Could High-Speed Rail Ease California’s Housing Crisis? See Japan

Re:Could High-Speed Rail Ease California’s Housing Crisis? S... by tmh79 on Friday January 25, 2019 @05:53PM (#19003403)

(1) What makes you think that the areas adjacent to the central valley rail stations will allow housing of a reasonable density

(2) "You can't build a lot in the bay area without affecting people who have a large personal stake in the housing market" ->Tons of people with a large personal stake in the bay area are being displaced by rising rents. Do they suddenly not count because they do not own a home?

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Re:Could High-Speed Rail Ease California’s Housing Crisis? S... by hoaw on Friday January 25, 2019 @06:27PM (#19003611)

1. It isn't a given, but far more likely since they don't have the same disincentive. Attracting companies and tax revenue is generally something cities like to do. Alienating a large part of their population isn't. Especially not the wealthier parts.

2. I don't know about suddenly, but that would otherwise probably be an accurate assessment of the situation. At least relative to those who do.

Is there any western city, or a political party, who have intentionally lowered property values in the last decade and been awarded for it by voters? Has anyone even tried?

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