The Greater Terran Region

[manubeas 0]

A please!! great job with your cj! you know it

[wishfulanthony 3]

I am deciding between A and C, for some interesting reasons...

A -- because it's midway between the developed areas, and all you need to do is to either expand (if the lot is already in place) or construct (if otherwise) the airport, along with a highway and a rail/subway system to connect them to the cities. Another advantage of A is that you can build a ferry system to and from the airport because your region seems to be connected with canals and waterways, which will be an excellent form of alternative transport to the airport (modeled like Hong Kong Airport -- see http://www.hongkongairport.com/ and click on the transit connections link to China). The disadvantage, though, of A is that being a little far from the commercial areas, it will take travelers at least 45 minutes to an hour to get to the cities, in which you need to build an ultimate highway system to bring everyone to work.

C -- since you already have 3 airports in place, you can let the aircraft fly to lot C because it's easier to do things. It is close to the commercial areas, meaning less time commuting needed for airline travelers. But, potential challenges for C include: a complicated highway system that will take those living in the northern and western region more time to commute to and from the airport because of distance; needs a large-scale ferry system to connect the airport to the rest of the region; and it can be more challenging to build on a reclamation area that can potentially give you problems while constructing a long runway towards the water!

I'll give you some ideas on a water-based airport (airports that are situated in the middle of the water), if you ever want B or C (these airports are also available at Wikipedia):

> Hong Kong International Airport (a.k.a. Chek Lap Kok) -- http://www.hongkongairport.com/

> Japan's Kansai Airport (Osaka) -- http://www.kiac.co.jp/en/

> Japan's Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) -- http://www.centrair.jp/en/index.html

> Macau's Taipa International Airport (Macau SAR, China) -- http://www.macau-airport.gov.mo/en/index.php

I hope I can really help you decide a great airport for your region...

- Anthony

[wishfulanthony 3]

I am deciding between A and C, for some interesting reasons...

A -- because it's midway between the developed areas, and all you need to do is to either expand (if the lot is already in place) or construct (if otherwise) the airport, along with a highway and a rail/subway system to connect them to the cities. Another advantage of A is that you can build a ferry system to and from the airport because your region seems to be connected with canals and waterways, which will be an excellent form of alternative transport to the airport (modeled like Hong Kong Airport -- see http://www.hongkongairport.com/ and click on the transit connections link to China). The disadvantage, though, of A is that being a little far from the commercial areas, it will take travelers at least 45 minutes to an hour to get to the cities, in which you need to build an ultimate highway system to bring everyone to work.

C -- since you already have 3 airports in place, you can let the aircraft fly to lot C because it's easier to do things. It is close to the commercial areas, meaning less time commuting needed for airline travelers. But, potential challenges for C include: a complicated highway system that will take those living in the northern and western region more time to commute to and from the airport because of distance; needs a large-scale ferry system to connect the airport to the rest of the region; and it can be more challenging to build on a reclamation area that can potentially give you problems while constructing a long runway towards the water!

I'll give you some ideas on a water-based airport (airports that are situated in the middle of the water), if you ever want B or C (these airports are also available at Wikipedia):

> Hong Kong International Airport (a.k.a. Chek Lap Kok) -- http://www.hongkongairport.com/

> Japan's Kansai Airport (Osaka) -- http://www.kiac.co.jp/en/

> Japan's Chubu Centrair International Airport (Nagoya) -- http://www.centrair.jp/en/index.html

> Macau's Taipa International Airport (Macau SAR, China) -- http://www.macau-airport.gov.mo/en/index.php

I hope I can really help you decide a great airport for your region...

- Anthony

[Xyloxadoria 1,098]

B would be like Kansai, and i would like to see that but Kansai has enough problems that it will make me vote for A

[cavscrew1 0]

I like C but it has many bad things so I choose A.

[luudan 6]

site A

where its a little inland

[SC4WTC 4]

i think A is the best choice

[068664663 2]

I'd have to say A, 'cause it looks like the closest you can get to urban areas with nice flat land. I impatiently await construction of the airport soon!

[mgrinshpon 1]

Have you ever considered trying to add/make a space port like that Jenquai one in I forget which system (except adopted for land, naturally)? It's visible in the intro though, at around 25ish seconds.

On an unrelated note, I wonder what a V'rex region would look like. 4b1b6!

EDIT: Such a spaceport could be modded to serve as an airport. Furthermore, I'm assuming you want to keep something tied to space, considering the name is "Greater Terran Region".

[sEAhAwk fAn121 0]

Spot A.

[un1 41]

I say C. It is located closer to the GTR but A is a good spot to.

[jacqulina 162]

site a too my friend

[SirUnger 13]

Great update. I would pick site A. It's the best I think.

[Haljackey 17,398]

Replies:

TV-VCR:  Thanks for voting!  I will take both your votes into consideration!

Cidwm:  Thanks for voting!  Welcome to Simtropolis!  Your first post is here?  I am honoured!

Theirishnintendonerd:  Thanks for voting!

Patricius Maximus:  Thanks for voting!  Glad you enjoyed the update!

ky72x:  Thanks for voting!  I will take both your votes into consideration!

manubeas:  Thanks for voting!  Thanks for your support!

wishfulanthony:  Thanks for voting!  I will take both your votes into consideration!  Also, thanks for the details!

Xyloxadoria:  Thanks for voting!

Jim1994:  Thanks for voting!

SC4WTC:  Thanks for voting!

068664663:  Thanks for voting!

mgrinshpon:  A space port seems a little too futuristic for this modern region.  Humans have not yet evolved to Progen or Jenquai.  And the Vrix haven't attacked yet.

sEAhAwk fAn121:  Thanks for voting!

un1: Thanks for voting!  I will take both your votes into consideration!

jacqulina:  Thanks for voting!

SirUnger:  Thanks for voting!

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Update time!

I have a large update in store for all of you!     Also, over at SC4D, The Greater Terran Region has become a Bestseller Mayor`s diary, a big milestones for CJ`s over there!  (100 replies or more)

Thanks everyone for voting!  The results are in!  I took sample polls from three areas and there was a clear winner in each.

The GTR @ ST's results:

ST chat results:

The GTR @ SC4D's results:

Total:

It looks like site A is the winner!  The construction of Terra International Airport in this location will begin shortly!

But enough about the stats. Now its time for some 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 (1920x1200) 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:

Click the images for full resolution! (1920x1200)

The GTR's road network is expanding at a unprecedented pace in order to encourage growth away from the dense urban centres.

A zoomed out shot of a new RHW running parallel to a lake.

But the region's mass transit system is expanding too.  New hubs constructed in the outskirts of town were made to handle inter-regional commuters.  A new trans-regional bullet train network will zip sims all over The GTR.  Here is a shot of a bullet train bridge being constructed.  The highway above runs parallel to this network.

In the city of Escape, a new pair of Y-junctions dramatically decrease the time it takes for commuters to reach the Mar Sara Bridge and the main district to the north.  This should also counter the abandonment problem in this area which is mainly due to long commute times.

A cluster of one-way roads provide direct links to various areas of Escape's southern CBD.

Where two new RHWs meet, a new RHW interchange needs to be made.  The terrain in this area will make it challenging to construct a full interchange here.

A few moments later, work on the main overpass has already begun:

Lastly, I will leave you with a zoom out of Site A; the site you have selected for The Greater Terran Region's new airport.

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Well, that does it for now.  I hoped you enjoyed this update!

Best,

-Haljackey

[un1 41]

I enjoyed that update alot!! I like freeways or highways that run near lakes and or rivers.

[Patricius Maximus 236]

I love the new update. I like the new RHW network, and I'll also be looking forward to that new interchange .

[Cidwm 0]

Man love your CJ, its my favorite on these forums.

BTW What leveling mod do you use to level your terrain?

[luudan 6]

love it!

is that bullet train bridge a non- rail bridge? Like i mean....makes the bullet train hover?

[ky72x 13]

There always seems to be plenty of transportation improvements and expansions going on. Nothing wrong with that at all. The new RHW interchange looks like it's going to be a tricky situation. And yeah, that empty land is just screaming to be built on!

- Kyle

[068664663 2]

Looking foward to the new interchange, and the start of airport construction!

[beebs 129]

Looking great, Hal! Can't wait to see what you do with that interchange.

[Haljackey 17,398]

Replies:

un1:  Great!  Glad you did!

Patricius Maximus:  Great to hear that!

Cidwm:  Wow, thanks a ton for your comment!

-For leveling, I use the slope mod that comes with the bullet train network most of the time.  There are other slope mods you can download on the STEX.

Jim1994:  Hey, thanks a lot!

-That bullet train bridge is a rail (bullet trian rail) bridge, but its under construction.  Track has not yet been layed.

ky72x:  Yep, it comes second-nature to the GTR!  It is going to be a big job to construct that interchange, but with that comes development!

068664663:  So am I!  Thanks for the comment!

beebs:  Thanks a lot!  Neither can I!

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Update time!

I have another video to show!  So grab grab a chair, pop that corn and enjoy!

Following the success of the UDI videos I have posted before, this one is set in The GTR's downtown core and takes a ride on a wide Multi-RHW.

A Youtube video box should appear below.  If you can't see it or are having problems, follow the link below it.  Make sure you turn up your speakers!

I hope you enjoy it!

Best,

-Haljackey

[un1 41]

Awesoem video haljackey!! that was long but cool. I couldn't help but to notice that the amount of traffic generators used is high and the traffic is like the 401 in Toronto!! keep up the great work!!

-un1

[dfnva 34]

Good video, and as always, the music adds an interesting touch.

-Dan

[luudan 6]

great video!!

[Goldfish4209 9]

Wow! Nice video! I was surprised you didn't die earlier... (First post at GTR, yay!)

[Cidwm 0]

Love that milti-lane RHW, warms me to the core every time i see it.

I had a good laugh when you had to cut your way back into all that congested traffic to get into the middle in side lanes. haha

[zangle06 0]

woooooow u shuld make this region availble 2 dwnload it lks great

[Patricius Maximus 236]

The video looks great. I like the multi-RHW. I've seen it in snapshots before.

zangle06: Regions are not permitted on the STEX. Also, I'd advise using better grammar in your posts for greater clarity.

[asturianu 4]

Hey there! What a nice vid man. You are a good driver, I don't usually last that long in the udrive mode...I just hit random cars and my car makes booom so easily lol. At least you could drive for 8 minutes and 20 seconds! I also love those scenarios, like the new interchange placement. Its going to be amazing to see how an interchange appears there.

And I look forward to see what does that tile turn like in the future airport developement. Good job dude

Cristian