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places where there is remaining land to build more single family homes don't actually have zoning regulations requiring developers to build high-density units.
by convolvatron 7mo ago
places where there is remaining land to build more single family homes don't actually have zoning regulations requiring developers to build high-density units. there is nothing stopping anyone from buying land and building there, except a lack of demand.
the place where there is leverage is in taking high-demand areas historically zoned for single-unit and opening them up to the market to build higher density housing.
- bpt3 7mo ago> the place where there is leverage is in taking high-demand areas historically zoned for single-unit and opening them up to the market to build higher density housing. And if the current residents don't want to open up, then what? And they are not the only opportunity to increase density or satisfy demand, just the most politically convenient one for the party in power in almost every case.
- tuna74 7mo agoThey don't have to sell their properties if they don't want things to change.
- convolvatron 7mo agowhat's your alternative? (a) leave things they are and if people near cities get desperate enough they can move to the sticks even though they don't have jobs there (b) ?
- bpt3 7mo agoMy alternative to higher levels of government deciding to overrule local preferences is that people move to "the sticks", get roommates, or compensate current residents for the decrease in their quality of living that comes with increased density.