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Building high-rises (well, 8+ stories) in the middle of low-density residential areas is something that happens in Japan, and I find it charming. Why are we enf
by xvedejas 9y ago
Building high-rises (well, 8+ stories) in the middle of low-density residential areas is something that happens in Japan, and I find it charming. Why are we enforcing the aesthetic wishes of some people but not others?
- konschubert 9y agoBecause there are ugly cities and there are beautiful cities. And they are so for a reason. This video is really informative in this regard and has changed my opinion on a few things: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy4QjmKzF1c https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy4QjmKzF1c
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- rukittenme 9y agoSociety would be much better off in ugly cities rather than expensive ones.
- twelvechairs 9y agoHigh-rise should be close to shops, services and transport. In some currently low-density places these might be there (particularly in Japan), but in many they aren't. 'Heritage' is a different issue - most western countries are far too conservative here