How housing became the world’s biggest asset class

Re:How housing became the world’s biggest asset class by davidw on Wednesday January 22, 2020 @12:26PM (#22119715)

I suppose you might look at some technical discussions of whether you're better off with a larger area built up to 6-10 stories or something like that, than fewer, taller skyscrapers, but in general, that denser environment keeps cities from sprawling out, and is more friendly to people walking around.

I prefer the more European style of 2-8 stories, like here: https://goo.gl/maps/poabxNny8r8Jq46v7

But I think the broader point stands.

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Re:How housing became the world’s biggest asset class by hadlock on Wednesday January 22, 2020 @06:48PM (#22123325)

Many european cities max out at 8 stories simply because they were built before the advent of elevators, or the design aesthetic started before the elevator and they're keeping new neighborhoods consistent.

4 floors is mildly inconvenient on foot but 8 floors is becoming a real chore for people over 40.

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Re:How housing became the world’s biggest asset class by ido on Thursday January 23, 2020 @04:54AM (#22126224)

Almost no buildings beyond 4 floors (5 the way Americans count them) lack elevators in Germany or Austria at least. I suspect it's the same elsewhere in Europe.

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