I am so excited about this endeavor. Right now there seems to be a lot of talk about sustainable communities, shop local, sustainable programs, etc. Currently I live in southeast Minnesota. A wind developer has come in and set the rural area in conflicting views. I also have been involved in a Farmer's Market. So I would like to put these sustainable ideals into play. Our little town of Goodhue, MN just went over the 1000 resident mark. There has been talk that it could lose some government grants that it applys for. So can we make a game that would allow you to change on a dime. The same with farming. If you lose your subsides what are your alternatives. A farmer gets a government check for not growing a crop or a natural disaster, etc. What if he would get a small windmill that say would pay for his electricty in his outbuildings. Giving a ballpark figure what if it paid for itself in 10 years. The farmer is now not paying for electricity and now maybe would not need the subsidy or at least a smaller amount. Addressing buying properties-could there be other elements to winning the game which is really the game of life that would bring you prosperity. I see this remaking of Monopoly really as a means of educating the masses on ideas to raise our thinking process to bring new ideas to the table of possibilities.

I would keep the banking system with maybe adding accountibility ideals and ethics? Can you start a main street business on the board and would you be able to take out a loan? Can the game be played online? Can you write a curriculm with it to be used in schools or an after school programs? I think the game is still a classic but are there other ways to create wealth without always buying property? Being a land lord is not for everyone. I look forward to being part of your recreate.

Anita Otterness