Toronto...Centre of the Universe

[bourneid 13]

about what jcabassa said about NYC being the largest city in size.....NYC is the largest in Population in the US but not in size, that is Juneu, alaska with over 3081 square miles (larger then the state of Delaware). In the continental  US it is Jacksonville,Fl with 841 square miles.

just thought i'd add that geography trivia...no harm done

[Motina 77]

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On 3/6/2004 6:54:02 PM jcabassa wrote:

If you count size, New York is the largest city in the world.

If you count population, Mexico City is the biggest city in the world.

But, New York is older, more historic, and famous than those cities so it has more desirability, which is why it has so many skyscrapers. New York was here ever since the beginning of America!

Long live NYC!!!!!!!!!!!!

-jcab

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New York is not older than Mexico City. Mexico city was settled by Europeans before New York, and if you count the Aztec people, even older than that. One thing is clear though.. both cities are destroyers of the land. Both places are completely unhabitable. Plus the facination over skyscrapers is very irritating. Who cares, most of them are disgusting, especially the praised WTC.

[psteverific 8]

Nice Job!
You've just built up to the restaurant my friends own in Parkdale!
Seeing this makes me want to visit Toronto again soon.
I can't wait to see more close-ups
Keep up the good work!

[psteverific 8]

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I noticed the recent addition of high park. I can pinpoint the exact spot that my friends and I go every weekend to drink beer in that park at night. A few tips for highway realism: You might want to de-elavate the gardiner once it passes the ex and the same to the DVP, but it doesn't really matter.

I live in Bloor west village so you should have my neighborhood done soon! What area of the city do you live in? ----------------

Hey Dragnet ... you live close by to parkdale ,Ever trek down to Mitzi's for brunch?

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So region photo updates:

and satellite image:

Let me know what areas you'd like to see more close-ups of.  I aim to please!

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You might notice I added the WTC towers and the Sears Tower near the Exhibition...I just wanted to see how they were dwarfed in height my the CN tower https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/images/smilies/2.gif>

 

My Blue Jays Way does have insane traffic.

 

You may notice on the updated transport map that I added an elevated rail along the median of Spadina Ave.  It's the closest I could simulate the streetcars with their own right-of-way.  They are heavily used (just like in real life)...try catching one during rush hour - don't get trampled!

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To sc4ky from Sydney:

There really is a driving range and 9 hole par 3 across Spadina Ave from the Skydome.  It looks a lot better than the abandoned train lands, but eventually the golf will be torn out to provide space for new condos.

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I posted an update today.  Any comments?  Requests for close ups?

[Smurfer2 7]

Whatever close ups you can give us. I love the way your city looks..... *Dreams of when he went to Toronto*

[sc4ky 1]

Wow! really is there... Accidentally hit a ball too hard and break and glass window on one of the office towers. 00ps!!

[Troggle 0]

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On 12/8/2003 11:36:15 AM SteveeD wrote:

no no no no...Toronto is not the center of the universe...all Canadians know that Ottawa thinks it is...imho too many damned liberals in both cities if you ask me....btw Argos Suck...Ticats Rule...guess where Im from...:>) SteveeD

PS I dont have to mail Dirk a contribution for this site..I live a 15 min walk from this sites surface mailing address...----------------

I'm in Hamilton too. It would be strange if Simtropolis were 'headquartered' here too. What is the mailing address for this site?

[Motina 77]

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On 3/10/2004 2:25:19 AM sc4ky wrote:

Wow! really is there... Accidentally hit a ball too hard and break and glass window on one of the office towers. 00ps!!----------------

Actually there is a netting around the area, but even if there wasn't, it quite a distance in order to a hit a building.

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With the excellent addition of SIMLOONEY2000's BAT created Toronto buildings I have put them in their actual positions in the city:

They are only landmarks at the moment can anyone (or SIMLOONEY2000) add jobs to them?

[jcabassa 20]

Awesome city!!! You're continuing to do an awesome job! Keep it up!

 

-jcab

[siqitornto 0]

Here is a complete profile of every single residential neighbourhood in Toronto, for those who are interested:

http://www.torontoneighbourhoods.net/search/search.html
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Great job with the city! This is by far the most accurate representation of Toronto. I'm actually tempted to build Toronto myself, but I might sacrifice realism for aesthetics, since many of the hi-rises in the city are simply hideous .

Can't wait till you build up to Willowdale.

[BrandonTheGreat 0]

Amazing, but as everyone says, too bad there aren't streetcars. We know there won't be until we can set our bus routes, can you imagine what the streetcar system would be like if you couldn't control the routes. One thing that I wished to see in a sim city game is Collector-Distributor roads. Than you can recreate the 401, but right now, to recreate it, you will have to use Daeley's tricks into building as he calls it multi-highways. But still, amazing recreation, couldn't have done it better myself.

[JLee 0]

Ahh!! I can't fine the SIMLOONEY2000 buildings!! Where are they? Are they on this site?!! Agahbabhahbha. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/images/smilies/14.gif>

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If you're looking for the Toronto landmark buildings...There are several available (beautifully created by SIMLOONEY2000) on the simcity.com exchange:

-First Canadian Place
-Scotia Bank Tower
-Commerce Court
-Royal Bank Plaza
-TD/Canada Trust Tower

[Avstime 0]

I like your rendition of Toronto, i think it is pretty acurate and extremely well done.

 

Keep it up

[Avstime 0]

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3/8/2004 10:00:10 AM[/quoteDATE]

bourneid[/quoteAUTHOR]

about what jcabassa said about NYC being the largest city in size.....NYC is the largest in Population in the US but not in size, that is Juneu, alaska with over 3081 square miles (larger then the state of Delaware). In the continental  US it is Jacksonville,Fl with 841 square miles.

just thought i'd add that geography trivia...no harm done

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I agree with the above.

I am not 100% on this, but isn't Melbourne the largest city in the world in Sq. Mileage?

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New photo with SIMLOONEY2000's new building:

The nightlighting effects still aren't working and I think the TD Bank Tower and City Hall are too tall, but other than that they are excellent!

[Alakazam 3]

Yeap, great buildingss, I've Downloaded some of them!! https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/images/smilies/9.gif> https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/images/smilies/37.gif>

[Mayor_of_Trafalgar 0]

WOW!! thats really cool!!! I love the job you did, and that street map almost brings a tear in my eye , too bad it doesn't snow cause then it would be perfect! it's COLD up there. I used the Toronto map one time and it would lead me to one of my prototypes to the succesful city i have now! GOOD JORB!!

[lilgap84 0]

i'm a UT student and couldn't be more impress..
any chance to get some of the landmarks (ut, skydome, ACC) anywhere?
can't find it in simcity.com nor simtropolis

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There is a problems with SIMLOONEY2000's Metro Centre BAT...it has the same stats as his city hall BAT and takes it's place!  Does anyone know this person? 

[toonzinator 5]

City Hall looks great!! Where'd you get it?

I'm from the Burnhamthorpe Rd./427 area. Can't wait to see what you do with Etobicoke.

Keep up the good work Davez.

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toonzinator[/quoteAUTHOR]

City Hall looks great!! Where'd you get it? I'm from the Burnhamthorpe Rd./427 area. Can't wait to see what you do with Etobicoke. Keep up the good work Davez.[/quoteMESSAGE][/bEGINQUOTE]

427 and Burnamthorpe, eh? Then you'd probably recognize the building in my signature. (Who knows, maybe you live there!)

By the way, Davez, I'm currently working on several Toronto BATs. One of them is the CBC building. I stumbled over the complete construction blueprints for it, so it will be perfectly exact!

[lilgap84 0]

oh ya.... i forgot to add...
ttc just celebrated it's 50th subway birthday.
hope you have it in your city....

[mamax 0]

Straight on great! can i see what it looks like on the Yonge Eglington intersect, cuz i live near there.

[Mayor Dylan Thomas 2]

Come on we NEED an update soon!