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Which all add up the conclusion that McMansions are lousy investments, for the following reasons: 1. Small land area & value component (compared to established suburbs) 2. No subdivision potential 3. Location may be less handy than older suburbs 4. Dearer than houses in older suburbs 5...

Le Corbusier had some similar ideas in the 1920s, proposing cities comprising apartments in a park setting ringed by freeways. Many of his ideas were used in public housing estates post WWII. It was a disaster, particularly for families with children. Brasilia, the only city fully...