In this thread we post our most :LIB: takes, and discuss whether that is the logical end point on a given topic or whether we need to lose that last bit of liberalism.
In this thread we post our most :LIB: takes, and discuss whether that is the logical end point on a given topic or whether we need to lose that last bit of liberalism.
Upzoning is good. Single family detached homes are bad and anything that allows for their preservation is also bad. I have not joined the local chapter of the DSA in my city largely because they oppose blanket upzoning. Denser cities with fewer land use restrictions would be a purely positive change.
Would I prefer housing be decommodified and publicly-owned instead? Absolutely. But that's like saying you can't use an iPhone because it wasn't made under communism. Housing unaffordability and climate change are real problems now that we need to address and waiting until the revolution to change housing policy isn't cutting it.
While I think you have a great point, it seems like you might have more than enough common ground with the DSA on other issues.
Upzoning does help. There really is a huge problem with lack of housing in the cities. It would be great if we could get huge public housing projects though.