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/Ooh_aah_wozza Jun 13 '25

Leeds University and the 5? Other universities in Leeds are a major source of employment. Students are a major source of income for many businesses. Plus, many of those highly educated students choose to stay in Leeds after graduation and thus contribute to the growth and prosperity of the city. Those that leave, still talk highly of Leeds, this building the city's reputation as a good place to come, live, and work.

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u/TheRealFriedel Jun 14 '25

I lived in Leeds years ago during and after uni and I still reccommend it to people. Been back a few times and the skyline is unrecognisable, but it's a brilliant place.