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[–] magiccupcake@lemmy.world -3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

In America, the housing problem is significantly contributed by over-regulations. In most areas, it is only legal to build single family homes. It shouldn't be a surprise that we can't build enough homes for everyone with only houses.

That's not the only issue either.

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yes urban sprawl is a problem and apartments would be a better use of space.

[–] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Don't forget to reserve a few square kilometres for parking. Can't have enough of that.

[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

Didn't you know? Building cities so people can get around in them easily without a vehicle is oppression