More supply would lower the cost. My point is more supply of studios would not greatly lower the cost of single family homes so we can have our cake and eat it too. Landlords would take a hit but they could also decide to redevelop at a higher density for more revenue. No one has to get screwed as long as we're willing to live near higher density construction.

Actually affordable studios would have impact, significant impact up stream. Also, what are you trying to solve? A semantic argument or the need for people to live comfortably? Last generation got there first so they get houses, this generation got here last so they get studios?

>Last generation got there first so they get houses, this generation got here last so they get studios?

This is a self defeating sentiment. You're not going to drive homeowners out without buying them off. You're not going to serve more people with low density housing. Its just how it is.

With the availability of cheaper high density housing young people can at least start saving. There can still be nice high rise condos but the idea that everyone in LA and SF can have a single story home is just not going to happen.