Economic Changes
Scenarios involving different economic systems, trade patterns, and financial developments
What If San Diego Developed a Different Relationship with the Military?
Exploring the alternate timeline where San Diego pursued civilian-focused economic development instead of becoming a major military hub, dramatically reshaping Southern California's economy, culture, and global significance.
What If San Francisco Solved Its Housing Crisis in the 1990s?
Exploring the alternate timeline where San Francisco implemented bold housing reforms in the 1990s, potentially transforming the city's affordability, tech industry development, and social dynamics.
What If San Francisco's BART System Was More Extensive?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Bay Area Rapid Transit system was built according to its original ambitious plans, transforming urban development, transportation, and economic growth across the San Francisco Bay Area.
What If San Juan Developed Different Relationships with the US?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Puerto Rico's capital city and the island as a whole established fundamentally different political and economic ties with the United States, potentially altering Caribbean geopolitics and the status of millions.
What If Santiago Developed Different Urban Planning Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Santiago, Chile adopted more sustainable, transit-oriented development patterns instead of its car-dependent sprawl, creating a drastically different urban landscape in South America.
What If Santo Domingo Developed Different Tourism Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Dominican Republic's capital pursued alternative tourism development paths, potentially reshaping the Caribbean nation's economy, environment, and global standing.