@troubledcivilian.bsky.social
Currently thinking about new master planned cities.
www.businessinsider.com/company-town...
#Newcities
Google is hiding the fact that they are behind these new developments, much less in your face than Elon Musk is in Starbase, Texas. I believe this is because Elon Musk needs to display his massive ego and leave his fingerprints on everything.
#Newcities
Google is hiding the fact that they are behind these new developments, much less in your face than Elon Musk is in Starbase, Texas. I believe this is because Elon Musk needs to display his massive ego and leave his fingerprints on everything.
Meet your new landlord: Google
Companies like Google, Tesla, Meta, and Disney are building new company towns with homes designed to attract employees and ease the housing crisis.
www.businessinsider.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
www.businessinsider.com/company-town...
#Newcities
Google is hiding the fact that they are behind these new developments, much less in your face than Elon Musk is in Starbase, Texas. I believe this is because Elon Musk needs to display his massive ego and leave his fingerprints on everything.
#Newcities
Google is hiding the fact that they are behind these new developments, much less in your face than Elon Musk is in Starbase, Texas. I believe this is because Elon Musk needs to display his massive ego and leave his fingerprints on everything.
www.businessinsider.com/company-town...
#Newcities
After conquering the attention economy, some of the world's largest companies are looking to become huge landlords, profiting off the housing crisis they have contributed to. Nothing is better at retaining employees than becoming their landlord.
#Newcities
After conquering the attention economy, some of the world's largest companies are looking to become huge landlords, profiting off the housing crisis they have contributed to. Nothing is better at retaining employees than becoming their landlord.
Meet your new landlord: Google
Companies like Google, Tesla, Meta, and Disney are building new company towns with homes designed to attract employees and ease the housing crisis.
www.businessinsider.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
www.businessinsider.com/company-town...
#Newcities
After conquering the attention economy, some of the world's largest companies are looking to become huge landlords, profiting off the housing crisis they have contributed to. Nothing is better at retaining employees than becoming their landlord.
#Newcities
After conquering the attention economy, some of the world's largest companies are looking to become huge landlords, profiting off the housing crisis they have contributed to. Nothing is better at retaining employees than becoming their landlord.
www.planetizen.com/blogs/136242...
#Newcities
With reasons such as more right-to-work laws, the advent of the gig economy, the power of the working class is diminishing. Is companies becoming landlords and municipal controllers really the right step we need to be taking?
#Newcities
With reasons such as more right-to-work laws, the advent of the gig economy, the power of the working class is diminishing. Is companies becoming landlords and municipal controllers really the right step we need to be taking?
Company Towns: A Fraught 19th Century Idea is Getting a Second Life
From Lowell to Elon Musk’s Starbase, we trace the rise, fall, and resurgence of company towns.
www.planetizen.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
www.planetizen.com/blogs/136242...
#Newcities
With reasons such as more right-to-work laws, the advent of the gig economy, the power of the working class is diminishing. Is companies becoming landlords and municipal controllers really the right step we need to be taking?
#Newcities
With reasons such as more right-to-work laws, the advent of the gig economy, the power of the working class is diminishing. Is companies becoming landlords and municipal controllers really the right step we need to be taking?
www.planetizen.com/blogs/136242...
#Newcities
The mayor of Starbase, where SpaceX is headquartered, is a SpaceX employee who ran unopposed in the last election. These massive conflicts of interest must be addressed; otherwise, our dark history of company towns will no longer just be history.
#Newcities
The mayor of Starbase, where SpaceX is headquartered, is a SpaceX employee who ran unopposed in the last election. These massive conflicts of interest must be addressed; otherwise, our dark history of company towns will no longer just be history.
Company Towns: A Fraught 19th Century Idea is Getting a Second Life
From Lowell to Elon Musk’s Starbase, we trace the rise, fall, and resurgence of company towns.
www.planetizen.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
www.planetizen.com/blogs/136242...
#Newcities
The mayor of Starbase, where SpaceX is headquartered, is a SpaceX employee who ran unopposed in the last election. These massive conflicts of interest must be addressed; otherwise, our dark history of company towns will no longer just be history.
#Newcities
The mayor of Starbase, where SpaceX is headquartered, is a SpaceX employee who ran unopposed in the last election. These massive conflicts of interest must be addressed; otherwise, our dark history of company towns will no longer just be history.
www.fdiintelligence.com/content/d555...
#Newcities
When the landlord of your house is your employer, such as the Boring Company's Snailbrook development, questions of freedom arise. We need to ask ourselves why the Boring Company is purchasing land surrounding where the company is based in secret.
#Newcities
When the landlord of your house is your employer, such as the Boring Company's Snailbrook development, questions of freedom arise. We need to ask ourselves why the Boring Company is purchasing land surrounding where the company is based in secret.
The revival of US company towns
Can big techs breathe new life into a chequered concept from a bygone era?
www.fdiintelligence.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
www.fdiintelligence.com/content/d555...
#Newcities
When the landlord of your house is your employer, such as the Boring Company's Snailbrook development, questions of freedom arise. We need to ask ourselves why the Boring Company is purchasing land surrounding where the company is based in secret.
#Newcities
When the landlord of your house is your employer, such as the Boring Company's Snailbrook development, questions of freedom arise. We need to ask ourselves why the Boring Company is purchasing land surrounding where the company is based in secret.
www.fdiintelligence.com/content/d555...
#Newcities
With the housing crisis so bad in the Bay Area, massive corporations such as Google and Meta view it in their best interest to become massive landlords to profit off of the housing crisis they have contributed to.
#Newcities
With the housing crisis so bad in the Bay Area, massive corporations such as Google and Meta view it in their best interest to become massive landlords to profit off of the housing crisis they have contributed to.
The revival of US company towns
Can big techs breathe new life into a chequered concept from a bygone era?
www.fdiintelligence.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
www.fdiintelligence.com/content/d555...
#Newcities
With the housing crisis so bad in the Bay Area, massive corporations such as Google and Meta view it in their best interest to become massive landlords to profit off of the housing crisis they have contributed to.
#Newcities
With the housing crisis so bad in the Bay Area, massive corporations such as Google and Meta view it in their best interest to become massive landlords to profit off of the housing crisis they have contributed to.
www.reuters.com/world/cctv-c...
#Newcities
It is no surprise that companies whose only interest is profit would accept a large security contract from an authoritarian government.
#Newcities
It is no surprise that companies whose only interest is profit would accept a large security contract from an authoritarian government.
CCTV cameras will watch over Egyptians in new high-tech capital
The gleaming tower blocks and high-tech facilities of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's flagship new capital are a far cry from Cairo's congested streets and crumbling facades.
www.reuters.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
www.reuters.com/world/cctv-c...
#Newcities
It is no surprise that companies whose only interest is profit would accept a large security contract from an authoritarian government.
#Newcities
It is no surprise that companies whose only interest is profit would accept a large security contract from an authoritarian government.
www.reuters.com/world/cctv-c...
#Newcities
With so much money being spent on smart cities, we need to ask ourselves if technology really is the best use of funds, especially when the new capital is so obviously a ploy to remove the government from any chance of revolt.
#Newcities
With so much money being spent on smart cities, we need to ask ourselves if technology really is the best use of funds, especially when the new capital is so obviously a ploy to remove the government from any chance of revolt.
CCTV cameras will watch over Egyptians in new high-tech capital
The gleaming tower blocks and high-tech facilities of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's flagship new capital are a far cry from Cairo's congested streets and crumbling facades.
www.reuters.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
www.reuters.com/world/cctv-c...
#Newcities
With so much money being spent on smart cities, we need to ask ourselves if technology really is the best use of funds, especially when the new capital is so obviously a ploy to remove the government from any chance of revolt.
#Newcities
With so much money being spent on smart cities, we need to ask ourselves if technology really is the best use of funds, especially when the new capital is so obviously a ploy to remove the government from any chance of revolt.
www.dezeen.com/2025/06/10/e...
#Newcities
This new city is not meant to relieve congestion and pollution in Cairo, since such a small percentage of Cairo's population works for the government. This project is to separate the authoritarian government from the masses it controls.
#Newcities
This new city is not meant to relieve congestion and pollution in Cairo, since such a small percentage of Cairo's population works for the government. This project is to separate the authoritarian government from the masses it controls.
Everything you need to know about Egypt's new capital city
Egypt's New Administrative Capital recently became the country's seat of government. Here is everything you need to know about Egypt's new capital city.
www.dezeen.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
www.dezeen.com/2025/06/10/e...
#Newcities
This new city is not meant to relieve congestion and pollution in Cairo, since such a small percentage of Cairo's population works for the government. This project is to separate the authoritarian government from the masses it controls.
#Newcities
This new city is not meant to relieve congestion and pollution in Cairo, since such a small percentage of Cairo's population works for the government. This project is to separate the authoritarian government from the masses it controls.
www.dezeen.com/2025/06/10/e...
#Newcities
It is hard to quantify just how much $58 billion is, imagine how much the major population centres could be helped with that money. Quality of life improvements and congestion issues could be helped, instead of $58 billion just helping the elite.
#Newcities
It is hard to quantify just how much $58 billion is, imagine how much the major population centres could be helped with that money. Quality of life improvements and congestion issues could be helped, instead of $58 billion just helping the elite.
Everything you need to know about Egypt's new capital city
Egypt's New Administrative Capital recently became the country's seat of government. Here is everything you need to know about Egypt's new capital city.
www.dezeen.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
www.dezeen.com/2025/06/10/e...
#Newcities
It is hard to quantify just how much $58 billion is, imagine how much the major population centres could be helped with that money. Quality of life improvements and congestion issues could be helped, instead of $58 billion just helping the elite.
#Newcities
It is hard to quantify just how much $58 billion is, imagine how much the major population centres could be helped with that money. Quality of life improvements and congestion issues could be helped, instead of $58 billion just helping the elite.
www.forbes.com/sites/narges...
#Newcities
It is hard to understand to whom this city is marketed. One side hates the merger of corporation and government, the other is convinced that 15-minute cities are for the government to imprison us. It makes me question how this project will get built.
#Newcities
It is hard to understand to whom this city is marketed. One side hates the merger of corporation and government, the other is convinced that 15-minute cities are for the government to imprison us. It makes me question how this project will get built.
Telosa: BIG’s Bold Vision For Sustainable, People-First Urban Living
Telosa, a visionary project by architect BIG and entrepreneur Marc Lore, is a carbon-neutral city in the American desert for 2050 with a focus on social equity.
www.forbes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:57 AM
www.forbes.com/sites/narges...
#Newcities
It is hard to understand to whom this city is marketed. One side hates the merger of corporation and government, the other is convinced that 15-minute cities are for the government to imprison us. It makes me question how this project will get built.
#Newcities
It is hard to understand to whom this city is marketed. One side hates the merger of corporation and government, the other is convinced that 15-minute cities are for the government to imprison us. It makes me question how this project will get built.
www.forbes.com/sites/narges...
#Newcities
Telosa is viewed by its creators as a way to find sustainable solutions, like water conservation, they view its desert location as a way to force themselves to be creative. Desert cities take up the most resources and energy, why would Telosa be different?
#Newcities
Telosa is viewed by its creators as a way to find sustainable solutions, like water conservation, they view its desert location as a way to force themselves to be creative. Desert cities take up the most resources and energy, why would Telosa be different?
Telosa: BIG’s Bold Vision For Sustainable, People-First Urban Living
Telosa, a visionary project by architect BIG and entrepreneur Marc Lore, is a carbon-neutral city in the American desert for 2050 with a focus on social equity.
www.forbes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
www.forbes.com/sites/narges...
#Newcities
Telosa is viewed by its creators as a way to find sustainable solutions, like water conservation, they view its desert location as a way to force themselves to be creative. Desert cities take up the most resources and energy, why would Telosa be different?
#Newcities
Telosa is viewed by its creators as a way to find sustainable solutions, like water conservation, they view its desert location as a way to force themselves to be creative. Desert cities take up the most resources and energy, why would Telosa be different?
www.nad.com/news/biohack...
#Newcities
When people hear about a new treatment that could help save their life, they will do anything and everything they can to get that treatment. There is a reason this country is setting up shop in Honduras, and not anywhere near the United States.
#Newcities
When people hear about a new treatment that could help save their life, they will do anything and everything they can to get that treatment. There is a reason this country is setting up shop in Honduras, and not anywhere near the United States.
Biohackers Convene in Honduras for Unregulated Gene Therapy Trials Without FDA Oversight
A startup biohacking company called Minicircle has begun testing gene therapies in far-off Honduras with goals of developing more affordable pro-longevity therapies without FDA oversight.
www.nad.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
www.nad.com/news/biohack...
#Newcities
When people hear about a new treatment that could help save their life, they will do anything and everything they can to get that treatment. There is a reason this country is setting up shop in Honduras, and not anywhere near the United States.
#Newcities
When people hear about a new treatment that could help save their life, they will do anything and everything they can to get that treatment. There is a reason this country is setting up shop in Honduras, and not anywhere near the United States.
www.nad.com/news/biohack...
#Newcities
Economic zones such as Prospéra can be used by companies to exploit desperate patients who have nowhere to turn to, all outside of FDA Oversight. These zones must be abolished in the interest of the local residents as well as to protect vulnerable patients.
#Newcities
Economic zones such as Prospéra can be used by companies to exploit desperate patients who have nowhere to turn to, all outside of FDA Oversight. These zones must be abolished in the interest of the local residents as well as to protect vulnerable patients.
Biohackers Convene in Honduras for Unregulated Gene Therapy Trials Without FDA Oversight
A startup biohacking company called Minicircle has begun testing gene therapies in far-off Honduras with goals of developing more affordable pro-longevity therapies without FDA oversight.
www.nad.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
www.nad.com/news/biohack...
#Newcities
Economic zones such as Prospéra can be used by companies to exploit desperate patients who have nowhere to turn to, all outside of FDA Oversight. These zones must be abolished in the interest of the local residents as well as to protect vulnerable patients.
#Newcities
Economic zones such as Prospéra can be used by companies to exploit desperate patients who have nowhere to turn to, all outside of FDA Oversight. These zones must be abolished in the interest of the local residents as well as to protect vulnerable patients.
www.wired.com/story/a-laws...
#Newcities
Investor-State Settlement Disputes could make Honduras liable for no longer allowing Prospéra, a planned libertarian project, to continue. The sad part is the people whom the government represents are removed from it, they likely don't understand the stakes.
#Newcities
Investor-State Settlement Disputes could make Honduras liable for no longer allowing Prospéra, a planned libertarian project, to continue. The sad part is the people whom the government represents are removed from it, they likely don't understand the stakes.
A Lawsuit From Backers of a ‘Startup City’ Could Bankrupt Honduras
The country faces a wave of claims after it repealed a law allowing for special economic zones. Chief among them is an American company looking to build a semi-autonomous “startup city” called Prósper...
www.wired.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
www.wired.com/story/a-laws...
#Newcities
Investor-State Settlement Disputes could make Honduras liable for no longer allowing Prospéra, a planned libertarian project, to continue. The sad part is the people whom the government represents are removed from it, they likely don't understand the stakes.
#Newcities
Investor-State Settlement Disputes could make Honduras liable for no longer allowing Prospéra, a planned libertarian project, to continue. The sad part is the people whom the government represents are removed from it, they likely don't understand the stakes.
www.wired.com/story/a-laws...
#Newcities
ISDS claims are such a crazy loophole that has a chance at bankrupting Honduras. It is hard to imagine that Honduran judges will vote against their country, given the stakes. This could literally bankrupt Honduras.
#Newcities
ISDS claims are such a crazy loophole that has a chance at bankrupting Honduras. It is hard to imagine that Honduran judges will vote against their country, given the stakes. This could literally bankrupt Honduras.
A Lawsuit From Backers of a ‘Startup City’ Could Bankrupt Honduras
The country faces a wave of claims after it repealed a law allowing for special economic zones. Chief among them is an American company looking to build a semi-autonomous “startup city” called Prósper...
www.wired.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
www.wired.com/story/a-laws...
#Newcities
ISDS claims are such a crazy loophole that has a chance at bankrupting Honduras. It is hard to imagine that Honduran judges will vote against their country, given the stakes. This could literally bankrupt Honduras.
#Newcities
ISDS claims are such a crazy loophole that has a chance at bankrupting Honduras. It is hard to imagine that Honduran judges will vote against their country, given the stakes. This could literally bankrupt Honduras.
apnews.com/article/chin...
#Newcities
Officials say they care about the well-being of locals, but when the fisheries in the area have collapsed, and the shiny new port sits next to an impoverished village, then people should ask why their land is contributing to the Belt and Road Initiative.
#Newcities
Officials say they care about the well-being of locals, but when the fisheries in the area have collapsed, and the shiny new port sits next to an impoverished village, then people should ask why their land is contributing to the Belt and Road Initiative.
China's president unveils a megaport in Peru, but locals say they're being left out
A remote fishing town on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert is the site for a $1.3 billion megaport majority-owned by the Chinese shipping giant Cosco.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
apnews.com/article/chin...
#Newcities
Officials say they care about the well-being of locals, but when the fisheries in the area have collapsed, and the shiny new port sits next to an impoverished village, then people should ask why their land is contributing to the Belt and Road Initiative.
#Newcities
Officials say they care about the well-being of locals, but when the fisheries in the area have collapsed, and the shiny new port sits next to an impoverished village, then people should ask why their land is contributing to the Belt and Road Initiative.
apnews.com/article/chin...
#Newcities
These massive infrastructure projects that serve foreign investors are marketed as helping the local economy, but the people of the small fishing village being built upon are saying they would prefer to keep the status quo and keep the area a good fishing spot.
#Newcities
These massive infrastructure projects that serve foreign investors are marketed as helping the local economy, but the people of the small fishing village being built upon are saying they would prefer to keep the status quo and keep the area a good fishing spot.
China's president unveils a megaport in Peru, but locals say they're being left out
A remote fishing town on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert is the site for a $1.3 billion megaport majority-owned by the Chinese shipping giant Cosco.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
apnews.com/article/chin...
#Newcities
These massive infrastructure projects that serve foreign investors are marketed as helping the local economy, but the people of the small fishing village being built upon are saying they would prefer to keep the status quo and keep the area a good fishing spot.
#Newcities
These massive infrastructure projects that serve foreign investors are marketed as helping the local economy, but the people of the small fishing village being built upon are saying they would prefer to keep the status quo and keep the area a good fishing spot.
www.bbc.com/news/busines...
#Newcities
Physical manifestations of Chinese investment in other countries, such as Forest City, are a sight for sore eyes nowadays.
#Newcities
Physical manifestations of Chinese investment in other countries, such as Forest City, are a sight for sore eyes nowadays.
Forest City: Inside Malaysia's Chinese-built 'ghost city'
Built during the Chinese property boom, Forest City is a stark reminder of the crisis in the sector.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
www.bbc.com/news/busines...
#Newcities
Physical manifestations of Chinese investment in other countries, such as Forest City, are a sight for sore eyes nowadays.
#Newcities
Physical manifestations of Chinese investment in other countries, such as Forest City, are a sight for sore eyes nowadays.
www.bbc.com/news/busines...
#Newcities
No matter what the Malaysian government does, it will be hard to shake the identity Forest City has gotten as a ghost city. The initial reputation preceding Forest City will be stronger than any secondary attempts at reforming its reputation.
#Newcities
No matter what the Malaysian government does, it will be hard to shake the identity Forest City has gotten as a ghost city. The initial reputation preceding Forest City will be stronger than any secondary attempts at reforming its reputation.
Forest City: Inside Malaysia's Chinese-built 'ghost city'
Built during the Chinese property boom, Forest City is a stark reminder of the crisis in the sector.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
www.bbc.com/news/busines...
#Newcities
No matter what the Malaysian government does, it will be hard to shake the identity Forest City has gotten as a ghost city. The initial reputation preceding Forest City will be stronger than any secondary attempts at reforming its reputation.
#Newcities
No matter what the Malaysian government does, it will be hard to shake the identity Forest City has gotten as a ghost city. The initial reputation preceding Forest City will be stronger than any secondary attempts at reforming its reputation.
businessday.ng/life-arts/ar...
#Newcities
Unless these plans are realized, there is nothing impressive about this development. Quick throwaway lines about how construction progress is behind schedule, surrounded by idealistic hype is not good journalism.
#Newcities
Unless these plans are realized, there is nothing impressive about this development. Quick throwaway lines about how construction progress is behind schedule, surrounded by idealistic hype is not good journalism.
What the numbers tell investors about Eko Atlantic City - Businessday NG
Eko Atlantic City, described as the most ambitious city in Nigeria so far, is a massive urban development sitting on reclaimed land from...
businessday.ng
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
businessday.ng/life-arts/ar...
#Newcities
Unless these plans are realized, there is nothing impressive about this development. Quick throwaway lines about how construction progress is behind schedule, surrounded by idealistic hype is not good journalism.
#Newcities
Unless these plans are realized, there is nothing impressive about this development. Quick throwaway lines about how construction progress is behind schedule, surrounded by idealistic hype is not good journalism.
businessday.ng/life-arts/ar...
#Newcities
Speculative land costs tell us nothing about this city. Just because speculators find the investment opportunity attractive does not mean that this massive project will be a success.
#Newcities
Speculative land costs tell us nothing about this city. Just because speculators find the investment opportunity attractive does not mean that this massive project will be a success.
What the numbers tell investors about Eko Atlantic City - Businessday NG
Eko Atlantic City, described as the most ambitious city in Nigeria so far, is a massive urban development sitting on reclaimed land from...
businessday.ng
November 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
businessday.ng/life-arts/ar...
#Newcities
Speculative land costs tell us nothing about this city. Just because speculators find the investment opportunity attractive does not mean that this massive project will be a success.
#Newcities
Speculative land costs tell us nothing about this city. Just because speculators find the investment opportunity attractive does not mean that this massive project will be a success.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Newcities
Now is not the time for apathetic indifference; the fusion of corporations and governments is a threat to democracy we must do everything we can to fight against. We need to ask ourselves why it is in the best interest of Spacex to create their own town.
#Newcities
Now is not the time for apathetic indifference; the fusion of corporations and governments is a threat to democracy we must do everything we can to fight against. We need to ask ourselves why it is in the best interest of Spacex to create their own town.
Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Newcities
Now is not the time for apathetic indifference; the fusion of corporations and governments is a threat to democracy we must do everything we can to fight against. We need to ask ourselves why it is in the best interest of Spacex to create their own town.
#Newcities
Now is not the time for apathetic indifference; the fusion of corporations and governments is a threat to democracy we must do everything we can to fight against. We need to ask ourselves why it is in the best interest of Spacex to create their own town.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Newcities
We can't just assume that the richest man in the world is creating a new city close to where his launch sites are, just out of the kindness of his heart. It is because it would overall generate him more money to have his own factory town.
#Newcities
We can't just assume that the richest man in the world is creating a new city close to where his launch sites are, just out of the kindness of his heart. It is because it would overall generate him more money to have his own factory town.
Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.
www.bbc.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Newcities
We can't just assume that the richest man in the world is creating a new city close to where his launch sites are, just out of the kindness of his heart. It is because it would overall generate him more money to have his own factory town.
#Newcities
We can't just assume that the richest man in the world is creating a new city close to where his launch sites are, just out of the kindness of his heart. It is because it would overall generate him more money to have his own factory town.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#Newcities
I used to be hopeful that when people saw a troubling merger between corporations and governments, our system of checks and balances would put a halt to it. Nowadays, I am far less optimistic. Elon Musk might actually get his company town.
#Newcities
I used to be hopeful that when people saw a troubling merger between corporations and governments, our system of checks and balances would put a halt to it. Nowadays, I am far less optimistic. Elon Musk might actually get his company town.
SpaceX's Texas launch site is officially a new city called Starbase. What to know.
The area is home to SpaceX's rocket launch site and is where the company hopes to one day send humans to Mars.
www.usatoday.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#Newcities
I used to be hopeful that when people saw a troubling merger between corporations and governments, our system of checks and balances would put a halt to it. Nowadays, I am far less optimistic. Elon Musk might actually get his company town.
#Newcities
I used to be hopeful that when people saw a troubling merger between corporations and governments, our system of checks and balances would put a halt to it. Nowadays, I am far less optimistic. Elon Musk might actually get his company town.