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I hope more cities tackle the actual cause and build/repair more housing.

• iagovar 8y ago
  There's no unlimited supply of land. And there's a limited distance that citizens can travel before that impacts their lifestyle or behavior. Also, if you wanted to build higher buildings to accommodate more people in the same space, good luck doing that in a city center, because there's no space for such thing.
  • barry-cotter 8y ago
    > Also, if you wanted to build higher buildings to accommodate more people in the same space, good luck doing that in a city center, because there's no space for such thing. I have seen a three story building knocked down in Hong Kong and a 20 story building rise in its place without any damage to the structural integrity of its neighbours. Engineers are really good at building things if they’re allowed to do so, even under significant constraints.
    • zimpenfish 8y ago
      [gestures at London as a prime example of the same]
    • iagovar 8y ago
      The problem is not a technical one, but a legal one. There are very few empty buildings in most euro cities, and people is typically reluctant to get out because of the hassle it causes them. If there is a run down and empty building, then sure, but you won't find many.
• hannasanarion 8y ago
  There are already more houses than people. Building more of it isn't going to solve the problem. Housing cannot simultaneously be affordable to everyone and a good investment. Society needs to pick one and write laws accordingly.