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TravelingTequila t1_iy8ybcl wrote

Reply to comment by Environmental3rdEye in Enrollment, demogaphics, housing - they're all intertwined by GraniteGeekNH

Unfriendly to younger folk?

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GraniteGeekNH OP t1_iy8z5xa wrote

Like many states (alas) we give development breaks to housing for people over 55, or over 62. That is an indirect tax on housing for younger people and families. Then we lament that they don't live here.

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futureygoodness t1_iy910t6 wrote

Too little housing development -> continuous rise in the cost of housing that makes it difficult to lay foundations for your life

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TravelingTequila t1_iy92g5j wrote

Totally agree with lack of development. Zoning needs to be addressed. It's just not specific to young people, though. It sucks for me too :).

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Piwo1313 t1_iyb99cj wrote

I’m thinking not so much about zoning…unless for mixed use (retail/residential) in the cities. Most of Manchester is 3 story tenements that are OLD and in dire need of rehabilitation. Rehab is expensive. Better to redevelop into multifunctional multi unit properties that attract young professionals. We need to bring businesses back to Manchester (bio fabrication) and make Manchester a hub for young people to start bringing vibrancy to NH

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TravelingTequila t1_iybe53k wrote

Manchester is doing good and the source of most new units. Surrounding areas have old density rules which makes large buildings on cheaper land impossible. Zoning is the issue

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