[Forgeties79]

The people who build, own, and operate the very luxury services (such as culinary destinations) that contribute to an area's reputation as "one of the most desirable areas in one of the most desirable cities located in one of the most desirable geographies in the wealthiest country on earth" should be able to afford living there.

[thepasswordis]

>should

Why?

[mrWiz]

>Why?

Because if they leave then they will no longer contribute to the area's desirable reputation.

[hd95489]

In the free market they will leave and get replaced. Or enough will leave and wages will go up

[pb7]

But they can commute in like many people do, right?

[mrWiz]

Yes, to an extent. Commuting adds friction to working there, and if it becomes too much of a burden then people are likely to relocate.

And in this specific case (head chef at a popular bar) living in the neighborhood allows him to keep abreast of other bars, local trends, etc which benefits his work.

[Forgeties79]

My comment contains the "why" already.