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When you rezone low density residential into high density residential the apartments wouldn't appear by repurposing existing structures either. What I could im
by usrusr 5y ago
When you rezone low density residential into high density residential the apartments wouldn't appear by repurposing existing structures either.
What I could imagine being a problem is rules applying to e.g. the land of an abandoned mall not allowing sufficient elevation. Because "high above" is what you'd want to offer potential residents in exchange for a not so nice ground environment. Perhaps even skip a few floors (between parking and living), empty space earmarked for possible future light commercial development. The elevators won't mind.
- danans 5y ago> When you rezone low density residential into high density residential the apartments wouldn't appear by repurposing existing structures either. Many large homes could be converted to duplexes, and homes with large lots could add accessory dwelling units, or sometimes, an additional home to make a "freestanding condominium" development.
- usrusr 5y agoTrue, exactly the same thing happened all around my childhood home during and after my time there. I might be prone to take that as a given... But that's still just a marginal density increase that is unlikely to reach any of the density thresholds where the density starts having benefits from the individual point of view, not only downsides. Benefits like walkable range amenities and necessities becoming economically viable. Without reaching those thresholds, the density increase is only beneficial on society level. On the individual level, you only get the drawbacks and none of the rewards.