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[mattb325 28,891]

Continuing on with the series of narrow pedestrian enabled alleyways from earlier, I've made some progress in terms of extra lots and a bit of extra modding to make them quite adaptable and functional.

It started with the 4x8 narrow alleyway:

I have now added a 2x4 functional pedestrian narrow alleyway:

and a 4x4 functional narrow alleyway:

In addition to that, I have made some connector pieces with planters and sculptures. A 1x2, 1x3 and 1x4:

Now the nifty thing about these is that if you join them up with a ped mall piece (i've deliberately used a non matching piece to highlight) they actually function together:

And sims can even turn corners to find work:

They'll even use them to catch the train:

You can mix and match them all together (the narrow laneways, ped malls, and the sculpture pieces to create really lively, AND FUNCTIONAL, mostly car-free employment zones.

 

Commercial zoning and ploppables also work adjacent to these and sims don't show preference to other types of transport when the connection is made (such as to a road and other employment areas):

Should be available very soon after I've done a bit more testing.

 

[PaPa-J 778]

@mattb325 This is really good work!  Looking forward to it!!

[gutterclub 2,729]

So good mate!

[matias93 7,535]

Wow Matt, you really outdid yourself with this now! Not only with the impressive and really novel modding, but the models are also wonderful!

Maybe the only things I could suggest are alleys with translucent coverings (I'm thinking on those late 19th century Milanese galleries), and 6 tile length lots, which are a very common block size (and the one I use the most, TBH)

[Raymond7cn 6,776]

47 minutes ago, mattb325 said:

I have made some connector pieces with planters and sculptures

Another big lunch cooked by mattb who is a very thoughtful chefs. Frankly I'm just aware of I never noticed there were so many details from his buildings. Such as the ladders or the posters etc. I guess that's might because I just busy with downloading his surprising number of great works. 

A little suggestion from personal opinion. I would like to see the example of cases like the screenshot above in your download files. Thank you Mattb.

-- Raymond

[korver 27,686]

[tariely 4,499]

3 hours ago, mattb325 said:

Continuing on with the series of narrow pedestrian enabled alleyways from earlier, I've made some progress in terms of extra lots and a bit of extra modding to make them quite adaptable and functional.

 

Oh. OH. OOOOOOH. What a nifty multi-idea-- and execution. WANT !!!!

[Simmer2 23,831]

SM2 Biogas Power Plant coming soon.

It takes all the bull and horse s**t and also any organic material from SC4 farms and turns it into a viable fuel source for power production. They are allover the world and they work.

This is just 1 of many pieces that makes up the plant.

Simmer2

[Terring 6,476]

@mattb325 and @Simmer2, your ideas and creations will be highly welcomed into my eco-friendly cities of tomorrow. Keep it up 

[Krasner 1,062]

@Simmer2 Lovely texture work on this one

[Dreadnought 8,231]

@mattb325

BRAVO !!  BRAVO !!

I have been in many European cities that have large pedestrian only shopping areas and I love the ambiance.  Until now, I have only been able to use clumsy and complicated PedMall piece arrangements to try and duplicate the effect.

Now I see many opportunities opening up for "green" areas mixed with shops and narrow alleys in a beautiful and cozy setting!

THIS, my friend, is going to revolutionize the look of older or "renovated" downtown areas.

I bow in homage to "The Master".      

P.S.  I applaud your extensive testing.  Proof of the hypothesis is all important.

[nycsc4 5,250]

21 hours ago, mattb325 said:

Continuing on with the series of narrow pedestrian enabled alleyways from earlier, I've made some progress in terms of extra lots and a bit of extra modding to make them quite adaptable and functional.

 

 

Have to agree with everyone else...you really outdid yourself here.  These look fantastic and are the perfect kind of thing for a transit focused city like mine.

I would also second what matias93 said.  I exclusively use 6x6 and 6x13 blocks and would find a size like that (just the 6, not 13 lol) very useful.  Though I won't hold you to it, these are perfect too!

[Simmer2 23,831]

Thanks @Terring and @Krasner

SM2 Biogas Power Plant is now in game.

Simmer2

[+Guest 760649]

10 hours ago, Simmer2 said:

Thanks @Terring and @Krasner

SM2 Biogas Power Plant is now in game.

Simmer2

It has really become extremely beautiful, down to the smallest detail....

[Dreadnought 8,231]

                 

I know those members west of the Dateline are already celebrating    -- but as we close out the year, and the second decade of the 21st Century, I want to wish ALL the members of the community......

A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR IN 2020.

May "The Gods" be kind to you and yours......

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And, in fond remembrance, could you all, please, raise a glass to "A Nonny Moose" -- "If his name be spoken, his fame shall be eternal".

[PaPa-J 778]

@Simmer2 Outstanding!  Great texturing and design.

@Dreadnought Thanks and same to you!  Here's to Noony!! Cheers!

[Josh6 873]

On 12/29/2019 at 8:45 PM, mattb325 said:

Continuing on with the series of narrow pedestrian enabled alleyways from earlier, I've made some progress in terms of extra lots and a bit of extra modding to make them quite adaptable and functional.

It started with the 4x8 narrow alleyway:

I have now added a 2x4 functional pedestrian narrow alleyway:

and a 4x4 functional narrow alleyway:

In addition to that, I have made some connector pieces with planters and sculptures. A 1x2, 1x3 and 1x4:

Now the nifty thing about these is that if you join them up with a ped mall piece (i've deliberately used a non matching piece to highlight) they actually function together:

And sims can even turn corners to find work:

They'll even use them to catch the train:

You can mix and match them all together (the narrow laneways, ped malls, and the sculpture pieces to create really lively, AND FUNCTIONAL, mostly car-free employment zones.

 

Commercial zoning and ploppables also work adjacent to these and sims don't show preference to other types of transport when the connection is made (such as to a road and other employment areas):

Should be available very soon after I've done a bit more testing.

 

@mattb325 Amazing!!! Thanks for all your hard work, happy new year!

[Barroco Hispano 26,933]

1995 McLaren F1:

[korver 27,686]

[junspud 1,069]

Actually playing with the shadows on is just barely not worth it.

[RobertLM78 1,598]

Think I'm happy with these..... zone view could be cleaned up, but that's a bit more than I feel like doing:

 

 

[korver 27,686]

[Wallibuk 1,966]

[matias93 7,535]

Those neoclassical buildings <3

[mattb325 28,891]

@matias93 and @nycsc4, I can add a 1x6/4x6 lot to the pedestrian alleys prior to release, as I realise a lot of folks zone two 3x3s between roads.

But for now, to kick off the new decade, the Excelsior Hotel is available for downloading:

Here:

 

[Simmer2 23,831]

Happy new year!

I made this 4 biofuel storage tanks to complement the 8 tank version I released a while ago.

I may release a 2 tanks and 1 tank version soon.

SM2 Biofuel Tanks Array 4 is now online here

 

[Barroco Hispano 26,933]

2014 McLaren P1:

2010 Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback:

[JP Schriefer 5,591]

Adding 10 Grand Central to my midtown map, now there are only like 46 thousand buildings to go

[Tyberius06 12,267]

19 minutes ago, JP Schriefer said:

Adding 10 Grand Central to my midtown map, now there's only like 46 thousands buildings to go

Keep them coming, then!
Thanks for releasing this beauty!

- Tyberius

[IDS2 3,429]

38 minutes ago, JP Schriefer said:

Adding 10 Grand Central to my midtown map, now there are only like 46 thousand buildings to go

 

Soon to be 45,999...

Obviously I have a long way to go, but it's coming along quickly. Plenty more texture work to follow.