More students and residents want to live near the north side of campus, which is the oldest and poorest part of Baton Rouge.
History Sophomore Michael Benton says new student housing would be a great addition to the location.
“A lot of people have been moving out of the neighborhood for better jobs, better opportunities because there’s been a lack of resources here, and by building these apartments here, it will really help to encourage more diversity,” said Benton.
Over the last 40 years there’s been a lack of leadership so it can only strengthen the community, he said.
Manager of University Seafood on Highland Rd. Paul Tran doesn’t think much will change with the new developments.
“A lot of my customers are local anyway you know, said Tran. “They walk or they drive over here anyway, so it won’t have any negativity.”
Many low-income residents aren’t as complacent to the idea and reluctant to change. 
“I’ve been in his neighborhood for 51 years and I enjoy this neighborhood and all the people because I know most of the people in this neighborhood,” said Minister Emma Woods.
It would be very hard for me to relocate because there’s nowhere else I want to go in particular, said Woods.