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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If removal of zoning reduces the supply of SFHs, that would be a result of natural market demand, i.e., what people want and can and can afford. The government would not be forcing anyone to convert their land to denser housing.

In contrast, shortages in supply caused by strict zoning are the result of artificial constraints imposed by government control.

The two are not comparable.[/quote]

There had long been (amd continues to be) demand for SFH properties in SFH-zoned neighborhoods.  That had been met with zoning to ensure such existed, reflecting the demand.  Removing that effectively introduces differential constraints, pulling the rug out from under those who had invested life resources in a living situation based on that established understanding.

That is not comparable to making new residential zoning with greater latitude of structure types in greenfield development, where anyone choosing to live there would be making that decision with the conditions in place.

The strawman/red herring bell of "nobody is forcing you to replace your SFH with higher density" has been overrung.  That distraction makes mockery of the concerns about the environs of one's home and the impacts of higher density on one's community without addressing them.[/quote]

Zoning laws are not permanent. They are subject to change, just like all other laws. Anyone who buys a house should know that at the time they decide to buy.

Times change, and circumstances change. For example, ride-sharing apps upended life for those with taxi medallions.

An increasing population means that neighborhoods will need to change in response to demand. It cannot be reasonably expected that close-in neighborhoods will remain low density for eternity. That’s just not realistic.[/quote]

That's its own red herring -- no law is permanent.  Some are relatively more likely to remain, however, and some are, then, more likely to be relied upon when making rather impactful decisions, such as where to live.

Will neighborhoods change over time?  Yes.

Is all change good?  No.

Can governments make such change?  Yes.

Should they do so in a manner that doesn't engage enough to ensure it reflects the will/interests of those governed?  No.[/quote]

The voices of a few loud (and sometimes personality disordered) NIMBYs does not reflect “the will/interests of those governed.” it’s ONE interest that has disproportionate voice. the role of government is in fact to ensure that the overall well being of everyone is reflected. [/quote]

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