what's odd about this article is the conflation of more transparency/input into air rights and design, and the super-rich building opulent skinny towers in an o

what's odd about this article is the conflation of more transparency/input into air rights and design, and the super-rich building opulent skinny towers in an opaque "cap-and-trade" on air rights. 'yes' to more transparency, but 'no' to slowing down development via "community reviews" and more zoning/code restrictions, even if it only benefits the wealthy for now. slowing down development doesn't provide any more affordable housing. that requires other policy changes, and more importantly, political will.