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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you care about the environment, you support density. [/quote]

This is absolutely true - density enables transit and walkable/bikeable neighborhoods [b]all while reducing sprawl [/b]and reducing infra costs and the cost of providing municipal services.

And new multi-unit buildings use much less energy per capita than even the most efficient new single family homes.[/quote]

This is basic rubbish.  While it sounds good in theory, it only makes sense if you think that housing is one big market.  In reality, it is highly segmented.  People who are looking for a resaonably affordable new home with a front setback and a decent backyard are going to look in the outer suburbs.  They are not going to be persuaded by so-called smart growthers to move to a tall tower unit with two bedrooms on top of a Cava in DC.  Raising the height limit will raise developer profits, but will not reduce sprawl.[/quote]

Sure, some people want that, and they can have that. But where do you think the people who live in those new buildings will be living if the buildings aren't built?  They don't just disappear.  Instead, they compete for the housing that is available, AKA housing further out, making it less affordable for everyone.

See, basic economics isn't so hard to understand![/quote]

DC is nowhere near the point that people are being geographically challenged to find reasonable housing. You can still find deals IN the city FFS! You just want everyone to find a reasonable deal in a "fun" neighborhood with a great school. Everyone wants that. A highrise is not some magic wand.[/quote]

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