That billionaire can probably just buy up some land and put their house there, though, since "affordability" is not part of the equation.

(Some adjustments may have to be made, but that's only another also-irrelevant expense.)

> That billionaire can probably just buy up some land and put their house there, though, since "affordability" is not part of the equation.

Not in California; we have an entire bureau, the Coastal Commission, that exists to prevent that very thing.

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		> The people of the United States are broadly free to build a home vs > The tech billionaires backing a proposal to raise a brand-new city --- I think I see where the disconnect here is: We seem to be talking about completely different things.