Here's the contradiction: > Construction is certainly allowed > what is there is often so old its protected from major changes by various rules and laws Cons

Here's the contradiction: > Construction is certainly allowed > what is there is often so old its protected from major changes by various rules and laws Construction being allowed on a field three hours outside of the city is irrelevant. The problem is that there are laws that de facto or de jure prohibit the replacement of most existing buildings with taller buildings that provide more housing.