This Is Not Sim City

Rio Vista, CaliforniaThe financial crisis hits California hard. Take a look at these pictures and see what the recession does to real estate development.

“Streets and housing plots are seen vacant at a 750-home housing development where construction was halted November 20, 2008 in Rio Vista, California. The northern California city is considering filing for bankruptcy as it struggles to deal with a $816,000 deficit in its general fund. The fund is used for a variety of purposes, including employee wages.”

Living in this desolate neighbourhood, at least you can organise endless beach volleyball tournaments…

Rio Vista, CaliforniaRio Vista, California—Sources: PYTR 75, Zimbio

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  1. Posted Tuesday November 17, 2009 at 11:13 pm | Permalink

    they forgot to make the neighborhood!

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