Monopolies

I've been playing Monopoly lately. We all know the idea of the game and how closely it mimics the principles of our economic system. It's so clear and concise, clean. There was a San Francisco edition of Monopoly created in the mid 90's. The properties are listed on this website. The original concept I had was to photograph those places now. But after reviewing the list, that seems dry, devoid of any real meaning. All these locations are fluff, tourist spots. The game's simplicity could be coupled with something so much more powerful.

Now to come up with locations that actually belong on this game board from the Bay Area. Is jail poverty? The power company PG&E? I'd say the lesser worth properties are definitely in West Oakland, the TL, and Bayview/Hunter's Point.

This is going to take some real research and time, but I'm up to such a project to focus on. I'm open to any comments/suggestions any of you may have. Please leave me some words on this one!

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