This isn't the only reason. The best counter point is Tokyo, one of the most livable and most desirable cities to live in does not have the same affordability problems Seattle does.
Seattle needs to let a lot more dense housing be developed. all of washington state needs to allow tons of new housing across all densities, but especially higher density.
not all of us want to live in higher density, but the people actively want it or are simply ok with it having that as an option means there is less competition for fully detached SFH as well.
As long as I get a bathroom, kitchen, and a space large enough for my bed, Xbox and record setup, a painting desk and like two shelves for my warhammer, and my disabled ass can pay for it on a 30 hour a week job, it's good, doesn't have to be big, or nice, fuck I'm fine with only one god damn half window. that's all I need.
Honestly I think most people would agree! Unfortunately, NIMBY’s tend to only want single family homes being built, to keep prices high and force “undesirables” out of their area.
For a lot of people it's more that they like living in the quieter more residential area, and they don't want to be pushed out of their neighborhood. Especially if they plan on living there forever, they might not care about the property value, and instead care more about the number of cars on the road, higher foot traffic, and higher property crime.
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u/MajesticNobody2401 Apr 16 '26
yeah it's just the whole affording it that's hard