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Re:Cement's future could be a combination of Carbon Capture ... by wizofaus on Thursday June 15, 2023 @04:29PM (#36346071)
> Families can decide for themselves what suits them.

But they only can choose from what gets built, and what gets built is ultimately a function of what builders consider profitable and what legislation allows. And what legislation allows is based, to a significant extent, on what infrastructure can be provided to support particular types of residences. If a government decides it can't be bothered (or afford) upgrading or building the necessary infrastructure to support more apartment dwellings then families aren't going to get to choose living in them. Similarly, what's profitable depends on how taxes and other fees are levied from profits made by property developers and owners etc. Families don't get much choice over that either.

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Re:Cement's future could be a combination of Carbon Capture ... by slothtrop on Thursday June 15, 2023 @04:51PM (#36346369)
> a function of what builders consider profitable and what legislation allows

Change legislation (qua zoning, qua regs) and you increase the rate of builds, which should adequately meet current demand. Of course, the laws of physics are in play - if the immigration rate is high, thereby perpetually increasing demand, you still won't build fast enough.

This is what YIMBYs have to remember about Japan, which they frequently cite. The population doesn't grow much. Can't have it both ways: build, or reduce immigration.

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