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their workers, not the freedom of the little people.
October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
their workers, not the freedom of the little people.
be next to a national park, I wouldn’t be surprised if they started encroaching on the land. I find it annoying that they’re called “freedom” cities, clearly trying to appeal to American culture, but the freedom they’re talking about is the freedom of billionaire corporations to take advantage of --
October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
be next to a national park, I wouldn’t be surprised if they started encroaching on the land. I find it annoying that they’re called “freedom” cities, clearly trying to appeal to American culture, but the freedom they’re talking about is the freedom of billionaire corporations to take advantage of --
If I’m not mistaken, federal lands also include National Parks and Indigenous reserves. Given Trump’s (and the American) track record with these types of land reserves, I’m quite nervous to hear there are plans to create SEZs there. Even though in the article they mention that a proposed SEZ would--
October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
If I’m not mistaken, federal lands also include National Parks and Indigenous reserves. Given Trump’s (and the American) track record with these types of land reserves, I’m quite nervous to hear there are plans to create SEZs there. Even though in the article they mention that a proposed SEZ would--
Namor will be an industrial complex, to host agro-processing, renewable energy, cars and auto parts and electrical and electronic equipment industries.
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Namor will be an industrial complex, to host agro-processing, renewable energy, cars and auto parts and electrical and electronic equipment industries.
China to avoid the impact of the US-China trade war. In order to attract these foreign investors, the state has added tax incentives to promote new business development. The land for the city is granted to Amata on a 30-year lease, with the potential for a 20-year extension. In its first phase--
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
China to avoid the impact of the US-China trade war. In order to attract these foreign investors, the state has added tax incentives to promote new business development. The land for the city is granted to Amata on a 30-year lease, with the potential for a 20-year extension. In its first phase--
scrapped due to negative feedback by state officials. It’s unlikely that the city will be built, since Ireland doesn’t seem keen on the project.
October 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
scrapped due to negative feedback by state officials. It’s unlikely that the city will be built, since Ireland doesn’t seem keen on the project.
region, a planned corridor from Dublin to Belfast that is trying to position itself as an English-speaking hub for companies looking to work with the EU. I also find it interesting how the original plans for the city were envisioned to replicate the Hong Kong model, although that plan had to be--
October 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
region, a planned corridor from Dublin to Belfast that is trying to position itself as an English-speaking hub for companies looking to work with the EU. I also find it interesting how the original plans for the city were envisioned to replicate the Hong Kong model, although that plan had to be--
corporate taxes, strong manufacturing and biomedical companies, and the presence of major tech giants’ headquarters in the country. While talks with government officials haven’t been forthcoming for the project, some Irish officials do think Nextopolis could be integrated as part of the M1 corridor-
October 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
corporate taxes, strong manufacturing and biomedical companies, and the presence of major tech giants’ headquarters in the country. While talks with government officials haven’t been forthcoming for the project, some Irish officials do think Nextopolis could be integrated as part of the M1 corridor-
rather than its neighbor China or Malaysia, which figure similar rationales for building new cities.
October 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
rather than its neighbor China or Malaysia, which figure similar rationales for building new cities.
feels more like an attempt to kickstart settlement and speed up its growth, while still respecting that cities are more functional when they’re organically built.
October 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
feels more like an attempt to kickstart settlement and speed up its growth, while still respecting that cities are more functional when they’re organically built.
need for lower-waged individuals will arise. In this case, not having pre-made housing for everyone is an asset, since the developers can build lower-income housing as demand grows, which avoids empty apartments and avoids informal settlements for lower income people which can be unsafe. This city--
October 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
need for lower-waged individuals will arise. In this case, not having pre-made housing for everyone is an asset, since the developers can build lower-income housing as demand grows, which avoids empty apartments and avoids informal settlements for lower income people which can be unsafe. This city--
I also like how the city isn’t immediately planning on putting down all their industries, they’re letting the city grow organically! Even though it’s not very accessible to the lower classes at the moment, the article is right in saying that as the city develops, more industries will grow, and the--
October 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I also like how the city isn’t immediately planning on putting down all their industries, they’re letting the city grow organically! Even though it’s not very accessible to the lower classes at the moment, the article is right in saying that as the city develops, more industries will grow, and the--
“welfarist” or “socialist”, and branding themselves with “modernity” instead. It’s not a bad idea, in fact I think the US should invest more in supporting its people, but it’s misleading to claim that the US is doing something different than everyone else.
October 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“welfarist” or “socialist”, and branding themselves with “modernity” instead. It’s not a bad idea, in fact I think the US should invest more in supporting its people, but it’s misleading to claim that the US is doing something different than everyone else.
last few decades because of liberalization: trickle down economics not working, the lack of a social safety net, the lack of support the government has given the poor to find housing and to survive. They’re trying to reinvent council homes and a good social system while trying to avoid labels like--
October 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
last few decades because of liberalization: trickle down economics not working, the lack of a social safety net, the lack of support the government has given the poor to find housing and to survive. They’re trying to reinvent council homes and a good social system while trying to avoid labels like--
everywhere globally, and most other new cities we’ve talked about also focus on this aspect. Telosa isn’t special. I would even say that Telosa is trying to prove its “technological know how” and how it’s an “emblem of the nation’s wealth” by attempting to fix chronic issues the US has had in the --
October 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
everywhere globally, and most other new cities we’ve talked about also focus on this aspect. Telosa isn’t special. I would even say that Telosa is trying to prove its “technological know how” and how it’s an “emblem of the nation’s wealth” by attempting to fix chronic issues the US has had in the --
I dislike how the article tries to present Telosa as different from other new cities because it wants to address social issues, as if other new cities, while they do tend to focus on technology and displays of wealth, don’t do so as well. New cities are presented as a way to fix urban problems --
October 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I dislike how the article tries to present Telosa as different from other new cities because it wants to address social issues, as if other new cities, while they do tend to focus on technology and displays of wealth, don’t do so as well. New cities are presented as a way to fix urban problems --
a very interesting project, and that it has the potential to be a new model for green cities, but some logistical issues make me wonder how thought-out some aspects of the master plan are.
October 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
a very interesting project, and that it has the potential to be a new model for green cities, but some logistical issues make me wonder how thought-out some aspects of the master plan are.
city residents with electric vehicles to leave? Are there public and mass transit options for people who don’t want to leave their car outside the city? How do people move into their houses if they don’t have personal transport? Will moving trucks be allowed inside the city? I think this city is
October 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
city residents with electric vehicles to leave? Are there public and mass transit options for people who don’t want to leave their car outside the city? How do people move into their houses if they don’t have personal transport? Will moving trucks be allowed inside the city? I think this city is
I am curious as to what the plans are for the cars left outside the city. Will there be parking lots? Will the cars be protected or watched if people leave them for a long time? Are there roads allowing for city residents with electric vehicles to leave? Are there public and mass transit options for
October 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I am curious as to what the plans are for the cars left outside the city. Will there be parking lots? Will the cars be protected or watched if people leave them for a long time? Are there roads allowing for city residents with electric vehicles to leave? Are there public and mass transit options for
organization, which is something that’s been lacking in most seasteading projects. I do agree with you though that there’s a high risk that these floating cities end up restricted to the upper classes rather than help the poorer coastal communities that are more vulnerable.
October 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
organization, which is something that’s been lacking in most seasteading projects. I do agree with you though that there’s a high risk that these floating cities end up restricted to the upper classes rather than help the poorer coastal communities that are more vulnerable.
I think it’s a good start that the project includes partners like the UN-habitat, rather than stay completely private and focus only on private interests. The UN, while it has many faults, does try to focus on the environmental aspect and opportunities of floating cities, and is a very transparent--
October 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I think it’s a good start that the project includes partners like the UN-habitat, rather than stay completely private and focus only on private interests. The UN, while it has many faults, does try to focus on the environmental aspect and opportunities of floating cities, and is a very transparent--
cultish Declaration of Ascent), they have no special status that would allow them to establish alternative laws on their crowdfunded lands.
October 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
cultish Declaration of Ascent), they have no special status that would allow them to establish alternative laws on their crowdfunded lands.
around the world is ridiculous, since the land would simply be counted as a donation but would still be subject to the laws of the country. Unless the Praxis company can gain a religious status akin to the Church in the Middle Ages (which might be what they’re trying to do with their mysticism and
October 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
around the world is ridiculous, since the land would simply be counted as a donation but would still be subject to the laws of the country. Unless the Praxis company can gain a religious status akin to the Church in the Middle Ages (which might be what they’re trying to do with their mysticism and