I’d argue that its current low density make it desirable because the addition of fewer units, which can be built for cheaper than downtown towers or SoMa lofts, would lead to greater increases in density and a quicker tripping of the critical mass needed to activate urban features like public transit and walkable neighborhoods. But that’s my personal opinion.

I think independent of overall density-related arguments, the west side of town has some of the more robust, and expensive, transit infrastructure in the city. If we’re going to continue to under-use the land around that resource, then we should seriously consider whether it’s worth continuing to invest in its operation.