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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]GGW incorporating as a non-profit is a relatively recent thing because they received an offer from a foundation do do advocacy for affordable housing.

Just because developers want more density and are willing to take on more affordable housing - thus aligned goals, doesn't mean GGW is in the pockets of developers.

There are a lot of environmental, tax policy, transportation policy and other quality of life issues that make more density attractive. A lot of people want it, an the fact is, land is a finite commodity, so why not use land in the smartest way possible?

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Big developers advocating for 'affordable housing' is just another argument thrown against the wall to get more density and height than the comprehensive plan allows.  It's just like the 'smart growth' mantra.  Whatever sticks.

The reality, however, is that Big Development and the GGW amen corner want to up zone a number of rent controlled properties in various wards, including Ward 3 in upper Northwest.  This would have the effect of substantially decreasing the number of more affordable properties.  "Inclusionary zoning" in new projects would not make up for the number of rent controlled units lost, nor would it pack the same affordable economic impact to renters.[/quote]

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