• nyahlathotep@sh.itjust.works
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      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

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        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.

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      3 months ago

      As an owner of one I now understand why they suck and would not buy one again unless it is part of a larger HOA. In a townhouse that is stand alone, it only takes one unit being a total fucking pissant to ruin the entire property. All the checks and balances break down with every vote and action being 50/50 with no tie breaker or third party sanity. Unless of course you want to hire a lawyer for everything.

      Your good neighbor moves out and sells to some mouth breathers and everything spins wildly out of control.

    • The Cuuuuube@beehaw.org
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      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