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It's not about keeping prices down, though - it's about existing inhabitants living there instead of being displaced by wealthier immigrants to the city. That'
by tormeh 10y ago
It's not about keeping prices down, though - it's about existing inhabitants living there instead of being displaced by wealthier immigrants to the city. That's certainly not uncontroversial; I think it's bullshit, but that's what these people actually want.
- CydeWeys 10y agoThe only solution to this problem is new, denser housing. That way you can accommodate the people who've lived there for awhile plus all the new arrivals. But unfortunately it won't happen with rent control, strict zoning regulations, and restrictions on knocking down existing apartment buildings (to replace them with bigger ones). That's why SF has such a terrible housing crunch that is growing worse over time. I don't know why Berlin would want to go down that road too, but it seems to be their desire.
- krakensden 10y agoIt won't make them happy though, it doesn't take long for people to realize they've signed up for gentrification by attrition.