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0 pointswyldfire2y ago0 comments

Townhomes are present all over the city of Austin and surrounding areas. At least in this case it's not an obstacle.

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Of course they are present. That doesn't mean the market is supplying them in anywhere near the quantity demanded.

Philadelphia is another of the rare counterexamples, as the zoning there allows new row houses and townhouses almost everywhere.

lukas0992y ago

Philly is an old city. It probably already had townhomes everywhere, and would benefit from allowing further stages of density.

xienze2y ago

I don’t think townhouses are anywhere near as rare as you’re letting on. I’ve can’t recall the last time I haven’t seen them in any decent-sized (50k+) city.

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lukas0992y ago

Of course they are present. That doesn't mean the market is supplying them in anywhere near the quantity demanded.

crooked-v2y ago

Philadelphia is another of the rare counterexamples, as the zoning there allows new row houses and townhouses almost everywhere.

lukas0992y ago

Philly is an old city. It probably already had townhomes everywhere, and would benefit from allowing further stages of density.

xienze2y ago

I don’t think townhouses are anywhere near as rare as you’re letting on. I’ve can’t recall the last time I haven’t seen them in any decent-sized (50k+) city.

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