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In reply to the discussion: Trump is now ranting about using public land to build maga cities [View all]Metaphorical
(2,353 posts)Cities almost always emerge due to the convergence of railways, highways, ports (river, sea, air or space) or forts. There are a few exceptions - arguably Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and Scotsdale, AZ all come to mind - but I anticipate that 75 years from now neither of those cities will exist. (very high water requirements in the middle of deserts, aging populations, technological obsolescence). Most of the prime spots for building cities in the US are already occupied, and as population peaks (by 2050) and starts to decline, you're going to see cities shrinking instead of significant new city growth.
What's more, cities go through a libertarian phase, but typically grow out of it as the need for order asserts itself with higher population density. This is why you see very few modern truly libertarian cities. They become liberal.