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Skizzy_Mars t1_j6jq8qz wrote

Reply to comment by pillbinge in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_

Why wouldn't we strive to match one of the best examples of public housing? Why bother doing anything if we can't at least try to make it a bit better than last time?

I don't really think that taking bids on a pre-determined design is "forcing" the developer to do anything. They don't have to bid on the project. The design and build don't have to be one contact fulfilled by one entity. Public housing isn't a charitable act driven by a developer, it is a government contract that is bid on and fulfilled by a developer, architect, etc.

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pillbinge t1_j6k38vz wrote

I'm totally with you. I'm just of the opinion that this would be 20-30 years down the road at best.

I don't think forcing bids on predetermined designs if forcing anything. I'm big on that and hadn't considered that process. Shame on me! But we're talking about force. I think we're on the same page.

I'm for government force in this case. I'm just for force in ways I want, and I think there are too many NIMBYs who are all heart, no head. Never mind that these modern 5/1 monstrosities tend to make things bland and useless, and real businesses can't really move in.

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