Oh hey, also the same thing with environmental issues

  • MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    It humors me that we’re making the housing market so unaffordable that “tiny homes” are a thing. They’re smaller than ever and it’s literally the only thing that’s not massively overpriced.

    I thought that’s what condos were supposed to be. Somewhere between apartment living and a full house (townhouse/semi-detached/fully detached)… Do people really care that much about having a lawn?

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      2 months ago

      Tbh I’d want a lawn. Not because I like grass, but because of the outdoor space. A community garden with dedicated plots would be a decent alternative, but I like the idea of having some space in front of my home to decorate or cultivate. That said, seeking green space shouldn’t be mutually exclusive with density. Build stepped pyramids or something, where each floor is offset by the previous floor’s yard so that everyone’s yards have sunlight but you’re still building upwards.

      Also, row houses are a thing. Medium density but still have a small front and back garden.

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      2 months ago

      “tiny homes” … literally the only thing that’s not massively overpriced.

      Oh no, they’re definitely overpriced too.

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        2 months ago

        I should rephrase.

        Instead of “massively overpriced” I should have said “way outside of everyone’s budget”

        Still overpriced, but the cost is low enough to actually afford it.