Opinion: How L.A. can build more housing without looking like New York
Yes, Southern California needs more housing density, but we can put our sprawl to use without ditching our spacious vibe.
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Yes, Southern California needs more housing density, but we can put our sprawl to use without ditching our spacious vibe.
"Why is the deep strain of NIMBYism so strong, and how can we begin to assuage their fears?"
Pressure for more housing often runs up against a desire to preserve urban heritage areas. International best practice offers ways to navigate the impasse.
New Zealand’s Medium Density Residential Standards already didn’t go far enough. But by abandoning bipartisan support for them, National risks throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
Neighbourhoods will no longer be preserved for single-family homes, as new rules allow for up to four units on a single lot — or five, if it’s large enough for a laneway or garden suite.