Re:Developers don't build cheaper housing because we make it...
by wrong_variable on Sunday April 03, 2016 @11:24PM
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I agree about all the things about safety.
However, for a isolated suburban house - it made little sense to put all that measures you are talking about. If we were living in a major city - it would make more sense to add some of those things.
4 walls and a roof should not make someone bankrupt.
Re:Developers don't build cheaper housing because we make it...
by vacri on Monday April 04, 2016 @12:16AM
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Most of the cost of housing is not construction, but land costs. Construction costs could be $0, and it wouldn't affect affordability all that much in currently expensive areas.
However, for a isolated suburban house - it made little sense to put all that measures you are talking about. If we were living in a major city - it would make more sense to add some of those things.
4 walls and a roof should not make someone bankrupt.