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Utah development frim Cole West plans to redevelop Provo's abandoned Park Plaza apartments into housing for Brigham Young University students.

The site, near BYU, was deemed an "eyesore" and faces demolition.

PROVO — A long-standing Provo apartment complex described as an "eyesore and an attractive nuisance" in city documents is set to become housing for Brigham Young University students after Utah development firm Cole West on Wednesday announced its acquisition of the property.

Located at 910 N. 900 East, the site of the abandoned Park Plaza apartments is adjacent to BYU's campus and within easy walking distance. The three-story apartment building was built in 1965 and contains 44 units.

"This acquisition reflects our disciplined appro

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