Scott Beyer is a journalist specializing in urban issues. He is the owner of a media company called the Market Urbanism Report, which promotes free-market urban policies. In addition to his work for Governing, Beyer writes regular columns for Forbes, the Independent Institute, and Tax Credit Advisor. He recently completed a three-year journey across the United States to study urban issues and recently wrote a book called Market Urbanism: A vision for free-market cities. Beyer is based in New York City, and his work can be found at MarketUrbanismReport.com.In this episode we discuss:A new model of city governance where people can choose to live based on government structure satisfactionProductivity and avoiding wasting time on politics The dynamic and changing nature of cities is importantPeople in Latin America have a higher level of tech-savvy than expectedPeople may have different preferences, so having a variety of cities with different governing models can help people find a city that suits their needsThe city is like a product or a service that needs to accommodate the needs of its inhabitants or they will leaveThe use of technology in remote areasClick here to learn more about Scott's work.