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There is nothing to match the scale and hubris of, say, Neom, the $500 billion city that Saudi Arabia hopes will diversify its oil-dependent economy, or the dozens of new cities in Asia whose stock of empty buildings makes them seem both impressive and like a good way to go broke.
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Neom is a $500 billion city that Saudi Arabia hopes will diversify its oil-dependent economy
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February 15, 2026 at 2:19 PM (3 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:19 PM (3 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/business/economy/america-new-cities-irvine.html

The article examines the Irvine model of planned cities and its potential for addressing the housing shortage in America. It explores new city projects and the challenges of replicating Irvine's success, highlighting the role of private developers and the importance of economic viability.

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