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I’m curious how other cities handle this. It seems like homeowners have far too much power in this situation, and are able to vote in their own self interest to
by clay_the_ripper 8y ago
I’m curious how other cities handle this. It seems like homeowners have far too much power in this situation, and are able to vote in their own self interest to the detriment of everyone else.
I guess it’s a politics problem more than anything. How do we take away their influence? Genuinely curious if anyone knows more about this and how this might be done.
- sgc 8y agoOwners actually have fewer rights than average, in the sense that it is residents who vote, and many owners can't even vote in SF. Also, you still only have one vote even if you own 100 units. Yes, owners lobby, but in my opinion residents in general resist change because it will often erase elements they want to see preserved due to the city's historical character. There is no right or wrong in that debate since it is a personal taste/priorities issue. And further crowding affects everyone. Very few will vote for it, as time has shown.
- blackflame7000 8y agoBasically its going to require an earthquake before land becomes available
- pascalxus 8y agoYou should ask the red states and red cities. Generally speaking, they don't have these egregious nimbys. Houston even with 2 MIL population, and fast growing, still keeps housing prices low, even after a hurricane!!!