this post was submitted on 08 Mar 2025
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A Boring Dystopia

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[โ€“] Samskara@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

corrupt markets resulting from restricted/scarce housing supply

Housing has a hard limit as there is only so much ground available in desirable locations. Building houses also needs resources and labor and takes a while.

[โ€“] humanspiral@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

We can go pretty high, but 3-5 stories has easier construction, and doesn't need expensive elevator system. 4th and 5th floor without an elevator advantages young people, but reduced rent still can be profitable vs stopping at 3 stories.