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1. Dov has listened to this issue before, and Caller was not bringing up something unheard of. He had investigated the matter several times, and found many reasons why it would not work.
2. There is a separate question here. Should there be more housing in Boro Park? There is a strong argument that there should not be. The neighborhood is hopelessly overcrowded. Every existing home is full of occupants, and many have additional residents (let’s ignore whether these basement apartments are even legal). Parking a car near a store or even near a home is a nightmare. Bus stops are a half block each, and there are double the number of fire hydrants needed (unless you’re a canine). There is a mentality common to BP that one’s married children must live near them. I have married children living in proximity, and their frequent visits, especially when the grandchildren come, are nice and enjoyable. But this is NOT a necessity. Children should be encouraged to live wherever they will be comfortable. Sentencing them to live in cramped apartments, many of which were built in the 1800’s is abusive and cruel. If we became more willing to let go of our children at marriage, and let them live in other locations, we will accomplish much for them, for ourselves, for the neighborhood, and for the other communities where they will live and bring Yiddishkeit. I am openly encouraging my married kids to live elsewhere and to visit.