07-10-2008, 08:17 AM
The point about multi-generational housing is very important for certain. In most areas it's almost zoned out of existence. As well, expectations have radically changed. In 1960 the average family of 4 that had a house lived in one of not quite 700 square feet. Today the average for the same family is near 3000. This is a major problem, compounded by the fact that in many areas, you're prohibited from building houses of under 1000 square feet at all. This sort of thing must change, obviously, and serves no one but developers.
As well, as I like to point out and have, a habit and a lifestyle of living with the luxury of lots of space and consumption in general eliminates the much underestimated skills required to live small, and in close proximity to other people. Certainly hard stuff to pick up overnight, as I expect many will soon discover.
As well, as I like to point out and have, a habit and a lifestyle of living with the luxury of lots of space and consumption in general eliminates the much underestimated skills required to live small, and in close proximity to other people. Certainly hard stuff to pick up overnight, as I expect many will soon discover.