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Urban Heights and Housing Dynamics
This chapter explores the complex relationship between building heights, land costs, and housing availability in urban development. It highlights how increasing height limits can potentially lower construction costs and break-even rents, thus impacting housing supply and affordability. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the need for planners to comprehend developers' cost structures to create effective housing policies that balance urban needs.