Scenarios about 'metropolitan areas'
Metropolitan areas are large population centers consisting of a major city and its surrounding communities, linked by economic, social, and infrastructure connections. These urban agglomerations have historically served as centers of commerce, culture, and political power, often driving regional development and technological innovation. In alternate history scenarios, different patterns of metropolitan growth can dramatically alter economic development, demographic distribution, and geopolitical importance of regions.
What If Dallas and Fort Worth Remained Separate Economic Centers?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Dallas and Fort Worth never unified their economic interests, resulting in two competing metropolitan hubs in North Texas instead of today's integrated DFW Metroplex.
What If New York City's Borough System Was Structured Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where New York City's landmark 1898 consolidation created a different borough structure, reshaping America's greatest metropolis and its global influence.