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Re:Why are nuclear power construction costs so high? by ethbr0 on Thursday June 09, 2022 @06:54PM (#31687980)
> Here's an idea: offer one of these micro/modular reactors for free to a developer of a new residential division...

One word: Epcot

It's something Disney and Florida could probably agree on, would be a wholesome PR story about investing in Walt's futurism dreams, and would be easier to negotiate than with a less-planned development.

And finally, what better showcase than "If it's safe enough for Disney"?

Our Friend the Atom, indeed https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QRzl1wHc43I

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Re:Why are nuclear power construction costs so high? by nhoughto on Thursday June 09, 2022 @11:35PM (#31689700)
And also they already can, if you believe it:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-15/disney-wo...

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Re:Why are nuclear power construction costs so high? by ethbr0 on Friday June 10, 2022 @06:31AM (#31692202)
Yeah... chose not to highlight that, as it seemed a clickbaity way of saying "Disney has historically had substantial independence in zoning" (which is a more accurate but less exciting way to phrase it).
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