The surreal world of the supes and the Lurie [Rich] Family Zoning Plan - 48 hills

"As one speaker noted, the Yimby argument that more supply will fix gthe price problem "is rooted in the economics of the 1950s. This is not the 1950s." No, it's not. Michelle from the Chinese Progressive Organization made the points: "The plan does not plan for adequate affordable housing and a plan to finance it. It will increase displacement as economic inequality increases. We know what put us here: Scott Wiener and the Yimby agenda and the real estate money.""

"But set the buildings and the local economy aside: the idea that the only way to increase housing affordability is to let the private market demolish existing buildings to put up more dense luxury housing is just a farce. Under the state's zoning mandates, of course, putting up a 25 unit building counts as 25 new units-even if 10 existing units are destroyed in the process."

The proposed zoning plan centers on increased density and market-led housing but raises concerns about displacement, inadequate affordable housing financing, and growing inequality. Proponents claim greater supply will lower prices, while critics argue late-stage capitalism and developer influence will exacerbate displacement and erase existing communities. The plan can count net new units despite demolishing current housing, which risks net loss of affordable units. Historic properties, small businesses, and local character face vulnerability as developers prioritize profit and density. Supervisors proposed amendments intended to slow community destruction and the committee continued the item for further consideration.

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