Ok here’s the idea (one of the *least* crazy ideas I’ve posted here, I think this one is pretty solid but I also appreciate the open-mindedness and good humour of this sub):
Cities with existing neighborhoods come with an existing set of expectations for how existing residents will be consulted about new developments. It’s basically impossible to grow a bedroom community into a town center into a metropolis. Yimbys are out there fighting the good fight but the best they can achieve is a balance vs the forces of nimbyism.
A place like Manhattan shows both sides: people love density and walkability. They like apartments with grocery stores and nightclubs a short walk away. But Manhattan is no stranger to nimbyism: it’s also added height restrictions and zoning laws along with the expected, inevitable housing shortage.
So instead you go out and find a small community with the existing conditions to support a new town where the laws of yimbyism are baked in. Maybe an old town losing population with the remnants of an industrial zone across the tracks. Ideally it’ll be commuting distance to a major center. Carve out a chunk of the former industrial zone and have it zoned for mixed use and minimal to no height, parking and setback restrictions.
Start building and wait.
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