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Re:Rethinking office space by kqr2 on Friday February 27, 2015 @05:54PM (#9121899)
Google has tried to build housing in Mountain View multiple times but their plans have been rejected:

http://www.mv-voice.com/print/story/2012/07/13/google-housin...

In general, it's much easier to build office space than housing. Cities like it because it generates revenue but they don't have to provide additional support services such as schools, police officers, etc.

Re:Rethinking office space by skybrian on Friday February 27, 2015 @07:47PM (#9122284)
This changed with the last election. Three pro-housing candidates were elected to the Mountain View city council.