> I am a YIMBY and still understand that these forms of housing are nowhere near as valuable as the SFH.
Well, ok then - we want affordable housing, let's build affordable housing. Nothing's perfect. Some people prefer denser housing in a more desirable place, and some prefer more space in Cyanide Springs, Oklahoma. Both should be a choice, but currently, we limit the denser housing options way too much.
Just stating that Americans love their yards/privacy and it's not so simple to fix.