Originally Posted by
PlanoFuji
Yes I see your point. What I was trying to say was that the housing in a given community reflect the market or desires of those in the community they aren't actually imposed by either the government or the real estate developers. If as in the OP's case, his desire differs from those of the majority of his neighbours his choices are limited, particularly without the funds needed to go ones own way.
In truth those op-ed pieces are most often just one person trying to tell everyone else that how they live or want to live is the "best" way to live and everyone would be better if they all accepted that. The idea that it will necessarily be better for mankind, the earth, or anything else is pure conjecture and wishful thinking.