Really annoying zoning issue

[dsantesteban 0]

 Hey guys. I have this weird problem when I'm zoning my residential areas. I typically use 6x6 blocks, but I can't zone out the entire block in one go (it'll put in streets). When I do zone it in 3x3 pieces, the lots will face in different directions (some face North-South, others face East-West), which makes high-density buildings very rare. The only good fix that I've come up with is zoning 4x3s, then de-zoning the middle two and making more 4x3s. Problem is, it's really time-consuming and costly. Are there any fixes for this?

P.S. I'm using the SAM, NAM, CAM, and the most recent SC4 patch

[thingfishs 416]

when zoning hold shift to make larger zones and control to make it one continuous zone. alt does something as well, plus combinations of these... I forget offhand; just have a play around with those keys.

[astronelson 339]

When held down, the alt key changes the orientation of the zone - from north/south to east/west and vice-versa. Shift removes the auto-street feature. Ctrl makes it one large zone. You can use ctrl and alt at the same time, same with shift and alt.

[toll_booth 0]

What thing and astro said. Also, you may have better luck if you place the streets or roads before adding the zones.