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A comment on San Francisco's zoning makes it illegal to build apartments in 73.5% of the city. Parent comment

Re:San Francisco's zoning makes it illegal to build apartmen... by ww520 on Thursday July 19, 2018 @05:46PM (#17570591)
In that case, I want to see disclaimer for people who are for rezoning. I have a feeling a lot of people making comments are not even living in SF. Following your logic, their comment don't count.

I don't care about my investment in housing; I don't even live in SF. I just don't think rezoning will help. NYC has way denser than SF and its housing is also more expensive than SF.

Speaking of building more. I think getting rid of rent control will greatly help the situation. I don't see people wanting rezoning clamoring for getting rid of rent control.

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Re:San Francisco's zoning makes it illegal to build apartmen... by sushid on Thursday July 19, 2018 @06:29PM (#17570898)
> I don't see people wanting rezoning clamoring for getting rid of rent control.

It's because YIMBYs are already a minority to begin with. The only political pseudo ally they have are pro-affordable housing organizations. Arguing for both rezoning AND no rent control will be the end of their platform and they know it.

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Re:San Francisco's zoning makes it illegal to build apartmen... by ww520 on Thursday July 19, 2018 @07:27PM (#17571254)
Getting rid of rent control is pro-affordable housing. It will encourage building new units and lower the overall housing cost. Why would "pro-affordable" housing organizations not support it? Oh yeah, because they are enjoying the low rent and just as much NIMBY as the owners.
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