On Feb. 9, the Executive Director of University of Louisville Housing, Tom Hardy, discussed U of L’s recent partnership with The Province. Students have raised concerns about potential price increases, existing lease agreements and what the property will look like under U of L’s control.
Addressing the housing demand
In 2024, U of L’s housing capacity hit a record-breaking 97%, and student enrollment has continued to grow.
Hardy said the university did not have concrete plans to acquire The Province until Summer 2025. This is when U of L began exploring master lease options and new affiliation agreements to address the increasing housing demand.
After issuing a Request For Proposals–a document inviting suppliers or contractors to submit business proposals–both The Province and The Marshall responded. After that, U of L decided to move forward with an affiliation agreement with The Marshall and a master lease with The Province…