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Re:Why California is so expensive: It’s not just the weather... by TruthAndDare on Tuesday July 19, 2016 @05:50PM (#12125216)
I'm not sure what you mean. You don't have to build 50-story buildings just because you have created a demand for them.
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Re:Why California is so expensive: It’s not just the weather... by niftich on Tuesday July 19, 2016 @05:53PM (#12125227)
No, you can just let home prices inflate, or force everyone to commute from 2 hours away. The parent's point is that increased density often follows increased demand; and increased demand often follows a productive economy.
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