I stated that I have not experienced the phenomenon that the author suggests is emergent from the construction of market-rate housing. I didn’t say that it can’

I stated that I have not experienced the phenomenon that the author suggests is emergent from the construction of market-rate housing. I didn’t say that it can’t happen or that I’m an authority on the topic. Aside from the empirical studies, have you personally experienced (or know someone that has experienced) a reduction in rent as a direct result of adding non-“affordable” (eg. luxury or market rate) housing to their neighborhood? I’d love to hear another perspective. I’m sorry if I gave you the impression that I was trying to position myself as an expert. I try to make my language clear about my experience but sometimes I might not mail it in such a way as to not be misinterpreted.