> But is it ever OK for city to say "We like the size we are Sure, and cities "say" what their preferences through their elected representatives, at the local

> But is it ever OK for city to say "We like the size we are Sure, and cities "say" what their preferences through their elected representatives, at the local and state level. > I don't think the end game of every city has to be to become Tokyo. Nobody said that has to be the endgame for every city. San Francisco's politicians and residents aren't debating the aspirations of your Midwestern city, they are debating the aspirations of their own city and region. If the balance of political power turns toward pro housing policies in San Francisco, maybe it becomes more Tokyo like. If not, maybe it moves in the other direction. But dynamic cities by their nature don't stay still, so you can be assured things will move in some direction.