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Who lobbied for those limitation and similar ones though? I'm guessing that's where he's going - the businesses that stand to lose is such high-density, supply

• scarmig 15y ago
  If only. In San Francisco, at least, the biggest anti-density lobby is the countless neighborhood associations that make it impossible to do anything that could conceivably alter any aspect of daily life.
  • redmeetsblue 15y ago
    I am from out of state and live in the bay area. While I am pretty liberal I do think that the author has a point with respect to the cost of living, and abundance of inherited wealth. The only people I know who are buying homes are inherited millionaires or friends that got lucky picking the right startup. That said, I also feel like I understand local governments and Californians position on the issue of maintaining this artificial market. Lets face it This is a beautiful state, and the local population is trying very hard to maintains the 1960's charm of the area. At times I feel like I'm choking to death in overpopulation and an artificial market, but I do appreciate the open spaces and parks. I don't want to look at high rises, I like the California coast. Maybe its a good thing people are leaving, I want this state all to myself.
    • otterley 15y ago
      Who's to say you can't have both? Imagine suburban sprawl were discarded in favor of urban concentration -- there'd be much more open space left to enjoy.