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If only we had some technology that could increase the number of housing units on a given piece of land; such a technology could allow us to build as much housi

If only we had some technology that could increase the number of housing units on a given piece of land; such a technology could allow us to build as much housing as people want to occupy. Too bad this has to remain a fantasy. https://www.vox.com/a/new-economy-future/urban-sprawl-housing-costs-solutions-elevators https://www.vox.com/a/new-economy-future/urban-sprawl-housin...

swiley 7y ago
You don’t even need elevators. In most cities it’s possible to build and maintain small concrete rooms in a single story structure with an exterior wall and make a profit renting them out for less than ~$40/month. The issues come from zoning, rent seeking, and regulation.
- LeifCarrotson 7y ago
  You're speaking of storage units, correct? Not habitable structures?
  - nine_k 7y ago
    Have you ever seen a typical apartment in downtown Tokyo?
    - marak830 7y ago
      While I agree with your point, I have. I do have an elevator and eevry apartment building (and business I have worked at), has an elevator.
- marak830 7y ago
  Primarily to support nine_k down below, wtf are you smoking. I've yet to see a wheelchair user climb stairs. As for the remainder of your comment, I'll leave that low hanging fruit to dangle.