Calipatria

[jimmy92233 0]

BackgroundSo the reason it's 4 years in the making is because I've been a member for four years at this site and haven't posted anything since I was waiting for the right city to showcase. After seeing the possibilities of SimCity through the works of other members this is what comes to fruition.

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a lot more coming soon.

[Mikeaut1 261]

Excellent work!! That downtown looks lively! Great use of BATs, especially in that little carnival area!

[jimmy92233 0]

Thanks Mikeaut1

I didn't think anyone would care for this meek CJ.

[Cleaner475 150]

nice skyline - its a good pic to start on I'll be waiting for more,

Richard

[Benedict 3,119]

Great first picture, really nice way to start your CJ. I hope you have many great updates to come.

[Godzillaman 21]

Great start! i like how you have that carnival in the area! i cant wait to see your whole city!

[manman99 2]

what everyone else said!! Great work

manman99

[jacqulina 162]

very nice start,fantastic downtown,very nice work and pics my friend

[hijodecordoba 74]

fantastic teaser! i would love to take a walk through the downtown streets and relax in your little theme park

[jimmy92233 0]

Replies:

Cleaner475: Thanks!!!

Benedict: It's funny, I didn't think I would know how to start a CJ

Godzillaman: I can't wait to show you my entire city; there are so many cool things in it (I think)

manman99: Thanks for the compliments!

jacqulina: Thank you, thank you, thank you!

hijodecordoba: I wish I could too...

*As soon as my next photos are done uploading, I will update you all on the city of Calipatria.

Thanks for being patient!

[granto93 4]

wow, the downtown looks just awsome. looks very full of life. most will probably disagree but i do think the carnival looks a little akward right in the middle of downtown though. BUTTTT, since i love the skyline so much i will stop by for more

[jimmy92233 0]

UPDATE_NUMERO^ONE 

Good Morning Simtropolis!

Calipatria awaits...

 

Today, I would like to show you a secret-don't get too excited though, it's only a secret about tourist spots. As mayor, I wish to tell you the top tourist destinations in Calipatria that local Calipatrians don't want you to know about...they are truly gems. We'll start off with Mount Jacinta, the beautiful mountain that oversees all Calipatrians throughout their busy days.

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MOUNTjacinta

Believe it or not, Mount Jacinta was named after a 9-year-old child who scaled the mountain over 400 years ago to pick wild herbs that grew only at extreme altitudes. She  did this for her ailed family who unknowingly mistook poisonous mushrooms for good 'ol regular mushrooms and cooked them up and ate them. Jacinta was determined to climb that mountain-and she did.

  So, in 1963 the Monorail connecting the small community of Mount Jacinta and Calipatria was dedicated in the memory of little Jacinta and her unfaltering dedication to her family.

If you wish to visit Mount Jacinta it is accessible only through Monorail for tourists (citizens use the road and have special designation cards to drive up the mountain). I'll give the reason for that in another update. As the monorail travels up the mountain you will encounter the mountain's spectacular nature...

The mountain is also home to the city's small wind turbine farm; thanks to the constant windy conditions halfway up the mountain, the turbines produce electricity for Mount Jacinta and 15% of homes in Calipatria.

The end of the line for the monorail is at the Little Jacinta Station #2 on Mount Jacinta. Tourists can feast their eyes on the magnificent view of the city of Calipatria from the mountain or blow off some dollars on gifts for their friends at the shops that line the monorail platform.

 

Aerial shot of Mount Jacinta community....the woods are a place for avid and amateur outdoors people. 

So, if you are afraid of heights and not afraid of spending money, then I would recommend driving to the Uptown District of Calipatria where you will find many shops and boutiques.

People who shop here generally tend not to look at price tags (if ya know what I mean...)

Later on Today...

Calipatrians will raise concern for the state of traffic snarl ups in downtown Calipatria, City Hall and it's decaying infrastructure, and the effects of having a themed park in extremely close proximity to the downtown area.

disclaimer: sorry if this cj didn't turn out the way you thought....it's my first try.

[Cleaner475 150]

nice update - I would have prefered more than one pic - but good still the same

nice monorail system

Good work - keep it up

Richard

[granto93 4]

i can only see one picture but from what i see, it looks marvelous! your doing an excellent job for a first CJ, keep it up!

[jimmy92233 0]

Originally posted by: cleaner475 nice update - I would have prefered more than one pic - but good still the same

nice monorail system

Good work - keep it up

Richardquote>

I put quite a few pics on the update...?

[jimmy92233 0]

AHHH! How come everyone sees only one pic??? I need help, what's going on???

I can see all the pics I posted...

edit: I think I fixed it....did I fix it???

[Cleaner475 150]

I can see all the pics now! great suburbs - and nice plaza - nice mopnorai lpics

well done on a brilliant update - keep it up

Richard

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull job your doing your city is looking great so far my friend

[joerg 280]

Looking pretty good, the steep slopes in the second picture are not quite my style, but they acctually look pretty good. I love the amusement park next to your downtown, its very original.

[jimmy92233 0]

UPDATE_NUMBER^DOS

Hello Simtropolis!

 

Good old City Hall. It has served the city council well, but sadly, as it slowly decays as time goes on, city council has unanimously agreed on relocating city hall to increase its capacity and efficiency.

  The proposed site for the new building has been stirring up heat from the city-based environmental group HAPPA (Humane Assimilation for People, Plants and Animals), though, because it will be located at the center of the Redemacher Park on historic Bonita Street and will require trees to be chopped down.

The proposed site is located where all the tall bushy trees are.

   To ease the tensions, I decided to settle this democratically and hand the decision down to the citizens of Calipatria. Would they vote on the side of the city council and construct the new city hall in the park or would they defend the trees within the park and side with HAPPA....they decided...

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to construct a new city hall in the park!!!

YEY DEMOCRATIC PROCESS!!!

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TRAFFICjams

Calipatrians have informed me on the conditions they face as they venture off to work in the downtown area. They complain that many of the main avenues that lead to Downtown Calipatria begin as thin roads then widen into wider avenues. This transition is the cause of many traffic snarls and causes Calipatrians to lose precious minutes on the streets when they could be working hard in their offices. Below is one example of the transition from road to avenue.

  To solve this problem, I decided I would extend the avenues to where the roads originate, but this meant extending them all the way to the freeway.

  This also meant that all the businesses lining the avenues would have to be demolished to make room for the wider roads---there's nothing a few simoleans can't fix though.

The end result is wider roads to downtown from freeway to coast, and a smoother, easier commute.

 

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  Development in Downtown Calipatria has grown exponentially! In fact, commercial offices have been scouting the edge of the downtown area for empty parcels for which they will pay handsomely for.

  Residential development along the downtown area has also been increasing and is evident in the pictures below.

More development!!!

 

  Wile touring the downtown area, I also had the distinct opportunity to visit the University of Calipatria and throw the season opening pitch at the UC Hornets' Stadium!

  While touring the university, I began to wonder about the Calipatrians who cannot afford a university education and pondered the idea of constructing a community college where tuition is cheap and affordable. I presented my plan to the city council and they loved my idea, in fact, the city planner even presented us with a possibly suitable location for it: West Calipatria, where development is trickling through and could potentially increase significantly with the construction of this college.

The final location for the college will be decided on at the next city council meeting, as will the fate of the themed park that lies in the downtown area of Calipatria. Don't worry though, I'll fight my hardest to keep it open.

Now for random city pics!

disclaimer: sorry if this cj didn't turn out the way you thought....it's my first try.

[Cleaner475 150]

nice update - a good place to put a stadium (Big Ben? Whats the point of it in there, lol!)

good work - keep it up

Richard

[jimmy92233 0]

Thanks Cleaner475, jacqulina, and joerg!!!

[hijodecordoba 74]

omg. that is a huge update. democracy rules indeed, nice new city hall. the university and the parking around he stadium looks good, too but i feel like there is missing something. i don't know what (there is a lack of something in my own cities ), but maybe some kind of highlight.

but it's really nice, no question about it! so keep it up

[sc4portugal 10]

Cool Town really great, it's beautiful.

[jimmy92233 0]

Replies:

hijodecordoba: hmmm...I know what you mean when you say that something is missing...I'll be looking for whatever it is, though.

sc4portugal: Thanks for the compliments!

[Amerikaner 42]

ahh this is neat...wow 4 years in the making thats crazy lol...thats a sweat city hall you have there my friend...your city is nice not griddy more life like...AHHH keep that theme park open...though you could always open up america's favorite theme park...an Amerikaner Park...like my friend baker city LOL anyway this is a lovely CJ and i cant wait for more...and to see about what happens with that college

[Sim_BOB 2]

that is a lovely town you have! i really like your suburbial areas, they are top notch. I'm waiting to see what will happen to that nice theme park

[Schulmanator 5,787]

You have a great start here. A pleasant town indeed.

[Flann 1,709]

I'd like to see a zoomed out photo to see the big picture. Great city by the way.

[ViralEnemy 0]

Great CJ mate, looks good especially a sunset shot i saw back a while.Keep up the good work looks like a good CJ coming along for you