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Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

High density housing refers to housing developments with a higher population density than average. For example, high rise apartments are considered high density, especially in comparison to single-family homes or condominiums. High density real estate can also be developed from empty or abandoned buildings. For instance, old warehouses can be renovated and turned into luxury lofts. Further, commercial buildings that are no longer in use can be refitted into high-rise apartments. Opponents argue that more housing will lower the value of their home (or rental units) and change the “character” of neighborhoods. Proponents argue that the buildings are more environmentally friendly than single family homes will lower housing costs for people who cannot afford large homes.

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52%
No

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 @9NVSCLZanswered…2yrs2Y

Only where thorough research has been carried out to show that this is the type of housing that will benefit the local community the most, taking into account impacts on the environment and the suitability of local infrastructure.

 @B4XGD4Xanswered…1yr1Y

I believe high density residential buildings have many benefits and also make the housing market competitive. However, the government should not incentivise it- it should be the choice of the firm/contractor.

 @9Q3W5BKanswered…2yrs2Y

Only if it is affordable for the average earner in the UK. currently high rise buildings are becoming so luxurious that whilst we have a lot of housing people can't afford to live in it.

 @9MZF95Qanswered…2yrs2Y

High quality residential would be great if it is well thought out architecturally and for actually living in, with quality materials and leaseholds should have non-increasing ground rents, limited service charge increases that are highly regulated and importantly, stop price gouging for apartments that are bought for a higher price than they're worth due to faulty evaluations which leave people with less equity post sale.

 @BDZXJFManswered…1wk1W

Medium-density liveable communities rather than tenements.

 @BDZW4THanswered…1wk1W

Yes, but these should be capped at 6 storeys or below for efficiency, fire safety, and to protect open sky

 @BDZVZV2 answered…1wk1W

As long as it's spread out and not in singular parts of a borough

 @BDYRW7C answered…2wks2W

No, they're ugly and encourage poor living conditions.

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