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Density is Not Design, What Cities Miss on the Road to Affordability

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Land development expert Scott Finfer argues that cities relying on minimum lot size as a proxy for affordability overlook better metrics such as infrastructure cost per home, usable open space access, entitlement timelines, and long-term value per acre, contending that thoughtful design with smaller lots and connected parks can deliver more attainable and livable neighborhoods than conventional large-lot zoning.

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