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In theory by encouraging more efficient use of land, i.e. denser building. So you make land more affordable by using less of it per person for apartments.
by MattGaiser 3y ago
In theory by encouraging more efficient use of land, i.e. denser building. So you make land more affordable by using less of it per person for apartments.
- jonhohle 3y agoSo tax incentives for land lords? We have more housing units per capita than any time in US history. Why do you think we need more?
- MattGaiser 3y agoFar fewer people are partnered, so that alone doesn't mean there is sufficient housing. Divorce/not marrying probably means we need 30% more bedrooms than previously required.
- jonhohle 3y agoThe average household size has not decreased significantly in the last 40 years (from 2.75 to 2.5), but units per capita has increased (currently around 0.425 units per person). We went from around 1.5% unit surplus to 6% unit surplus during that time. You do bring up a good point, however. Nuclear families use housing much more efficiently than singles. For the good of the planet and others, perhaps people should consider the benefits of committed relationships.