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Project Marvel promised stadium cheers—and maybe a few jobs, too. But a Labor Day rally in San Antonio showed something even more powerful at work: the push for planning that includes real, measurable community uplift. The sports arena is backed by nearly half a billion in public commitments, plus a $75 million community pledge over 30 years. Yet for educators, union leaders, and parents, that’s just not enough. This is a perfect example of microcosm of modern development battles: trophy towers and glossy renderings might excite investors—but communities want day-care slots, affordable rent, sidewalks, and safe schools. Voting on new taxes in November will test whether “benefits” are marketing slogans—or actual community infrastructure.