America’s Affordable Housing Problem

Re:America’s Affordable Housing Problem by themagician on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @05:15PM (#32585875)

I agree, but for a different reason. Good zoning laws are what make some places such desirable areas to live. It's great city planning and maintenance that create the few great, walkable, urban areas we have in the US.

If we get rid of zoning then soon everywhere will be terrible, but at least everywhere will be equal. If we put property rights above all else we can reach a level of dystopia in our urban areas that will make them far less desirable, and as a result people will spread out more from the urban centers.

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Re:America’s Affordable Housing Problem by anon291 on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @07:29PM (#32587263)

No it's not. I live in a 150 year old neighborhood built before zoning. It is an extremely desirably neighborhood. one of the most expensive in this city. It is lovely, desired, and expensive because everyone wants to live here.

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Re:America’s Affordable Housing Problem by themagician on Thursday August 25, 2022 @02:57PM (#32598330)

It is zoning that has protected it. If it's 150 years old it's likely a historic district.

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Re:America’s Affordable Housing Problem by jeffbee on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @05:39PM (#32586126)

Hard disagree. The most walkable, desirable neighborhoods in America are the ones that could not be built under current regulations.

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