No, city legislation disallows high-rises to preserve the town's image, and keep demand high. The reason for the lack of housing in the bay area is wholly arti

No, city legislation disallows high-rises to preserve the town's image, and keep demand high. The reason for the lack of housing in the bay area is wholly artificial. NIMBYism at the extreme. Look at other high population areas in earthquake prone regions. Plenty of huge high rises.