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Today, Explained

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The Utopian Vision vs. Community Reality

This chapter delves into the ambitious initiative 'California Forever' by tech billionaires proposing a sustainable utopian city on farmland. It contrasts this vision with local residents' concerns about infrastructure needs and urban sprawl, highlighting the disconnect between developers and community aspirations. The discussion also examines the challenges of affordable housing development in the Bay Area, the YIMBY movement, and the complexities of urban planning in the face of community opposition.

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