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.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
Yes
@9LWGRNC3mos3MO
People deserve somewhere to live. Housing has become a vehicle for wealth, but its not ok that this has taken away the basic human right to have a place to live. A poor person doesn't need a mansion, but they deserve some form of housing at a minimum.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
No
@9LWGRNC3mos3MO
If affordable and prevents more people becoming homeless then who cares where the housing is. Id rather have a roof over my head than nothing.
@9LP9JJQ3mos3MO
Everyone deserves the opportunity to live somewhere affordable that is close to public services and employment opportunities.
@9LKBSV23mos3MO
More low density buildings in important areas of a suburb such as shopping centres and/or train stations is not efficient and doesn't give access to services for the most people.
@9LPFMSZ 3mos3MO
Urban sprawl leads to larger, further-spaced cities which increases car-dependency and deforestation. Urban sprawl is also economically inviable as it produces less tax revenue than higher density suburbs.
@9QRSQ883wks3W
It depends, if this is to sustain the current population OR if it's for purchase by rich migrants to use as investment profits
@9QPZWDZ3wks3W
Yes, as long as they also incentivise the inclusion of low cost and social housing in these buildings.
@9PR8T271mo1MO
Incentivise more multipurpose high density developments closer to the City, E.g. downstairs are shops and restaurants while upstairs are apartment units.
@9NZZXQ31mo1MO
Residential buildings should be built for people who cannot afford housing or larger homes, but should not be encouraged to the point that they take over suburban neighbourhoods etc.
Due to the housing crisis, it should be assessed on a case by case basis
@9N878GW2mos2MO
Yes as long as they are in an appropriate area and of good quality
It depends on what the community and the owner of the building wants to do with it
@9MB47WJ3mos3MO
It can be an available option for many people but high density residential buildings have it's cons
@9M4QCVC3mos3MO
Yes & No we need homes and development of regional area with smart infrastructure should be a priority. High density living is also needed but should not be a priority. This paired with more employers allowing work from home giving more incentive to live in those areas.
The government needs to focus on lowering building costs.
@9M3ZMN6 3mos3MO
No, but incentivize the construction of single family home neighborhoods over high rise apartment blocks.
@9M2VWZ83mos3MO
I Believe that the Government shouldn't make Residential areas To Busy, and instead we should look into expanding into suburbs or looking into placing more High density residential buildings in other places and expand cities.
@9LPB4H83mos3MO
Yes but other infrastructure such as public transport, roads, parking and healthcare etc need to be able to support this
@9LG79674mos4MO
Depending on the area and population density. However if you can retrofit old warehouses into being an apartment block that’s fine, but not every area needs high rise buildings.
only a little bit because if we build too many than there will be no land left and the animals will lose there house
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