Winchester

[Raysfan16 5]

Man...I certainly would not like to live there.

I downloaded that supercenter...How did you possibly get that to grow?

Can't wait to see downtown!

[fabsies55 5]

looks cool man, keep it up

[WillR116 60]

hi, hey DTP you got a new CML check it out, nice, I like that shopping center.

[Equilibria 16]

Very timely. Where did you get the shopping center lots? I like the look of those.

I really like that artificial lake subdivision in the last update. Very real-looking.

[antsel 841]

I love the shopping area! Where did you get those BATs? I don't think I've seen them on the STEX.

[WillR116 60]

he mighta used that cheat "Buildingplop" that lets you plop ANY SC4 Building- to Raysfan

Equilibria- its in the Shopping Center lot thing on the BSC LEX, its by Simgoober. its in his packs of growable lots https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1120 its in this pack, its like 18X7, read what I said to raysfan above this.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Not looking good- they need a stimulus package here for sure.

[WillR116 60]

think, Massopox is in the USA, they should get some of it.

[Petrovar Ambassador 15]

sorry about the foreclosures man...but other than that, awesome detail and realism!

[SounderBruce 173]

Ack!

Where'd you get that mall?

[metarvo 710]

It's too bad that Southpark Shopping Center seems to be dying.  Nonetheless, it made for a realistic update.  Will the economy in South Winchester bounce back soon, or is this long-term?  Either way, I plan to be here to see whether or not it does.  Nice update, Dan!

[Haljackey 17,303]

Always looking good here Dan! (Well, the update at least . Hope the economy does better.)

[dfnva 34]

DeathtoPumpkins: Thanks. Depending on the area, I like the effect of abandoned buildings/shopping centers in SC4. Very similar to RL Woodbridge, VA near here.

Raysfan16: The way I got the SimGoober Super Center to grow was just zoning the size (is it 14x7?... it's in the readme I think) and waiting for it to grow. Some places are better than others I've found.

Fabsies55: Thanks!

SimsAmerica #1: Glad you liked the shopping center. 

Equilibria: The super center is by SimGoober. I got it off the stex several years ago. Glad you liked the upper-middle class neighborhood with the lake.

Selles: Thanks, glad you like the area... or like how run down it is haha. The super center by SimGoober....

SimsAmerica #2: .... is on the LEX now too? I've never used the building plop cheat to plop growables. 

Bruce (Schulmanator): I agree... would be good if more people got to keep their houses, though I guess both the loaners and the loanees have some responsibility.

SimsAmerica #3:  (in my teacher voice...) I hope you'll choose not to flame/rudely respond to folks in my thread in the future. Schulmantor is a regular visitor and understands that Winchester, Massopax, and the like are in the USA.

Petrovar Ambassador: Thanks, glad you liked the update. I think I need to add some pizazz as you've been doing with the hot babes in your CJ.

ComputerGuy890100: Thanks for visiting... the center is the SimGoober Super Center. I retrieved it from the STEX some years ago, though it appears to be on the LEX now too.

Metarvo: Thanks, glad you liked the update. There could be some redevelopments in the future where Southpark Shopping Center is, though such plans have yet to be seen.

Haljackey: Thanks! Glad you liked the update.

And now... Wow another update...

Continuing north along MP-39/S. Jefferson Ave., we pass some better neighborhoods.

Paradoxically, the rusting signal poles in this area could use replacing as well as some individual signals.

Just before crossing the Wanata River, MP-39 crosses South Wanata Drive with a jug-handle interchange. Though it's Not really an interchange as both ends have traffic signals. However, the jug handle is necessary as the MP-39 bridge over the river forces the grade separation of MP-39 and South Wanata Drive.

Here is The signal at the jug-handle. It's been proposed to replace the traffic signals with roundabouts though the amount of room is pretty tight with the rail bridge.

Here is the view of MP-39 crossing the Wanata River.

We're getting closer to downtown... to the right we have some industrial areas and the left some waterfront apartments and condos.

The signals at the depicted intersections above use black poles typically used in most assemblies in downtown Winchester.

Notice signage here for the impending interchange with I-79, which we will see next time.

Of note at the intersection with E. Bland St. is the first location of Mort's Market, built back in 1952. This location has also been recently renovated.

Well that's it for now. I'm on a streak updating, hopefully it will continue though the next couple of weeks look rather busy.

Thanks for visiting.

-Dan

[danielcote 9]

nice update though it looks like you have quite an abandonment problem.

[Hawkeye9 0]

Wow, great work Dan!!!

You captured both the slummy areas aswell as the nice areas very well!!!

Lookin forward to more!!!

[Mother of Invention 23]

South Park shopping center,that brings memories bacl

(You didn't happen to name it after the mall in colonial heights?)

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Nice work. I like the walk signals... don't think I noticed those before. Great pix and great intersection signage. I wish more places would tell you which lane for which way on the interstates... we have way too many people here veering across lanes because it was left and they thought right.

[Raysfan16 5]

Nice job Dan.

Yeah, it kinda would've helped if he made that supercenter growable.

Your roadsigns look really good as always, keep up the good work!

[Haljackey 17,303]

That is one steep incline in the second picture . I bet cars have to floor it when going up and slam on the breaks going down .

Other than that, nice update once again Dan!

[edmonton_stinks 5]

That store definitely looks brand new! Stores tend to renovate a lot, a Safeway about 10 minutes from me has renovated 3 times in the past 10 years, I think.

[ironicepitome 0]

yay! shiney stuff instead of the ghetto stuff in the other update. i wonder if it were bush's fault

[SounderBruce 173]

Nice work and thanks for the link!

[Benedict 3,119]

Another great update. I really like the middle class suburban areas.

[antsel 841]

Great update! I really like what you do with the traffic lights and all the road signs. I love that jug handle interchange! Great transportation networks!

[De Ja Vu 117]

Great update! The 2 bridges look really nice together!

Keep up the good job!

-Dejavu

[jacqulina 162]

i love the shoreline my friend,excellent seawalls,everything is looking fantastic.

[dfnva 34]

All,

With the new updates to Simtropolis, I am wondering whether to continue this thread or make all future updates on the new CJ platform.

I am curious to hear your thoughts.

(1) Where will you be more likely to go to read updates?

(2) Where will you be posting updates of your own CJ (if you have one)?

Thanks much,

-Dan

[remanh 1]

Honestly, dfnva, I would go wherever the CJ would be, but if you were to move it to the CJ section, could you also include older updates?

[Schulmanator 5,787]

My plan is to stick with the current forum until the dust has settled and then maybe switch over. I would follow wherever you post.

[Haljackey 17,303]

Hey Dan let me respond to your questions:

1. Not sure yet. We're all used to a thread-styled CJ so it will take a while to get used to the new format.

2. Both places, at least for the time being.

Having already transferred a ton of updates to the new section, I can say its a snap! Its easy to transfer your stuff and your content will be automatically organized into a table of contents, with a custom page displayed for each update. Its also much easier to reply to comments because you can do it right away, you don't have to wait until you update.

I'd say your CJ is set up in such a way that it would excel in the new section. Give it a shot if you want! You never know unless you try...

Anyways hope this helps!

Best,

-Haljackey