High density housing refers to housing developments with a higher population density than average. For example, high rise apartments are considered high density, especially in comparison to single-family homes or condominiums. High density real estate can also be developed from empty or abandoned buildings. For instance, old warehouses can be renovated and turned into luxury lofts. Further, commercial buildings that are no longer in use can be refitted into high-rise apartments. Opponents argue that more housing will lower the value of their home (or rental units) and change the “character” of neighborhoods. Proponents argue that the buildings are more environmentally friendly than single family homes will lower housing costs for people who cannot afford large homes.
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@9TX83LT8mos8MO
No because programs have been used more for social engineering purposes (to force single home neighborhoods to transform into dense urban neighborhoods) than to simply provide more affordable housing.
@9TYJFHK8mos8MO
Such programs do not exist.
Most towns outright ban the construction of anything than large-lawn single-family residential.
If the people want single-family houses, they'll buy them. If they want duplexes or apartments, those options shouldn't be arbitrarily blocked by zoning codes.
@ThunderRoseIndependent 3mos3MO
Yes, and height limits should be either increased or removed to house more civilians. Also, those high-density residential buildings should be low-cost to incentivize denser living.
@9WMSDP27mos7MO
There's too many at a ridiculous price that have structural hierarchies on who gets what space and view. If we can make it equal opportunity, not rent or only rent regulated, maybe. Sustainability wise this is good, but not when they become the only option.
@9W7LBQH 7mos7MO
yes, on the condition that the space is not contributing to deforestation or gentrification AND only if there are no empty buildings (or empty office spaces in the area that can be converted into residential units) within a walking distance of good public schools, health clinics, parks, community centers, harm reduction facilities, accessible public transit & affordable grocery stores. also, 90% of the profits should go towards reparations to all indigenous peoples of their local area (50% from raised gov't taxes on the 1% and the other 40% from all businesses making money off of the… Read more
@9RQV8Z210mos10MO
Construction is only being done for luxury buildings. We already have enough luxury buildings. We should really be using the construction to build more residential homes for disabled people
@9LHYNRK1yr1Y
No, because more residential buildings call for more money and more taxes and can cause more environmental issues that this earth doesn't need
@9H4SFM6 11mos11MO
Yes, but it would be better to seize housing that is being held vacant due to greed and convert it into public housing.
@9MD3WJW1yr1Y
Yes, only if these residences are utilized for affordable housing for people in need. And they should not be privately owned
@9M9V2MD1yr1Y
No, but we should create incentives for multi-familing buildings (apt. bldgs) to rent out a portion of units (ie <5%) to lower income people. This allows a lower income family to have opportunity to live in a middle/high income place, creating better opportunities for them to meet other people and get better jobs.
@9M4H9T21yr1Y
No. Because nonprofit private developers end up owning these building paid for by the taxpayer. People can live in rural areas for cheap or smaller units if the market demands it.
@9LJJY8L1yr1Y
Depends on whether the government is refurbishing empty structures, or increasing the budget for the construction of new buildings. If it is possible, the latter should be done first before spending money.
@9LFC9K21yr1Y
No, the government should instead focus on getting unoccupied or unbought houses to future residents
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