LADDER ACT: A Law To Pull The Ladder Up Behind Us As Homeowners And Keep Property Values Ultra Inflated In Barrington

We need a 1 billion acre minimum for new construction. People who can’t afford or don’t want 1 billion acres of land to put their modular home or modest ranch on don’t work hard enough. The average age of a first time home buyer being 38 years old is a good thing. 
My personal connection to this matter is rooted in concern for the tectonic shifts in the housing market. I, like many others, believe that the increasing number of young individuals purchasing homes is disturbing. The trend is accelerating and changing the fabric of our neighborhoods and communities. With the affordability and availability of modern housing, many young people can now afford, sometimes barely, to own properties. This drastically overpopulates our neighborhoods and pushes boundaries closer together.

I propose to slow down this trend, the implementation of a requirement specifying the minimum lot size for new construction to be 1 billion acres. Although this might seem drastic, it poses a solution ensuring our areas are not congested, retaining the openness, and tranquillity our homes should symbolize.

While it is true that homeownership increases economic stability and has been associated with an improved sense of personal accomplishment and societal participation (as per a study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), we should also consider and respect the quality of life and privacy of current homeowners.

Through this proposal, we could secure long-term environmental stability and preserve our residential spaces. This petition stands to remind us that while development is essential and inevitable, it should not be at the expense of our home security, personal space, and peace. Please join me and sign this petition, affirm the importance of controlled and considerate housing development.