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Homes in the US now are about 1000 sf bigger than they were 50 years ago. I would bet this is mostly market-driven to maximize profit, but it's also politically
by georgeoliver 5y ago
Homes in the US now are about 1000 sf bigger than they were 50 years ago. I would bet this is mostly market-driven to maximize profit, but it's also politically created by zoning and ordinances, with the added bonus of keeping poor people who might afford a smaller home or a portion of a duplex/triplex out of your neighborhood.
- paxys 5y agoMaximizing profits would mean building more units on the same land. So, subdivide lots, allow multi-family construction, increase the number of floors. The same people who disallow this then turn around and demand affordable housing.
- manholio 5y ago"Affordable housing" always means "affordable high value housing for well adjusted middle class families" in politico. Sure, the poor elderly, the homeless, and those with mental health and addiction challenges need a place to stay too, but it can't be here. We don't have people like that around these parts.
- dr_dshiv 5y agoSeriously. Housing looks expensive per sq ft sq m in Europe, but houses are designed to be smaller and work.