?WHY IS
RENT HIGH?
Designing density bonusesMore density does not guarantee a project pencils out.
The pro forma shows small return differences across affordability rules at maximum allowed density.
REDRAWN FROM STUDY DATAFigure 2 · Return on cost at maximum density
Figure 2 · Return on cost at maximum density. Values digitized from Figure 2 in the archived publication; minor reading error is possible.| Affordability option | Current rules | Proposed rules |
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| Very low income | 5.8 | 5.7 |
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| Low income | 5.7 | 5.6 |
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| Moderate income | 5.6 | 5.4 |
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| Mixed | 5.7 | 6.1 |
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