• @NarrativeBear
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    1 year ago

    I would think looking at this comment section most individuals on this sub hate cars, but love homes with large driveways and massive streets. To drive the cars we hate?

    Mid-density apartment are a thing, maybe 4-6 floors tall.

    Though north america apartment design is another issue IMO. North america apartment floor plates are unfortunately not designed for families. When was the last time you saw a 3 or 4 bedroom apartment?

    Edit: I should add, when was the last time you saw a 3 or 4 bedroom apartment that cost less then a full size family home in the suburbs.

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        1 year ago

        I work for a architectural firm, and unfortunately most new high-rise towers, and mid-rise towers, that I see come through my desk prioritize bachelor’s pads, 1 bed, 1 + den, or 2 bedroom usually the second bedroom has no window.

        It simply comes down to developer cost and north american fire codes. Two exits stairwells minimum and a exit every 45 meters.

        This article demonstrates the concept in greater detail.

        https://www.centerforbuilding.org/blog/we-we-cant-build-family-sized-apartments-in-north-america

        • @[email protected]
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          21 year ago

          Ah that makes more sense, I know there are a lot in the suburbs but I can definitely see it being much less common in highrise or midrise tower apartments.

    • @Cryophilia
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      21 year ago

      “fuckcars” people literally and exclusively start and end their philosophy with “fuck cars, bikes rule”. No consideration of secondary or related effects. It’s a culty thing.

    • knexcar
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      21 year ago

      I always assumed it was the posts reaching “all” and actually getting diverse/dissenting opinions (unlike a certain other site!)