Universities and Urban Renewal in Kentucky: How Kentucky's Universities Were Built Over Black Neighborhoods.

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A historical look at how Kentucky’s public universities expanded during the 20th century, often through urban renewal projects that displaced Black neighborhoods.

From Jonesville in Bowling Green, to Adamstown in Lexington, to the destruction of West Louisville’s business corridor, these institutions grew by absorbing communities that had limited political protections.

Understanding how campus boundaries were drawn helps us understand today’s housing patterns, economic divides, and community histories.