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.
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@9ZKZVNLNew Democratic6 days6D
Yes, but only in the interest of creating more affordable housing options and reducing the amount of condos.
@9YNBMP42wks2W
Make rules and bureaucracy fairer and let the market sort it out.
@9YJ9C4Y2wks2W
If it’s through repurposing old buildings/lot then sure
No, townhouses, terraces houses, semi detached, etc but not high density. High density runs into it's own social issues.
would depend on the very definition of high density no one would like the government to go back like the 70's and rebuild the projects.
@9VJLW4G2mos2MO
Yes, but only for companies that are selling the condos and not renting them.
@9VJ6C4K2mos2MO
No, there is already too many rental co do building and townhouse complexes as is. This only increases population density and traffic.
@9VFXZ6X2mos2MO
Yes but only empty or abandon buildings. Not current buildings that are in good shape and have tenants.
@9TTY3LW2mos2MO
More Single family homes should be built rather than apartment buildings.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
How do you feel about converting historic or abandoned buildings into high-density housing, and do you think it preserves or erases history?
@9YFJQZ9Conservative2wks2W
I think abandoned buildings SHOULD be removed but not historic buildings. Historic buildings are historic for a reason, they drive the ecomony!
@9T6R9BJ2mos2MO
More housing availability yes, but higher density in already congested cities no.
@9QXVJKC4mos4MO
Change existing laws so that the market can supply adequate housing.
@9QW7TQZ4mos4MO
Yes, make Single-family detached homes more expensive, since its unsustainable.
@9P8NRFMNew Democratic 5mos5MO
Yes, higher density housing/communities can lower the risk of destruction of local ecosystems.
@9NSYVS26mos6MO
Yes and incentivize Housing Co-op's rather then private housing
@9M2Z2Y47mos7MO
Yes, as long as it is affordable housing and not luxury condominiums
@9LSKKXC7mos7MO
Yes, only if they are not luxury condos and are multi-purpose
@9LDLLSN8mos8MO
I think they should if living situations are tuff / if the area is overpopulated, but if the area doesn't actually need it then I don't see the point in there funds going towards that when there are so many other things they could use the money on.
@9RQNPMR4mos4MO
Living in such places is not good for people. Increase employment and services in rural areas and build houses that enhance life quality there
@9RGCB9P4mos4MO
I believe a mix is needed. The affordability of urbanization is harmful to densification. We need to slow urban sprawl in some cities where vacancy rates are high on high residency buildings or find a way to convert high density buildings from ownership to rentable housing. Home and condo ownership is beyond reach for many but the cost of living in urban centres is also too high.
@9RF7MFB4mos4MO
Only in places that don't hurt nature or historical locations.
@9RC97PLNew Democratic4mos4MO
Yes, but only if certain ratios and quotas for floor space and family oriented homes are met.
@9RC2QHKNew Democratic4mos4MO
Yes, and should be prioritised over single, family homes, especially in cities.q
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