Copper Basin, AZ - Mohave Desert City!

[seemurray2 21]

I have something here which is very small...  no, not that...   it's this update.  geez perv!  

jrhnemo - thanks, i'm glad you like watching it get larger.  lol

football_fever - that's pretty ironic!  I'm not sure if I will leave that space empty or not, we'll see what happens!  thanks for commenting!

*****atoo-210893 - sorry dude, I fixed it.

suplado! - thanks!  I haven't had too many close-ups so far, but that will change.

Here are a few more pics...

Pic 4.1 - Current daytime view of the city, as you can see it is starting to grow and the downtown skyline has changed some...

Pic 4.2 - This Eckerd drug store is located at an intersection known as "Vagrant corner", named after the first mayor of Copper Basin - Jim Vagrant.  hehehe

Pic 4.3 - Here is a look at the A-hole apartments, referred to as that because there is always some A-hole standing outside asking for money...

Pic 4.4 - night view of the city...

that's all for now, there will be more close-ups later!

[Markus J 242]

Remind me a little bit of Vegas, good work

[jrone3 2]

For some reason, the contrast between the desert and the skyscrapers are amazing. I don't know, I like how the Downtown isn't overlooking a river or a body of water...very good. And I like how not every single space isn't skyscraper.

[Haljackey 17,398]

Wow.  I'm impressed.  You have an excellent mix of buildings, transit, and eyecandy, which makes your city look realistic and alive.  All I have to say is keep up the fantastic work and I will be following your updates. 

Originally posted by: Markus J Remind me a little bit of Vegas, good workquote>

Having just come from Vegas to celebrate New Years, I agree that Copper Basin does resemble Sin City, but with a bit of Dubai added (green parks next to desert).  I find that really interesting, its quite neat!

Best,

-Haljackey

[Cockatoo 2,257]

Thanks. And let me just say wow! What a nice update, the third picture especially really has something, I like your choice of buildings. Looks like this is becoming an awesome looking city and I really can't wait to see what you do with it.

The highway system just looks fantastic by the way, If you filled it out with suburbs I'd almost compare this to one of Aleking's cities in a desert (and that's a massive complement).

[Giligone 10]

Amazing! That painted desert terrain mod is incredible. I don't know why I've never seen it before. Great choice seemurray. I really like the downtown alot too. Its just all so amazing. I'm glad to see you are back CJing here . I wonder if there'll be any drunken rampages in vagrant corner, hehe. Keep up the amazing work here!

[dralin321 0]

Impressive! The city blends nicely with the terrain, but the skyline is breathtaking!

[crazyyaya 4]

Great job on this cj, you've made an some interesting highway system, particuarly the junctions near the two parks. For a mid sized city it sure has alot of sports stadiums lol. It does remind me of vagas too, it's got a great dessert and green cityscape. I hope too see more of this.

[Mike the Mayor 51]

More great pics. The downtown looks excellent!

[jacqulina 162]

excellent update my friend looking fantastic so far

[seemurray2 21]

This is not a real update but more of a "teaser", I decided to try editing a pic for a change:

Pic 5.1 - "Hot downtown night"

I have some suburbs coming up, maybe tomorrow.

[gabry85 2]

Nice skyline and well-done transport planning!

[patfirefghtr 160]

very good Cj here you got and i will be checking for more.....

[bbfan02 23]

Wow, that picture looks great! I like the choice of buildings. Keep up the good work on this cj!

-bbfan02-

[Giligone 10]

Whew, I can feel the heat. I need an iced tea. Great work on that downtown, its very impressive.

[seemurray2 21]

Here is my biggest update yet!  I have started working on some suburbs, and have made more minor changes to downtown.

Markus J - Thanks, alot of people are saying that.  I guess it resembles it a little, minus the casinos!

jrone3 - thank you!  There actually is a little river running next to downtown, but it is very small.  Thanks for commenting!

haljackey - Thanks, I'm glad you like it so far!  If you are going to be following my updates, I will try to keep you entertained!

*****atoo-210893 - Thank you, I love using your buildings - so it's no wonder you like my choice of them!  I'm glad you like my highway system, and I am starting to fill out the suburbs now, and I do take you comparing my work to Aleking's as a big compliment!  Thanks again!

Giligone - Thanks, I'm glad you like what I'm doing, and yes there will be drunken rampages - maybe not at Vagrant Corner, but somewhere!

dralin321 - Thank you, glad you enjoy!

crazyyaya - Thank you, the city won't end up mid-sized - so I think I will be okay with the stadiums, I just jumped the gun building them!  See you later then!

Mike the Mayor - thanks Mike!

jacqulina - Thanks Jacky, glad you are liking it so far!

gabry85 - Thank you!

patfirefghtr - Thanks, there will be much more for you to check! 

bbfan02 - Thanks, I will keep up the good work!  

Giligone - Thanks, it's ironic you said that about the iced tea, I just had one at PF Changs, delicious! 

So here are the long awaited pics:

Pic 6.1 - Current downtown aerial shot:

Pic 6.2 - An Exxon station, with a brand new Pink Taco restaurant behind it.  The employees are working hard to get the pink tacos nice and juicy for the grand opening:

Pic 6.3 - same pic at night:

Pic 6.4 - A 24 hour ShopKo and a Denny's, serving late night drunks for over 30 years:

Pic 6.5 - Same pic at night, watch out for drunks!

Pic 6.6 - the Copper Run condominiums, a brand new development on Copper Basin's south side:

Pic 6.7 - Another angle during the day:

Pic 6.8 - Same pic at night:

Pic 6.9 - Night pic of some new car dealerships along Rimjob Boulevard, the city changed the name to that after the car dealerships moved in:

Pic 6.10 - overview of one of the suburbs so far:

Pic 6.11 - A night view (different angle):

Pic 6.12 - Nighttime aerial:

Hope you enjoyed this update!

[Andronicus22 1]

Now that is waht i call an Western City! truely it's realistic!!  

[suplado! 23]

everything looks nice!! the night and day pics of some buildings are really great too...cool suburb and downtown area...

[dfnva 34]

I like the big city surrounded by desert, kind of like an oasis (probably true of how real desert cities look, though I've never seen one in real life). I also like how you're developing the suburbs.

Are the cacti downloadable from the stex?

Dan

[ky72x 13]

Nice job on the custom lots. The Exxon station and the dealerships look particularly nice and detailed with the additional props. But why is there a Citroen showroom at a Nissan dealer?

That downtown was done well, it looks very realistic. The layout of the freeways and main thoroughfares, along with the roads, is also quite realistic. It's going to be very interesting to see how the whole area is developed! Keep up the excellent work, I can't wait for more.

- Kyle

[football_fever 6]

Looking nice! The updated downtown is great, as well as the suburbs. Sign me up for a juicy pink taco, please.

[Giligone 10]

That is one of the best downtowns I've ever seen. Its big, and tall, but it just feels right. haha. I like how it cascades down into smaller buildings and then suburbs right away, just like a sunbelt city. I look forward to those drunken rampages as well. I'll be wary of Denny's at night, thanks for the tip. haha

[The_Hutt 11]

Suburb trees are a little dense for a desert region. They tend to be more spread out. Still, your downtown looks excellent, and you've got a great highrise to midrise transition that really adds to the feel of it. Good work!

[seemurray2 21]

Hey, here is a preview of my next update - which will focus on the new development along Rimjob Boulevard.  That area has grown quickly once people heard there was such a place.  

Pic 7.1 - Everyone wants to use the drive-thru at McDonalds, yet no one does at Taco Bell.  I guess they need quick access to a restroom when they get their "runs" at the border:

Coming up on the next update: suburbs featuring Wal-Mart, Chili's, UKrops, loads of housing, and much more - don't miss it!

[vivydu29 60]

I like your city, It's a very beautiful.

[Giligone 10]

Very nice work. Great use of empty open space.

[bbfan02 23]

Wow, the update was excellent! It reminds me of a Phoenix. Those suburbs are very nice. I look forward to more.

-bbfan02-

[Schulmanator 5,812]

Makes me hungry for some McNuggets!

[panthersimcity4 162]

Wow that's awesome, I live in Phoenix and it looks so much like it! Except maybe the british-style homes and all of the skyscrapers, but that's what makes your city so unique.

LMAO, Pink Taco, is that from the daily show?

[____----____ 37]

lol i love the pink taco....cool american southwestern city, pretty realistic