La Ciudad: A medium sized southwest city

[jacqulina 162]

awesome work you have done here my friend

[N106 10]

TekindusT: Thank you.  As for the Maxis cloverleaf, I tried a rural highway cloverleaf.  It took up a large amount of space, and I couldn't finish the cloverleaf because there wasn't enough room in the center of the cloverleaf for an over or under pass.  So, I gave up and used one of the compact, functional Maxis cloverleafs.

Raysfan16: The unrealistic thing about the cloverleaf is that it's a maxis cloverleaf on a RHW network.  And, thanks for commenting on the Strip.  You'll see more of the strip when I work on the tile north of downtown.  As for the "government press release" replies thing, it's just, well, I feel more "official" if I type out responses like a professional city planner or architect might do when talking to companies or city council.

830point35: Thank you

edmonton_stinks: Thank you.  As for the inner city, I'm honestly thinking "FINALLY, it's not behaving like a subdivision and now behaving like an inner city".  Earlier on, I was trying to figure out how to get desirability to go down, and actually had to tax the crap out of the middle class to keep them out.  It took a jail, 5 landfills, and 3 polluting power plants to kill off desirability.

jacqulina: Thank you

Update 12: Changes to downtown, and other random crap

I've spent this morning doing a few things.  So, this is going to be one of those updates where the photos are from all over.

Downtown changes

Downtown has seen two major new changes this year.  First, all of the ground has been covered by grass or paved areas.  Second, the new city hall has been completed.

Construction started on the new city hall in June of 2008.  The building was completed, and was opened for use by the city government on July 4, 2009.  The new city hall is now the tallest in La Ciudad, at 25 stories.  Also, the new city hall building also makes it so that La Ciudad's business district is officially larger than Tucson's business district.

Here is an image of the new city hall.

And, here is a nighttime image.

Here is a general overview of downtown as of July 5, 2009.

Now, onto other things...

Random pics from around town

Here is a view of North Park Condos.  The condos were built in deco style, but were built in the early 1980s.  They are some of the most expensive condos in the metro.

Also, here is a view of East Oak Office Park, built in 1975 on what was then East Oak Boulevard.

Finally, here is a view of Industrial Avenue's north side, the old railroad (built in the 1880s), and some 1950s subdivisions on the other side.

Comments and questions welcome!

[chrissc94 1]

That city hall building looks great in La Ciudad, I like what it adds to the skyline. Great job on the past few updates!

[N106 10]

chrissc94: Thank you

Update 13: Changes to Uptown

The photo you saw of uptown last was in 2007.  We've got some more up to date photos of two new hi-rises, the tallest in uptown.  The first one started construction in February 2008.

The new structure rose up and took shape throughout 2008.

On May 21, 2009, the 17-story Raysfan Building opened up for a variety of corporations.

On June 16, the new Hawkeye Tower opened up for the newspaper, the local news channel, news archives, and a few TV shows.  The Hawkeye Tower is 20 stories tall, and marks the expansion of uptown north.

Here is a night view of the Hawkeye Tower.

Here is an image of uptown as of July 5.      

Finally, we dig into the newspaper archive at the new Hawkeye Tower, and come up with a group of articles that are relevant to this city's history.

First article, June 1878.

Stay tuned for future updates later today...

Comments and questions welcome!

[Raysfan16 5]

Hawk has a taller tower than me?!?!? WHAT A DISGRACE!!!!!

Just kidding. You're really developing Uptown very agressively. How far is it from Downtown? I would expect some big traffic problems around there.

[Hawkeye9 0]

Haha take that Rays . Anyway thank you very much for the tower N106!!! Also thank you for the information on that building I requested, i was able to find it!!! Ok last updates have been awsome as always, I especially love that last overview shot of Uptown and awsome work with the newspaper!!! You have definatly deserved a place in my sig as a favorite CJ!!! Lookin very much forward to more!!!

[Kryptowhite 9]

Been looking for this CJ...It looks great as usual. The office parks are very realistic.

It's safe to assume that the prostitute women who dared to hold hands in public will burn for the rest of eternity in the fiery pits of hell, correct? . Great article lol.

[N106 10]

Raysfan16: Your building has more square footage.  Uptown is being developed from the low density shopping area it was 20 years ago really quickly.  It is about 10 blocks north of downtown.  And, traffic is a nightmare during rush hour and the Christmas season.

Hawkeye9: Your welcome.  And, thank you for complimenting my CJ.

Kryptowhite: Thank you.  As for the woman, she was chased out of town by an angry mob and eventually reached Tucson, where she lived the rest of her life.

Update 14: The Zoo and some Churches

Before we actually get to the zoo and the churches, there is something that everyone must know.  Maya County now has more than 100,000 sims.  Below is a picture of progress so far on my region.

As you can see, the downtown tile is almost complete.

Now, onto the update!

The Zoo District

In 1939, Public Works built a city zoo just out of town.  The zoo expanded since then.  In 1960, subdivisions were built around the zoo.  In the 1980s, an office park and some stores developed nearby.

Here is a picture of the zoo.

Now, we take a look at the Nere Zoo Office Park, built in 1986.

Random pics

Northward Diner, built in 1949.

The Century Movie theatre Chain is the largest movie theatre chain in the La Ciudad Metro area.

Here is a view of a major road which is in the backyards of many houses.

Churches around La Ciudad

Here are some pictures of churches:

2nd Presbyterian Church

The illustrious mansion belonging the the reverend at the church.

The 3rd Baptist Church

West Ciudad Catholic Church

To end the update, here is an 1886 newspaper article.

Comments and questions welcome!

[Kryptowhite 9]

Unacceptable indeed. Hopefully those responsible for the train station end up in the same place as that unmarried women.

Great region shot btw...thats awesome. And that guy verr rizon..good friend of mine.

[Mr. Beer 12]

Wow, awesome worke here! Funny to see that you like to build the same kind of cities like me!

Hope to see more and good luck!

David

[jacqulina 162]

excellent work and pics my friend

[N106 10]

Because I can't post an update today (can't get enough images), I'm just going to show an 1891 newspaper article.  Replies will come when the update arrives.

So, here's how news articles work.  I will show articles if they do one of two things...

1) Mark an important development point in the city's development

2) Mark an important event in the world

Here's an 1891 newspaper article

[bluemoose 223]

Hmmm looks like the Presbyterian Reverend has some explaining to do.

The City is looking good.

I like how the Railroad runs in an empty area, nice separation from development.

Ill be looking out for more!

[N106 10]

Kryptowhite: Thank you, and I'm glad you read the newspapers

Mr. Beer: Thank you

jacqulina: Thank you

N106: I hate you, you $%#^#$#@^%^#$!%ing $#%!^#^ of a $#@%^# son of a @%@$!  Get the hell out of this thread, because I don't like you, and I've never liked you.  I mean, you're just a jerk- oh my god, I'm talking to myself again!

bluemoose: The reverend doesn't have to explain anything to the church- he served in city council for some time and used some tax dollars to built the house.  Thank you

Update 15: Spring Training & Marinas

To the northwest of downtown, there is a small area with several ameneties.

Here is a list of important things in that area, which first developed in the 1960s.

1) The marina

2) The Spring Training stadium

3) Hotels and stores near the spring training stadium.

4) The Marina Bridge

5) The Ciudad Expressway Bridge

6) The most evil mega-corporation that is threatening to take over the world- Wal-Mart.

The area developed into the important commercial area after subdivisions first appeared in 1961.  The spring training stadium was built in 1976, and the marina was built back in 1928.

Comments and questions welcome!

[jacqulina 162]

wow thats a very nice update my friend,excellent detail.

[bluemoose 223]

I really like the Hotel Complex, very natural looking

[Kryptowhite 9]

Looks like Walmart forgot where they put their dumpster

fun fact: my town is the first town in the world to reject a walmart. Looks like you got the elusive "perfect bridge" where both support columns go in the water as opposed to one of those awkward ones with 1 in water and 1 on land.

[Raysfan16 5]

N106- Looks like Wal-Mart is so evil they forgot to put their trash in the dumpster! Or are the trash guys 'accidentally' forgetting to pick up the trash? Hmm... also I have a suggestion. Try to make your updates a little more interesting instead of showcasing where you plopped your custom content.

jacqulina- Thank you

bluemoose- Thank you

Kryptowhite- Thank you

Update 16: Changes to Uptown Architecture

The last we've seen of Uptown was on July 5th. Since then, local developer Ray Z'Fan has renovated the 17-story Raysfan Building.

Here is a picture of the building at night. When local developers were having a Green Night to shut off all the lights in Uptown, Mr. Z'Fan decided to be an energy-wasting swine. He put up curtains in the lit windows to make it look like he was turning the lights down anyway.

Comments and questions welcome!

This has been a parody update by Raysfan16. All people who think this update was by N106 is a foo. N106 don't hurt me!

[bluemoose 223]

BWahhahahhazaaaa!!!!

[N106 10]

jacqulina: Thank you

bluemoose: Thank you

Kryptowhite: Wal-Mart lost their dumpster when a bunch of 8-year olds stole it and made it their fort.  A new one won't arrive for a couple of days.  And, your town is the best town on Earth for not having Wal-Mart.

As for the "perfect bridge", it took a little bit of work.  I actually had to demolish a suspension bridge because it looked lopsided, and replaced it with the Ciudad Expressway bridge.

Raysfan16: I'd get mad for the N106 comment, but you actually do a good impression of me.  Besides, that was pretty funny.  And, as for the N106 don't hurt me part, there are a few reasons why I won't.  I'm a complete wimp who spends 60% of his time in front of a computer playing Sim City 4, 20% sleeping, 10% eating, and 10% posting these updates, and, also, because I live thousands of miles away from you.  But, seriously, that is actually not a bad impression of me.

Update 16: Uptown pics, development and the eastern suburbs

Wow, that update name is a mouthfull...  I'll just use the acronym UPDATES to refer to this update.

So, we have 2 topics to cover.

Uptown development photos

I've decided to include something that I forgot to include in the original uptown update...

Historic development photos of uptown.

Here is an earlier uptown development pic, from 1970.

20 years later, here is a 1990 photo of uptown.

Then, we have a 2000 photo of uptown.

And, of course, a modern photo of uptown.

Industrial eastern suburbs

East of the industrial district is the manufacturing inner east suburbs.  The population in these suburbs tends to be workers at the nearby factories.  The neighborhood has a mix of low and middle class.  Here's a view of a typical street in the inner east suburbs.

Now, here's some photos of industrial areas in the older east suburbs.

In 1959, La Ciudad had a massive oil power plant built in the industrial district to meet the city's growing power demands.

8 years later, three gas plants were built to help with the growing power demands after a 2-day long blackout hit the city.

(Sorry about the poor quality of the photo- I just didn't want to show the edge of the city tile)

Finally, to conclude the update, there is an 1895 newspaper article.

The industrial east is a booming area of La Ciudad.  In this part of town, inexpensive homes and nearby jobs are offered without the area being a hellhole.  Of course, there is concern that it will turn around and become just like the areas south of downtown.  This is a significant possibility by 2025.

Comments and questions welcome!

[Kryptowhite 9]

How did you know i am an 8 year old punk?!?!? i mean....those kids sound like punks....

This is a good CJ because it updates 5 times every day which keeps me from getting bored online. Thank you. Anyway, good pics "The three mexicans got mad for some reason"...hahaha.

[Petrovar Ambassador 15]

awesome updates N106, sorry I haven't been replying lately! And haha nice one raysfan, almost got me fooled for a sec. Tho you prolly should've put it in fine print lol.

[GreekMan 246]

wow looks great!!! where did you get the city hall?

[Raysfan16 5]

Aww, too bad you only spend 60% of your time on SC4....Good call though for not beating me up. I do power lifting and exercise daily and can fly over to where you live. Juuuuuuuust playing....

As for the update, nice job! I like those grimy industrial areas. What is that major intersection where the Raysfan Building is located?

[N106 10]

Kryptowhite: Thank you

Petrovar Ambassador: Thank you, and I forgive you for not replying.

GreekMan: Thank you, and the city hall is the Tucson Tower, made by Simgoober

Raysfan16: lol.  The Raysfan Building is on the intersection of Oak Boulevard and Central Avenue.  And, if you like grimy industrial areas, you'll LOVE this update!

Update 17: Inner South suburbs

South of the inner city is a not-as-bad layer of hell.  Subdivisions built in the 1950s and 1960s were built for lower weath citizens who wanted a rural atmosphere.  Southern growth stopped in the 1970s and 1980s, but was back in the 1990s due to the deteriorating inner city.  The southern subdivisions, while poor and polluted, had slightly better schools and slightly less crime, and less abandonment.

Here is a view of a typical southern subdivision.

Along major arteries in southern La Ciudad, there are industrial parks with dirty and manufacturing industries.

Here is a picture of the railroad as it makes its way through the south metro.

There is also a small service station for shipping and railroad repair.

Finally, to finish this small update, a newspaper article from 1898.

Oh, and, just for future clarification, I do not think that there was a conspiracy for 9/11.   The words expressed by The Ciudad Times don't necessarily represent the opinions of N106.

Comments and questions welcome!

If the question involves the newspaper and N106's opinions, please talk to my legal counsel, who will direct you to the security office, where you will be escorted out the 33rd story window.

[Kryptowhite 9]

1898-Spain suspected of having nuclear weapons. Bush declares invasion.

Great paper. I would like to see page 11 please.

[kevin1031 0]

beautiful cj!!!!!!

[xChicago 0]

This CJ has a lot more in common with the rust belt than anything else. Cleveland and Detroit are much better represented in this CJ than the Southwest...I mean the Southwest has like no industry (outside of L.A). This CJ belongs in the Midwest somewhere between the shining Chicago and the wonderful New York .

[Pitito21 1]

I like the editors of the paper. They really know history...

[jacqulina 162]

awesome work my friend,excellent pics and newspapers