[gltchkrft]

What ever happened to making the place attractive so people actually choose to live there ?

You are talking about forcing people into situations that they are unhappy with, like it's normal or ethical.

The people who pay for the infrastructure and services are free to leave to more attractive places when they feel like they are being exploited. It's the city's responsibility to manage itself in a way that keeps residents satisfied. If the residents feel like they are getting the short end of the stick, they are right to leave and many will do so. Then you are left with those who had no choice and good luck getting them to fund your bloated, inefficient and needless projects.

The policy makers are in charge of just that, making policy. The residents have little control over that, but they do control where they live.