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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@B3QGP694wks4W
We don’t want to create undesirable ghettos for people to live in . High density buildings means smaller housing meaning for family’s lower quality of life so I would recommend this style of building for uni students due to them being 1 person but honestly if you want to be cost effective go ahead but it will en up being ghettos where people will live on cheap rent and bad housing , why not invest in helping these family’s or people find better housing with this money , the à out of aid depending on your situation again prioritizing family’s, old people and the handicapped.
@B38NWBT1mo1MO
I would rather old commercial buildings be converted for high density housing. For new constructions, they should be tiny homes. More people should have access to the privacy of their own home without having to share walls with other tenants, or be at the mercy of landlords or whoever is in charge.
@9LDLLSN12mos12MO
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.
@B2ZSZNS2mos2MO
Yes, but in the form of a tax write-off for the interest or a percentage of the interest for a period of time (i.e. the first 10 years).
@B2X3BQM2mos2MO
Renovate abandond or unused buildings to create high density residential buildings while leaving more land for single family homes
@B2Q2PLC2mos2MO
yes but not at the risk of lowering the value of houses in nice neighbourhoods, they should be built in lower middle class areas where it is still average safe place to live and the kids can go to good safe schools
@B2L42TM2mos2MO
Yes, the provincial planning laws should be review create two zones industrial and mixed uses zones. Abolish parking requirements and promote design that incentives walkability and public transportation.
@B2J3VBF2mos2MO
Within reason. If conditions are good, it reduces prices, and it is environmentally friendly and does not hinder with other residential buildings development.
@B244VCM4mos4MO
If you're going to subsidize places they all should be subsidized regardless of population. No one has control who where who moves where
@9ZTXY874mos4MO
Yes, because we need to house the whole population more efficiently. But again, focus on city design and infrastructure first.
@9ZKZVNLNew Democratic5mos5MO
Yes, but only in the interest of creating more affordable housing options and reducing the amount of condos.
@9YJ9C4Y5mos5MO
If it’s through repurposing old buildings/lot then sure
@9RF7MFB8mos8MO
Only in places that don't hurt nature or historical locations.
@9QXVJKC9mos9MO
Change existing laws so that the market can supply adequate housing.
@9QW7TQZ9mos9MO
Yes, make Single-family detached homes more expensive, since its unsustainable.
@B35PD2Q1mo1MO
yes but this should only happen in abandoned areas. not in current residential areas. Also a lot of planning should be done to not significantly increase road traffic. High density buildings should be built near public transit.
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