The metropolis of Marvarta

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

This is my goal, to create a wonderful metropolis that I like as well as everyone else on simtropolis. I will take suggestions from anyone and see what i can do. I will update it daily every second week. Enjoy!

Marvarta, a fictional city located here:

Anyway, basically i am building a metropolis, It's suburbs spread out like a butterfly's wings. Population when finished hopefully over 3 million. (will extend map) Here's the current position of the city and country towns.

you can see how big the down town area is here

you can see where my lost city is here.. (accidently terraformed it)

the Urban Sprawl will head out this way, in-between the mountains. Also some farming on the other side of the mountains and a ski village on one of the mountains.

A closer look at the high density residential skyscrapers along the coast, sport venues, beaches, little italy in the north-right and med' res' housing.

Foggy Suburbs

Old row housing

You can see some Dutch-styled housing and the capital building with a tall statue just south of it.

Down town, yay! Lots of construction going on.

The port and industry area, with tall chinmeys and also tall high-tech buildings.

  Edited July 2, 2011 by StreetxROBLOX  

[kakado_to_save 514]

Nice Cities

Just one tip?:

Its kinda annoying to see the same building in every pic ^^

But other then that 95\100

[nathanthemayor 1,263]

Nice suburbs and downtown there, but turn off the menu when taking pictures, to make them look better.

Anyways, look good so far!

[quicksilver991 37]

Looks very nice, I especially like the downtown area! However, I would suggest getting both a terrain and a water mod.

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

what terrain and water mod would you recommend? I've tried a few but the only one i'm happy with right now is the snow-cap one.

Some pics from a suburb that is the industry heart of the city and also in the shadows of a Volcano.

A suburb, fairly simple.

Two chimneys that are "welcoming" industry into the city

Jacksons River Bridge, connects the suburb with a country town.

The all mighty Kuhan Volcano. Don't worry, it's inactive.

[КaZZ 203]

i recommend use JPG picture format, otherwise it's kinda slow to load this topic

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

yeah, noticing that, now pics only in JPEG.

Messing around with photoshop when i came back from school today.

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

ANother pic, of the downtown and a suburb connected with photoshop

Still haven't figured out how to get rid of the menu in-game while taking photos :\

[nathanthemayor 1,263]

Can you please provide a link to the full resolution? Other than that, nice panorama!

Still haven't figured out how to get rid of the menu in-game while taking photos :\

You click the small button at the lower-left part of the menu.

  Edited May 21, 2011 by nathanthemayor  

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

Sorry about not posting in a while, just been busy with school work and other stuff..

Anyway, i installed the pinetree mod and a water mod and i have to say, it looks way better.

Here are a few 'updates' on my region. a bit had changed.

In these pics, it is an activity centre that has had some massive growth in the recent years, as the City's central business district is packed to the top, so the only other option was build out in the suburbs. Here are some shots.

The centre of the activity centre

apartments along the edge of the highway. Not the most ideal place to live.

The new airport, which serves the city, is in the small town on the other side of a mountain, connected to the activity centre via subway.

the reason for subway? When the city first got founded, mass transit was the last thing on their mind when planning the suburbs, now, subway, bus and ferry is the only mass-transit in the city. But, it is made very well, so the only time the mass transit is cramped with traffic is in the morning and afternoon rush hours. So, no need to worry about traveling in Marvarta.

  Edited June 17, 2011 by StreetxROBLOX  

[vivydu29 60]

Interesting pictures and update.

The best picture is your CBD but your suburbs look also very nice.

  Edited June 17, 2011 by vivydu29  

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

an update on what i am currently working on.

Finished most of the farmland and got a bit of the suburbs to go. Finished the airport, but not sure that i like it, i just downloaded the things to make a custom airport but it doesn't look the best. I was hoping for a diagonal runway would be included in the pack i got.

[Schulmanator 5,799]

Impressive. You certainly have been busy.

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

Replies:

Schulmanator: Why yes, i have been and thank you.

Marvarta Population EXPLOSION!

Population from 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 in just over 15 years.

The Down Town area of Marvarta, has now got 75% of all of Marvarta's population. With residents loving Apartment towers and complexes. Is this good? Yes. Hundreds of new jobs has been created with many more to come, new transport systems are up and running and crime is at an all time low. The only downside to this massive population increase is the loss of old Dutch-Styled buildngs to new modern high rises.

Here are some new images from the city taken from a hot-air ballon.

While a the city skyline is changing constantly, there is one place that has stayed the same since the city was first settled.

These old buildings, they remind us what life was like before the city became a major bustling metropolis.

They might not be here for much longer, with the City Council talking about demolishing the area and then relocating it to provide a new area for business which is needed for the continuing growth of the city.

What do you think/hope will happen to the area?

  Edited June 28, 2011 by StreetxROBLOX  

[Schulmanator 5,799]

They ought to keep it and make it a nice tourist destination.

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

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Schulmanator: Thank you for suggesting that, it helped make the decision.

They are keeping them, after a long thought over from the city council they decided they would indeed keep the area and turn it into a tourism and education hot spot with. Some buildings where demolished in order to make way for the cities new museum complex.

And now, a show of the cities most popular tourist hotspot, Kular Beach. it sees more than 10,000 tourists each day. And also the world famous Sport City witch has held the commonwealth games once and is planning to have the Olympics in a few years.

now, lets have a little look to see what i have been doing lately, a big expansion to the map, final touches are under-way right now.

Now a close up on the Beautiful lake-side city of Marysville, which is also a hot-spot for tourism. The Marysville lake, supplied by the Buxton River, the only way for the lake to empty is threw evaporation, so it can flood a bit.

Any suggestions or comments are welcome.

  Edited July 2, 2011 by StreetxROBLOX  

[Bipin 3,403]

Nice work here! I'll be watching this CJ for future updates.

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

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Bipin: Thank you, and you won't be disappointed!

Just a small update today, showing what has happened to the dutch-styled house area.

Educate Marvarta ©! has asked for a large museum complex that has got everything, Art, science, boats and planes, you want it we have it here at the all new Educate Marvarta ©! Museum complex (Marvarta Museum)

The arts centre has two massive towers that connect at the top, came up by local and over seas architects. It is the centrepiece for the new Museum.

A new generation of Einstein sims are on the way

Also, here's a lil' teaser of something i'm working on now.

  Edited July 2, 2011 by StreetxROBLOX  

[boon1234 9]

It's not incrededibly realistic, but I don't think that's what you're going for.

The sprawl is impressive and the city seems very functioning - a good thing many CJs feature entirely "modelled" cities that look nice but have no real life.

Matarva is a nice, dense city and I enjoyed the pictures so far and the teaser looks interesting.

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

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Boon1234: Thank you!

This is a picture of the historic heart of Marvarta. There is ruins of an old stadium built 2,000 years ago. Now, it is surrounded by 18th century apartments and modern high rises and houses. It receives 5,000 tourist a day.

The Queen Elizabeth II is docking at Marvarta Port, the locals greet the massive ship, with this being a once in a year opportunity. Locals and tourists come to see it dock.

The Luxury Beach mansions have the most breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean.

And you just can't have a coastal city with out it's world famous beaches!

[Bipin 3,403]

Looking great so far, especially the stilt-houses on the beach. Talking about beaches, I'd suggest using Marrast's beach MMP props to populate the coastal area.

[shenandoah 1]

How about building a ring-road around the city.

[Schulmanator 5,799]

The beach looks good... and I am ready for s swim!

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

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Bipin: thank you! What is this beach MMP? I searched the stex but couldn't find it.

Shenandoah: I am planning to do that some time soon.

Schulmanator: Thanks! Theres always room on the beach

Now, updates on what I have finished.

Ever wanted an apartment complex right next to a world heritage site?

Marvatians sure like their sport!

Region View Update

Transportation network of the inner city.

What is in mind for the future highway network (orange) Let me know what you think

That's all

  Edited July 6, 2011 by StreetxROBLOX  

[Lunanite 0]

I think this looks amazing. Also, since this is the first time I've played SC4 in ages, where can I find some of those lovely skyscrapers you have in the Downtown area? They look wonderful.

~Lunanite

[Schulmanator 5,799]

Wow... you have been busy! The orange highway would be a great addition, IMHO.

[TowerDude 2,187]

OMG that complex :dead: otherwise the region view is beautiful

[StreetxROBLOX 22]

Replies:

Lunanite: Thank you! Which ones are you most interested in?

Schulmanator: Yes I have, and the highways are now complete

Towerdude: Thank you!

Now, to have a look at the Cities largest 'china town'

And, the coastal area close to it.

Now a look at a developing Port, to lessen the stress on the main port.

Now, we leave the main city and head towards the Hotel side of the city. But to do so, we have to cross the MBB (Marvarta Bay Bridge)

The bridge is an ordinary design, but it it long, really long.

It has Barriers around the towers to protect it from a collision from the ships of the busy sea route.

It starts here.

Still going.

And it finally ends here.

More on the Hotels in the next update

Here's a lil' teaser, not finished it but just an idea on what i'm working on

  Edited July 9, 2011 by StreetxROBLOX  

[Terring 6,476]

Very nice pictures and I like the teaser as well . Let me recommend you seawalls, to make the higher shores more cool. Keep it up

[Schulmanator 5,799]

Your port and the coast are looking nice. I am eager to see what you have for us next.