Despite reservations from county staff, the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission approved the construction of four multifamily buildings with a parking deck downtown.
However, despite developers marketing the complex to families, some of the designs seem more geared towards student housing, with three-and four-bed units having one bathroom per bedroom.
Some residents and elected officials in Athens-Clarke County have expressed frustration and concern with what they characterize as a glut of housing designed for UGA students, at the expense of affordable housing for workers and families.
The ACC Fire Marshal recommended that developers add additional fire hydrants and alarm systems, but planning commissioners did not include these conditions in their approval.