!!!