The_Dream_of_Shadows t1_it26byq wrote on October 20, 2022 at 12:13 PM

“We need to open up more space for our own residents, not college students. Quick! Let’s make it so that you can’t have more than three college students in one house, meaning that they’ll necessarily have to take up more buildings, which will likely still be in Providence, thus invalidating our entire goal.”

We elect unfathomably stupid people…

totoop t1_it2mfjr wrote on October 20, 2022 at 2:17 PM

The reality is they are just pandering to the vocal minority of wealthy homeowners that are very active in the local political system and are tired of having rambunctious college kids (and probably just poor people in general) living around their neighborhoods so they concoct some BS spin to accomplish their goal.

I mean.....I could be wrong but I don't know what is worse; a political system full of corrupt asscracks that don't have the publics best interest in mind or a political system full of complete idiots that have no idea how their policies will actually impact the public. Both are scary and we probably just have both anyways....

Coincel_pro t1_it2mocs wrote on October 20, 2022 at 2:19 PM

We have both

Desperate_Expert_952 t1_it3kezt wrote on October 20, 2022 at 5:58 PM

100% pandering. It’s dumbed down thinking. Less people in house = less problems. Doesn’t work like that but the average smooth brain can’t comprehend. Less good lord better ugg ugg

Auto_Animus t1_it3971v wrote on October 20, 2022 at 4:46 PM

It’s why the pawsox bounced I believe.

WrathWise t1_it27bf4 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 12:22 PM

Ironically I am now and have been a resident for 15 years thanks to coming here specifically to attend college. Love RI. (& I was born in NY, moved around, + lived out of the country so it’s not like I’m inexperienced in comparing).

UltravioletClearance t1_it2ot0s wrote on October 20, 2022 at 2:33 PM

I mean they think banning new residential construction will stop gentrification without realizing the lack of new housing is what causes gentrification in the first place. Zoning boards aren't the smartest bunch.

dc_dobbz t1_it2r43z wrote on October 20, 2022 at 2:49 PM

For someone to propose this instead of loosening building regulations to allow denser building near colleges is a level of stupidity I am at a complete loss to understand