Build low-cost neighborhoods that don't suck

The world needs more housing. This page is about how it could be constructed better and more affordably.

Status quo

Some common problems that exist currently with low-cost neighborhoods:  discussionI think we should also add a link from here to some page on how to improve existing neighborhoods, because that involves fixing the same problems listed here.

  • Crime
  • Long commutes - nothing in the area
  • Lack of third spaces
  • Everything looks the same
  • It's not even all that affordable

Here's a radical idea: It's perfectly possible to have low-cost housing that doesn't have these major problems.

Designs

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See also