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For centuries, the very name "Treasure Island" has conjured images of swashbuckling adventure, buried chests, and uncharted maps. But in the 21st century, a different kind of drama is unfolding on the real-world Treasure Island, a 400-acre man-made island in the heart of San Francisco Bay.
During the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the island suffered significant soil liquefaction, cracking roads and tilting buildings. The new plan fortifies the ground with 1,300 stone columns driven 60 feet into the bay floor. slammed treasure island
The new plan promises 8,000 new homes, but only 20% are designated "affordable." The rest are market-rate luxury condos with rooftop gardens, marinas, and yoga decks. For centuries, the very name "Treasure Island" has