Tempe’s Student Housing Battle

A massive seven-story student housing project in Tempe, Marshall on Spence, is sparking fierce neighborhood opposition—neighbors call it too big, too traffic-heavy, and out of place amid single-family homes. With nearly 300 bedrooms and only 89 parking spots, the developer’s plan to include just an ATM as retail space has drawn ire. City council has rejected the proposal twice, giving the developer more time to revise—but critics say the traffic impact, especially off Spence Avenue, won’t disappear. Some blame ASU for profiting from student housing demand while neighborhoods suffer. Yet, amid the pushback, many acknowledge Tempe’s urgent housing shortage demands solutions—even if this one’s not perfect. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/17a2e79e2c808056