JazzyQ wrote:Well, in my case, only because there was nothing new or surprising there. No slight intended to La Martinet, it's just that I've already read a fair bit on this by following links from previous posts on the Forum in this subject. Developers get their accountants to construct analyses that "prove" that proper provision of affordable homes will scupper their cost/benefit case; councils settle for what they can get without a fight.Noticed how little response there was to this post.
Karen I wrote:I've yet to be convinced that these luxury blocks are making a real contribution to the housing needs of people in this borough, or helping towards the development of social housing.
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