The False Promise of Public Contributions: Who Really Builds the City?
Public contribution systems promise civic benefit. In reality, they deliver vacant plazas, locked startup hubs, and a city built for profit, not people.
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The False Promise of Public Contributions: Who Really Builds the City?
Public contribution systems promise civic benefit. In reality, they deliver vacant plazas, locked startup hubs, and a city built for profit, not people.
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Busan's Compact City Dream Risks Becoming an Urban Mirage
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