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College students in Austin, Texas, have dwelled in windowless rooms for years − here’s why the city finally decided to ban them
In the past few years, the city of Austin, Texas, has approved the construction of thousands of windowless rooms in new apartment buildings next to The University of Texas at Austin. Most of these rooms are being leased to UT students, resulting in a deterioration of their well-being. In April 2024, the Austin City Council finally voted to ban […]… Learn more.