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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49% No |
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Unique answers from City of Edinburgh voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9Q3W5BK6mos6MO
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.
@9MZF95Q7mos7MO
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.
@9NVSCLZ7mos7MO
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.
@B266FF96 days6D
Only in major cities as HDRC (High-Density Residential Complex) take up lots of funding and resources.
@B24WMFQ2wks2W
In certain areas such as large cities, areas of growing economic importance etc… but housing should also be done in a way that promotes community values.
@B23D74X2wks2W
Yes and build them using a publicly owned company and the govt owns them making them into council homes, housing people on low income.
@9ZVZ9CN4wks4W
Yes, but high-density residential buildings should be constructed in pre-existing dense urban areas, but not in rural or suburban areas.
@9ZV4X964wks4W
Only in cities where the land value is considered high and where commercialisation is common, not in rural areas or anything.
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