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LilInterweb t1_j5mdfuu wrote

The value of row houses is to be near a vibrant walkable area. The townhomes that get built these days are islands in a sea of suburban sprawl and so you don’t get the walkable density these buildings are designs to promote.

We may be able to build more if we promoted more transit oriented development and stop spending so much on freeway expansions and small amounts on public transit.

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badbunnysadbunny t1_j5n386p wrote

There are tons of townhomes being built all over DC…? Tearing down many old rowhouses or SFHs to build higher density, more modern townhouses. It’s not just the suburbs at all.

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Arctic_Dreams t1_j5n7ede wrote

The walkable part is probably pretty important. Housing like these aren't usually known for their ample driveways or garages.. and if it's not walking distance to transit and points of interest, everyone moving there is going to want a spot for their car.

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