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I don’t know generally that zoning laws are the problem in Berlin but famously voters fought against adding housing units at the old airport vs the communal par
by kasey_junk 5y ago
I don’t know generally that zoning laws are the problem in Berlin but famously voters fought against adding housing units at the old airport vs the communal parks that were there:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/cities/2015/mar/05/how-berliners-refused-to-give-tempelhof-airport-over-to-developers https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/cities/2015...
It certainly seems like voters are prioritizing things besides affordable housing and getting what they want (expensive rent and nice parks).
- sagichmal 5y agoI don't think you can generalize from that specific scenario to your broad claim. It is not necessary to usurp famous city landmarks to offer affordable housing. Berlin is large and underdeveloped.