Columbus Ohio

[cavscrew1 0]

Are you gonna make real skyscrapers from Columbus? I want to download them if you are. Also, I tried to make Columbus once but it failed. Make sure you leave room for the proposed light rail in the future. I hope we get it. Anyways, looks great!

[Benedict 3,119]

Looking forward to seeing some more pictures of this. Seems like you are doing a great job of staying close to the real street/freeway layout for C-bus.

[naftixe 131]

Keep it up, can't wait to see how you solve those problem areas. Good Luck!

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Good luck with this (even though I said it earlier). I'm certainly still looking forward to some pictures.

[jacqulina 162]

interesting start and roads layout my friend

[WillG_75 19]

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cavscrew1 - I doubt that I will be batting. I only have gmax and as we all know, it doesn't handle large buildings very well unless you have a top of the line computer. I have hopes for the light rail project, but I have a feeling that it won't pass. They have failed in getting any mass transit passed for 20+ years now.

Benedict - Thanks. Yeah, I am trying to keep this looking as real as possible yet still conforming with SimCity4's physics.

naftixe - Thank you, I have actually found a trick for the Scioto Riverfront, it will be shown in a future update.

NMUSpidey - Pictures will come soon enough

jacqulina - Thanks for the compliment.

Update - This has been a very hectic time with college and all. Obviously I had to put this project on the backburner for a while. It's the end of the semester and I have a week break, so I will try to get some more work done then. Meanwhile, here is a sample map showing the Bexley-Doney's map, compared to the real map. I have finished off the transportation system for the Middle Class area of Bexley, Petzinger and Berwick. I have also decided to redo the Downtown tile (AGAIN!!). I am using a new uniformed scale that I will apply to all the tiles instead of winging it.

[Benedict 3,119]

superb match up between SC4 and real life - really looking forward to seeing more of your work

[cavscrew1 0]

I'm glad this CJ is back! I thought you gave up. I live an hour from Columbus and this directly portrays the East side. Looking forward for more pictures as well!

[Joetropian1 1]

WOW! I didnt know how many Ohioans are around here! Ive been to all of the major cities in Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo, Dayton, Cinncinnati, and Dayton. I also went around Akron twice, tho not through the actual city. Glad to see an Ohio project. The stairstepping maay not look too bad when yu get buildigns in the way of the view

Keep it up good job WillG

JT1

[SounderBruce 173]

The CJ returns!

[edmonton_stinks 5]

Wow, great matchup. You've re-created the streets to a T. Hopefully we'll see some buildings soon!

[WillG_75 19]

Benedict - Thanks, took a while to get them to match up.

cavscrew1 - Nope, I will never give up on recreating Columbus. Not until I die

Joetropian1 - Yeah, I was surprised too to see so many Ohioans on here. Was expecting people to look at this CJ and say what? lol since many members rather like to see better known cities like LA and NYC.

ComputerGuy890100 - Yep! Thanks!

edmonton_stinks - I can't wait to start building. Great thing about building your hometown is that you know the special things and the history about every area in the city and you can't wait to do every neighborhood.

[antsel 841]

The transit map really matches up to the satellite picture. I'm always impressed when people attempt real city re-creations. Keep up the good work!

[jacqulina 162]

looking forward to more my friend

[WillG_75 19]

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selles - I know, it does. It looks a lot better than what I thought it would look like. Thanks

jacquilina - Thanks!

Another map, this time showing the progress of the downtown area, including the I-70/I-71 split. Looks good on the map, but I think it's hideous up close. But it's about the best it's going to get. Maybe some landscaping will make it look better in the future. Sorry, still no in-game shots.  I know you all are getting mad lol Driving Park and Bid-A-Wee Park is the first on my list to be built.

[cavscrew1 0]

I can clearly recognize I-70 and it looks so real. The split definitely looks good on the satellite. For The Children's Hospital building, you may want to use this: https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/index.cfm?id=12079

I know its a college, but I think it looks exactly like childrens with that blue thing on the right side. I can't wait to see more!

You may want to leave room for street cars or light rail in the future!

[SounderBruce 173]

can't see the map...

[Bamafan 0]

I live in Marysville, about 45 minutes from Columbus! I love that you are recreating the city like that. I tried, and failed, Columbus is listed as the Second Hardest City to recreate in my book, behind the City of San Francisco.

Can't wait till you continue, in fact I'm installing SC4 Deluxe edition, since my other computer got fried (Too many downloads )

[Jay Ess 15]

This looks nice. hope to see some neighborhoods filling up that empty space soon

[danielcote 9]

nice maps

[FreewayofFlight 41]

Were are you going to find Columbus landmarks like LeVeque Tower, COSI, and Ohio Stadium? I'm am very eager to see what you will come up with! (I live in Hilliard, by the way)

[cavscrew1 0]

We want another update!

[WillG_75 19]

Well, whada know? Columbus is gonna get some light rail

[jacqulina 162]

great map there my friend

[Benedict 3,119]

Very good update - the work you have done looks very good, really looking forward to seeing how it turns out when the buildings come

[cavscrew1 0]

How about another update?

[WillG_75 19]

Soon.

[cavscrew1 0]

I can't wait.

[tahill79 13]

cant wait to see more. one of the proposed routes for the LR will come right by my home town of Galion. its look good.

GO BUCKS!!!!

GO CAVS!!!!

[WillG_75 19]

Unfortunately with the odd angle I am building on, the streetcar lines may not be included.