"Optimal" lot sizes

[Heidern 0]

Just curious: what is the optimal lot size for each zone type tin this game?

By accident I found that medium industry loves 7x7 for some reason. As long as there is demand, every tile gets filled in a hurry.

I'm trying to plan the heart of my city, which will grow from a small town to a sprawling metropolis, and would like to lay down a good-looking grid from the get go so I don't have to demolish and re-demolish established neighbourhoods. I know that SC4 is much more tolerant to "odd" lot shapes and sizes, but there's gotta be something that's definitely better for eventually growing a good-looking high-rise downtown.

Suggestions appreciated!

[rodent1989 9]

4x5 and 6x7 are all good bets.  The largest residential buildings usually grow on a 4x4 lot.  Build a 4x5 grid and use the extra space for mass transit and parks.  For commercial I usually go with a 4x8 or a 6x8.  Large commercial buildings grow on 2x3 and 4x4 lots.  a 4x8 or a 6x8 grid in commercial allows the greatest freedom.

Final note:  if you're worried about having a city that is too griddy make all of your avenues, highways, railroads and GLR diagonal.  This will throw off the grid making the city look more realistic.

EDIT:  Welcome to Simtropolis!

[Heidern 0]

Thank you very much! This helps a lot.