Blue Hope - The Interactive City Journal

[Need4Camaro 50]

Amerikaner - There's currently no rich shopping centers in the Island of Newark. There is a small Mall shopping center off of Exit 4 of the East/West connector. Would you like to see it or would you like to start your own? Show me where you'd like to start your own if thats the case, and remember... I'm open to querries. Currently, Eaton is the wealthiest side of town however South Island is developing and plans on quickly overtaking Eaton. South Island also has higher land values.

iamihop11 - Wow, quite a project! No problem! The only quest I have, and it's simply to clarify is the white square on the 4th image, is that your house? I should have prices up by Monday or Tuesday... Maybe earlier it just depends.

2nerdy4u - Agreed, this is really getting good...

Benedict - I'm super sorry, I totally forgot to include a map and photo's of your new railway, I'll set asside a special update for you next go round!

ODST_27 - Yes I'll get photo's of that for you within the next mini-update!

iamihop11 - Lina Town! Okay thats sweet of you, I'll see what we can do!

MPTC - That'll be up next!

2nerdy4u - Keep me posted!

jacqulina - Thank you!

I might need to form a team, I just have to figure an efficient way to carry out the tasks and functions between members and then I may start inviting.

Alright lets kick off some requests!

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First being, and nearly long forgotten was that ObladiOblada wanted to know how much the Roswell Park Condomeniums costed, back from page 4. 

I'll let this image speak for itself... 

Hopefully that satisfies your request, if you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

Next, 2nerdy4u desired to see a grid of Lina Park...

Simply tell me what area or areas you're interested in and we'll get closer views!

Okay, Now lets go and have alittle look around Newark to see the work of our contributers!

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First I'll be proud to announce that Lina Park's construction is WELL underway!

An suburban community concieved by iamihop11 seems to spring into life with new hopes for the future, providing residential developement in the Millidgeville Community!

Second, The Eaton Bridge Road Work is complete!

  

After the leveling of terrain and construction of the tollbooth, the engineers left behind a very undesirable grade as Highway 4 Descended into Eaton. Highway 4 Leads Directly into the Seaport and this was unsuitable for trucks thus the issue you see now was resolved and converted into...

...a far more suitable grade!

Post Cards for the tourists! The new toll booth is in place and fully opertational. Eaton residents must either pay to get to Downtown, or commute north and use The East/West Connector...

Close up on the new toll and grade...

The entire bridge as it stands and forever a monument in the Hystory of Newark.

The South Island Bridge also faced simular changes as the Mayor handed the bridges over to politcally remove the chamber of commerce from their debts... The reserved funds will now ail the city council into developing a Police force and Highway Patrol... Unlike the Eaton Bridge however, there is no alternative routes around the new Union 93 Propaganda and Tolled Bridge. Many South Island Residents are furious of this matter; however, they're simply forced t pay their way.

Post Card of the tolled bridge. This bridge, being owned by a different company takes upon a much different tolling system than the Eaton Bridge. There were fewer grade problems first off. Second off, you are tolled before you crossed the bridge rather than at the same spot as everyone. This system will ensure that not a single car will follow through for free...

Thats not the only road work going on however. The Exit 11 Interchange on the East/West connector was recently upgraded and smoothed for better accelleration/deaccelleration. There still exists rumors that Exit 6 will be upgraded into a full interchange. Noone knows for certain when however.

Before the construction, The East/West connector too faced a very critical grade in which could disrupt the flow of traffic, especially for trucks... 

As it stands today, the grades are much more smooth and the on/off ramps also meet Interstate Grade Standards.

A new trafficlight was also installed just north of the interchange to serve residential communities entering the highway. The East/West Connector has come a long way, first serving only the Newark and Western region and now the Eastern Region has opened up job opportunities to several citizens and has made commuting too and from downtown a much more feasable option for many residents of the island!

Now for quite awhile, Soni has been kept pretty shut, I think it's time we have a look to see what he's up to...

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-It's Monday morning and Soni is heading Westbound on the East/West connector from Millidgeville-

Soni: So the plan is simple... Get a job and keep a low profile... I've already got a list of addresses of company's I'm going to apply for.

Cornell (Over the Phone): Agreed, but where are they?

Soni: Downtown, I didn't bother taking Highway 4, Eaton is a mess during Rushhour, It didn't even take me a week of living here to find that out.

Cornell (Over the Phone): Yes thats because most of Highway 4 is only one lane each way, Eaton holds a grand population in Newark but the mayor supposedly has no intentions of upgrading Highway 4...But Downtown?! Are you serious? Thats going to be quite a heavy commute! Why didn't you settle for a farm in Millidgeville?!

Soni: Noone seems to be hiring that way. That industry is all tied up. They seem to be more agressive to outsiders especially...

Cornell (Over the Phone): Yes... I should have remembered that. They had to move from Eaton because of outsiders moving into Newark, by nature they're not going to like you very much...

Soni: Yeah I can feel the love... Downtown it is, and a low profile...

--Soni began to cross over the Oconee River where the East/West connector dedicated itself to three lanes each direction... Soni remembered none of this at all. The first time he's ever crossed this bridge--

Cornell (Phone): Definately keep a low profile, I'm going to let you go, you know our conversations can only be short because we're constantly being watched. Newark residents arn't stupid at all. I know of a few who're capable of tapping into phones and they're just waiting on a reason to start a rebellion...

Soni: Yes, I understand... 

--The conversation ends as Soni continues driving, and Soni hangs up his cell phone--

--Soni took notice of how busy the bridge was, it reminded him of being back in the U.S. ... It felt so strange to him how things could be so simular and yet so different, the fact that he's 5,000 miles from home, and on an Island where he's considered an enemy... --

Soni: Cornell should have taken me this way instead of Highway 4 when he took me home, much faster...

--Soni's time on the freeway was destined to end at Exit 8, Highway 35 as he proceeded around the looparound ramp and made a right turn at the green light that awaited him...Downtown could be seen just beyond the overpass...--

Soni: Well... here I am at last, Downtown... The streets are a bit friendly.. ..lets see... first address...

--Soni proceeded about making a left turn onto a oneway street.--

Soni: Ah yes, here we are...

--And upon finding his destination, he quickly made a left turn onto a side street and pulled into their parking lot. --

--Soni exited his car dressed business proffessional...entering the biulding the receptionist on his right...--

Soni: Ah yes, I'm here to apply for the position you had listed in the Newark Paper...

Receptionist: Ah... I'm sorry sir that position was JUST filled...

Soni: Oh I understand... 

--Soni walked back to his car, not extremely discourage or disapointed but instead proceeded to his next destination. --

--And followed through with the same procedure...--

Soni: Yes I'm here for the interview, I'm alittle early if you don't mind can I wait in the lobby?

Receptionist: Sure! 

--Soni does this for an hour before his interviewer arrived--

Lady: Good afternoon Soni, I'm glad you're on time, thats always a plus...would you mind coming back with me?

Soni: Yes... certainly...

--They head back into an private office, where Soni sits down comfortably for the first time ever since he left the aircraft.--

Lady: So Soni, What exactly are you looking for? We have several openings...

Soni: Something longterm, definately. I want a desk job...Perhaps Data Entry? 

Lady: That shoud be accomplishable. ... Do you mind filling out an application?

Soni: Not at all... --Soni proceeds about filling the job application out. It takes him 30 minutes, and when he's finished...--

Soni: Done... --Hands over the application--

Lady: That'll be fine. Just one moment, we'll have to run a background check and then we'll decide!

--The Lady stepped away for about an Hour and 20 minutes and returned--

Lady: ..Nope... can't do it...

Soni: ?! Huh can't do what?

Lady: I was just told all of our positions are filled, sir I'm sorry for wasting all of your time but you'll need to look elsewere!

Soni: But you said earlier...

Lady: Sir .. we have nothing to offer you... please now, Diamante will escort you to the door...

--A large man grabbed Soni by the Arms --

Man: Sir your time here has expired...

--and proceeds to pull him to the door...--

Soni: What was THAT all about?!...

--The man didn't even bother to answer, just turned around and went back toward the offices... Soni was forced with only one option... to leave..--

-- And thats exactly what Soni did, proceeding down another road looking for his next address...--

Soni: That was strange, at first it was so promising and suddenly it's as if she shut the doors in my face...

-- Soni proceeded onto another side street, finding his address...--

-- and turns into the parking lot...--

--And after finding the same results, he was forced to turn right back out!--

--Soni then proceeded about crossing Highway 2--

--Now with the Eaton Bridge directly infront of him in his sights from a good distance, he proceeded to his final destination--

Soni: Well crap! This is it, if I don't get a job here and now then this entire day was a waste! ... Well here goes...

--Soni entered the biulding, cashually as usual--

Soni: Yes I'm here to apply for the position you have listed... 

Receptionist: In the newspaper? Yes you'll just need to see Mr.Brown, one moment please!

--It didn't take long before Mr.Brown entered the room--

Receptionist: This gentlemen is here for the interview!

Mr.Brown: Of course... This way please Mr...???

Soni: Shuensha.. Soni Shuensha...

Mr.Brown: Yes... Follow me!

--They entered an office as Soni imagined, and infront of him was an Application already ready for Soni to fill out, and he did... and went through the interview process--

Mr.Brown: Great just one minute, we'll need to run your background and we'll give you our final answer...

Soni: --Nodded-- Very well...

--An hour passes...and Mr.Brown returned--

Mr.Brown: ...Get out of my office... Infact, I suggest you run... run as FAR as you can from this Island... you don't belong here... NONE of you belong here! Leave NOW before I get angry! You meddling punk, what kind of games did you think you were going to get away with?...American Soldier...

Soni: !!! Weeell Mr.Brown it was great meeting you, nice knowing you, hopefully this'll be the last time in life we meet!!!Have a great day!.. 

--Soni rushes out the door, and into his car - cranking his motor immediately, throwing it into gear, and slamming on the gas before he can even get his seatbelt on!--

--Soni anxiously rushes to his phone while driving down the road, coming closer to the Bridge his mind is null of the fact that he cannot enter at this point.--

Soni: Cornell, I have a BIG problem!

Cornell: What's going on?

Soni: They're on to me.. Some how they figured out I'm an American Soldier! They won't even EMPLOY one!

Cornell: Crap!! How?! We pretty much made you a new life here, even your background is different!

Soni: I...don't know at all... How is this going to fair with the government?! Am I in immidiate danger?...

Cornell: With the government, No... There's almost no government here anyway and what little there is, is practically begging America for help! However, with the citizens... thats a different story! You see Newark's biult upon several activists groups who seem to take the law of their own hand. Many groups are larger than the government and thus, dominate the industry here. They supply the money, U.S. supplies the workers, so long as they're not military... Consider them like a Mob... However you're a direct threat to them because you impose national security and order... That will rid them of their possession of this Island and their income and they're not going to let that go so easily... My suggestion to you is to hide in Millidgeville until we can find out exactly what went wrong!

--Soni soon finds out The Entry Bridge wasn't quite at a point for entrance... and went around the culdesac...---

Soni: What EXACTLY does this mean? I have a Mob after me?

Cornell: Quite possibaly, many businesses here are enticed between them because they supply money that isn't American and anything un-american unifies them towards becoming a nation of their own! If they do then we will be forced to leave Newark, unless we reside to war... but they can easily sell themselves to China and then we'll REALLY be up a creek... thats beyond your worries though as trust me, if that Mob finds you, you won't live long enough to see it...  

Soni: Not good!

--Soni completes the loop and proceeds about making a right turn... and then a left at the next oneway street, to Highway 35...--

Cornell: Rememeber the rule Soni, we can't talk for very long, ESPECIALLY since they're now on to you! Crap you might have busted us all, they know there's one of us so they know there will be several more... ...Soni I believe now... if we're going to keep this Island, we're going to have to terminate them, before they terminate us... This isn't going to be easy... ...look I'll give you a call back tomorrow with more details, talking this long is dangerous... --click--

Soni: Crap... No job means no living, no living means starving in Newark... the country I was flown into and sworn to protect... I've got to think of something SOON!

--Soni made a left onto Highway 35... He noticed the Sun was setting... he had been out all day... paving his way to the grave and he didn't even realize it... The sunset symbolized his fate... his time of shining upon earth was coming to an end... --

Soni: I'm not even armed for combat... No money for weapons, barely enough for gas... But... there's got to be a way out of this!...

-- Soni instinctively took Highway 4, not even bothering with the East/West connector as his new predicament simply made him forget all about it, almost as if it were to never exist.--

Soni: Ugh... ... ... Long day, but soldiers don't sleep easy... although rest would definately help... ...

--Soni completed his left turn upon the Green light and proceeded East upon the Eaton Bridge--

--The sunset behind him forcasted the shadows of the Downtown biuldings across the Oconee river... Soni proceeded eastward--

Soni: Huh... Whats this? This is new... this wasn't here the first time the Cornell took me this way, Wait... you've got to be kidding me! A TOLL?!?! 

--Indeed on the eastern portion of the Eaton Bridge, a Toll Booth happily awaited Soni Shuensha to PAY UP!--

Soni: When did THIS happen?! 

Attendent: A few weeks back the booth was completed Sir, That'll be Three Dollars please...

Soni: You're kidding! No announcment? Nothing? There wasn't even a sign on the bridge warning it was tolled!! Ugh this day simply can't get any worse!

Attendent: Well sir you should have read the newspaper, it made the front page! I cannot let you pass without---

--She was interrupted as the lights simply flickered out, and not just at the Toll Booth, but all over Eaton!!--

Attendent: Ugh another Brownout...

--Indeed, Soni too was used to the frequent power outages in Millidgeville--

Soni: ...Take your three bucks... *Hands it over fustratedly*... I'm going broke by the minute...

--The lights came back on, and the minute they did, something nearly blinded Soni and the Attendent, followed by a LOUD popping sound!!!---

--PzzzaaaAAAAAaaaappttt--

Soni / Attendent: What was that?!

--When the Gate Opened, Soni eased out of the Toll Booth and he could tell the source of the light occured maybe not even a mile ahead of him! He could see an orangish glow gleaming into the fresh night sky... what could this be?! --

Soni: Possibaly, a fire?...

--Soni proceeded down Highway 4, it narrowed after leaving Downtown Eaton's two intersections. The closer he got, the bright the glow of orange hue was, and he could swear he heard someone shout for help!--

--And it wasn't long before he realized what it was!... the shout was real alright, it sounded like a girl, perhaps a late teenaged girl screaming HELP!!!--

Girl: Heeelp! Someone out there! The door's are stuck, I can't get out!!!

Soni: Holy Cosmos!!! LOOK at that!! You've... got to be kidding?! Where's the fire department when you need one!.. 

--Soni finally saw it, upfront, a Mansion simply being consumed into flames! Noone was around to stop, noone cared to stop... Soni quickly manuevered his car onto the sidewalk beside the Mansion, didn't waste any time to even turn it off, performed a leap over the fence and ran into the backyard of the house!-- 

--The Backdoor was barocaded with a burning fallen tree... Soni rushed around to the Front which the entire front Facia was simply gushing with flames.. and Soni could swear he saw the reminants of a fallen powerline transformer!--

Girl: HEEEELP!!! PLEASE SOMEBODY I CAN'T ESCAPE!!! IT'S GETTING HOT!!!

Soni: I'm coming!!! As... ...as soon as I find a way!!... 

--Soni rushed around to each corner of the house looking for a feasable way in... until he finally appoached the dining room... a window... Soni grabbed a large rock with two hands, picked it up and ran for the window, tossing it smashing the glass... there was no Alarm to set off... There were no lights... Soni leaps into the house in which ever wall was consumed in flames!--

Soni: Where ARE you?!

Girl: UPSTAIRS!!! HURRY!!!

Soni: I'm coming!!... !!!

 --Soni approached the stairway which was simply burning into flames, it seemed to lead into the pits of hell itself... Soni had no choice... Praying that the stairs would be intact enough to handle his weight, he darted up the stairs... the flames raced across his skin, scoaring him... he wanted so badly to turn around and run back, his body instinctively programmed him to do it, but he ignored even those reflexes, he made it to the top and behind him, the entire stairwell collapsed!!! The walls arround him seemed to warp into textures not ment for mortal eyes to convieve, the Atic was caving in several areas... and then.. he saw a figure in the thick smoke... Soni nearly collapsed as his brain registered an almost complete lack of Oxygen. The girl was on the ground breathing as hard as she could as the air on the floor was slightly less contaminated than the air above them.. Soni came to his senses and ran for the girl! By the time he grabbed her, she was nearly unconscious, he lifted her into his arms and ran back out the room! 

Soni: Crap!!! No stairway!

-- It didn't matter, the fire grew more impatient and hungry!! While carrying her, he saw another room, scorching in flames with pieces of the roof caving in, she was avoiding this room for this exact reason...  then saw a window in this room! There was no tme to think, no time to look for another object... Soni dashed for the Window, girl in arms, pulling her to his left arm only while running toward the window as fast as he could, extending his ebow out and with a word of prayer... his force penetrated the window, the glass shattered... Soni leaping out of the top floor entirely... Then, the freefall began, with the girl in arms he performed an airrole coming out of the stance he used to break the glass. He aimed his back for the ground and kept the lady amongst his forward body, wrapping he tightly for the fierce landing he was prepared to experience... the smashed into the ground and bounced... and smashed again much like a Jet would experience upon landing... and then.. 

..A loud crash executed the houses collapsation... ...Soni came to his senses, again... his back aching him ... --

Soni: That... ...was absurd... 

--Soni lied still for a moment... he didn't dare move... he didn't even get a decent look at the girl he saved... the clouds of smoke were to thick...--

Girl: Am.. ....am I dead?

Soni: ...No...you made it out...alive...

--She faintly rested her head against Soni in total disbelief--

Soni: What happened?...Why didn't you leave as soon as the fire happened?!

Girl: ...I... it was the transformers... there was a brief power out and then when it came back on... everything surged... The transformers blew up and caused the powerlines to drop a whole pack of transformers infront of the door, and they were still live and they blew up too and caused the fire... The powerlines behind the house surged and a transformed blew up there too causing a tree to fall into the back door...All the electronic compenents in the house also blew up and the fire trapped me in the house! and I was screaming for help at a window and the roof began caving in so I had to move and I remember someone answering my calls and... it goes blank...

Soni: That... would be me.. ...can you stand?

Girl: Yes I think I can...

--The girl manuevers off of Soni... standing-- 

Girl: ... I guess that makes you a Hero... Whats your name?

Soni: Erm I'd rather not say right now I'm unsure of that...

Girl: --giggles-- you're funny... How can you be unsure of your name?..

Voice: Meradith?! Meradith?! Sweetie is that you?! Oh thank GOD you're okay!!! I was coming home and I saw the fire!! Oh god I saw the entire house collapse!! I thought you were...

Soni: She'll be fine...  

--Soni rolls over and pushes himself off the ground, his back growing and crying in pain but Soni tries his best to hide it--

Soni: Ugh..

Man: Who...who's this?

Meradith: Daddy thats the man who saved my life!

Soni: Just call me Shuensha ((to himself: Or dead man, whichever occurs first))

Man: What happene anyway!? Meradith were you cooking?!

Soni: It was a power failure, the transformers blew up for some reason when the power came back on, maybe it was a surge...

Man: Good god, Newark needs a new powerplant.. ...Sorry to keep you waiting... Shuensha... I am Chris Vanderse, the Vice President of the Newark Harbor Seaport... ...Look... if there's anything I can do for you, I'd be more than happy!

Meradith: Daddy can I spend time with him?!

Soni: Erh... ...Wait actually there is.. ...I need a job... Can you get me one?

Chris: Consider yourself employed... You won't need an application, I'll fill out everything you need... You choose your shift and schedule..You just tell me when you're ready to work!

Soni: Tomorrow!... 7 A.M. at the Seaport?

Chris: Done! Just ask for me and meet me in my office... Meradith, come on lets get in the car, we're going to stay over Grannies in South Island for the night until we can get this house worked out...

Soni: --For the first time through this day, Soni's face was filled with a smirk-- Very well Mr.Vanderse I will meet you promptly at 7 A.M.

Chris: Oh heavens! Do you need Medical treatment? I forgot!

Soni: I should be okay, trust me I'll settle for some ice!

Chris: You sure? I can easily get the charges covered!

Soni: No don't worry about it I'll be fine... --Soni turns and walks toward his car--

Meradith: Shuensha!! Wait! 

--Soni turns around and Meradith, for the first time he gets a good look at her, a girl about 18 years old, 5'6" Brown eyes, long Brown Hair and had the facial expression of a playfull puppy, comes running into Soni squeezing him

[sebbyb07 2]

wow, very impressive story, and nice pictures of the big fire. I also like the way you have made your CJ interactive, it is very interesting.

[lilmanjs 2]

Originally posted by: Need4Camaro politicman - Thank you! You've been added to the score and will begin with 30 Points!

lilmanjs - You should easily have enough. I'll need you to be just alittle more specefic however. Do you want those to be Streets, or actual roads? Also from Parcel 3, D6 I'll need you to provide me a photo on where you would like to connect the road. Do you want any residents on the OUTSIDE of that street that circles the residential area? Also what would you like to name this development?quote>

well the reason there is a road around the development is cause that's how big the development should be. nobody should be on the outside of the road. and yes I don't want streets I want roads. the name of the development is Tuckaway Place. and I don't really care where you connect the road in Parcel 3, D6 as long as its the cheapest connection.

[Jazzmaster 716]

Hehe...guess my toll made Soni's day worse huh? Well, I'm working on that power plant right now but have no Idea when It'll be done. Great update though!

-Yoshiisland

[lilmanjs 2]

I hope this kind of stuff doesn't happen in my area.

[2nerdy4u 1]

Wow! Great update!!

And Id like to see that area marked future expansion near Lina Park. As requested by iamihop11, it will be called Linaton.

[iamihop11 19]

2nerdy4u: Thanks! I can't wait to see your ideas! Remember to make it green !

need4camaro: Yeh, sorry, the white outlines the house that I propose to live in. But I would like to purchase that whole section of residential eventually. Also, I'd love to help with the project in any way I can.

In general: That was my favorite Soni update so far. He's havin' a hard time of it... I mean, yeh, sure, he couldn't find a job, had his cover blown, almost got burned to a crisp, but all of that pales in light of having to pay THREE dollars just to cross a bridge. Poor fellow!

[Amerikaner 42]

Yes, I am interested in not only seeing the mall, but also in seeing a city view, along with information on Wealth, Fire, Health, Police coverage too. Amerikano will be partnering up with W Hotels in the construction. We are also interested in the history of the city, so that we can name this project with something that reflects the city, but keep in mind it will need to be culture wise, Abu Dhabi Gardens hence would look middle eastern or La Centera will have a more Spanish feel to it. There will be at the moment 2 steps.

Step 1- Completion of the Mall sections A-D which will include stores like- American Eagle, Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, Pac Sun, Lucky, Hugo Boss, Nordstrom, Sun Glass Hut, GAP, Sony, Apple and many others.

W hotel- includes a 18 hole golf course and is rated 4 stars. Pools and a view are a MUST.

Step 2- Completion of the new High Wealth Subdivision which is yet to be named as well.

Mall- Sections E-G includes Nieman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Armani X, Amerikano, Dooney Bourke, and many other high retail spots.

This would be a MAJOR project and would hence bring millions into the local economy. We are looking at developing in either a seaside or mountainous region.

Thanks Amerikaner

[Need4Camaro 50]

sebbyb07 - Thanks alot, the fire scene was very hard... You've been added to the score and will start with 30 Points!

lilmanjs - I've got more information coming for you and Tuckaway Place...

Yoshiisland - Lol, not so much I'm afraid, but Awsome! That'll prevent distasters like this! keep me informed!

lilmanjs - I offer no gauruntee's but I'm definately keeping user property damage to a minimum to null... Insurance wlll make up any losses you might have by refunding you the cost points times three...

2nerdy4u - Thank you! That's coming right up!

iamihop11 - Would you be interested in starting off by helping me keep up with the requests posted here and helping me develop a system in which many requests can be answered before they have to post them? And don't worry, Soni's in store for ALOT more than that...

Amerikaner - That sounds like QUITE a project! I'm definately interested. The mall off the E/W Connector isn't near the shore or the mountains so it probably won't work out for you. I'll post it anyway though. South Island or Eaton is more your cliche as both have better landvalues. South Island is still developing whereas Eaton is developed and mostly middle class / upperclass. South Island is home to High Land Values and those who saught to escape the political debutes of Eaton. It isn't as upscale as Eaton YET as it's a relatively new development. Eaton is home to several natives of Newark who moved east in effort to escape the Industrialization of the west and north. Both places are expensive to live in.. I'll get some photo's up for you...

Now to satisfy some requests!

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First thing's first, lets have a look at the current score! 

Name	Points
2nerdy4u	45
Almighty Nienaber	50
Amerikaner	53
autoVino	50
Benedict	4.4
cleaner475	50
Cjah	50
Cowboy[Texas]	51
Critterman	50
CTF	33
DarkEldar	30
Dr Lezard	50
granto93	50
Greenbean418	34
homeandaway	30
Houston_Fan	30
iamihop11	67.7
jacqulina	56
jimmyCo	50
Krio	50
lilmanjs	37
manman99	50
mencc1701	50
Moshi	30
MPTC	74
MsD	50
ObladiOblada	57
ODST_27	51
PennDOTguy	50
PhatHead	50
politicman	30
rct3twins	30
SaltandVinegar	50
sebbyb07	30
Sim_Air	31
Simfan34	50
sobol	50
Tommy_Vercetti3	30
truflip99	30
Voulpiotis	30
Yoshiisland	-11
yoshikoroyimara	30

So far that leaves iamihop11 in the lead! Congratulations!

[Need4Camaro 50]

Speaking of Iamihop11, He has requested information regarding Talliup Corner... Lets get that posted for him!

Talliup Corner
Cost of Commercial Biuldings	28.8
Cost of Residential Biuldings	3.2
Destruction	4
Costs of Streets	0.9
Cost of Res.Light	3.5
Cost of Res Med	2.4
Cost of Com Med	3.6
Cost of Park	2
Cost	48.4
Residential Grant	20
Total Cost	28.4
Residential Income	15
Commercial Income	190
Park	8
Street	0.9
CJ Monthly Income	213.9
Minimum REAL Monthly Income	641.7
Total Income	593.3
House on the beach
Cost of Residential Biuldings	11.2
Total Cost	11.2
Residential Income	8
CJ Monthly Income	8
Minimum REAL Monthly Income	24
Total Income	12.8

Iamihop11, would you like to proceed with either the construction of Talliup corner or your house or the beach? Or both?

The reason the points are so high on Talliup corner is because you also earn per employee's for commerce and industrial.

[Need4Camaro 50]

lilmanjs also requested a price on his development in Parcel 3, so lets get that up for him!

Tuckaway Place
Road Tiles	34
Residential Tiles	36
Residential Zone	7.2
Road	6.8
Costs	14
Residential Grant	20
Total Costs	-6
Residential Income	36
Road Income	3.4
CJ Monthly Income	39.4
Minimum Monthly Income	118.2
Total Income	104.2

Due to the extremely low cost to biuld this subdivision, and the residential grant, by innitiating construction, you will actually GAIN 6 points! Would you like to proceed with construction of Tuckaway Place?

[Need4Camaro 50]

And finally, it's photo time!

ODST_27 requested images of Parcel 3 Grid 1 B5

Parcel 3, Grid 1 B5 - Information

Parcel 3, Grid 1 B5 / No information

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Next up, MPTC's request!

Parcel 3, Grid 1 C5/D5 Overview

Parcel 3, Grid 1 C5

Parcel 3, Grid 1 D5

Simply draw me an image of where you would like to biuld, and I'll give you a point cost on that and we'll go from there!

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2nerdy4u's request is next!

Outline for possible future development of Lina Park.

It will cost 28 Points to purchase and destroy that farm. Just use this image and outline what you desire me to biuld and I'll get you a total price, then we'll go from there!

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Finally Amerikaner's requests for the mall!

This is the Mall off of Highway 37 and Exit 4. It's a very younge mall and a small mall. It's more along the lines of a shopping centre than a mall. However instant access to the freeway will definately attract customers...

Zoomed in.

Fire protection around Western Newark as you requested...

More fire maps of Western Newark.

Crime in western Newark. I'll need to warn you that the city has not invested in a police force yet...

A beach area you might consider settling for...

Overview of Western Newark.

Another place that may spark your interests is South Island or South Eaton... I have a few photo's of that coming up...

South Island Overview...

Long Beach...

South Eaton...

Eastern South Island...

Sonne Island and Millidgeville...

 

Fire and Crime analysis for South Island...

There's still plenty more areas in which my suite your interests Amerikaner... If you find none of these interesting, have a look at the Parcels on Page 1, tell me what Parcels interests you the most, and if you have a specefic place in a Parcel you like, tell me and I'll get a grid up of it and we'll go from there... Have a great day!

[ObladiOblada 1]

can you pleas send some closer shots of parcel 4, the big island

[Jazzmaster 716]

This CJ is coming along very nicely! I see you're very organized; a good trait to have!

-Yoshiisland

[iamihop11 19]

I would like to break ground on Talliup Corner by knocking down some buildings .

I would also like to go ahead with my own beachfront property and house.

After these costs have been deducted, I would like to donate the remaining funds to the Schop Institute. (Could that be listed with all the screennames?)

Thanks

[Amerikaner 42]

Could you please post some views of West South Island. Im interested in that area a LOT i like the views that look towards not only downtown but also the ocean. Thanks Amerikaner

[Need4Camaro 50]

ObladiOblada - Okay, your requests are coming right up!

Yoshiisland - Thanks alot!

iamihop11 - Okay! Your deed's are coming up in this update! Yes I can also include the Schop Institute as it's own entity with a score...

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Quite a few announcements I have to make!

Blue Hope the city journal is growing ALOT faster than I anticipated it would... We're going on 6 pages of requests and technically we havn't even REALLY started the city journal time line... Because of this, I have hired iamihop11 to help me with my work. He will be taking the requests you post and compiling them into a format in which I can comprehend and send them to me every night or whenever is most feasable for himself. Then I will take your requests and in the most feasable manner respond to them probably every half a week or every update, whichever occurs first. This weekend has been pretty light for me which is why I was able to respond so quickly to so many requests. This week however will be heavy. Exam week and I also have to enroll into a new college so I MIGHT be alittle scarce. 

Second off, I am eventually going create a Blue Hope Team compiled of any who desire to help with this project in some form or another. I will create a website dedicated to this city journal and on this site, I am going to take photo's of every Parcel and Every Grid Option and post them on that site, this way you will no longer have to request information about a Parcel or a Grid but it will be readily available. Everytime I update a Parcel and Grid, I will update the image(s) so you will have the most up to date version. The site will also include information regarding the most complete points system. The Blue Hope Team can be concetrated into civil engineers such as those who want to keep watch over the expressways and maintain traffic data and traffic reports, those who want engage in projects such as upgrading roads and highways, or biuld turnpikes... Or as suttle as helping me keep track of data in an organized manner... the choice is yours...

Now lets get on with the show...

Mini Update!

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First off, lets see the new transportation map with Benedicts Rail Line!

Okay before we satisfy our requests... Lets have a look at the local news!

Lets have a look at Talliup Corner first! It begins with a BANG!!

...Of destroying an old commercial property off of Highway 35!

...And then Another!

... Of removing a home from a local neighborhood, the residents were rewarded promptly and have found a better home to suite their needs...

...And then, the innitial construction and zoning occured! The new drive is being constructed and soon will connect with Highway 35 with a traffic lamp installed.

Congratulations iamihop11... Here are your properties and your deed...

Now for your house!

Welcome to Newark, we hope you enjoy your stay...

And of course, your first bump along the road...

...Lets see what you think of the area...

...Would there be any issue's you'd like to address?

Posted below, are your properties and your deed...

Your Home Begins Here...

Congratulations iamihop11, welcome to Newark!

Now... Lets see ObladiOblada's requests!

Overview of the entire island, you'll either need a bridge or a ferry to connect to main land, Just show me where you want to place the ferry or bridge and tell me what type and I'll give you a point cost!

Northwestern Portion of the Island

Central Portion of the Island

South Eastern Portion of the Island...

Zoomed in view

Picture 6

Picture 7

Picture 8

Picture 9

Picture 10

Picture 11

Picture 12...

Thats all for now folks! Have a great day!

[2nerdy4u 1]

Ok, how much does this come up to?

iamihop11: looks like ur really rolling in the points! u'll be so far ahead of us all after a few months... hopefully i'll start getting some crazy points with Linaton...

[CTF 0]

Hey don't forget about me Need4Camaro! I'm looking for utilities to purchase when ever you get the time. I hope that your last update is the first of many having the main story interact with something member influenced, however small it does add something.

[lilmanjs 2]

Originally posted by: Need4Camaro lilmanjs also requested a price on his development in Parcel 3, so lets get that up for him!

Tuckaway Place
Road Tiles	34
Residential Tiles	36
Residential Zone	7.2
Road	6.8
Costs	14
Residential Grant	20
Total Costs	-6
Residential Income	36
Road Income	3.4
CJ Monthly Income	39.4
Minimum Monthly Income	118.2
Total Income	104.2

Due to the extremely low cost to biuld this subdivision, and the residential grant, by innitiating construction, you will actually GAIN 6 points! Would you like to proceed with construction of Tuckaway Place?quote>

I would love to proceed with the construction of Tuckaway Place. once people have started moving in could I get a pic of the development?

[iamihop11 19]

2nerdy4u: Plan looks good. If you have the money and the desire, maybe sneak a plaza in the comm. area. Other than that, looks fantastic...I like the idea of a beach.

Everyone Else: Speaking on behalf of the Blue Hope Team, I would like to announce that a new email account has been created: bluehopecj@yahoo.com. To smooth the process of getting requests and project proposals, it would help us a lot if you could shoot us an email instead of (or I suppose along with) posting on the actual CJ. Once a project is approved, feel free to post the most current proposal on here to let everyone know what's going to be developed. Of course, the project will generally be mentioned in updates as well.

Finally, this is only to help smooth the process and make sure we don't miss or forget about anyone's requests or proposals. I will of course be reading posts here and will try not to miss anything that wasn't emailed.

Thanks and good luck. The fates of 140,000 sims rest in your hands!

The (as yet very small) Blue Hope Team

[MPTC 0]

firstly i would like to say this should be viewed as the end product of the current places that have been desighed, however because the total cost could be high i would like to know the whole price so i can decide how to split the design up into multapul phazes. and More will come but for now this is it

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3573/parcel3grid1d6ot0.jpg

that is all for now

Cordially

MPTC

[Jazzmaster 716]

This is becoming a popular CJ, keep it up!

-Yoshiisland

[Need4Camaro 50]

Thank you! I just want to keep everyone posted, I have seen the current requests and am beggining to work on them and will report back as quickly as I can. I'm however tied up between two other projects aswell however. So I'm stating my silence (and sometimes missing requests) isn't a lack of response it's just I'm really tied up at the moment

Working on school project / final exams which will end this week...

Working on my mother's website

and of course daily activities

and Blue Hope

I'm NOT by any means coming close to forfeiting the project as I've stated above I've began concieving more efficient means of running it... I havn't forgot your requests however and they will be answered as SOON as possible... just to let you know... The bulk of my time is being consumed by school and when thats over then I'll be left open with alot more time to concentrate into the ever growing project of Blue Hope...

I also want to open up a group for those who're interested, a Department of Transportation. That will be the first group and their goal will be to analyze and correct Newarks traffic problems, aswell as upgrade existing routes to the most realistic standards as humanly possible... Should anyone be interested, private message me...

[iamihop11 19]

Don't stop working on projects or proposing new ones. Email requests for info or project proposals or questions to bluehopecj@yahoo.com. This will help ensure that it gets into the system while need4camaro handles more important demands on time.

Just thought I'd make sure as many people as possible know this.

[2nerdy4u 1]

Ok, iamihop11, I will put a plaza on that one commercial spot at the end of Beach Road. I think it would nice.

[Need4Camaro 50]

Amerikaner - Photo's of that are coming up within this update!

2nerdy4u - I have a price coming for you this update! I didn't include the price of the beach, they're quite expensive to biuld actually. 5 Points Per Tile so you might want to wait before biulding that. Did you have a BAT or anything you wanted to use? The price will be on a seperate page from this Update as for some reason table's have issues when posting.

CTF - I haven't. I've got a list of utilities you might be interested in. To Emphasise, The Landfill is full so you might be interested in starting your own trash company and zoning a landfill in a rural area. I still have to design the points for the utilities but just take a look below, tell me what you're interested in, and we'll go from there... Also for the water system, Most of the system is O.K. but South Island is suffering a water shortage, you might be interested in biulding and starting a water company. With either, they will be treated like corporations and thus if you or anyone you know can BAT, you can get them to design you biuldings that represent your company that can be placed in suburban areas and a sky scraper for downtown... for extra points... And as for our statement, the members decisions and happenings in Newark will have a VERY large impact on Soni's life, you might even decide his fate...

lilmanjs -Proceeding with Tuckaway Place! You'll have a photo this update...

iamihop11 - Yes, iamihop11 said it best, Basically it is difficult to keep track of the requests in the message board while triggering too and from Sim City 4000, Microsoft Excel, Imaging Programs, and daily life... This method will keep more organized record of your requests, this way I can respond to them in the most efficient manner possible!

Oh... and thats 155,000 Sims today, Newark's growing very fast!

MPTC - Prices coming up on a seperate post from this upcoming update, I should recommend that you purchase it at one or maybe two phases at a time...  This way you'll get a residential grant for all three phases and thus it will be MUCH cheaper.

Yoshiisland - Thank you!

Okay lets satisfy some Simtropolitans!

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First off, I would like to announce the Grand Opening of the Schop Insititute! It is an organization donated by iamihop11 to provide Newark with Parks and Forestry to help give it a fresher feel! Any member can freely donate points to this institute and should you desire to biuld a park (outside of personal use) to help Newark go green, you can use the Schop Institute's Points to accomplish biuld it! Unless otherwise authorized by iamihop11, the founder, you cannot use this institute's points to import parks or scenery within your OWN subdivision or development however... That will still be accounted from your own points. However, again anyone is free to use the points from the Schop Institute to biuld parks throughout the region!

Now lets have a look at the score...

Name	Points
2nerdy4u	47
Almighty Nienaber	50
Amerikaner	54
autoVino	50
Benedict	4.4
cleaner475	50
Cjah	50
Cowboy[Texas]	51
Critterman	50
CTF	34
DarkEldar	30
Dr Lezard	50
granto93	50
Greenbean418	34
homeandaway	30
Houston_Fan	30
iamihop11	2
jacqulina	56
jimmyCo	50
Krio	50
lilmanjs	24
manman99	50
mencc1701	50
Moshi	30
MPTC	75
MsD	50
ObladiOblada	57
ODST_27	51
PennDOTguy	50
PhatHead	50
politicman	30
rct3twins	30
SaltandVinegar	50
sebbyb07	30
Sim_Air	31
Simfan34	50
sobol	50
Tommy_Vercetti3	30
truflip99	30
Voulpiotis	30
Yoshiisland	-10
yoshikoroyimara	30
Organizations
Schop Insitute	28.1

Lets have a look at whats going on around the Newark Area!

First we'll be celebrating the construction and birth of TuckAway Place. They're still pouring asphalt onto the ground and paving a feasable road entrance into the new subdivision. 

A closeup on the Zoning at Tuckaway Place... Congratulations lilmanjs... You've set foot in an ever growing region! Here is your deed...

Congratulations!!

And lets have a look at Talliup Corner!

Construction Crews have been working around the clock to complete the new Talliup way, the project included...

- A new Traffic Lamp Installed onto Highway 35 and the new Talliup Way for safer Crossing.

- To completely pave and finish Talliup Way and have the area properly zoned.

Traffic has been congested on Highway 35 during the construction of the new intersection. The Traffic Light is currently on Standby Mode and should not impede on traffic unless Talliup Way encounters traffic at the new intersection.

Unfortunately however, Investors arn't keen into developing Talliup Corner just yet as the local power shortages are severely hurting business. They explain that they will be far more inclined to buy and biuld when Newark resolves it's Power Issues...

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With that said, first I'll satisfy CTF's request! He desired to see some of the Utilities within the Newark Area and since he has waited the longest, I'll tend to him first...

You desired to see how the waste is managed in Newark. Parcel 17 is the only location with recyling centers and thus I will display the entire map. You can choose the numbers you're interested in purchasing. Remember that the Recycling Center Information is City-Wide so for the points system, each recycling plant will cost the same. For the cost, I am going to use a Points Per Tile system + A Tons Handled DIVIDED BY number of Recycling Centers (gives you what a specific center would handle averagely.)

 

Located off of Highway 4 in Eaton

Located off of Riverside Drive near the South Shore Line, just North East of Downtown Eaton...

Just North of Highway 2 in a small Farming Community

[ObladiOblada 1]

here is my project. I hope you can see the pictures because i never posted pictures before

grey = school

dark green = high dens res there should be built the turning torso

nice update!

[Need4Camaro 50]

Update Continued...


Just South East of Highway 4 and the Oconee Railroad while on the shores of the Oconee River, overlooked by the North Bridge...



Along Highway 35 upon a nice flat area of the Wachita Mountain Ranges... The Landfills can also be purchased but in this case I'd suggest you biuld your own because of this..



...The effiency isn't great at all due to over dumping. I will charge 0.7 Points Per Tile and pay 1.5 Points per Tile CJ Month... You'll also get a Bonus for every neighborhood connection who utilizes the dump.

Also incase you were interested in the water system...

 

Parcel 17 uses all water Towers and Buys from Parcel 10 who uses fewer Towers however has a water pumping facility...

 

All of the pumps are chugging at the same capacity making this facility pretty maxxed out. You have the option to biuld a new pumping station here or begin your own water company to supply to neighbor cities... Speaking of, South Island is VERY thirsty...

 

South Island, is facing a severe water shortag and the fact that high land values prohibits the construction of water pumps of efficient water facilities within the area doesn't help matters at all. Along with South Island, Western Newark is also facing a minor water difficulty... If you have any questions, just tell me. Tell me what you desire to biuld and where and if it's not anywere on this map that you want to biuld it, refer to page 1 where the Grid is and tell me which Parcel you'd be interested in biulding in...

With that said, now it's time for Amerikaner's request to be fullfilled.


Overview


Without Overview for easy tiling and gridding


Large Overview


Western end of South Island.


Southern Beach of Western South Island.


Northern Beach of Western South Island, overlooking Downtown!


Parcel 18's Portion of Western South Island


Northern Beach of Parcel 18's Western Portion of South Island


Northern Beach of Parcel 18's Western Portion of South Island... Moving closer to town...



And finally, Souther Beach of Parcel 18's Western Portion of South Island.

Should you desire to see more, take a look at page one and choose a parcel and tell me where you'd like to look and purchase!

Now finally, the price lists!
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[Need4Camaro 50]

2nerdy4u has requested a purchase cost for Linaton and I'll begin by granting that to him first!

Linaton
Medium Commercial Tiles	32
Medium Residential Tiles	15
Expenses
Purchase Cost	20
Destruction Cost	8
Residential Grant Award	20
Commercial Zoning Cost	9.6
Residential Zoning Cost	4.5
Street Cost	2.3
Total Cost to Biuld	24.4
Monthly Payment	16.4
Income
Commercial Income	64
Residential Income	15
Street Income	2.3
CJ Monthly Income	81.3
Minimum REAL Monthly Income	243.9
Total Income	227.5

I didn't include the beach, it would drive the price WAAAY up, however you're free to purchase it at a later date...

Do you want to proceed with the purchase and foundation of Linaton, a new Suburban City of Newark?