Green spaces in housing developments are areas designated for parks and natural landscapes to enhance residents' quality of life and environmental health. Proponents argue that it enhances community well-being and environmental quality. Opponents argue that it increases the cost of housing and developers should decide the layout of their projects.
@9NCW7BK42mins42m
Yes, the gready developers are trying to build on every square inch of land and it looks terrible - it's ruining our community! Numerous studies show improved mental health and quality life when nature or green spaces surround us.
@9NBWJ9V19hrs19H
No, implement a Land Back policy which returns all government-held land to local indigenous tribes instead
@9NBM97SRepublican23hrs23H
i dont think all housing development units should do this only if there is not green space and low quality parks in the area
@9N7TRFXIndependent3 days3D
no shouldn't be required but it is a great idea and if the consumers start buying into those areas more then the open market will make the adjustments
@9N7PSQL3 days3D
Yes and they need to be mixed use zoning with a full range of services within a minimal distance from each residence.
@9N6S2YMIndependent3 days3D
I don't think builders should be compelled to include them; however, the disparity in means between investors/developers and the local populace does make me feel as though green spaces should be available and protected.
@9N6RVNH3 days3D
New developments should be offered tax breaks and other "carrots" to beautify the land they develop.
@9N39PDQ4 days4D
It depends on the local area. Regardless, this is something that each city should decide on their own.
@9N36MQN5 days5D
Yes, but only if the lots within the development are under a certain size and should reflect natural landscapes
@9N2FJTH5 days5D
No regulation. If anything, they minimum property size should be raised to stop full stripping of land for sub developments.
@RobinHoudeDemocrat 6 days6D
No, green space and park requirements would undermine housing density and would likely restrict access to those green spaces to residents of the development only. Green spaces and parks should be provided by the city under public ownership
@9MWD63L1wk1W
This should be decided locally, but yes green spaces and parks ought to be an important consideration in housing development
A certain percentage of the land should be required to include green spaces or recreational spaces for residences and the environmental impact.
@9MSWNPV1wk1W
Yes green space with minimal upkeep, but not in a Single family community where they already have yard spaces.
@9MSGYVD1wk1W
No, deregulate property development and reduce the scope of zoning laws so that developers and local governments can provide these amenities as they are demanded by the consumer.
@9MSCWJN1wk1W
I don't think it should be required but I do believe that it is a good idea.
It depends on the area of the city. If it is too technological, yes.
@9MRBH4Q1wk1W
i think it should be 50/50 because not everyone can afford it or want it.
@nicatim13 1wk1W
No, but provide benefits to those that do include green spaces.
@9MQ3BJM1wk1W
No, but more public investment should be put into these considerations
@9MPBT2H1wk1W
Recommended but not required but in high denser areas like Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, etc. I could see it being required.
@9MP88JH1wk1W
Housing developments in general should stop being created, and construction money should be focused toward making more affordable houses.
@9MNRKQB1wk1W
It depends on how much the community can spend, if its a low income area I think that would be a little unfair.
@9MNR22W1wk1W
Yes if there is a way that they can do it without increasing the housing cost
I think they should be encouraged but not required
@JcawolfsonIndependent 2wks2W
No, a decent standard of living must be prioritized,
@9MM7NMZ2wks2W
I think it is good to allow more spaces for such things but I don't think it should be a requirment.
It depend son the available space around a proposed development, and existing presence of community-oriented infrastructure.
@9MM66NS2wks2W
Yes for all children and pets that inhabit the housing developments
I don't believe it should be a requirement but rather voluntary
@9MM2ZQVIndependent2wks2W
Maybe, it would be nice to have housing near parks and green spaces for the kids to run around near
@9MLZMGR2wks2W
only in certain areas, some areas don't have enough space
@Dry550Independent 2wks2W
Yes, parks and green spaces are a welcome sight compared to buildings, traffic and garbage…they couldn’t hurt, it makes one feel connected with nature
@9MLVNDH2wks2W
They can expand them but not too much where nature will get token up and animals won't have a lot of places to live in that area
@9MLSFSS2wks2W
Dependent on the area and average income as these spots tend to increase prices
@9ML29JB2wks2W
Yes, but prioritizing increased density and access to mass transit needs to be part of the solution as well
@9MKXPVK2wks2W
No. They should have them but they shouldn’t be required.
@9MKSTP92wks2W
doesn’t matter if they have them, would be a nice addition though
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