one fundamental problem is that this many hoops for these small projects just don't make much economical sense. (that's why there's only so few of "free money"

one fundamental problem is that this many hoops for these small projects just don't make much economical sense. (that's why there's only so few of "free money" projects.) basically this is the curse of the low density again. in denser cities where building a ~500 unit apartment complex takes the same approval more affordable units are going to enter the market.