(09-25-2023, 07:51 AM)Sneakers Wrote:

(09-24-2023, 11:01 PM)mikesez Wrote: We should make sure more houses and apartments are built.  Local governments just need to get out of the way.

Great plan Einstien.  What happens when their lights go out and the toilets won't flush?  Oh, wait, toilets won't be a problem because the water supply has already dried up.

If you knew anything about development, you would know how critical infrastructure is.  The solution is not quite so simple.  While some municipal and state regulatory bodies are overly restrictive (depending on one's point of view) their involvement is absolutely necessary.

I basically work for developers.
I am intimately aware of the process.  Utility companies quote prices to developers for any infrastructure upgrade that a proposed new development needs.  Roads are more complicated aspect because the city council / County commission get involved, but roads, water and electricity are usually solved quickly.  Stormwater too.  The engineers tell you what to build and you build it.  
The holdup is usually at the zoning level, and not related to infrastructure at all, just related to the biases of the existing residents and their desire to keep everything the same. All of the engineering problems can be solved with more money. The zoning problems are usually unsolvable.
In unincorporated parts of Florida, this is usually not a problem, but it is a problem in certain parts of certain cities. In California, it's a problem in pretty much every city.
As far as water running out, sure, in Phoenix and Vegas that's a concern, but most places no.
Again, stop assuming you know more than me.  At least be nice if you're going to disagree.

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