throwawaysea

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   by throwawaysea 9y ago

   Why do those jobs need to pay just as well? There are jobs available which provide folks with a sustainable life and the ability to thrive. To me, having the job you want, in the location you want, near friends you want to be near, with the
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   by throwawaysea 9y ago

   I'm not sure what you mean by 'actual effect Z', but citizens and their local governments had many valid reasons as to why they enacted each of those policies and constraints. For many people, the value of those policies will
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   by throwawaysea 9y ago

   Your comment makes it seem like population growth is inevitable. I don't think that's true at all. The city can manage their policies (for example around permitting) more reasonably, to slow down/disincentivize unchecked popu
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   by throwawaysea 9y ago

   I think what he's saying is that the city has enabled unchecked population growth, and this has hurt quality of life for those already living here, who have put down roots, and been paying their taxes. This is plainly true - the ever i
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   by throwawaysea 9y ago

   Yes, lots of actions. I'll name just a few but this is FAR from exhaustive: - They have eliminated car lanes in favor of bike lanes that are typically not highly utilized - even in neighborhoods far from the downtown core, street parki