iwanttobehappy2022 t1_jacddfg wrote on February 28, 2023 at 12:41 PM

There’s no demand to. People there wanted to keep the population small, not dense, not developed because they prefer it that way. The property is worth more like that and there’s demand for that. New construction can destroy the vibe of the area so they retrofit.

There’s no demand for any of those there. People won’t move there if they build that stuff there. Think of the upper outer cap and Nantucket.

CoarsePage t1_jad9rgp wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:40 PM

>The property is worth more like that and there’s demand for that.

Big if true. Lookup rea estate in new jerseys coastal cities, it isn't any cheaper in the denser areas than CT's shoreline communities.

AdHistorical7107 t1_jadau0v wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Its amazing, right? People just want to throw out whatever they think is fit for their narrative.....

CoarsePage t1_jadbl30 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Single family housing on large lots is the desirable and economic form of housing, that's why we need to mandate it through zoning laws. /S

AdHistorical7107 t1_jadc6hh wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:56 PM

Ha.

People want the coast line developed, but then the prices will skyrocket even more and they will cry they can't afford it. Meanwhile, the damage to the environment is done.

But its those damn rich folks! 🤷

CoarsePage t1_jadf5ev wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:15 PM

The housing market is already so heavily distorted, so who knows what will happen. And for what it's worth, outside of New London; out shoreline communities are out of reach of the median Connecticut family.

The environmental damage is already done too. Just because you've got a couple trees in your backyard doesn't mean you haven't caused environmental damage.

AdHistorical7107 t1_jadr4nl wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Nope. The environmental damage could be worsened.

iwanttobehappy2022 t1_jaeoujt wrote on February 28, 2023 at 10:05 PM

It is for the current property owners and people likely to buy there, they buy there because it’s not the Jersey shore. People buy on Nantucket and upper cape because it’s not the Jersey shore.

lizardRD t1_jadhdio wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Have you been to the beach area in Fairfield? They are constantly tearing down old houses and building new ones there. Its very crowded with houses basically on top of eachother. It’s arguably the most desired area to buy in the town