-ChrisBlue-

I am right now an engineer working on projects that I think are a complete waste of tax payer money.

I brought up my concerns to other departments and asked my boss how much leeway I have to fight against this. The answer was: boss will not support me, other departments refer to hq directives which refers to a study. I read the study and the study is valid but does not apply to the situation I am asked to apply it to. The study itself even specifically says its findings only apply to x situation.

So I do my job and do my work to the best of my ability.

While this project is a waste of money, it will not be dangerous for ppl / will not cause ppl to die - that is my line, I will refuse to do projects that are clearly creating a serious danger for people. I also recognize that I could be wrong and I’m not omniscient - I will do my work to the best of my ability and hope I am wrong.

My understanding is that: When you build new apartment complexes, it makes sense to target higher rents than affordable housing. The cost of building an affordable apartment complex is similar to an upmarket complex. But when you build new apartments and increase the supply of units. The rents at older apartments units will go down. Effectively turning older units into affordable housing.

Is this understanding correct?

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With the housing glut of high end apartments in some areas that you mentioned; Is there any evidence that developers are switching to building mid market or affordable apartments? Or lowering their rents to fill up empty units?

Thank you Liam, for responding to my question and your detailed explanation.