There is a solution, but it requires DSNY to look to Europe, not American suburbs

Another option for cities that want interesting buildings is to have ornament and artwork to provide the detail, as an alternative to facade articulation where the walls shift in and out. I got this added into the design standards for North Berkeley BART housing.

I'm grateful to the Governor for identifying the entitlement process as a barrier to building housing – an issue that comes up repeatedly in my Select Committee on Permitting Reform. We must reduce costs, increase accountability, & remove barriers to development.