I guess I'm a bit of a NIMBY like most Santa Cruzians (well ex-) but idk Santa Cruz is just an idyllic beach town. That's part of the charm and the identity. I don't think everywhere needs to metropolize and I'm not convinced doing so will even have an effect on housing costs. I also realize this is an incredibly unpopular opinion.
I do think the city needs housing, for sure, but high rises? Baby steps maybe?
I do think the city needs housing, for sure, but high rises? Baby steps maybe?