Most McMansionized Neighborhood?

[hhwdavid]

Originally Posted by Voyageuse

Arcadia. I lived in Redondo Beach <10 years ago, and the McMansionization was pretty bad. Personally, I dislike it, and I'm not alone as many cities are putting restrictions on over-building. No, I don't that homeowners should be able to build whatever they want. They should have some creative freedom, but not so much that it disrupts the neighborhood, otherwise you end up with something like this little gem in Pasadena:

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It´s a candidate for Unhappy Hipsters

[Mr. Zero]

Originally Posted by IM90046

Looks like something is finally going to be done about these big boxed homes being built
What are your opinions on them? Should property owners have the right to build whatever home they like?
Which neighborhood is most McMansionized?

I feel like the title would go to Manhattan Beach, seems like every other home there is bulging off the lot. Beverly Hills a close second.

L.A. neighborhoods closer to getting temporary mansionization limits - LA Times

I've seen a lot of this in NY and a lot of it here. Personally, I'm ok with building big. Let homeowners get as much value as they can get from their properties and build a home that suits their needs... Especially when the land alone is so expensive. A relatively small plot that might cost $50k to $75k in other parts of the country can cost over a million here.