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Please elaborate. I'm not well versed in the world of policy. How can I push for these changes? What are the changes?

• Kalium 12y ago
  In SF, building regulations includes very powerful neighborhood groups with the ability to make arbitrary changes to projects. The net result of their involvement tends to be less housing at higher cost. There are also many areas zoned for a maximum height of zero feet. As for how to be involved, start by looking up who your city councilperson is. Talking to them would be a good start.
  • cesarbs 12y ago
    > There are also many areas zoned for a maximum height of zero feet. The smartass in me wants to say, "then build subterranean homes/buildings" :) Would suck in terms of natural lighting but it would be nice to see the faces of people who want those zones to be like that.
    • nsnick 12y ago
      People would rent subterranean apartments in Silicon Valley.
      • Kalium 12y ago
        I believe regulations require multiple immediate exits available from each apartment in case of earthquake/fire. Makes underground ones a non-starter.
    • kazagistar 12y ago
      Unfortunately, building down tends to be much more expensive then building up.
    • bydo 12y ago
      The super-rich already do this in London[1]. Though there is legislation in the works to limit maximum depth as well as height[2]. 1 - http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/nov/09/billionaires-basements-london-houses-architecture http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2012/nov/09/billiona... 2 - http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323893504578559523601890986 http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB100014241278873238935045785595...