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I'm not advocating for anything. I don't have a horse in this race. I'm just pointing out that changes in zoning alone don't tend to work to increase affordabl
by im_down_w_otp 7y ago
I'm not advocating for anything. I don't have a horse in this race.
I'm just pointing out that changes in zoning alone don't tend to work to increase affordable housing supply for already high-value, desirable areas due to the inherent market incentive for a real estate developer to try to make more money by making more expensive housing units.
- fiter 7y agoPart of this is due to building codes. For example, in California, solar photovoltaic is now required on new buildings.