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by kitsunesoba 1748 days ago
To me the set of issues that come with building up a pre-existing city/town are similar to those faced by companies and municipalities looking to lay fiberoptic cable for internet service: endless political hurdles and obstructionism coming from the numerous groups and individuals involved, slowing development to a crawl or stopping it altogether.

It's no wonder why this project is pursuing a "clean slate" approach.