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VGSchadenfreude t1_j5s989o wrote

Reply to comment by MoiJaimeLesCrepes in Washington state might nix-single family zoning by magenta_placenta

We honestly need more density in the cities, especially for people who can’t drive and who can’t live in the multi-story townhomes currently being built.

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MoiJaimeLesCrepes t1_j5s9et0 wrote

I agree with the principle. not sure that a state-wide mandate is the way to go about it. feels... ham-fisted.

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just-cuz-i t1_j5sejzy wrote

It’s not a mandate to change existing single family housing. Just allowing the option to. You can choose not to.

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Jamieobda t1_j5sg0s1 wrote

I agree but that also should mean building up, like 26 stories. That's not happening.

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VGSchadenfreude t1_j5wyvod wrote

What do you think density means…? It can’t all be multi-story townhomes.

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Jamieobda t1_j5ys7f3 wrote

Yes of course but it's not happening. In Vancouver, four stories max with no accompanying infrastructure improvements.

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VGSchadenfreude t1_j66ycm2 wrote

Sorry, I misread your earlier comment and thought you were arguing against building up.

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domestication_never t1_j5u8vse wrote

There is nothing stopping Seattle upzoning itself like Spokane did. About 5 cities in WA have significantly upzoned already.

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VGSchadenfreude t1_j5x00w7 wrote

I just wish people would keep in mind that a diverse range of options need to be available. Not just vertical, overpriced townhomes. We need townhomes, apartments, condos, 5-over-1s, etc.

I’ve been outright told in other subreddits that disabled people who can’t use stairs are basically expendable and should be forced out into the suburbs where they have no transportation and no access to any of the services they need, just because it’s “too much effort” to build high-density housing that is also ADA-compliant or at least doesn’t having living spaces separated by stairs.

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Wisconsin_Expat t1_j5tvzuz wrote

In all fairness the Venn diagram of people who can get by without a car because they can walk on errands, take transit or bike but also can’t live in a multi story house is pretty small.

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