Monopoly

San Francisco Monopoly

The Benefits of Gaming to Planning Education

"Popular games that invite players to take on the role of developer or city planner are a familiar part of the cultural landscape," according to this article.

October 26, 2019 - Land Lines

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Digital Divide Broadens with Broadband

Accessing the internet is too expensive for many, not just in rural areas but also in cities.

August 9, 2017 - FiveThirtyEight

The State of Monopoly's Real Life Inspiration

When the infamous real estate and development board game was created, it took the streets of Atlantic City, NJ as the inspiration for its property names. In a photo tour through the city, Nick Carr notes how these streets appear today.

October 1, 2013 - Scouting New York

Become an Unscrupulous Developer, Virtually

Monopoly: City Streets melds the board game with Google Maps gives you the chance to buy the world's streets and develop your dream project on them (in competition with other players, of course.)

September 9, 2009 - The Guardian U.K.

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