Cities used to be charming because different architects could have different designs. Now not only will local boards not let you build what you want, they make it so expensive that it isn't even worth doing.

The only way homes are getting built is giant developers doing massive cookie cutter communities, approved by their golf buddies.

Literally, I asked the most successful developer I know what he does to succeed, and he said "shake lots of hands and play lots of golf".

Fucking dystopia.