With all the good publicity the Bay Area gets here, this piece makes me worry that the benefits may not be for everyone.
As always, what am I missing?
You aren't missing anything, but this is not exactly news - the Bay Area is one of the most expensive places in the US, so its amenities are largely for those who can afford the rent. And, ultimately, most of its benefits are simply reflected in higher real-estate values for landowners. Lower zoning regulations would help, of course - as would getting rid of the insanity known as Prop 13.
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