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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course what is ignored is that SFHs have shown to be a means for middle class families to grow their wealth.  Apartments do not do that, and condos have not been shown to do that.  But here we are reducing the number of SFHs, whether by a few hundred or more, reducing the  opportunities for middle class to become wealthier.  [/quote]

This is a housing proposal, not a proposal for middle-class investment.[/quote]

So, the equity concern here is to be ignored.  Great way to lead to a county populated mostly by lower income residents, with a few middle income residents.  MC thrived primarily for decades because it was a sold middle class and upper middle class county. So, lets avoid trying to return to that model.  Not sure who will be the taxpayers. [/quote]

What equity concern are you talking about? What is being inequitable? Who is getting the short end of the stick?[/quote]

Presumably, upzoning supporters believe that all families should be able to live in SFH neighborhoods, even those families who can't afford a SFH.  What these supporters miss is that upzoning, by reducing the supply of SFHs (which is their goal), adversely affects the ability of the middle class and upper middle class to grow their wealth.  Fewer SFHs. fewer opportunities.  Pretty straightforward.  A supposed concern of progressives is the widening gap in income.  Upzoning works against that concern.  Of course, some argue that opposition is really about the rich.  But rich are not rich because of their homes.  They are rich for other reasons, namely their investments.  Upzoning may drive the rich to leave MC (with their tax dollars) but it will not likely affect adversely their wealth.  [/quote]

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