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Asia Mieleszko
Strong Towns blog editor and podcast host (Stacked Against Us); joined the episode to discuss Memphis data centers, economic development, and 'shiny object urbanism.'
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Will Elon Musk's Data Centers Actually Help Memphis?
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Asia Mieleszko, editor at Strong Towns and host of Stacked Against Us, joins to explore the implications of Elon Musk's data centers in Memphis. They discuss the allure of 'shiny object urbanism' and why cities often chase flashy projects without considering long-term sustainability. Asia emphasizes the risks of cities becoming overly reliant on single large taxpayers and the pitfalls of rapid approvals that limit community input. They suggest that incremental development could be a more effective strategy for fostering resilient urban spaces.
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