In an ideal situation, that would absolutely be the case. The trouble comes when neighbouring suburban "cities" start competing against each other for the poten

In an ideal situation, that would absolutely be the case. The trouble comes when neighbouring suburban "cities" start competing against each other for the potential for a business like OP referenced. Oftentimes these are just incorporated industrial areas with minimal housing and little/no incentive to invest in public services. The businesses in this city/township are certainly running the show, and the few people living within those borders have little to no incentive or ability to organize and work for change. Afterall - people with surplus money/time would choose to live elsewhere. Its a vicious cycle to the bottom, since these types of cities/townships compete against the main city proper (in the case of large urban areas) or other nearby cities and towns that are actually trying to provide for their citizens.