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Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

High density housing refers to housing developments with a higher population density than average. For example, high rise apartments are considered high density, especially in comparison to single-family homes or condominiums. High density real estate can also be developed from empty or abandoned buildings. For instance, old warehouses can be renovated and turned into luxury lofts. Further, commercial buildings that are no longer in use can be refitted into high-rise apartments. Opponents argue that more housing will lower the value of their home (or rental units) and change the “character” of neighborhoods. Proponents argue that the buildings are more environmentally friendly than single family homes will lower housing costs for people who cannot afford large homes.

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33%
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 @BDP9R3Q from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

I don't think it's that simple

 @9VMMXSJfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

Only if it will serve low income population

 @BCWGSTT from Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, with green spaces and parks.

 @BCMLGBGfrom Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but make sure they are small bungalow houses, and not big homes or apartments

 @B8RDK4Cfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

No, but still promote the construction of these high density residential buildings in the future, but make it very affordable and nice.

 @B29PP76from Newfoundland  answered…1yr1Y

Yes with emphasis on the development of community with the addition of high density residential buildings.

 @B28SGLNfrom Nova Scotia  answered…1yr1Y

No because the corporations who build them do not offer affordable rents. They maximize their profits while receiving government subsidies

 @B244VCMfrom Ontario  answered…2yrs2Y

If you're going to subsidize places they all should be subsidized regardless of population. No one has control who where who moves where

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Elizabeth Warren Walks Back Murder Comments

Congressional Democrats broadly denounced the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Friday morning, after Republicans started accusing Sen. Elizabeth Warren of excusing violence.“No one's condoning this,” said Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.). “Violence never is the right answer for anything. And it was a horrible murder, a tragic loss for his family.” Warren this week condemned the shooting, but added that people “can be pushed only so far.”"We'll say it over and over," Warren said on MSNBC’S “The ReidOut.” " Violence is never the answer. This guy [Luigi Mangione] gets a trial who's allegedly killed the CEO of UnitedHealth, but you can only push people so far, and then they start to take matters into their own hands."In a statement to POLITICO, Warren said, “Violence is never the answer. Period. I should have been much clearer that there is never a justification for murder.” Top Republicans denounced Warren's comments and the walked-back rhetoric, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) calling it “inappropriate and dangerous.”Some House Democrats asked about the incident on Thursday pivoted the conversation to discuss policy options on health care or gun safety.“I don't really know that this is really a space that Congress normally weighs in on,” said Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). “But at the end of the day, I think it’s an opportunity, because now people are talking about health care and to talk about the fact that this industry has honestly not been as helpful as it could be.”“Violence is never the answer,” said Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.). “We know that there are people suffering, there’s great challenges in healthcare. There's great challenges, and people have, in fact, been wronged, but a process of governance is the way to address that, not violence.”And Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) who denounced the murder, said the killer should be prosecuted and that “I do know that allegedly a ghost gun was used, and we should also ban ghost guns. There's no reason for them beyond the streets.”

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