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Since only the abstract is available to the general public, I can only speculate on what the article actually says. That said, I've long thought that the oppos
by kashunstva 5y ago
Since only the abstract is available to the general public, I can only speculate on what the article actually says.
That said, I've long thought that the opposition to high density development is partly driven by the complete asynchrony between private development and public infrastructure. I live in a rural area adjacent to a medium-size metropolitan area (pop ~400K). With alarming frequency, private entities put up high-rise residential structures; but beyond cursory project review and maybe an access lane or two our municipal governments do nothing with foresight. There is no consideration given to the system-wide impact of these dense developments.
- lotsofpulp 5y agoOpposition to high density development is because everyone likes space. But everyone cannot afford for everyone else to have space. The sweet spot is when you have space, and others do not have space. As for infrastructure, I am convinced there is no in between possibility. Either you optimize for dense living, or non dense living. There is no world where we can have our cake and eat it too.
- Eextra953 5y agoI live in a similar setting and this has been my experience as well. New HD housing is approved, the developer pays the impact fees, but the city doesn't build the improvements for years and years.
- throwaway0a5e 5y ago"I can spend the money on what I want today and let the next guy who holds office deal with the problem"