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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Studies have shown people are happier with access to nature, but you seem to forget green spaces, parks and tree lined streets exist. I loved living in a walkable city and absolutely would again if I could afford it.

I know parks exist, that doesn't mean the city is right for everyone. I'm glad you would love a great walkable city, I think they're great too. Do you think that people would enjoy raising a family in a studio apartment?

[–] Nefara 1 points 11 months ago

You don’t think that 2+ bedroom apartments exist in the city?

If you’re about to say “oh of course but they’re unaffordable” then you admit that so many people want to live or have a family in a city that demand outstrips supply. If no one wanted to live in the city housing would be cheaper there. The lack of housing supply is another discussion entirely but put simply, zoning laws in the US are pretty stupid and plenty of other developed countries don’t have that problem.

[–] Nefara 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You don't think that 2+ bedroom apartments exist in the city?

If you're about to say "oh of course but they're unaffordable" then you admit that so many people want to live or have a family in a city that demand outstrips supply. If no one wanted to live in the city housing would be cheaper there. The lack of housing supply is another discussion entirely but put simply, zoning laws in the US are pretty stupid and plenty of other developed countries don't have that problem.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] Nefara 1 points 11 months ago

And if nobody was willing to pay those prices, would that be a profitable or effective strategy?