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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can someone explain exactly what the fuss is? If zoning restrictions are loosened you can still live in a neighborhood is SFH - you and your neighbors just have to pay for it. Probably more, since it will be market rate. Do people really think that developers are going to put apartment buildings on 6000 sq ft lots? I could see how it would be more of an issue in further suburbs where lots are larger. FWIW I live in Arlington and I don’t think it would be the worst thing in the world if I lived next to a duplex...[/quote]

This would allow your nextdoor neighbor to change the dynamics, not just the developers.  So, you just purchase a house in a SF neighborhood on a small lot--less than .25 acre.  A couple of neighbors decide to expand to duplexes.  Parking?  [b]Infrastructure[/b]?  etc.  Would you be happy?  Remember, when you purchased, it was zoned SF.[/quote]

My comment is not directed to changing dynamics of a neighborhood or corresponding home values.  Rather, it has to do with the infrastructure per se (e.g., water, gas, sewer, etc.).  I'm wondering if the mains designed to serve a residential subdivision of SFHs are designed to handle increased loads if those lots starting holding duplexes, triplexes, etc.  Perhaps the infrastructure is limiting factor -- or at least a deterrent to upzoning in some areas/neighborhoods?[/quote]

Would you have similar concerns if a family of 8 people moved into the one-unit dwelling next door to you?[/quote]

Where is there a "concern"?

A valid question was asked.[/quote]

OK. Would you ask the same question if a family of 8 people moved into the one-unit dwelling next door to you?[/quote]

NP. You’re missing the point. The PP is asking about whether something like an existing gas line under a residential street can handle 2x or 3x as many connections if the neighborhood is “upzoned.”[/quote]

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