"...  the suburban sprawl and the countless cranes downtown building countless condos/lofts ..."
Those condos/lofts help concentrate people in a small area, which will reduce the need for suburban sprawl.
As far as "generate tax revenue" is concerned, American citizens have housing options. Some people want to live in multi-layer apartments where yard & house maintenance is not required, while others (such as me) prefer a yard and a garage and a physical buffer between neighbors.
Ruin this great place? I think the Native Americans might consider your residency as ruining their open space. Perhaps you would prefer one of those border walls to keep newcomers away.