Texas Utopia City: Bold Plan of Elon Musk for Futuristic City Construction

- Elon Musk is pushing to build a utopian city in Texas. - A city based on Starbase; most residents will be SpaceX employees. [Unblock Media] News that CEO Elon Musk is pushing to build his own city in Texas has garnered global attention. Musk has publicly stated his intention to create a city based on Starbase, the dedicated SpaceX launch site, for years. According to a recent New York Times report, he is now moving forward with these plans in earnest. The Boca Chica area, home to the SpaceX headquarters, is where this city will be located, and most residents are expected to be SpaceX employees. According to Musk's plan, the city will cover about 1.5 square miles (approximately 3.9 km²) and is projected to house around 500 residents. This indicates Musk's attempt to integrate his company and the city more closely. Establishing such a "corporate town" comes with various legal issues. The legal procedures required to establish a municipality must comply with local government law regulations. For example, founding a municipality requires a certain number of residents. Once this condition is met, the court must approve the process of electing a mayor through an election. Additionally, the influence of the corporation on the election process could also be a concern. When public interests and company interests conflict, several legal issues may arise. If this plan is successfully implemented, Musk may attempt to build corporate towns in other regions besides Starbase, such as the suburbs near Bastrop, near Austin, Texas. This area houses the SpaceX manufacturing plant, The Boring Company headquarters, and will soon include the X (formerly Twitter) office. This suggests that Musk aims to economically invigorate the western Texas region through various bases. Frankly speaking, the establishment of such corporate towns can greatly impact the regional economy. When major companies like SpaceX are concentrated in a specific area, job creation and infrastructure development will accelerate. Additionally, when companies are closely connected to local communities, the potential for economic diversification and sustainable growth in the area increases. However, corporate-dominated cities could affect local residents' autonomy and democratic principles. If corporate interests are prioritized, conflicts with public interests may arise. Past cases like Oulu in Finland show that sufficient legal review and community support are necessary for the public good. Therefore, Musk's 'corporate town' project requires thorough legal review and strong community support to succeed. Only then can corporate towns have a positive impact on the local community beyond mere economic activation.