The Greater Terran Region

[jacqulina 162]

yes i am enjoying your cj my friend,i like the transport system you have put together.it runs perfectly through your building work.excellent pics too.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Y'know, it's really too bad there are only so many ways to say your work is awesome. My favorite one is the one where the person saying the compliment says something to the effect of "Wow, you just hit the AWESOME button, didn't you??" That one always cracks me up.

[Shingure 56]

Thank you. I will get help ASAP

[Voulpiotis 4]

This is what we call a HUGE city....! Amazing....!

[kj3400 178]

Wonderful! Excellent! Great! None of the above words can describe your cities. They're not worthy to describe the quality of your region. In the 8th picture on the 1st update (once again I missed an update) you mention a tunnel. Trouble is, I don't see it! Where is it?

And the second update looks oddly familiar. Is it deja vu?

[MandelSoft 2,775]

This is a excellent region! Keep on going!

[Haljackey 17,398]

Replies:

politicman: Hey, thanks a lot!

hamish:  Ya, sorry about that.  I will fix that.  Thanks for the comment!

edmonton_stinks: Okay, okay, I see it, LOL!  Glad you like the skyscrapers!

Patricius Maximus: Awesome, thank you!

jacqulina:  Thats great!  Glad you like the transport system and the buildings!

NMUSpidey:  I understand, and I appreciate your "appreciation" of this CJ.  Thanks a lot!

Shingure:  Okay.  Any problems, let me know!

Voulpiotis: Wow, thanks!  Glad you like it!

kj3400:  Just like what NMUSpidey said?  It means a lot, thanks!

-About the tunnel, it is near the bottom right of the image.  Just follow the highway until it disappears below the forest.

-Like I said, its okay if you miss an update.  I don't have a schedule for this CJ, so updates could come weeks apart of there could be 3 in a day!

mrtnrln:  Thanks a lot!  Glad you like the region!

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Update time!

Its time for me to show you one of the Greater Terran Region's (GTR's) famous bridges!  This is the first time I've ever shown a bridge in this CJ, so I hope you like it! 

The Mighty Mouth Bridge is a long suspension bridge spanning 6 lanes that connects the two parts of the city together via a highway linkup.  It sees a lot of bus and commuter traffic.  There is also a subway line and ferry link for other connections across the "mouth" of the basin.

I hope you enjoy the pictures!

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Picture Information:

NOTICE:  Please Read!

    Before I post some pictures of my cities, please know that I strive for the best quality of my images possible.  Every picture from here on-in is not photoshopped in any way, and is taken directly from the game to show you exactly what I see in the game.  The only editing done is converting the .PNG file to .JPEG.

***IMPORTANT***    Also, please know that my pictures are COMPRESSED, and are NOT RESIZED! When you resize a picture, a ton of the image's quality is lost, and is shrunk to comply with ST's picture size limits.  Compressing the image retains the quality, but looks terrible when squeezed to comply with site limits.

But, I have found a loophole in this problem.  Each compressed picture displayed will be linked to the actual uncompressed, true image.  All you have to do to view the image in its FULL RESOLUTION (1440x900) is to simply click on the compressed image displayed in this city journal (800x500).  The reason that the images are not 800x600 is because I present my pictures in widescreen (16:10 aspect ratio), making the image much more appealing for the human eye's stereoscopic vision.

If you have any questions or comments about how I display my images, feel free to post a reply.

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Pictures:

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The bridge viewed from afar.

The eastern edge of the bridge, interchanging with another major route:

In the city now, showing a t-bone interchange along the coast highway and a lot of other dense development and infrastructure:

A lot of elevated roads in this area attempt to bypass the density below:

A stack interchange links the two major highways in the city/

The main power plant for the city.  A large reactor has been added to increase capacity:

Development on a small peninsula of land near a ferry terminal:

The western edge of the bridge.  Also note the multi-million dollar hotel further west on the basin.

A zoom-out showing the entire bridge:

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I hope you enjoyed the pictures and the bridge!  More is to come!

Best,

-Haljackey

[bbfan02 23]

Wow, great bridge! Is that hotel on the water supposed to be like the hotel in Dubai?

-bbfan02-

[Smarty218 2]

Awesome! That building in the water is kinda random, but still cool... nice work!

[thatmonkeysim 8]

very dense! how is the traffic in that city?

[Godzillaman 21]

Put a power plant near a large, international rink eh? I wonder if the ice is melting...

[WeekendCityPlanner 19]

Man haljackey, your cities are way more realistic than mine. Mine are planned like big evil cities with no "pretty" designs. Alson, you cities seem greener.

[Hamish 1,370]

Nice update, And the building in the water is cool.

[mightygoose 92]

i tell you what i would love to see some more commuter query shots... just to see where everyone is going from within your extensive networks... other than that, good job.

[dfnva 34]

Talk about a Mighty Bridge for a Mighty Mouth and even a Mighty hotel. Nice, err, Mighty update.

Dan

[edmonton_stinks 5]

Now, who likes a good story about a bridge?

Nice job on the development. I like the peninsula and the futuristic power plant.

[kj3400 178]

So many comments about the city, so little time!

First, that is one long bridge, it must take commuters forever to get across it.

Second, is it safe to have a power plant and reactor in the middle of a city like that?

Waiting for more!

[Haljackey 17,398]

Replies:

bbfan02: Hey, thanks a lot!  That hotel was similar to the one in Dubai, just something cool I downloaded.

Smarty218:  Thanks!  Why does it look random?  Its a dense city, so it makes sense to build on water (similar to Tokyo?)

thatmonkeysim: Nice to see you drop by!  It is dense.  The traffic is heavy in some areas because of all the density.  The next update will feature a traffic query to let you know how much traffic is traveling which way.

Godzillaman:  LOL, its supposed to be an addition to the power plant, but interesting comment.

Nemesis666:  Thanks.  In fact, The Greater Terran Region was just added to the The Sim City - City Journal Index. under "Realism".  I never thought it was THAT green, but I guess it is now that I am looking at it.  Thanks for commenting!

hamish:  Thanks, glad you like the building in the water!

mightygoose:  Sure, a traffic query will be coming up in the next update just for you!  Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

dfnva: Thanks!  Was it mighty enough for you?

edmonton_stinks:  LOL, I remember that!  From Family Guy, right?  In the bar?

-Anyways, I'm glad you enjoyed the update!

kj3400:  LOL!  You made it this time!

1.  It does take a long time, and it is also quite busy.

2.  Sure, why not?  Its not going to blow up, and the residents don't seem to mind it.

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Update time!

This update will showcase the infrastructure in Mighty Mouth, as well as showing you the government buildings, which is the centre for bureaucracy in the Greater Terran Region.  Some extras are also included. I hope you enjoy it!

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Pictures:

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It looks like the navy is interested in the city, eh?  Don't worry, they are friendly, and won't launch an attack!

A major rail and bullet train station:

The main rail station in the centre of Mighty Mouth.

Government Centre.  It is also the city hall.

A zoom out showing both the rail station and Government Centre:

Another tunnel entrance provides essential linkups with both the rail station and government station.  Also note the extent of bullet-train lines in the area.

Raised roads and a rail junction near the CBD.

Along the coast highway.  Note the heavy bus traffic on the linking route:

Traffic flow on the coastal highway:

Funny Picture:  Its a ferry race!

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Okay thats it for now.  The next update include a traffic query for major areas in the city of Mighty Mouth.  Stay Tuned!

Best,

-Haljackey

[bbfan02 23]

Ha, lol great work with those navy ships. Great work as usual. I like all of your suspension bridges!

-bbfan02-

[jacqulina 162]

excellent bridges there my friend,awesome planning,everything looks amazing

[Smarty218 2]

Awesome! I love the last pic, it's got the biggest maxis buildings in the whole game.... and a tower next to it almost twice as tall....!

[kj3400 178]

So the Navy is interested in your city? Maybe they'll build a base (lol)!

Another integration of public tranportation and thoroughfares that I can only wish my RL city had.

As for the ferry race, do you know who won?

Can't wait to see how many people actually use the roads!

[edmonton_stinks 5]

That would be Buzz Killington.

All right, time for the big ferry regatta! I've got $40 riding on #6.

Nice job on the city hall. It looks really modern. I also love that train station.

[Hamish 1,370]

They're practicing for the ferry vs navy vessels race on sunday!

Good update.

[gabry85 2]

Wow, that bridge looks very long! Great work with the rail system!

[suplado! 23]

wow -- nice pics...awesome work with the roads and the bridge looks excellent in the area...you are really good in planning

[Haljackey 17,398]

Replies:

bbfan02:  Thanks!  Glad you like them!

jacqulina: LOL, I've only shown 1 bridge and I get all these responses about it?  I should show more!  Thanks for the comment!

Smarty218:  Thanks!  Ya, it puts the Maxis skyscrapers to shame.

kj3400:   I guess so, but there isn't room for a base .   I wish RL cities had this too!

-The ferry ahead won the race by the way.

edmonton_stinks:  LOL, I remember that now!   What ferry is #6 now?  Give me your $40!  Glad you liked the city hall!

hamish: LOL, wouldn't a cruiser beat the crap out of a  passenger  ferry?  Thanks for the comment!

gabry85: Thanks!  Glad you like the rail network!

suplado!: Thanks!  Am I THAT good at planning?  That's awesome!

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Update time!

I haven't forgotten about you, mightygoose!  Its time for a transport query for the city of mighty mouth!  Enjoy both the traffic patterns and the cityscape!

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Pictures:

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A rail query for the main station's north/south tracks.

Traffic near the tunnel entrance:

Stack interchange:

West CBD:

CBD rail station:

North CBD and rail station:

North Junction:

Coast highway:

Bullet train/rail hub:

Wetlands park Bullet train line:

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That's it for now!  Stay tuned for a lot more!

Best,

-Haljackey

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Whew! As my grandfather would say, those Sims are busier than hens' teeth!

(not sure if hens actually have teeth, though...)

Anyway, cool to see your impressive infrastructure at work.

[edmonton_stinks 5]

Whoa, traffic! That's pretty great that all those people actually take public transit instead of driving everywhere. That's quite an eco-conscious city, what with that and the total lack of dirty industry. Go Mighty Mouth!

[Hamish 1,370]

Thats a lot of people using public transport, but an equally large number using cars. Nice to see the transit.