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RoosterInMyRrari t1_j0hf7es wrote

Reply to comment by Adept-Pension-1312 in DC's old Vanguard building to be converted into downtown apartments by Maxcactus

Not nearly enough to keep up with demand. Our density is piss poor (thanks building height restrictions!).

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Here4thebeer3232 t1_j0ib7k0 wrote

Most European cities don't have high rises either. DC can achieve density without the need for them. The bigger issue is the massive sections of detached single family homes outside the core.

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RoosterInMyRrari t1_j0igpe8 wrote

Yes that is also an issue. Paris, which has few high rises, is MUCH more dense than DC.

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oxtailplanning t1_j0iixug wrote

Also the thing that limits height is rarely the height act itself but NIMBYs that fight everything.

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lc1138 t1_j0jkyac wrote

You tryna storm the palisades

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