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dosmoney t1_iyaoi80 wrote

Reply to comment by The_Darkprofit in I would purchase this by mzzy_ozborne

As someone who lives in New Bedford, with rent rates climbing to ridiculous rates already (we’re paying $2k for a 2 bedroom pet friendly apartment that isn’t even very nice), I’m not a fan of the line. I don’t hate the idea but I hate what it’s doing and will do for rents. We’re paying almost double what we were 4 years ago.

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The_Darkprofit t1_iyap5d9 wrote

Yeah it makes it a better place to live and unlike the suburban towns New Bedford has the right zoning to actually get more investment in affordable housing, which could help out everyone in the area. Either way I don’t think you are going to avoid rising rents by wishing away housing demand. I hope you get into a better housing situation if yours is an issue right now.

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dosmoney t1_iyaqn44 wrote

Not going to avoid rising rents no, I agree there. But, having looked for apartments a few of times over the last few years in New Bedford and surrounding areas, the rise in price in New Bedford has not been in line with surrounding areas. (Obviously this is anecdotal and pertaining to my situation, needing something pet friendly, and 2 bedroom), but many I know echo the same thing. New Bedford is also falling victim to many multi families being sold to property management companies, who are pricing out long time renters(I know this in particular isn’t a New Bedford specific problem ofc)

Also on topic, I LOVE this jersey design.

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The_Darkprofit t1_iyarlxl wrote

Yeah I mean what will stabilize affordable rents? It’s not going to be less housing or jobs, and if one of the solutions is more housing the minor cities like New Bedford, Fall River, Brockton, Taunton etc. are the fastest route to more housing. It would take years in court to try and force the wealthy suburbs to get rid of their NIMBY policies.

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dosmoney t1_iyazr6d wrote

Oh I assure you NIMBYisn isn’t exclusive to the suburbs. Plenty of people against affordable housing in New Bedford. It’s stopped some projects from happening even in the last few years.

My biggest concern is where do the current residents go when they can’t afford the rents of property managers who are catering to new commuters? I mean I guess like the shitty 3 families owned by slumlords will still possibly be an option but man it’s fucked out here.

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The_Darkprofit t1_iyb1gqd wrote

I don’t know the situation. I do know that if you are getting priced out in NB there isn’t much within an hour that’s cheaper without paying/earning compromises. I hope things work out for you.

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dosmoney t1_iyb2dou wrote

Yeah I hope so too and everyone else in the city. The only places that we could find that were cheaper were heading pretty far west, or parts of RI or CT.

Something has to happen for housing, and not just here.

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