• nyahlathotep@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      19·
      3 months ago

      I think they’re not being built in most US (and maybe Canadian?) cities because nimbys only want single-family detached houses to be built to preserve their home’s value

      least that’s what I’ve gathered from watching youtube videos on urban planning and reading articles

      • pruwyben
        1·
        3 months ago

        Gotcha. I’m in Seattle and I see a lot being built here.

      • redisdead@lemmy.world
        38·
        3 months ago

        People want single family detached homes, not because they want to preserve their home value, but because they want to preserve their quality of life.

    • The Cuuuuube@beehaw.orgEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      Tax incentives and property values have made them less attractive for home builders. Meanwhile They’re a waste of space and energy and people who live in townhomes and apartments rate as much happier than people living in detached homes