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While I agree with the general anti-car sentiment, we have expensive housing in less car-dependent areas as well (case in point: various cities in Europe), lead
by occz 2y ago
While I agree with the general anti-car sentiment, we have expensive housing in less car-dependent areas as well (case in point: various cities in Europe), leading to a broad range of social issues. Hence, I have to disagree with this point in particular.
- mperham 2y agoTokyo proves that dense cities can maintain access to reasonably priced housing.
- Tade0 2y agoTokyo of today. During the Japanese asset bubble that wasn't the case. Also properties in Japan generally depreciate like cars because it's a seismic area and newer buildings are typically better equipped to deal with that, so it makes sense to tear it all down every 30 years or so.
- Schiendelman 2y agoThis is also the case in Seattle or San Francisco - it is not significantly predictive.