Today the Roanoke Times reported on the difficult rezoning decision Salem City Council recently faced. A spokesperson from the college was the only person at Monday's meeting to speak in favor of the proposed zoning changes, while several area residents spoke against the change.

"A line between two old Salem institutions -- Roanoke College and the North Broad Street neighborhood -- was drawn when the Salem City Council met Monday night.

The council unanimously denied the college's request to rezone an apartment building on McClung Street, a move that would have ultimately extended the campus about a half-block into one of the more stately corners of the city.

For now, the western border between town and gown remains at Red Lane. The "no" vote does not prevent the college from housing students in the apartment complex, but limits its power to alter the land and new dormitory in the future."

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