The Republic of Bevelle- Bolder than Ever! (Adrian Union)

[Dsrwhat316 12]

Welcome to my first CJ!! I've been working on this region for some time now, but now I think it is ready to be showcased. This first post is just a teaser for now, more pics will follow in the coming days.

The Capital City of Bevelle

The Central Square, where various events are held, such as political rallies and Ricky Martin concerts

Bevelle's Central Station, one of the busiest in the country.

And just one more pic before I fall asleep...

Bevelle's old City Hall, now open as a historical site and museum.

I'm open to any and all comments/critiques!

[Markus J 242]

Looks like an old British City, which I presume is what you went for... looks nice.

[The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz 27]

I'd say it's influences were more European than British. Great work on it though, I like the canals and your use of old European buildigns mixed in with some more modern types. Keep it up!

[ajay_law 1]

Wow, nice start, I love the canals

[jacqulina 162]

very nice start my friend great work and pics

[Voulpiotis 4]

Great start...! Looking forward to your work!

[hijodecordoba 74]

wow great start. i enjoy your plazas. they seem quite real.

keep it up

[penguin007 27]

great pics cant wait for more

Will

[Schulmanator 5,815]

very nice. This looks to be a promising CJ indeed.

[granto93 4]

looks pretty nice, i like the picture with the Washington Monument in the plaza. very promising

[Abc987 3]

Wow, what a beautiful capital city. I'd move there in snap! (although I've said that in a bunch of other CJs... But hey, who says I can't have 17 houses?)

[2nerdy4u 1]

Great city! This is a wonderful start to a CJ. Keep it up!

[Dsrwhat316 12]

                                                                    

Markus J: Thanks for being the 1st person to comment! The city does have some British touches to it, but it wasn't intentional

The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz: Thanks! That's exactly the look I was going for

ajay_law: If you like the canals in the teaser, I'm sure you'll like the canals in this update!

jacqulina: Thank you for your kind words!

Voulpiotis: Thanks, so am I!

hijodecordoba: I think that all cities should have more open spaces; it keep people from getting too claustrophobic. Thanks for the

                         comment!

penguin007: Thanks, and your wait is now over!

Schulmanator: There's more to come...

granto93: Yeah, it's one of my favorites, too

jrhnemo: Well, 1 bedroom apartments in the city start at 1100 simoleons, but I think I can cut you a deal

2nerdy4u: Thank you, and here's the first update!

Update 1: Seat of Government

The main point of entry from the other side of the Blackjack River.

The Chancellor's Mansion is located centrally in the city. Most of the main roads lead up to it.

Left to right: The treasury building and Bevelle's City Hall

The main headquarters for Bevelle's Federal Police Force.

The Department of Transportation handles Bevelle's intricate road infrastructure.

One of Bevelle's oldest theaters, painstakingly restored to its original beauty.

The 501 Freeway cuts right through the city. It is sunken below street level to dampen traffic noise from nearby neighborhoods.

Just thought I'd throw a couple of pics of my favorite areas. This neighborhood flanks the western side of the cemetery.

...and the final shot for this update, another piece of eye candy.

Keep your eyes peeled for more!!

[suplado! 23]

a nice town....really like the slope roads and rail line...so cool

[Dsrwhat316 12]

suplado! Thanks for your comment! It's a little extra work to get the slopes just right, but when it's finished, it's worth the effort

I should have another update tonight or tomorrow. Later....

[jacqulina 162]

wonderfull work you have done excellent canals and building in general my friend,excellent pics too

[2nerdy4u 1]

Oooh... Nice! I especially like that bridge over the highway!

[Dsrwhat316 12]

Teaser

This isn't an update; just a teaser for tomorrow's update. Maybe this'll generate some interest...

Feel free to comment/criticize anything you see here. Enjoy!!

[2nerdy4u 1]

Great teaser! I love how there's dirt by the baseball fields, it adds to the realism.

[daskos99 0]

i agree. i still can' get over hwo you used fanuil hall in the 1st photos. boston!

[The_Hutt 11]

I love your transit networks, especially the slopes you have on your tunnel lead-ups. Good architecture as well.

[jacqulina 162]

great idea with the dirt trails,great paths too,fantastic teaser there looking forward to seeing the rest my friend

[penguin007 27]

Great update the areas look great I especially like the GLR going under the road that pic looks awesome

Will

[sebbyb07 2]

nice CJ so far, i like the GLR and the sunken highways, keep up the great work.

[sims co. 0]

This is great! I love the different tunnels and as Penguin said, the way the GLR rail goes underneath the road.

[hijodecordoba 74]

you have a great style. your city looks historic and modern at once and i think your defenitvly right by prefering open spaces. ut your traffic system is good too.

nice update.

[Dsrwhat316 12]

jacqulina (1st post): Thank you! The canals were one of the focal points of the city, so I am glad you and everyone else seems to

                                  like them!

2nerdy4u (1st post): It took me forever to get it just right, but good things come to those who wait

2nerdy4u (2nd post): All the parks around the area where I live has a similar look with dirt pathways. I feel it is a nice touch

daskos99: The look of Faneuil Hall fit in so perfectly with the city, I had to use it twice!

The_Hutt: It looks more realistic with a gradual slope rather than a short, abrupt one. Thanks for noticing!

jacqulina (2nd post): There's much more in the future...

penguin007: The only thing I don't like about that pic is the gap underneath the road overpass. If only there were some way to fix

                     that...

sebbyb07: Thanks!

sims co.: The usage of tunnels gives me more space to work with in my cramped city tile. I appreciate your comment!

hijodecordoba: Thank you very much!

Update 2- Government & The Sights

 

Left to right: The House of Parliament and Bevelle's Museum of Natural History. This picture was taken in early fall.

The War Department. The country is usually docile, but it is ready at a moments notice whenever a serious threat rises

The Tusselgren War Memorial. It is dedicated to the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the Tusselgren War nearly 80 years ago to this day.

The Petrocan War Memorial. This is another somber reminder of the great price for the country's freedom it enjoys today.

Well, lets liven things up a bit, shall we? Onward to the sights!

The Bevelle Embassy Suites Hotel. It offers beautiful panoramic views of both the city center and the Blackjack River. The famed RiverWalk begins here.

The capital is well-known throughout the region for its many shopping areas. This one is conveniently located off of Freeway 512 (Upper right-hand corner)

The Financial District, where some of the biggest corporations in the country have set up shop.

The same area shown at night.

Another beautiful night shot of the Financial District.

And the final pic of this update is the Grand Avenue Y-Intersection.

Well, there you have it; the latest update. Be sure to check back in for more!!

~ Dan

[2nerdy4u 1]

Oooh.. nice update. The Maxis is unrecognizable, very well done!

[hijodecordoba 74]

your promenades alongside the sea are beautiful. the same thing with your pedestrian zones and sidewalks in the city. fantastic

[Dsrwhat316 12]

2nerdy4u: Even with all the great BAT buildings on the STEX, some of the original Maxis ones are great themselves. Thanks for dropping by again!

hijodecordoba: I thank you again, my friend! I'm glad you appreciate those plazas because I had to make a ton of puzzle pieces in the Lot Editor to make them just right

To All Readers: Since a lot of people liked one of my pics with the GLR underpass, I thought I'd give ya'll another pic of it...

Enjoy, people!!

~ Dan