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Old 08-12-2021, 11:11 AM   #2014
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Interesting idea, certainly radical, and may have merit, but I have my doubts over its viability. People flock to cities largely because of their critical mass of jobs and services, and that takes time to accumulate.
For sure. Traditionally, planned cities have not faired well. Brasilia and Canberra are the only two i can think of (i believe Egypt is building one) and they are related to producing a government center.

Company towns faded, but it sounds like a few large tech companies are planning their own in Texas.

Perhaps with the rise of WFH will make it a more viable option? Small city close to nature/natural recreation with the promise of bigger city amenities. It is certainly a risky concept for any private entity to undertake
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