How low-density housing is making us poorer

The impact of low-density housing: An empty cafe with rows of round, black tables with brown wicker chairs featuring a black and white checkered pattern on their seats and backs.

Enabling a higher density of businesses and houses can bring many benefits to cities. It makes us as individuals, and as a society, richer – and not only in monetary terms. More choices of where to live, and less land per home, means lower house prices.