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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]There is no rational argument against upzoning. Everything comes down to selfishness, entitlement, classism, and racism.[/b]

No matter what dog whistles or code words they use, there is not a single argument that is not ultimately based on keeping less wealthy people and minorities out of their neighborhoods, gatekeeping who can live/drive/walk in their neighborhood, or the most asinine of all, seriously believing that they should be allowed to tell people what they can or can't do with their property because they don't like having to look at it. [/quote]

Presumably, you favor gentrification, because gentrification and upzoning have the same end result-forced changes against the wishes of the actual residents.  As for selfishness and entitlement, upzoning advocates are exactly that.  I want to live in a certain neighborhood, even though I can't afford it.  So, lets change the laws, to allow me to afford to live there.  That is called entitlement.  As for racism, anybody can live wherever they can afford.  Latter is called reality.[/quote]

ITA, and I don't understand how upzoning can make more desirable places more affordable.  It's not what happens.  The price per sq. ft remains the same or even gets higher as luxury homes are built, more amenities are built.  Amenities and more choices of luxury apartments attract more people.  More buyers/renters cause housing costs to rise in an area. The only thing that depresses housing costs is making the neighborhood less desirable to live in and driving buyers/renters away.   [/quote]

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