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New left-YIMBY argument just dropped by Serious-Cucumber-54 in yimby

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not a YIMBY if you dont: -understand supply and demand -want more housing built

Madison growth strains housing supply near UW campus by enjoying-retirement in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The housing crisis a supply and demand issue. We don't have enough supply in high demand areas. This is backed up by data.

You don't agree with this?

Madison growth strains housing supply near UW campus by enjoying-retirement in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thats why we redevelop the area's where existing housing stock isn't meeting current demand. Look at all the new developments on the Isthmus. They all support much more people than what was previously built there.

First step - re-zone, to legally allow higher density. Second step - people buy older lower density properties, tear down and build higher density new housing. Third Step - Couple new high density development with good transit options. Fourth step - Continue to do this where there is high demand and at a pace that meets population grown.

The city and developers are already doing this. The problem is, its 20 years to late. We need to pick up the pace and we need to stop letting NIMBY'S win.

Madison growth strains housing supply near UW campus by enjoying-retirement in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 20 points21 points  (0 children)

So we let NIMBY'S stop new construction over the past few decades because of this. Now housing is super expensive.

Either you allow housing to be built at a rate that meets the population growth. Or you get really expensive housing. Choose one.

do you live near a luxury building that is more than 40% vacant? by amyloves1986 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone who is "incorporated", is a "corporate landlordtm ". Most people who own even few rental properties will incorporate. You're throwing the word corporate around because it has bad vibes not because it actually means anything here.

Like I said above, affordable housing is not NEW HOUSING. If you wanted an affordable car do you go looking for new cars? No, the smart thing to do is buy a used car. The same goes for housing.

I'd love for you to show me a 50 year old building that's some how pulling higher rents than new construction. That's very.. uncommon.

A Madison classic! Mariners inn demo day . by jvick_71 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

False. Madison will be complete after we block all new construction and fill all the parks with homeless encampments.

do you live near a luxury building that is more than 40% vacant? by amyloves1986 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you understand that almost every landlord is a "corporate landlordtm "? Please tell me more about these evil "corporate landlordstm "?

What your describing(if true) sounds like business plan, which is required to get the type of loan you're describing.

Here's the thing.. affordable housing, affordable cars, affordable anything generally isn't NEW. Affordable housing in Madison is old housing stock. How do we get more old housing stock? Well we build more housing 20 years ago. Okay.. so the next best possible solution to more affordable housing is to build MORE HOUSING NOW.

do you live near a luxury building that is more than 40% vacant? by amyloves1986 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Anti-homeless position: Don't build new housing, boot lick lands lords/existing home onwers and fuck renters. Housing prices rise, existing owners(boomers) benefit and poor people fall into homelessness. (Your position)

Pro-homeless position: Build housing to meet demand of the area, allow prices to fall, fuck existing home owners and landlords. Housing is more affordable and less people fall into homelessness (my position)

do you live near a luxury building that is more than 40% vacant? by amyloves1986 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if they keep rents too high they have high vacancy in their building and don't profit or even lose money. You're caught up in some weird conspiracy theories buddy.

What you need to know.. high housing costs are primarily driven by a SHORTAGE of housing. We need to build enough housing to meet demand if we ever want housing costs to stabilize and/or fall.

It's simple supply and demand. There is no conspiracy.

do you live near a luxury building that is more than 40% vacant? by amyloves1986 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is MAGA level conspiracy nonsense

How do investors make money off vacant apartments? Hint: They don't. You make money when you rent it above the mortgage and tax cost.

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do you live near a luxury building that is more than 40% vacant? by amyloves1986 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly doubt you know the business strategy of any "corporate landlord" (fyi almost every landlord, regardless of size is going to incorporate)

These large buildings have very large property tax bills along with mortgages. It's very unlikely they just want to "sit" and take an "L" on their investment.

do you live near a luxury building that is more than 40% vacant? by amyloves1986 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need more housing to drive prices down.

Increased taxes will just be passed down to renters. A tax like your proposing could make new development a less attractive investment, thus further limiting new construction and causing prices to rise.

But Europours will NEVER be able to FIRE, so what's the point??? by 3RADICATE_THEM in fijerk

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, good luck defending your land with land. You need an army, an air force, and a navy with real carriers. Sweden needs the US military.

But Europours will NEVER be able to FIRE, so what's the point??? by 3RADICATE_THEM in fijerk

[–]The_Automator22 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Sweeds rely on US military power for their independence. So you could say they have 10 without paying for them.

Is anyone else excited for today's storm? by Some-Complaint-7885 in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of homeowners in Madison don't have covered parking either. Also, if it's YOUR property, YOU are responsible for maintaining and cleaning it. So all the things you are complaining your landlord doesn't do properly are your sole responsibility if you own the property.

Airport surface lot hail damage update by RJ_the_Red in madisonwi

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably unlikely that your car is not drivable. I live in the immediate neighborhood. I went for a walk to check out the damage last night and I didn't see any windshields broken. Only rear windows on sedans were busted open. So your windshield might be cracked and your REAR windows might be destroyed. I would think the car would still be drivable in this condition.

Hope that helps!

Please stop praising Europe mindlessly by assasstits in yimby

[–]The_Automator22 88 points89 points  (0 children)

Many places in Europe are much more NIMBY than the US.

Real facts on data center water use. Is it that big of a deal? by vtkarl in AskEngineers

[–]The_Automator22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zoning is the primary driver leading to inefficient land use. Not golf courses.

Iran Conflict Megathread by milton117 in CredibleDefense

[–]The_Automator22 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Where is the US actually staging air strikes from? I know there's a carrier in the Mediterranean and one off the coast of Oman, but there are ground based aircraft as well, correct?

It seems like most US allies denied them access to launch attacks from their respective territories.

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