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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NP.  I support "urbanism" if that means a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to thinking about development that is good for families and the environment.

It concerns me, however, when it's just manifested in random, performative acts of pretend solidarity with certain groups to build or cement a political coalition.  There are a lot of politicians who never shut up about the need for more affordable housing, but many of them live in areas that won't be affected at all and make next to no effort to grapple with the infrastructure needs that would accompany additional housing density.  They'll talk about how it's only "fair" if more AH is built in one affluent suburb, but leave out the fact that they live in a different suburb or that the schools (public or private) their own kids attend won't be impacted at all.  You might wonder why they'd do this, but they've made a very calculated decision that the benefits of appealing to other self-styled progressive voters and politicians outweighs the risk of having their own hypocrisy called out by people who can always quickly be put down as NIMBYs, Trumpists, or reactionaries. [/quote]
100% This![/quote]

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