Mattesburgh- Upper Downtown Done!

[hotChocolate 95]

Hello, everyone! After some weeks of being inactive, I'm back with a new journal! This one will not be like any of my other CJs, nor like any other in the CXL journal section. It'll be a mix of asking for feedback (It's my first try on skyscrapers), interactive CJ and normal CJ. I'll try to make less grid, more diversity and less repetition.

To begin, here's an aerial of what I've got so far (Click on the images for full size):

Don't mind the Unskilled Workers lots. They're placeholders 'till I figure what to place there. You can also spot where a park will be.

Traffic view... Not very interesting with 0 population...

A little map over downtown Google Maps-style I made. Expect a few more maps like this (or better).

And (sorry, I couldn't resist) postcard view.

So, what do you think of the road layout? Good? Bad? Post your opinion here!

[Jesse Swiss 6]

it's good so far, but start developing. how big do you expect this city to be?

[hotChocolate 95]

Jesse Swiss: Thanks! I will first show developments at downtown on the next update. I expect about one million residents - there's plenty of space as you can see.

The park in the middle I showed in the previous update has been built. Its official name is Chatham Park. I tried to detail it as much as possible.

Here are some shots of the newly developed park:

An general overview.

Postcard view...

A gate to the park.

A way crossing the park.

This is Merchant Row, one of the ways frequented by grocers and butchers. It's a popular place for buying food.

Can you see that billboard popping out there? Putting them along roads is still OK, but this... ()

This is Johnson Way, with lots of sculptures shown there.

Merchant Row at midnight.

Hope you enjoyed! Update 3 will feature, as I mentioned before, developments on Downtown.

[Damastius 5]

Good job, I hope next time we'll see some buildings. Then everything looks way cooler. Also, I hope this journal will last a longer time than the others did.

[hotChocolate 95]

Hey everyone!

I just wanted you to know that I've already started adding buildings and I figured that it'll take a while to complete downtown, so expect an late update.

Cheers,

hotChocolate

[limerickguy 0]

how did u put in the paths?

[luddmamm 3]

Originally posted by: limerickguy

how did u put in the paths?quote>

 

If I may answer that for you, you can build roads the way you want your paths to look like and then you fill the space around it. When that's done uou delete the roads and fill the space left between (where the roads were) with whatever you want

My feedback on the park would be that it looks a bit "foresty". It's too much trees. A park needs open grass areas. I think that would make the park look even more realistic.

[hotChocolate 95]

Additionally, I would recomend downloading this mod by Karaaib that adds the sculptures and fountains as individual buildings. It is very useful for parks: mine for example. I made the gates with that mod.

[hotChocolate 95]

Damastius: It will...I hope!

ludmamm: Of course you can! Thanks!

Okay, this is no normal update; just a poll I set up after ludmamm's suggestion. I've got two terrains, so you can choose between A:

or B:

Please vote on the poll! It will close August 13.

[Liszak 48]

 B! 

[hotChocolate 95]

Liszak: Thanks for your vote, but please vote on the poll at the top of the thread. Thanks.

[jazyje 1]

I would say B but in general I'd rather see the buildings first, followed by parks...

[luddmamm 3]

Good idea with the poll, but what I meant was that you have both open grass areas and more "dens" areas with tree's... hope im not too much of a whiner "/

[hotChocolate 95]

Teaser... And 100th post! WooHoo! Party!

Oh well, not really...

[Jeffmaster223 24]

nice, but can't find the folder to download with... it does'nt matter

otherwise nice park!

[hotChocolate 95]

jazyje: Thanks for voting! I will show the buildings soon, I think it turned out pretty nice.

ludmamm: Thanks - and that would require redoing the park completely to do it properly, I could, but...

Animaniacs: What are you talking about? My city is currently not avaliable for downlad, If you mean that.

Okay, I am finally undeading this thread to post the poll's results. 4 days too late, meh.

Which terrain should I put in for the park?

Terrain A	IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII	3 votes
Terrain B	IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII	5 votes

So terrain B won for 2 votes. Thanks for voting!

[hotChocolate 95]

Some time ago I promised an Downtown update. The whole downtown was taking too much time, so I decided to finally write an update while it's not completely finished. This one will showcase lower downtown, where the most highrises are located.

Some pics:

The skyline from one of the nearby hills.

This is one of the best views of downtown (if not the best).

Carper Blvd. is much like Wall St. in popularity. The city's most important buildings are located here.

An aerial view of Mattesburgh. Planes coming to and from Mattesburgh Int'l Airport (coming soon!) see this view frequently.

Another aerial.

The majestic skyscrapers tower upon the streets and plazas in Mattesburgh.

The Mattesburgh International Conference Center (MICC) is the biggest conference center in the whole country!

This is the Mattesburgh Museum of Science-Related Research (MMSRR), showing off current tech advances. The current showcase is "From the Wright plane to Boeing 747: Advances in flying machines" featuring some famous planes and lots of info about planes.

Chatham Park offers some nice views.

A skyline pic. Click to enjoy it full-size!

Mattesburgh from the river.

Illwood Park is another small park at downtown.

An overview of Illwood park and surroundings

Ulmanet Headquarters is the tallest building in Mattesburgh. Ulmanet is the biggest online shopping website in the world.

The nighttime skyline of Mattesburgh.

Carper Blvd. after midnight.

Sunset at the rooftop of a building. It is very nice there these hot summer days...

Moolshing market is always bustling with merchants and their products.

And to end this update, an postcard view of upper downtown.

Hoped you liked this update - don't forget to post your opinions!

[Trabbuco 0]

Lookg

[Molooo 78]

Hello!

Looks beautiful, but you could have used a bigger road through the downtown area ^^

[Roger51 381]

Nice work on the downtown, looks good so far!

[Jesse Swiss 6]

nice job

[Maraus 0]

This city is amazing! Keep up the good work, I want to see more of this city

[Samerton 833]

I agree with Maraus. This city is amazing!

[hotChocolate 95]

Trabucco: Thanks! If you mean that, there will be suburbs on the other side of the river, and consequently, a bridge...

Moloo: I know, but I wanted that enormous skyscrapers feeling.

Roger51: Thanks!

Jesse Swiss: Thank you!

Maraus: Thank you!  I hope I "finish" the city someday...

Samerton: Thank you!

All the offices were slowly dying off due to the few Business Hotels! So an contest has been hold and the winners were two famous hotel brands: Novotel and NH. Construction started quckly and now they're finished! Aditionally a Kodak Theatre has been built. Some pics:

The Novotel building as seen from a path at Chatham park.

A view of the hotel from the sidewalk.

This is the NH hotel as seen from the road. It's situated next to the Heblem Building - An historically important building.

This is the newly opened Kodak Theatre.  The premiere of the film "Dant Go Naw!" (Mattesburgh language for Don't Go Now!) will air here.

The night is cold  - the children are sleeping right now, while adults leave to have "some fun"

Trees move quietly while everyone returns home.

The tall building in the middle is the Weilgann Inc. Headquarters. Even at night, it's full of employees working.

This is the wealthiest building in town. Hitzerlich Condos has the richest people of Mattesburgh hanging out at the lots of restaurants in it.

This is the Wessley, Inc. Global Headquarters. It is located in the middle of downtown, offering a great view of the suburbs (not made yet =P) to the workers.

Grüngrass Gebau, generally called the GG Building, is very old and has been converted into a cultural venue.

Harper St. on a quiet midday.

Rosslyn Rd. on a deserted Sunday.

The city currently, as seen from an airplane expedition.

Hope you enjoyed! Don't forget to click the images for full size and post your opinions! They mean a lot to me!

[TowerDude 2,187]

Nice city, I really like Mattlesburg ;D

[Roger51 381]

Nice work on the CBD. Now some outer-development

[marmeladu 0]

nice work....but a bit incomplete without the "smaller buildings"

[Jesse Swiss 6]

this city may be a long process but i believe this city in a few months ( or year) will become a prosperous city good job!

[hotChocolate 95]

TowerDude: Thanks!

Roger51: Yup! Thanks!

marmeladu: Smaller buildings you say? Read this update to see them! =)

Jesse Swiss: Thanks!

Guess what? I completely finished the Downtown area! I added some medium density aswell to make it blend with the smaller buildings. It reminds me of my hometown, Madrid!

Here are some pics:

An overview of the whole Downtown area, now completely finished.

A quiet street at Upper Downtown.

Another of the lots of quiet streets in the area.

At this street there are some supermarkets, making it a bit busier.

This street is a nice area to rest, an excellent location for a bank and some offices.

This pic really reminds me of a street of Madrid at night. Chatham Park is at the right side of the road.

This is Carper Blvd. at one of its quieter ends. This night hour is perfect for crime, so watch out!

Bitrade is one of the biggest retail brands in Mattesburgh. Be sure not to miss the sales!

This is Gwail Park, another popular spot for merchants.

The skyline of Mattesburgh as seen from the road leading to it.

Roselynd High School (RHS) recenly opened here. Finally the teenagers in Mattesburgh have a decent place to learn!

The Mattesburgh Police and Law Enforcement (MPLE) has its headquarters here.

Lower Downtown as seen from a rooftop.

Another shot of the area.

Upper Dowtown as seen from a rooftop.

Thanks for reading and don't forget to comment!

[TowerDude 2,187]

The city is starting to get shape, and with that is gainig is personnality and style