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From what I understand, a big problem in North America is that there is almost no new mid-density building. Most is low density, and where anything denser is al
by mcv 4y ago
From what I understand, a big problem in North America is that there is almost no new mid-density building. Most is low density, and where anything denser is allowed, it's immediately all skyscrapers. The few surviving mid-density neighbourhoods, especially when walkable, are often extremely popular and expensive, but very rare, and no new ones are being built because the zoning rules don't allow them. These are choices that simply aren't available in much of North America. People can't vote for them with their feet if they don't exist and people aren't aware of them.
- GiorgioG 4y agoFolks that can afford to live in a single home tend do to so outside of cities. When people/governments propose medium/high density developments, there's a huge pushback because the perception is that lower income people will live in those developments and "cause problems". I'm not saying I buy it, but I do think that's part of the problem with increasing density in single-family home areas.
- mcv 4y agoThey could leave the existing developments as they are, but use mid-density buildings in new developments. A big problem is also unfamiliarity. People aren't used to it anymore.