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netwert.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The author discusses the controversial conversion of landmark buildings in New York City, specifically the Flatiron Building, into exclusive luxury condos and evaluates the societal impact of losing public access to historic spaces. | |
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blackwalnutdispatch.com
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| | | | | As noted in my last post, HGTV's 2012 Green Home is located in the bucolic and "sustainable" community of Serenbe, Georgia. I find the idea of building a "sustainable community" from scratch to be quite intriguing, so I read a bit about Serenbe on HGTV's site and on the community's own web page. An Overview:... | |
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www.interfluidity.com
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| | | [AI summary] The discussion revolves around housing policies, zoning laws, and their impact on urban development and inequality. Key points include the role of zoning in creating exclusionary neighborhoods, the effects of rent control and housing caps, and the challenges of deregulating housing markets. Contributors highlight the historical context of zoning laws as tools for racial segregation and their ongoing impact on marginalized communities. There is also a focus on the need for infrastructure investment, land value taxes, and the social costs of housing bubbles, such as family separation and economic inequality. The conversation touches on the political and legal aspects of property rights, the role of NIMBYism, and potential solutions like developer ... | ||
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