Schulmania

[UltraGIR XL 3]

Weeell, okay. Werider.

And as for this mystery stuff...

...it was Col. Mustard in the Parlour with the rope; the voice actor for the meerkat being Nathan Lane.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

 

Schulmanicus: Temple Terrace

 

As Schulmania continued to expand, the need for more homes and businesses and government grew on the home island of Schulmanicus. One area where additional growth was especially needed was in religious administration. The Sacred Precinct, the original home of Schulminion houses of worship, became too small for the massive population boom and too distant for colonial Schulminions. Establishing Babalonia took the pressure off of the original houses of worship for some time, but the burgeoning population of Schulmanicus, coupled with the bureaucratic requirements of religious administration, led to the need for support facilities. The original temples were built on a large hill. There are no other facilities on the hill, so clergy and laity alike would have to trek from nearby towns up to the Sacred Precinct. There also was o formal religious training institution in the area, creating hardship for those seeking to enter the clergy. To address this convergence of needs, it was decided to build a town on the northeast coast, at Temple Point. This town would house administrative buildings for the various religious institutions as well as a national seminary. Housing for support staff and other amenities would also be included. The plan was modified to also include a national headquarters building for the Bureau of Feline Affairs, a building sorely needed to coordinate feline business across the burgeoning nation.

 

The consulting firm of Morrill & Associates was selected to coordinate planning for the town. An important precondition of development so close to the Sacred Precinct was restriction on the style of building constructed. Civic buildings would be constructed in the Temple Style, to blend in with the older structures up the hill. Other buildings were to be primarily of brick construction and primarily in the Island Style, which had gained an enormous following in the colonies. The limited scope of the settlement, both by geographical limitations and by narrow purpose, offered multiple constraints on town organization. It was decided to terrace the land by the shore, a first in Schulminion construction. This would allow for greater development. Three levels would be terraced on the hillside. The lowest level would have two streets, Via Carolina and Quercus Promenade, which intersect at Schulmanicus Circle. The middle level would parallel one of the Circle’s quadrants. The top level would crest the hill.

 

Let’s examine the new town from several angles, and then we can see individual buildings close up.

 

 

The three terraces of the town. The highest is crowned by the National Seminary. The middle level features shops and offices. The lower level hosts homes, businesses, and administrative buildings.

 

Several Temple Style civic buildings form the heart of Temple Terrace. Most of the civic structures were built along the Quercus Promenade. The three structures along this road are the Central Office of the Bureau of Feline Affairs (BFA), the High Temple (the administrative seat for religion in Schulmania – the organization which oversees the Sacred Precinct and operates all temples, churches and seminaries), and the Temple Terrace Administration Hall (home of the town government and civic agencies). Further down the Promenade, along the shore, is the Rostrum. Continuing a tradition which began long ago but not far away (in Stell, as a matter of fact), the Rostrum offers all the opportunity to exercise free speech and weigh in on all matters, large and small.

 

 

From this angle, it is easy to see the steep nature of the land at the base of the Sacred Precinct. Terracing was essential- otherwise, the town would have been strung along the coast like a necklace.

 

 

This angle shows the view of Temple Terrace from the pinnacle of the Sacred Precinct. Despite the extensive terracing and construction, no direct road was built between the town and the temples. It was discussed and may yet be built. But, for the time being, the Schulminions seem to enjoy walking through the forest to get to the temples.

 

 

The High Temple (left) and Temple Terrace Administration Hall (right) employ many of the residents of the town.

 

The High Temple is not so much a place of worship as it is a headquarters for the religious authorities. The temples on the hill did not have office space or secular rooms for conferences, receptions and other functions. The day-to-day operation of the temples requires a goodly amount of organization and clerical duties. Those in religious support staff roles, as well as the religious leaders themselves, needed workspace. In essence, it is a religious office building. It is called the High Temple only because it serves as the “capitol” for religion. It does have a chapel inside where small services are performed, but it is not a place where regular services are held.

 

The Administration Hall hosts town government offices and civic agencies. The second floor is devoted to a comprehensive school and extensive research library. Local special interest groups often meet here in the evenings. Some of the clubs and organizations who regularly use rooms include: Nights Templar (astronomy club), Schulminion Scouts, Rise and Shrine (early morning fitness club), and Holy Rollers Skating Club.

 

 

A wider view of this civic center shows the High Temple (center) between the Bureau of Feline Affairs (left) and Administration Hall (right). An interesting note is the extensive use of stone retaining walls in this multilevel terracing. The walls were designed by the engineering firm of Jeronij & Company. The successful introduction of terracing will no doubt lead to further development of some of the otherwise unsuitable land which has been discovered, as well as hilly land on Schulmanicus.

 

 

From this angle, the National Seminary is on the left, facing the Terrace. The High Temple is below it, facing the Promenade. Administration Hall is at the top right.

 

The BFA Central Office is just out of the frame of the image above. It would be at the lower left. This office was necessary to coordinate the efforts of branch offices across the nation. The highly successful Feline-in-Chief of the Gran Maru office, H. J. “Hoppy” Franciflora, was appointed Governor General of Feline Affairs.

 

 

The BFA offices sat near Schulmanicus Circle, the main intersection of town. The innovative circular design of this intersection is an updated version of the plaza in Smightower.

 

 

Governor General Franciflora

 

Schulmanicus Circle is the main intersection of town. It is where the two lower terrace streets, Via Carolina and Quercus Promenade, intersect. Carolina runs from the ferry port to the base of the mountain. The Promenade runs from the shore to the edge of town. The circle plaza was inspired by the one in Smightower, which featured a heroic statue of Schulmanicus Rex, the mythological founder of Schulmania.

 

 

A wider view of Schulmanicus Circle

 

 

Schulmanicus Rex – still ready to lend a hand whenever needed.

 

All of the residential areas and most of the commercial areas are on the lower terrace, along Via Carolina or the Quercus Promenade. The ferry port is located at the terminus of Via Carolina.

 

 

The ferry brings in worshippers as well as goods for Temple Terrace.

 

 

The neighborhood of Epiphany Estates anchors one quadrant of Schulmanicus Circle.

 

 

Across Via Carolina from Epiphany Estates is a row of houses, Tabernacle Acres, which backs up to the cliffs overlooking the World Ocean.

 

 

The cliffs can be steep, as Bambi and her pals found out. Luckily, they brought rappelling gear and were able to climb back to safety.

 

 

Via Carolina features mostly small multifamily homes and small businesses. Most residents enjoy spectacular views of the open water.

 

 

Residents along Via Carolina were protected by the sturdy masonry retaining walls. Though a dead end street, traffic remains comparatively high, as many enjoy strolling this picturesque lane.

 

 

Quercus Promenade, though, was a busier thoroughfare. Three main civic buildings fronted the street, as did Epiphany Estates and the Covenant Corners neighborhood (bottom left in the image above).

 

 

The Rostrum also fronted the Promenade.

 

 

The Hamby Estate is one of the largest homes in Temple Terrace. It is home to Bishop Hamby and his family.

 

 

The end of Quercus Promenade

 

 

The end of Quercus Promenade

 

 

Quercus Promenade terminates at Righteous Roundabout

 

 

The aqueduct runs from a spring on the terrace level down to the lower terrace. It provides all of the water needed for the citizens and businesses.

 

 

[Giligone 10]

Great update! So many pics and so much detail! A bit daunting I must say but really good. This whole temple business is much more complicated than I had first though. Wow, so much bureaucracy!! That is a very scenic city though! Very steep cliffs as you mentioned. I liked this part

The cliffs can be steep, as Bambi and her pals found out. Luckily, they brought rappelling gear and were able to climb back to safety.

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hehe, I didnt know deer could repel, **shrug** good stuff. Keep it up! I look forward to seeing the sprawling metropolis of Schulmanicus.

[jj88 23]

Great story and update, I like the humor.

[fledder200 5]

WoW truely amazing schulman!

I love those buildings, i like the statue of schulmanicus rex aswel!!

Cute litlle town..Like to see more of it!!!

[asturianu 4]

Great pics, man. Very good job in Schulmania, buddy!

I love this cj more each day!

Cristian

[football_fever 6]

woooow...it's crazy to see your beautiful city building with a rock and terrain mod. Very nice, sir

[Hester 699]

Love Quercus Promenade...a great update and super pictures as well.

[RushHourFreak 1]

Hey Schulman: This is simply B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l. I love the classical architecture. The detail is always a priority in here, so that why like so much. I also like the mediterranean style and every monmentissuch a masterpiece. Thanks again for sharing those fabulous pictures.

RHF

[pipishere 3]

Very nice update!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Giligone Yeah, there are paper pushers everywhere you go! I guess it's parchment pushers here, though!

jj88 Thanks! Glad you like the humor. I like to add a helping of it to every update!

fledder200 More is coming on the next update!

Asturianu I am glad to hear that! Schulmania loves you, too! A new area will come soon with a name you may find familiar...

football_fever Thanks! I have been sampling water mods as well...

Hester Thanks!

RushHourFreak Thank you! I do like to have good detail and harmony with the parts of my cities. I have been working forever on the next few updates because I am trying to get the buildings in harmony but a few buildings keep coming up wrong. I demolish them and they come right back! When they cooperate, I will FINALLY be able to take the pictures and start the update!

Pipishere Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[fledder200 5]

okey....i'm waiting for it...*hitting F5*

[patriots_1228 51]

wow i almost forgot that this was a sim city journal....now that im all blubered up from schulmania foods, i gotta say that was one heck of an update, good job.

[DanTso 0]

as always...

unique style

very nice...

advice you in some parts to level the ground up...make it look more even and nice...

very interesting stuff

Dan =)

[Schulmanator 5,787]

New Region Pic:

Also found on the Region Pics Page...

[UltraGIR XL 3]

I'm kinda getting a Nice, France, vibe from your cities, here.

As always, wonderful work.

[seemurray2 21]

Cool region pic, I love the islands!  For some reason, your pics remind me of the Cayman Islands, except for the Greco-Roman theme you have going on.  I guess that doesn't make much sense does it? 

[City2TheMax 3]

Very nice new updates! It was also nice seeing the region pic. So are the Schulminions ever going to modernize anymore? Or maybe they're just too dumb to invent anything new lol Keep up the great work!

[RHMgerards 7]

that small town looks really charming!! those temples really fit in, great update!!

[RushHourFreak 1]

I really like te region. I love the islands and the great seaside feeling.

RHF

[fledder200 5]

Great one schulman!

i love the region map

[emilin 2]

I wonder what lies behind the uncharted borders.

[jacqulina 162]

awesome updates my friend i love the temple,beautifull pics,you have built well,i love the general cat pic,wonderfull region

[Narya 14]

Ahhh... so wonderful! Temple is simply adorable. I could look at those pictures over and over again. And region is loking great. Hardly wait to see more.

[football_fever 6]

That's awesome. The main island looks so barren compared to Atkinos and the other one...

[waway625 72]

Nice temples where did you get them?, i LOVE the feel fo the place..truly a refreshing sight from the usual modern cities..

PS i wish you'd finish the rest of the map though, not exaclty develop it but at least the terraforming ..please?

[Darmok 34]

Bambi doing rappeling.....

you truly are one of a kind Schul...

Good one!

[Benedict 3,119]

I think that this might be the most beautiful page in your CJ!

[Fallon144 1]

Wow an amazing city mate, I love the aquaduct and the way you've placed those nice old roman temples!

I also like seeing the region pic, I can already picture those islands somewhere near southern Italy or something like that

keep it up mate!

[Hester 699]

Have to agree that this is a beautiful page.