[peteey]

>much of America means California

Low density is prevalent outside of California. Here is a zoning map of Jacksonville FL: https://imgur.com/K6DbVYj

The yellow is all low density residential. Purple is commercial and grey is industrial.

Source: http://maps.coj.net/DuvalProperty/#

[wil421]

It looks like they are trying to improve things.[1]

[1] https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2018/12/20/new...

[tomatotomato37]

Low density != housing crisis. A 3bed with a pool on a golf course can go for like ~$200k[0] there, which is more than affordable on the florida median income of $52k. Compare to San Francisco where a starter home regularly goes for a million+, and it's not like the commute is any easier.

[0]https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/11136-Oak-...