Re:SF YIMBY Platform
by azernik on Wednesday August 17, 2016 @11:31PM
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> "more zoning control"
They're saying almost exactly the opposite of that - establish clear rules that, if followed by developers, lead to automatic approval, rather than the current mess of endless, case-by-case approval processes.
> "stop treating homes as investments"
This is specifically deaing with government policies that prioritize houses' utility as investments over their utility as consumer goods - eg by restricting supply.
They're saying almost exactly the opposite of that - establish clear rules that, if followed by developers, lead to automatic approval, rather than the current mess of endless, case-by-case approval processes.
> "stop treating homes as investments"
This is specifically deaing with government policies that prioritize houses' utility as investments over their utility as consumer goods - eg by restricting supply.