Windemere | Announcement

[The Avatar 1,089]

Those 'burbs by that creek are gorgeous. Sparklington, just like all your other cities, seems like a very nice place to live.

[SIMplemente 41]

Interchanges, overpasses, and realistic highways, parks and some other decoration makes your city a very special one! Thanks for sharing!

[nas786 104]

amazing cj. Came this way when I saw it on the trixie list, congrats, well deserved. I like how you lay out your residential streets in the suburbs, really nice, full but not repetitive. Also the way you lay out the big box stores, gas stations and parking lots, very realistic.

Can you tell me what those 4 office buildings in 57.6 are?

Also the glossy black building on the left in 51.4?

  Edited March 29, 2012 by nas786  

[-JD- 41]

That is a great looking little town there, it fits in great with the rest of Windemere! And the name Sparklington makes me giggle

Congrats on the Trixie also!

[rewright 804]

That is a very nice job on the commercial district; well laid out with plenty of parking. The water ways really fit in very well too. :thumb:

[simlink 1,098]

Important April 1st Announcement:

It has been 7 months since Windemere & Taschereau started. When I started, I did not think it would last this long. I didn't think it would make it past 20 updates to be completely honest. Now I am sitting with 57 updates and over 460 comments and 40 000 views. Again, I didn't think I would never reach the milestones I have.

When I started, I didn't think my CJ would be all that good - let alone Trixie quality. I knew at some point it would come to an end, I just didn't know when. As the responses kept coming in, and the compliments with it, ending Windemere & Taschereau got further and further from my mind.

However, at some point all good things must come to an end, and Windemere & Taschereau's is now. It has been fun, and I have a few things up my sleeve for you in the future. So I hope to see you around my future projects.

'Till Then.

[The Avatar 1,089]

Hah! You almost had me! Happy April Fool's Day, Sim_link!

[simlink 1,098]

UPDATE 58 TEASER

A small hint as to what the next update will focus on...

Replies will be done with the next update.

'Till then!

[jacksunny 741]

oooh, interesting

[vivapanda 422]

Haha my stupid habit to first take a look at the pictures and then read what it's about helped my for the first time

That teaser is looking very promising!

[TMorgan 19]

That is one smexy looking building!

[simlink 1,098]

Update Synopsis:

Today's Update sees us return to the scene of update 49; a mysterious construction site in Southlands. Today we will see that that construction site has morphed into the Southlands Stadium Place, a large office, dinning, entertainment and arena complex just outside of the downtown core. The area has spurred a lot of growth in Southlands, and the construction we will see surrounding the arena place is just the tip of the iceburg. So lets go have a look as this new area...

58.1 |You may remember this photo from update 49. This was a major construction project that was getting underway in Southlands. I didn't tell you what it was, and left you guessing. (Gee, I'm mean aren't I?

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58.2 | Here is what the area looks like today. Those cranes were constructing the arena portion of what has become the Southlands Arena Place. This area of Southlands, located just outside the downtown core, houses an arena used for football, soccer and ice hockey. The area around the stadium houses offices, restaurants, shops and some housing. There is also, of course, lots of parking.

58.3 | This Embassy Suites Hotel is where many game-goers stay if they come from out of town. Many residents in Taschereau also stay here, so as not to have to drive home after the game. Many business commuters stay here as well. It is the largest hotel in Southlands.

58.4 | Here we can see a few of the dinning options close to the arena. There are several others located around the arena.

58.5 | What is an arena without loads of parking surrounding it? The majority of parking is surface parking, however there is one parking garage.

58.6 | This is one of the office buildings to be built around the arena.

58.7 | This is a row of shops that draws many people to Southlands Arena Place. More shops of a similar style are being constructed across the street.

58.8 | Here you can see a number of medium-rise condominum buildings which have been constructed. These have been developed by the builder assosciated with Southlands Arena Place, though are mostly not officially part of the complex. Several office buildings have also been constructed.

58.9 | Several large scale construction projects have begun popping up around the Arena Place. These will house several of the first high-rise residential buildings in Southlands.

58.10 | This aerial view of the city shows off a number of construction projects which have all recently started. Also note that the first section of SouthlandsExpress (ElRAIL Service) have opened.

58.11 | And to finish off this update I present you a night shot of the Southlands Arena Place. Enjoy!

REPLIES

emperordaniel

Thanks, glad you like the creek! The banners may be up to something, they may not. Afterall, this update doesn't have one...

dATSchikinhed

Thanks, I'm glad W&T is one of your favourites!

MamaLuigi945

Thanks, I was really happy with how they turned out. And congrats, your post was the 300th response!

SIMplement

Not a problem, glad you like it!

nas786

Thanks! I am happy you think so. It took a long time to develop the style I use, and even now it takes some tweaking once and a while.

As for your questions, in 57.6: The Redish building is Tsang Accountants (which is a maxis building.) The complex of 3 buildings is by SimGoober, unfortunately I can't currently find it. It is called "Suburban Office Park." In 51.4 the office building you speak of is the Gardener Centre. Thanks for stopping by!

-JD-

Glad you think it fits in! Trying to create different, but cohesive on a regional scale, is sometimes difficult. Glad I could provide you with a laugh and for the trixie congrats.

rewright

Thanks! This is one of my favourite office parks I've made. And glad you like the creek, too!

MamaLuigi945

Evil, aren't I?

Glad I could provide you with a laugh.

jacksunny

Hope you enjoyed the update!

vivapanda

Heh, well I'm glad you at least liked it. Maybe I should have made the picture smaller...

Hope the update lived up to your expectations!

TMorgan

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed the update and seeing a bit more of the building.

Just a brief THANKS! Windemere & Taschereau here in the forum section recently surpassed 300 replies. This time around the x00 honour goes to MamaLuigi945. Congrats and thanks to everyone who continues to comment!

As always, I hope you enjoyed today's update and are looking forward to more - Don't forget to comment!

[crazychickensc12 84]

I've just spent some time looking through all the pages in this CJ truly great work! Some really beautiful pictures and wonderful city layouts. Congrats on the trixie that particular category I am a little familiar with ! Keep it up looking forward to more updates!

[TMorgan 19]

Could you possibly link me to some of your buildings? I'm especially interested in the office buildings in 58.6 and the shops in 58.7. The shops looks very modern and cool! =)

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Wow! That's a lot of construction going on! Looks great, can't wait to see what the high rise residential buildings will look like!

[packersfan 666]

Excellent teaser shot of Reliant Stadium. Too bad there aren't more real professional football stadiums. I already used Reliant in my Sessquenna city journal and would really like to build a DIFFERENT one in the District of Wenzel. Oh, well. That sports district looks great!

[Hampi 54]

That night shot of the arena looks fantastic! Such beautiful lightning on that bat. Where did you find it? =)

[vivapanda 422]

Fantastic work!

[ThomasSimpson 466]

Fantastic update there! I really like the way it's thought out, the Trixie was well deserved.

[alt 21]

Keep up the great work. If you have time one of these days you should create a post with links to all the bats and lots used in your cities, that is asking a lot I know. Looking forward to your next update and replies.

  Edited April 13, 2012 by alt  

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Lovely update.

[simlink 1,098]

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[SimCoug 5,972]

Serious construction! I like your condo blocks, they look very realistic.

[Oleg 28]

cool but do not see any sens

[nathanthemayor 1,261]

Oh man this is amazing. Your teaser pic in paticular looked awesome

[Fox 1,444]

Loved the rpevious update!!

Great choice for a stadium.

Lots of car parking .. looks great!

Only concern is the repetative apartment buildings, although with the lush greenery around them and the great work of Mattb, I can't really complain cause they look georgeous.

I look forward to seeing more South Lands and stop teasing us !!

Grats on the Trixie too!

  Edited April 12, 2012 by Fox  

[Jack³ 291]

All I can say is excellent job. I knew those construction lots would become something great!

[vivapanda 422]

Amazing teaser! Your site looks cool, I especially looks forward to the random pictures, what other things you're working on.

[simlink 1,098]

Update Synopsis:

Today's update sees us continuing our voyage through the construction jungle that is Southlands. With the recent influx in investment, including the arena development shown in the last update, skyscrapers holding new residents and businesses are rising up faster than residents can keep track. Some are worried Southlands just won't be the same, others say this is progress and is shaping the future of Southlands. Which ever position you take, things are changing rapidly in this once sleepy city...

59.1 |This is one of the several new condominium buildings being constructed in Southlands. The city is expanding quickly, with its population more than doubling in the past 3 years, from 32 000 to pushing 85 000. Traffic has not become a huge issue, yet, as the city is laid out in an efficient manner, and the area where the building boom is occuring was planned with the eventual hope of having skyscrapers.

59.2 | This construction site, which has 2 large buildings under construction, will soon be home to a large office complex overlooking downtown, the residences and university which surround it. The complex is expected to become one of the landmark features of the Southlands skyline.

58.3 | Here we have 2 new condominium buildings under construction. Currently only the buildings are being constructed, several buildings around the construction will be demolished for the grounds of the new buildings, and when construction of their lobbies begin.

59.4 | Phase 2 of the shopping strip of Southlands Arena Place has been completed, with construction on phase 3 continuing on further down from this picture. This strip is a huge draw for people, and has some merchants on the other side of downtown worried. However, several new condominums will likely be constructed there in the future, adding appeal to the area.

59.5 | Yet another construction site here, this time for buildings unknown. A medium-sized building has been approved, but it has not been indicated whether it will be residential or commercial. The site prep has begun, with RiteAid and the plaza next to it liquidating, soon to be torn down as part of the project.

59.6 | The condominium buildings under construction near the elevated rail tracks have now been completed, rising very far above the tracks. These buildings, all glass, are extremely bright at night, with light emitting from them in "globs."

59.7 | Soon, the owner of this parking lot could become a very wealthy person. With this building boom, this parking lot in the middle of the existing downtown core has seen its valuation skyrocket throughout the building boom, and is becoming increasingly likely to soon be the home to a mega office building, or even complex...

59.8 | To finish off, I have an update night time mosaic of Downtown Southlands with the recent addition of an arena and the building boom. The skyline is changing, and is only going to change more...

REPLIES

cazychickensc12

Thanks, I'm happy you went through and read a few pages. Thanks for the congrats, and it's quite an honour to have won in the same category as you, your cities are fantastic.

TMorgan

The office building from 58.6 can be found

the shops can be found Hope you enjoyed today's update! As for some of the other buildings I use, I search the STEX with terms such as 'commercial office', 'office skyscraper', 'glass building' and so on, I then look through the results. It has taken 3-4 years to amass the collection of buildings I have, but it has increased a fair amount since I started this CJ.

City_Master

Thanks, it is isn't it? And now there is even more... hahaha!

packersfan

Thanks, I was extremely happy with how that teaser turned out. I didn't think it would be that great at first, but I turned out to be wrong, and it looks cool if I do say so myself. You are right about the lack of good stadiums though. What am I going to use for my other regions I don't know. Maybe the same thing. Depends what I find!

Hampi

Thanks, glad you like it! That is Reliant Stadium, which you can find

Be sure to follow all of the instructions, there are a few.

vivapanda

Thanks!

ThomasSimpson

I'm glad you liked the update and happy to hear you think the trixie was well deserved. I really love construction in a CJ for some reason.

alt

That would take a long time, haha. I may start doing that with key BATs, and ones that I have downloaded more recently. After downloading for almost 4 years, I can't quite keep track of everything.

Aaron Graham

Glad you think so, thanks for stopping by!

SimCoug

Thanks, I'm glad you think so. Not everything I do is realistic, but I do try to have most of it realistic.

osnega

Sorry, don't quite understand what you mean by 'sens'. Thanks for stopping by, though!

nathanthemayor

Thanks you! Hopefuly you enjoyed part 1 of looking deeper into the construction boom! Also glad you liked that teaser shot, one of my fav's.

Fox

Glad you did! I thought I would use something I haven't already, turned out to be popular. I wasn't sure if there was too much parking, so glad you like the amount. I do agree it looks a little repetitive, but sometimes developers do that, haha. Thanks for the congrats on the trixie (congrats on yours as well) and hope you enjoyed this update as well!

jack3oh3

Hehe, thanks! Hope you are thinking the same thing about all the new cranes popping up everywhere.

vivapanda

Hope you enjoyed the update it was teasing about. Glad you like my website as well! It is still a work in progress (probably always will be...

) That particular section will finally have some content... eventually. Not exactly sure when, to be honest.

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[SimCoug 5,972]

Beautiful night mosaic!