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Some proponents in New York and San Francisco may argue that geographic constraints hinder expansion and new developments due to their physical limitations. While it is true that both cities are bordered by water and mountains, the real challenge lies in political ingenuity rather than geographical constraints.
There are myriad proposed projects by developers that have been rejected by city authorities—indicating that a lack of political will, rather than a lack of physical space, is at the heart of the issue facing these urban centers. The potential exists for both cities to revisit and liberalize their zoning codes, allowing for greater height and density in housing developments.