By Helen LuiWe constantly hear about the problems with density: tiny shoeboxes in the sky, looming towers and their shadows, traffic congestion, and overcrowding. But despite popular discourse, denser living can actually be good for us and our communities.Density as healthDensity brings public services, transit, parks, and amenities closer together. When we can walk our
Not every building was poorly constructed and managed. You’re not the only one to be hit by levies that SUCK. I worked for a strata management firm for years so I do know that some people get hit with some nasty bills. And sometimes the levies are so high that you can’t even sell your unit even if you wanted to. It can ruin people. BUT, that’s not the norm. And it’s a completely separate issue from density as a concept. Most buildings are built well, and when managed properly will only see special levies in line with what you’d expect to maintain roofs and common grounds (they are not meant to cover anything but the common property).