It's a geographically limited space which limits sprawl and there's a lot of density laws and zoning that limit height. Lastly, NIMBYs block and delay affordab

It's a geographically limited space which limits sprawl and there's a lot of density laws and zoning that limit height. Lastly, NIMBYs block and delay affordable housing developments for a variety of reasons: "traffic" "change the character of the neighborhood" etc. Just getting "accessory dwelling" allowances was a battle for each town in the region.