Letter: University would bring prosperity

The only real argument against a university in Halifax ('˜Time to revisit university idea for Halifax - letters, November 25) would be the pressures on private rentals of having an influx of new people into the town.
Does Halifax need a university?Does Halifax need a university?
Does Halifax need a university?

That would have to be addressed, but once it was (creating new jobs as a result), it would only bring prosperity, added culture, cosmopolitan ideas and a more educated and aspirational population.

All sorts of previously duff towns have prospered when they have built universities. It elevates them.

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If you want a town centre with shops other than pound shops and charity shops, for example, a large student population will help to support this, as they are less likely to drive to the out of town retail parks.

Isolde Davey, via Facebook

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