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Re: Hawaii Rezoning Moratorium
Okay Miulang, point taken. I guess ownership is not the crux of the issue. But dwelling size and number of dwellings per acre are both essential to the notion of affordability, be it rentals or purchases.
The only way to mitigate outrageous land cost is to increase density ratios.
The only way to conform to modern sewage requirements is to build in areas already serviced by piping infrastructures, and then increase capacity at existing sewage facilities.
Higher densities are the only way that public transit becomes viable.
To a family without a roof, a 500 sf apartment with small bedroom, small kitchen, and small living area would be a helluva lot better than a sandy sleeping bag in a tent with a coleman stove and a portapotty.
Just because YOU would not live in such small quarters does not mean they are inherently bad. We must have dwelling choices that fulfill the entire spectrum of need, dispersed as a percentage along basic income realities. Dwelling choices must be brought to the marketplace using the least amount of government financial assistance as possible. But it is also important that government not place impediments to affordability at every turn on the road to development. (This latter notion is sometimes referred to as the Politics of NO)
And let's be honest. Urban Sprawl on Maui is the direct result of building height restrictions that result in subdivision mentalities. This promotes dependence upon automobiles, which promotes congestion and pollution. Any true environmentalist knows that overpasses, taller buildings, and smaller dwelling unit size are good for the environment, and the only way to preserve Ag/Open space.
Based on commentary by Miulang and SK, I am starting to come to the conclusion that liberal philosophy is basically uncaring toward the plight of those least able to fend for themselves in our society. Breaks my heart.
Okay Miulang, point taken. I guess ownership is not the crux of the issue. But dwelling size and number of dwellings per acre are both essential to the notion of affordability, be it rentals or purchases.
The only way to mitigate outrageous land cost is to increase density ratios.
The only way to conform to modern sewage requirements is to build in areas already serviced by piping infrastructures, and then increase capacity at existing sewage facilities.
Higher densities are the only way that public transit becomes viable.
To a family without a roof, a 500 sf apartment with small bedroom, small kitchen, and small living area would be a helluva lot better than a sandy sleeping bag in a tent with a coleman stove and a portapotty.
Just because YOU would not live in such small quarters does not mean they are inherently bad. We must have dwelling choices that fulfill the entire spectrum of need, dispersed as a percentage along basic income realities. Dwelling choices must be brought to the marketplace using the least amount of government financial assistance as possible. But it is also important that government not place impediments to affordability at every turn on the road to development. (This latter notion is sometimes referred to as the Politics of NO)
And let's be honest. Urban Sprawl on Maui is the direct result of building height restrictions that result in subdivision mentalities. This promotes dependence upon automobiles, which promotes congestion and pollution. Any true environmentalist knows that overpasses, taller buildings, and smaller dwelling unit size are good for the environment, and the only way to preserve Ag/Open space.
Based on commentary by Miulang and SK, I am starting to come to the conclusion that liberal philosophy is basically uncaring toward the plight of those least able to fend for themselves in our society. Breaks my heart.
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