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Local government enables development when residents share in the upside —…
Brief
bswud argues local government is the "missing layer" for cheaper housing, more energy, and better infrastructure, inviting @judgeglock on the Works in Progress podcast (tweeted 2026-05-07) to examine cases including Loudoun County’s data‑centre boom, French communes in the nuclear build‑out, California property‑tax revolts, 1970s school‑funding reforms, and the Golden Gate Bridge built in four years.
Why it matters
Local government enables development when residents share in the upside — examples given: Loudoun County’s embrace of data centres and French communes during France’s nuclear build‑out led locals to support major projects.
Key details
- The author claims UK local government is "nearly completely broken" and that contemporary UK elections are often decided on national issues (post published 2026-05-07).
- In the US, property‑tax revolts have slowed California’s growth machine; 1970s school‑funding reforms reduced local willingness to host nuclear plants, and the Golden Gate Bridge was built in four years as an example of local government capacity.