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Originally Posted by Locke
Well said.
I know this is going to sound 'Soviet Socialist' but we need affordable housing.
Take authority of what you can control.
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I was thinking you could set up "economic zones" and legislate wages for businesses who operate in those based on the costs of living in those zones. This might also have some positive affects on climate change, as it would hopefully limit commuting.
The problem you run into there is again with the speculation issue. Small business are going to be unfairly punished and pushed out if population density increases and housing costs continue to rise. The last thing anyone wants to see is an urban core overrun with chain restaurants and H&Ms.