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> The cost per foot of construction

That's why I specifically said that a per-unit cost is lower in cities. But units tend to become smaller and smaller over time.

> Taking only construction costs into account, when land is cheap, single family homes make the most financial sense, and dense housing doesn't make sense.

Absolutely.




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