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pjcanfield8 t1_j7uerst wrote

Reply to comment by erichkutslilpp in Neighbors In North Springfield Voice Concerns Over Proposed Development by Realistic-Sun3480

Me and many others do use NIMBY as insult. They are a group of property owners with way too much free time that they can use to go yell at city counsel meetings because they’re scared to see their neighborhood change (the poor or POC moving in) or a negative affect on their investment. It’s the exact kind of mindset that’s only going to keep getting single family homes built. That isn’t going to help the housing crisis. I don’t need single family home. I need a studio apartment which is hard to find in the Springfield area for a reasonable rate. We need more density and less sprawl for many reasons. Nimbyism and it’s effects are one of the biggest drivers of the housing crisis

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VaderTower t1_j7xd79v wrote

Say it loud for the people in the back!

We must build higher density housing to solve the housing crisis, and frankly bring down prices.

Why are apartments and rentals so costly? Because the demand is high and the supply is low. Saturate the market with supply and the demand falls out, cheaper housing.

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erichkutslilpp t1_j7ujdvs wrote

> That isn’t going to help the housing crisis

What housing crisis? In the last 10 years, Springfield has increased the number of housing units 7.5% while the population has risen just 6.5%. And many of those new housing units are multiple bedroom units.

The 'crisis' you might be feeling is one that revolves around our currency. You guys didn't like hearing it when the money was being passed out during covid and many still refuse to believe it. But creating 40% more currency out of thin air in less than 2 years is going to cause problems. Which you are feeling now in the form of higher rent. I sure wish economics were stressed more in school, as many people seem completely ignorant.

edit: ah the old ostrich downovtes without a logical response. Nice.

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throwawayyyycuk t1_j7uw6gy wrote

I will respond, yes you’re right, Springfield specifically has no shortage of places to live! That’s actually one awesome thing about living here that I appreciate.

However, we are still effected by the disproportionate increases to rent versus minimum wage, and I’m not saying it’s the fault of anyone, but the people making the least money are still out of luck when it comes to finding an affordable apartment, let alone a house to buy. My point is that it is better in Springfield and the gap is smaller than many places in the country, but it’s still there and people are still struggling.

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laffingriver t1_j7uuxnm wrote

“cause problems”. please tell us in plain english, like we are a five year old,

how $1400 checks from 2 years ago have anything to do with rent prices today, or how those checks affected home inventories.

use specifics, draw a direct line. and then do us a favor and tell us what that has to do with this development.

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