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No place is perfect, but do you honestly feel those cons outweigh the pros I listed? Name me another major city that doesn't have those two problems. Long lines seem petty and STD rates can be broken down by demographics, or you could always wear a condom.
I suggest you leave NYC, like the metro area completely. Try living somewhere else for 2 years. Somewhere very different. In my opinion, I feel your neighborhood is seriously skewing you view of the rest of the city in it's entirety. Not only that but you are not acknowledging the changes over time.
The grass isn't always greener.
Here's a preview of the new micro-housing exhibit at the Museum of the City of NY for those interested.
A lot of space saving techniques, you can do more with less.
Lol the overwhelming majority of comments on your link from curbed are talking trash about the sardine cans. One that isn't is so obviously you that I actually laughed:
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So much bitchin. Look. If you don't like it, don't move in! For those that find these types of apartments valuable, it's just what the doctor ordered. These will sell like hot cakes in prime locations. Especially when you throw in amenities like: social spaces, gyms, laundry rooms, rooftop gardens. Singles typically have way less crap then families anyway and the modern state of housing is inefficient. How often do you use your bedroom outside of sleeping? How often do you use your living room while you sleep? Might as well combine the two to save space. There is a huge demand for this sort of construction. I'm interested myself.
Lol the overwhelming majority of comments on your link from curbed are talking trash about the sardine cans. One that isn't is so obviously you that I actually laughed:
Me too, I luaghed my socks off while shaking my head.
No place is perfect, but do you honestly feel those cons outweigh the pros I listed? Name me another major city that doesn't have those two problems. Long lines seem petty and STD rates can be broken down by demographics, or you could always wear a condom.
I suggest you leave NYC, like the metro area completely. Try living somewhere else for 2 years. Somewhere very different. In my opinion, I feel your neighborhood is seriously skewing you view of the rest of the city in it's entirety. Not only that but you are not acknowledging the changes over time.
The grass isn't always greener.
Here's a preview of the new micro-housing exhibit at the Museum of the City of NY for those interested.
A lot of space saving techniques, you can do more with less.
That is cool, I will have to head to the museum to check it out. I have always been fascinated with these micro apartments in Tokyo, so it will be neat to see what the architects were able to come up with for this city.
That is cool, I will have to head to the museum to check it out. I have always been fascinated with these micro apartments in Tokyo, so it will be neat to see what the architects were able to come up with for this city.
Judging by the pictures, the interior decorating could use some work. IMO. One of the firms should have partnered up with IKEA.
This is all about generating tax revenue. Pack in as many people into a finite space in order to extract greater tax revenue. who will grab these spaces? Singles. Who pay a large amount in taxes relative to earnings? Singles.
The state and the city have a budget problem and tax revenues have been drying up since '08. They desperately need to up revenue or the game is over.
This is all about generating tax revenue. Pack in as many people into a finite space in order to extract greater tax revenue. who will grab these spaces? Singles. Who pay a large amount in taxes relative to earnings? Singles.
The state and the city have a budget problem and tax revenues have been drying up since '08. They desperately need to up revenue or the game is over.
I mean you could look at it like that.
...or maybe a lot of people are seeking small apartments in NYC. A place where single people already outnumber studios and one bedrooms. Which in turn will raise tax revenue.
This is all about providing adequate housing for a fast growing population.
...or maybe a lot of people are seeking small apartments in NYC. A place where single people already outnumber studios and one bedrooms. Which in turn will raise tax revenue.
This is all about providing adequate housing for a fast growing population.
All the people who complain abot the size of such apartments should spend a week in Europe: a lot of single people are used to live in small apartments there.
In fact, I don't see the problem: why a single person needs a massive apartment?
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Judging by the pictures, the interior decorating could use some work. IMO. One of the firms should have partnered up with IKEA.
Haha, that is true. I always like the tiny apartments they have on display at IKEA.
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