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Re:The hottest trend in U.S. cities? Changing zoning rules t... by jvanderbot on Sunday February 18, 2024 @10:36AM (#39419868)
There may be a time delay for the effect to be felt.

But more directly (excuse my directness) building a nice new apt building in your area may actually increase rent in your area. But it may decrease rent in other areas, as people move into your area.

Weather is not climate, and your neighborhood is not "The Economy".

And in general, we should expect rents to increase over time, but hopefully at a much slower rate as we build more.

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Re:The hottest trend in U.S. cities? Changing zoning rules t... by andrewmcwatters on Sunday February 18, 2024 @11:26AM (#39420301)
This is as stupid as saying people aren’t traffic.
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Re:The hottest trend in U.S. cities? Changing zoning rules t... by jvanderbot on Sunday February 18, 2024 @12:30PM (#39421016)
I think there's a third party here that you're actually talking to, not me.
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