Fort Krinses - A CJ you control

[boon1234 9]

Throughout this CJ, I will give the members of Simtrop the opportunity to the plan the growth of the this town. Where to develop what, hopw to lay it all out is all up to you. Some very astute planners will be given titles and departments to head, to procces planning submission for me. But first, the town you will be building? 

Fort Krinses is a small town, population 310, that formed along the mouth of the Krinses River. It is so named for the militray training barracks that exist a few miles down the highway from the main town. It's residence have to drive out of the district for schools, and there is one small clinic iin the main street. It's primary resource is fish and seafood. On any day, the smell of freshly slaughtered octopus fills the town like an unpleasant reminder that some people like to eat octopus.

The tiny, tiny fishing harbor that is a neccisity for the town to exist.

An overview with the military barracks visible.

Another town overview with the parcel of land (4X8) that is available for you to plan!

PLANNING OVERVIEW:

You can plan where to put roads or streets, what to zone for, what to place, and exatcly where to put all of these things, using the grid below (1 square = 1 sc4 grid). Parcel size:

Have a go and comment!

[jacqulina 162]

great start and intro my friend,good ideas you have

[Teeparex 6]

Hey, this looks like it could be a very interesting CJ! I hope it goes well.

I will give it a go, so heres my plan:

I thought a school might be a good idea, as the residents currently have to drive out to get to the nearest one. The bright green squares would be open grassland.

Looking forward to more!

EDIT: Btw, the 2nd and 3rd pics need resizing

[De Ja Vu 117]

Nice idea!! I'm starting to like this CJ!

Here is my idea:

For the large millitary barracks you could find one on the STEX...at least I think you can...

Good luck with this CJ!

-Dejavu

[boon1234 9]

jacquilina: Thanks! Hope you like the update!

teeparex: Nice idea ! I went with it.

De Ja Vu: Thanks for the suggestion but I went with teeparex's! I didn't like the idea ofanother military base in the town, obstructing the water views

UPDATE:I deicded to go with Teeparex's school plan for the waterfront development.

The Riverside BEFORE development.

And After.

This image need a little backstory. The Mayor of Fort Krinses was informed by the governer that for the town to keep it's "seat of the county" it would need to increase it's population from 310 to something less "negligable". Not wanting to immedietly destory the town by expanding it out just yet, the mayor syphoned off some woodland next to the army barracks a few miles down the highway for subdivision development.

The area after subdividing. it's now up to you to plan the layout of the rest of the streets, the lot placement and the inclusion of other things like small a commercial block, a park,  or somthing else.  Please remember: the idea is to increase population wihtout requiring a lot of job demand.

Planning grid:

Black is the already existing arterial road. You cannot remove this, but you can have feeder roads coming off it (which you will need anyway).

have fun!

[jacqulina 162]

very nice update my friend,looking fantastic so far.

[Teeparex 6]

Thanks very much for choosing my idea!  

I came up with this entry for the new subdivision:

Keep up the great work!

[technicallydead 1]

I go with teeparex's idea!

[A.Aperson 0]

Here's my proposal. The commercial arrows didn't show up too well though...

[spa 970]

This is actually a neat little idea.

Spa Inc. is placing a bid for this planned subdivision development. Imagine it, empty scrub land bordering a military base giving way to a residential development that is home to about 1,500. I give you Garrison Acres:

Garrison Acres will include a civic centre in the middle of the community. A new elemantary school with attached park will face a small medical clinic. The civic centre will provide space for sims who can't afford their own home in the form of three apartment buildings running along the main road adjacent to the clinic. Surrounding the civic centre will be several blocks of low density residential homes providing space for 109 homes. It is recommended that a city owned park space be included in strategic areas inside the low density residential blocks to keep out R$$$ development that would counteract Fort Krinses' population goals (large R$$$ = few residents). If funds don't allow, the City could achieve the same effect with appropriate historical designations. The eastern edge of Garrison Acres will take advantage of the highway to promote commercial development. Finally, in preparation for the day that Fort Krinses will need a bus service, Garrison Acres holds one tile in reserve to be developed into a bus station when and if needed. Garrison Acres also allows for future subdivision development to the North of the site. The central North/South road could easily be extended and upgraded in future.

[NinjaJoe 4]

here's my idea , it is a condo idea with colors

RED-small clinic

BLUE-small police station

BLACK-road

GREY-parking lot

PURPLE-tennis court

GREEN-greenary

PINK-basketball court

LIGHT BROWN-condo buildings

          sorry I messed up on the coloring

[edmonton_stinks 5]

This is Edwards Developments' proposal for Garrison Acres.

The major road running through the neighbourhood will be fronted with condos, townhouses, and shops, as well as city service buildings (probably a school, clinic, transit, and possibly additional parks). Much of the development is single family homes, based on the small town nature of the area. The company has decided that commercial development directly facing an offramp would be quite hard to get to, and this counterproductive to the businesses. There is also a pedestrian bridge that connects the northern half of the development with the southern half.

Choose Edwards Developments! Building homes for the future.

[antsel 841]

What a great idea for a CJ! I don't have the time to come up with my own proposal at the moment, but I'll definitely share some of my ideas at a later time. As for the current subdivision, I really like Teeparex's plan.

[Follarch 327]

This CJ reminds me a lot of Virgin Shores. Oo and not cause its interactive.

But you have a really good style going here. Giving the readers a grid to plan and send back. Something I've never seen on ST. I'm sure this will get you a nomination in the next trixies in the Interactive CJ section.

[Pitito21 1]

I like the 6th picture. The roundabout with low wealth apartments, transport building, and the combination with the terrain mod is marvelous.

[jacqulina 162]

some great ideas there

[Hawkeye9 0]

Wow, this is a great idea!!! While I wont participate in this particular update, I will definatly participate in the future!!! Very nice start, Lookin forward to this CJ!!!

[boon1234 9]

COMMENTS at a later update.

UPDATE:

Okay, I went with Spa's plan (although all were very good). It worked out beuatifully, but a little problem.....

NO JOBS!!!

i have two solutions for the problem...

Rezone more commercial in main street...

Or zone a commercial park off Spa's new development.

Any suggestions? Plans?

[Teeparex 6]

Congrats spa, but....oh noes, no jobs! (Probably be the same story no matter which plan was picked!)

Anyway, I think the job providers would need to be in the close vicinity of the new residents, as they are the ones with no jobs. I think industrial factories nearby might be a good decision, as they don't rely on road traffic to prosper, and can provide many jobs.

If I have to pick from the two options you gave though, I'd say the commercial park.

[Travler0521 0]

I think a mix of industrial and commercial would be good. But I would extend the frontage road so development isn't right on top of the new development. There's still plenty of room in the area lets not cram things on top of the residents just yet....

[MTT9 187]

Great idea doing this kind of CJ! But, before i give you a suggestion, would you mind giving us a general view of the whole city?

Keep it up!

[iamccman 2]

I would go with more Downtown development. I vote for the downtown one. I am thinking about creating a development here also, very neat idea with the grid my friend! :-)

[boon1234 9]

REPLIES:

TO ALL THE SUBMISSIONS: Thankyou for your submission.

selles: Thanks! Can't wait for your submission!

archean: Cool! Virign SHores is a wonderful Cj, and I hope you're right! Thanks

Pitto: Thanks for your comment!

Jacquilina: awesome, thanks.

Hawkeye: Cool! Thankyou.

Teeparex: Thankyou. As you cansee, I took that into consideration.

Travler0521: Thanks for your input! I went with your industrial idea.

emmotic: You'll see it in this update.

iamccman: I didn't dezone the new downtown development either, so yep.

UPDATE:

Here is a new region shot, showing the new beachside suburb, Krinses Bay, which brings the regional pop. to 1040.

This is an overivew of Krinses Bay.

And a closeup.

Here is an image of the new industrial development suggested by Travler0521. It is named Travler industrial park. (I have also developed some new commercial in the downtown).

This is Garrison Acres, after the new jobs implemention. Thanks to all who submitted ideas!

 I WLL REPLY TO THIS UPDATE WITH A NEW DEVELOPMENT OPPURTUNITY VERY SOON

[jacqulina 162]

nice development so far my friend,great white beach too

[jmontsimcity 0]

Brilliant idea for your cj! ill be glad to submit some suggestions for your city!