High density housing refers to housing developments with a higher population density than average. For example, high rise apartments are considered high density, especially in comparison to single-family homes or condominiums. High density real estate can also be developed from empty or abandoned buildings. For instance, old warehouses can be renovated and turned into luxury lofts. Further, commercial buildings that are no longer in use can be refitted into high-rise apartments. Opponents argue that more housing will lower the value of their home (or rental units) and change the “character” of neighborhoods. Proponents argue that the buildings are more environmentally friendly than single family homes will lower housing costs for people who cannot afford large homes.
@ISIDEWITH1mo1MO
Yes
@9LJQLXW1mo1MO
We can raise campaigns and support a funding. For example help others build a home if we cant offered a home. Help a funding land for someone every 3 months for at least a limit amount of time.
@9LNTJNM1mo1MO
High density residential buildings will always cram the current population in the local city. High density residential buildings will always need high density parking space. If there is no parking space, the residents will always compete for parking, further cramming the space for other drivers to park in. High density buildings also further stray the city's money from practical purposes, like repairs all over the city.
@9LNMYX71mo1MO
You fools if you cram too many people into little buildings that are crammed close together it will make traffic worse than it is and the schools will be way to crowded. We don't have the infrastructure to support it. If you think we do, you're wrong, and if you think that doesn't matter, you are an idiot.
@9LNCPD9Republican1mo1MO
They are a breeding ground for poor management to make people’s lives hell. Along with going along with china. taller is not the way. underground inst either. why isnt anyone just planning for floating houses and such? if the so called global warming were to take place. its already happening.
@9LTDTR84wks4W
Yes, but in conjunction w/other initiatives to ensure this housing is adjacent to good public schools, health clinics, parks, community centers, addiction centers & affordable grocery & other stores/services required to live a balanced, healthy life.
@9M7T7R7 2wks2W
No, there is enough empty buildings and houses to completely end involuntary homelessness. The government should incentivize the refurbishment of abandoned homes and buildings.
I agree we should promote refurbishment of empty buildings in stable and growing metros where there is demand, including conversions of old office space into residential units. Existing housing stock still needs to be replaced over time so we should allow construction where there is demand for it.
Empty homes in remote areas with no access to jobs are not particularly useful. Transit access is necessary as well for low income residents with limited access to cars.
@9LW3ZGY4wks4W
bit more nuanced than just yes or no - if constructing high density residential buildings their should be appropriate spaces such as balconies/communal gardens, this kind of space is often neglected when planning the building of such places
@9LKMVGD1mo1MO
i think that certain areas should provide certain high density residential areas but not everywhere because of how expensive certain land is.
@9MMFD7JIndependent18hrs18H
Yes but done in a way and place that is safe to do and okay for places to handle a boom in population.
@9MMB9K420hrs20H
Yes, but the construction plans need to be heavily thought about and voted in (the location) by a neighborhood or city council.
@9MJ7JMS 5 days5D
Yes, high density AFFORDABLE residential buildings which do not cause property taxes to skyrocket and push out long-standing residents, should be incentivized.
@9MJ4GC25 days5D
In municipal areas where high housing density is required and in areas that will not suffer environmental degradation only.
@9MJ46NK5 days5D
Yes because means more people but no cause it will also make property for everybody more expensive I think.
@9MJ2GJG5 days5D
Yes, we should also be concerned with the availability of vacant homes and should be funding their refurbishment. In terms of the current question these developments should be in coordination with concern over adequate adjacent infrastructure
@9MHZTNMWomen’s Equality5 days5D
If buildings can be developed from other empty or abandoned buildings they should focus on shelters for the homeless, things that are needed.
@9MH69Z46 days6D
The government should not "incentivize" housing types, it should remove troublesome regulation that disincentivizes certain construction types.
@9MH78R36 days6D
Yes but also there is a lot of under utilized housing that could be rehabilted into multi family dwellings.
@9MH6XCJ6 days6D
Yes, and zoning laws need to be changed to allow for more public space and residency, and housing should be free and accessible to all citizens.
@9MGW3NY7 days7D
I would like to see old abandoned buildings like malls actually be turned into something useful like housing but we do not need to be building mega buildings everywhere unless they are very eco-friendly.
@9MGVWXJ7 days7D
No, the government shouldn't help any company. If they want to give money away, give the people money for housing directly.
@9MGVT5D7 days7D
This can help on reusing old buildings that are still in good condition to be used for housing for people that might not have a place to live
@9MGVPGN7 days7D
Yes, in major cities. Suburbia is a part of American culture and should also be preserved simultaneously.
@9MGSS3Q7 days7D
we should give people adequate and affordable housing but also we should have too many buildings to the point where they take over natural spaces
@9MGR35K7 days7D
We need affordable living and this could be a solution in theory. Just hoping that landlords won't be able to sustainably jack up prices if we do get more high density residential buildings.
@9MGMKCN7 days7D
If the area is under constant construction for more than 3-4 years, then the residents should get something.
@9MGL3BT7 days7D
Yes, in specific regions where they are needed or, in some cases, in an attempt to bolster local economies.
@9MGKSR27 days7D
yes but make sure its still safe so nothing can go wrong and if in that precedent it minimizes injury or loss
@9MGGMMD1wk1W
Yes, but they shouldn't be quite the same as normal housing. They should be specifically geared towards helping homeless individuals.
@9MGGHDV1wk1W
They should just create a building for all the homeless/poor people to live and if you don't want it its not our fault
@9MG78GY1wk1W
I feel that yes while old buildings that are falling apart should be knocked down and rebuilt but if you add to many homes into an area then it will be over crowded and no enough space for those already there
@9MG4BBD1wk1W
This would depend upon whom they would be available. Would they be for profit, even with government incentives? Would they be available to address a homeless situation?
@9MG246R1wk1W
With the increase of populations in cities, Building more apartments or living spaces is necessary. Yes but to an extent, and to keep it humane living condition.
@9MD3WJW1wk1W
Yes, only if these residences are utilized for affordable housing for people in need. And they should not be privately owned
@9MCQ6NX2wks2W
People should be able to live where they want to live, I don't think that the government should be telling people to live in residential buildings when there are benefits to living other ways, too. It just gives the government more power, and we don't want to be too suppressed under their wishes.
@9MCHM9ZLibertarian2wks2W
The government should neither subsidize nor discourage the construction of high density residential, this should be up to the market.
@9MCGZFPWomen’s Equality2wks2W
The government should make an effort to provide low cost housing to solve the homeless issue but not high density as that could breed disease.
@9MCG4DS2wks2W
without continous urban development realtors would be out of a job alot of people lose there jobs regaurdless of the outcome just leave it alone
@9MCG3WR2wks2W
It depends on the reasoning behind this. If it is to provide housing for homeless or low income residential buildings, then yes. If these incentives for residential buildings is planned well and any concerns the community may have are discussed, then yes.
The government should prioritize regulating rent. Incentivizing high-density residential buildings is only one, very small, step.
@9MBXCGQ2wks2W
Well, aren’t there almost 16 million vacant houses across the us? why not just use those for homeless people? there is no reason why there needs to be that many vacant houses and there’s still homeless people.
@9MBWDZ82wks2W
Yes. The lowered value of other rental properties will lower rent, and that will be a good thing. Rent should be more affordable, and raising the supply to accommodate for the demand will help achieve that.
@9MBRCJRRepublican2wks2W
Yes up to a certain point so where its not crowded and the area around these buildings are still accessible
@9MBR3ZV2wks2W
I feel like it depends on the place. If it's an area with a low-population, large apartments and complexes like that would only harm the environment there. But in an area with more people than it can support, not doing so could cause problems.
@9MBQCT72wks2W
Yes, but at a lower price for rent or mortgage due to the less space provided and still leave space for neighbourhoods
@9MBPZJXIndependent2wks2W
There should be more affordable housing in densely populated areas instead of luxury lofts, these luxury lofts will create a domino effect of modern retail and grocery areas which will have many low-income families out of these areas because they cannot afford to live in these expensive neighborhoods.
@9MBPHY62wks2W
Yes, though it should be less extravagant and more affordable housing which can be used for both government housing as well as lower income housing
We should turn already existing abandoned buildings into homes for the homeless instead of tearing them down
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