Champaign Voices
Billionaire Launches Private City Concept; Locals Already Hate the Logo
Published: May 29, 2026
A tech mogul floated plans for a privately governed city optimized for innovation, housing, and rules written by people who have never attended a zoning meeting. What do you think?
“You want a city? Bring snacks and sit through public comment.”
“Private rules are just HOAs with better fonts.”
“If it's perfect, there's a fine.”