Measure of a city's livability: lowest price at which non-slumlord apts are available. Seattle non-slumlord 1BRs start ~1700. 2 BRs ~2000.
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@DMR2quared you live in Seattle? Where do you estimate the thresholds are?
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yes! And the thresholds are zoning, water tables, and NIMBYism. Without going vertical quickly we will run into shortages and become LA
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@DMR2quared At least not SF. Am in Belltown, poss moving to upper Queen Anne. Surprised by how bad it's gotten in just 18 mo since last move
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the deeper structure of the area promotes sprawl and traffic jams producing price pressure on downtown-accessible areas.
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