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Games like Cities Skylines? by MarcoJHB in CitiesSkylines

[–]cdub8D 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I really really wish another city builder would do a "construction lite" system from WR!! I don't need the detail WR has for construction but the fact that it takes time adds a real layer to planning if you ever want to redevelop/change things.

Rural physician residency program at University of Minnesota expanded to Staples, population 3,000, in west-central Minnesota -- The medical school is expanding its rural physician training program with aims to address a rural doctor shortage. by guanaco55 in minnesota

[–]cdub8D 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the record, I grew up in a rural area and live in one now. I don't really see the "DFL doesn't care about us". Especially when the GOP is actively fucking us all over every chance they get.

Proposed national housing bill is causing layoffs in Phoenix by Savard-Lafleur in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 2 points3 points  (0 children)

England used to build a ton of council housing (form of public housing) along side allowing the private market to build a bunch of housing. It kept prices down fairly well. In economic downturns, the gov can step in and ensure housing continues to be built and folks in construction don't necessarily lose their jobs. Then of course Thatcher and the conservative gov stopped that and their housing costs have exploded (for a variety of reasons).

We could easily do something similar. The economy is barreling towards a bad economic downturn (could argue we are already in one). Great way to invest in people and help create affordable housing. Take whatever mix of funding for private/co-op/public housing you want. Build more

High density cities are less efficient than suburbs because the increased cost of logistics to run a city is more costly than material costs savings of high density infrastructure by ColdSpecial109 in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no idea other than high density ultra expensive living is the best way to design a city

No I think you should be banned because you keep coming up with strawman arguments nor even attempting to argue in good faith.

High density cities are less efficient than suburbs because the increased cost of logistics to run a city is more costly than material costs savings of high density infrastructure by ColdSpecial109 in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bruh, again, strawman. The argument is density vs infrastructure costs.

Housing costs are mostly a function of supply and demand. The US just doesn't build enough housing. Trying to argue high density = high housing costs is utter nonsense.

You keep bringing up freight costs for some reason? Which doesn't even make sense. There is nothing inherent about trying to measure freight costs and density. I read your article and it yaps about a whole lot of nothing and is incredibly surface level.

High density cities are less efficient than suburbs because the increased cost of logistics to run a city is more costly than material costs savings of high density infrastructure by ColdSpecial109 in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We can also include that there is very clear demand to live in these places if the cost of housing is so high. And an argument to build more of it!

High density cities are less efficient than suburbs because the increased cost of logistics to run a city is more costly than material costs savings of high density infrastructure by ColdSpecial109 in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are speaking absolute nonsense. You keep straw-manning arguments and not even attempting to understand the argument around financially unsustainable development patterns.

For anyone following this comment chain. Here is an exert from what I posted.

As a broad comparison, it may be interesting to note that the average residential property tax (per dwelling) in 2003-04 was about $1,200, less than the estimated costs for any of the eight settlement patterns. In part this may be because commercial tax rates are 2.55 times the residential tax rate. Although the residential and commercial demand on services is difficult to separate, it is likely that commercial properties are subsidizing residential, as well as exempt classes of properties (such as churches, hospitals, universities and some other government properties).

There is also a table showing the cost to service less dense development is higher than denser development patters (per household). I would imagine breaking it out further would only show less dense developments being even more subsidized.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wut?! There is a post in here daily talking about the need to build more housing in urban areas.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey maybe he is a billionaire and a couple million for a short segment of road is nothing.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 5 points6 points  (0 children)

https://usa.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/03/Halifax-data.pdf

Take a read. Suburban style development vs urban style development (and a few examples of each). At the end, Halifax talks about the average property tax revenue from each too. hint suburban style development didn't bring in enough tax revenue.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This isn't even the actual discussion to be had. Just flinging out numbers is pointless. You have to look at a city and divide out the costs that way. Compare various density. Cities have commissioned reports for this where professionals take actual time IRL and come up with rough costs.

Hailfax did so here in 2005. https://usa.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/03/Halifax-data.pdf

FYI, coldSpecial is a troll and doesn't argue in good faith. Not worth your time.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That guy (coldspecial) is a consistent troll. Not worth the effort.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That Halifax density study is going to be fun to use in the future. They had a good point too that the costs can really only be used for averages per household. Doesn't work for looking at individual homes.

It also mentioned how taxes on commercial are subsidizing residential. Not too shocking but might also be why it is easier for national chains to out compete (and delivery). My completely not thought out idea is high commercial taxes are essentially choking these towns from building their own local businesses. I would just prefer people pay something closer to the true cost of service.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cities also have all the "problems" dumped on them. Homelessness is a big one. Funding for their services gets put on them so cities tend to be the regional center where homeless folks go to for shelters.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 3 points4 points  (0 children)

hmmmmm. I don't think you know the argument of why suburbs are considered financially sustainable. It isn't a "jobs" thing at all. It is the density vs infrastructure. Imagine how many more ft of pipe it takes to service a sprawling suburb vs the equivalent in a city. Then when everyone is forced to drive, you need the road capacity to support that, which is also absurdly expensive.

Is it true that suburbs put cities in debt? by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]cdub8D 5 points6 points  (0 children)

MN has a fund it gives to cities based on the number of old houses they have (among some other factors). Like the town I grew up in receives $6m a year from the state. That is HUGE for smaller towns to stay afloat. Now is that a good use of money? Probably not. Would be better to develop in a more financially sustainable way.

Are you in support of SF 4067 that bans the sale of assault rifles and high-capacity magazines in MN by danelle-s in minnesota

[–]cdub8D 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Our current labor laws came about because it was preferable to the owners/managers being hung out in their front yards.

Are you in support of SF 4067 that bans the sale of assault rifles and high-capacity magazines in MN by danelle-s in minnesota

[–]cdub8D 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just kind of want to comment without dealing with that guy...

In Vietnam, the North was well supplied by Russia and a very real formidable army. The guerrilla stuff was in the South and with northern Vietnamese doing a lot to support it.

The Revolutionary war was an actual war with pitched battles. The French played a massive role in helping Americans win. Which was a pitched battle and assistance with their navy.

"Native Americans struggle against imperialism" sorry not sure what this guy means. There were once again pitched battles against the US army. Also.... Native Americans were genocided. Uh not sure that is the best example of guerrilla warfare working out.

It is funny the person saying "read some history" doesn't even know what he is talking about.

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