I think of SF as a city quixotically attempting continental European-style tenancy laws in a relentlessly American real estate system.
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Replying to @kimmaicutler
@kimmaicutler the big difference is population movement. Not many European cities growing that fast with so few other options within reach4 replies 0 retweets 7 likes -
Replying to @benedictevans
@BenedictEvans lots of other European cities grow faster than 10-20K people per year, no?5 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @kimmaicutler
@kimmaicutler@BenedictEvans SF's *demand* is to grow far faster than 10-20K people/year. Lack of space inhibits the growth, drives rent up.1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @khuey_
@khuey_@kimmaicutler one could perhaps compare 'build more houses to reduce prices' with 'build more roads to reduce traffic'2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @benedictevans
@BenedictEvans@khuey_@kimmaicutler not to be pedantic but the analogy is wrong. Building more roads induces more traffic.7 replies 0 retweets 1 like
@matungawalla @khuey_ .@BenedictEvans is being sarcastic.
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