Elon Musk's City of Starbase Approval
Elon Musk's wish to create his own city in South Texas has come true with voters approving the incorporation of the area as the City of Starbase. The city will give Musk more control over the nearby public beach and may lead to the creation of another city near Austin. The new city will have ties to SpaceX and is primarily for Musk's employees.
Key Points
- Voters approved the incorporation of the area as the City of Starbase
- Most eligible voters work for SpaceX or support the incorporation
- New city will have approximately 500 official residents
- Musk and SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment
- Incorporation may lead to zoning ordinances and more lenient regulations
Pros
- Elon Musk's dream of creating his own city has come true
- Gives Musk more control over the nearby public beach
- May lead to the creation of another city near Austin
- Incorporation will help the area grow and attract prospective workers
Cons
- Criticism from activists about harm to sensitive habitats
- Concerns about lack of celebration at Starbase
- Opposition from a couple living in the old beach village
- Protesters against SpaceX's control over the local beach