Holt: One Year Later

[Benedict 3,119]

[simlink 1,098]

IT'S COMING

#BOLDNEWHD

Some wonder what this trailer is doing in the middle of nowhere.

Some wonder what's going on inside.

Others wonder why the people who installed the trailer didn't move the rocks that are out front...

But know this: That trailer... is completely innocent.

[Fox 1,444]

Are the rocks controlling the people and the trailer? It has to be the rocks!

Where are those rocks from? They weren't there last week .. I swear!

[Schulmanator 5,807]

Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry innocent!

[Charlie_Zane 963]

It's a trap!

[packersfan 666]

I thought it was a BOLD NEW TRAILER! Ha!

[kj3400 178]

Oh sure, I believe you, *wink wink nudge nudge*

[vivapanda 422]

INNOCENCE

All over the place, clearly, obviously

[simlink 1,098]

TEASERS ARE FUN.

SO HERE ARE SOME MORE WHILE YOU WAIT...

Teaser 1: Sprawl is really taking root in Holt District. With new restrictions of lots needing to be only 1x1 tile, developments like this have begun showing up:

...now. Which house is mine?

Teaser 2: As requested by SimCoug, here's a region view. Sort of, anyways.

...Hey, I think I can see my house from here!

...more teasers and innocence to come before the next update!

[coolwiththecool2 827]

those trees, those condos, thats more than a suburban bliss

[Charlie_Zane 963]

What a dense sprawl! Love the scenery!

Nice region shot! I can see.. a coastline.

[Benedict 3,119]

Great suburban repetition... and a mysterious teaser... looking for clarified update soon!

[SimCoug 5,976]

Such a tease! Looking forward to the region update

[simlink 1,098]

WELCOME TO ANOTHER UPDATE OF HD!

Well, RL has finally decided to calm down a enough for me to be once again able to play SimCity and get to publishing full Holt District updates. I thank everyone for your patience during the update drought, and I'm glad you all enjoyed the teasers. But enough of reviewing, let's get on with the show! Today's update is a continuation of update 12 - examining some major changes in the Sherkston CBD area. Development has really taken off, so much so I still haven't showcased everything. But, we'll get back to it eventually, there's lots to see in the rest of the region.

So let's go see the ever-changing skyline of Sherkston...

TOURING SHERKSTON CBD - PART 2

13.1 | Picking up where we left off - this complex has transformed the area. The terrain around the area was raised for its construction, creating a distinct new office/hotel area near the interchange of highways 82 and 182.

13.2 | A further out view of the area, one can see how much development in the area has transformed the skyline. The city council is plotting what to do with the empty grass surrounding the area.

13.3 | Moving from the outskirts to the heart of the CBD, the changes continue. Equity Tower is a new addition to the skyline, housing Bank Orchidsen's new HQ. It is the building with a diamond glass pattern on the edge of the building.

13.4 | The "heart" of the CBD is growing outwards towards Highway 182. The Sherkston Complexe, as it is currently known, is a 2-tower office complex housing nearly 20,000 workers. The naming rights are currently going through a bidding process with the developer, and the winner should be announced soon.

13.5 | Accross town, the same developer constructed 2 other towers of a simmilar design. This complex, the OrCable Centre, was completed at the same time. This complex also houses around 20 000 workers. These 2 developments alone have created further strain on the housing market, which can't keep up with the pace of demand...

13.6 | Elsewhere, Hogan Companies, Ltd. - a large franchise operator - was recently completed. The pink marble/brick building towers in the CBD, filling in a previously paved over lot. The lot was at once time a parking lot, but sold to a developer 10 years ago.

13.7 | ...and to finish off a large swath the heart of Sherkston's CBD. This is the first time a view this large of Sherkston has been provided. Don't expect this view to stay the same for long... developers are salivating at the thought of developing upwards in many areas around the CBD, and possibly developing the Toyota Centre's parking lot...

But wait... we're not finished! In celebration of Simtropolis' 10th Birthday, this photo is a Simtropolis exclusive! All I can say is... #BOLDNEWHD!

Holt District continues to explode in terms of development. All signs point to it not stopping, but is that realistic? I can answer that question for you... it sure can. Holt District shows no signs of crumbling, and even the most conservative of analysts expect the boom to continue. Stay tuned to find out more about #BOLDNEWHD

Schulmanator

It truly is, property values continue to climb. If the Government of Schulmania is interesting in controlling some development, such as perhaps a feline sanctuary, it better act fast...

SimCoug

There certainly have been. Hope you enjoyed that teaser region view. Stay tuned for the next census... that is when the next full region view will be posted.

TayMay27

I can't wait to reveal it, to be honest. It will be very, very cool.

Fox

Thanks, that station is very nice. I was happy to find it. Thanks for stopping by!

wwetom1

Thank you! Stone Creek was definitely an inspiration for some of my suburban developments.

FrenchThom

Don't be ashamed! It takes practice... trust me. I stumbled accross some images of my old cities, and compared to my work today... they're not so nice.

Just work at it, and thanks for stopping by!

Benedict

Thanks for the card from Elli Valley - it's hanging in regional HQ. It's very nifty.

Fox

Perhaps they are. Where did they come from? Who knows. Though the more important question is where are they going from here?

Schulmanator

As is today's ST birthday teaser. Wonder what it could mean...

City_Master

Totally, that's what it is.

packersfan

I legitimately laughed out loud when I read that. I actually used it as my update title in my signature.

kj3400

*winkwink, nudgenudge.* Completely innocent.

vivapanda

Clearly, obviously. Nothing to see here.

TayMay27

Suburban bliss, as long as you don't mind no backyard.

City_Master

The sprawl certainly is dense, and that certainly is a coast line!

Benedict

Thanks, I thought I slight change in development style for at least a portion of the region would be important. The teaser will be clarified in the next census, showing how much the region has changed.

SimCoug

Yes, yes I am.

Hope you enjoyed it, though.

Hope you enjoyed the second part of the Sherkston CBD tour. Next update we will be moving on to elsewhere in the region... Stay tuned!

#BOLDNEWHD

[dylan88 5]

Awesome! I've been away for a while, but I'm glad to see that HD is still growing. That last update looks fantastic!

[Schulmanator 5,807]

Impressive. They are doing well economically. HD must have good leadership and dynamic businesses.

Rock on!

[LexusInfernus 908]

Wow, I love your CBD. It looks amazing!

[SimCoug 5,976]

So many skyscrapers! My neck hurts from looking up at all of them. Maybe the next stop in HD will be a big more rural?

Great update - keep it up.

[dylan88 5]

I wish I could copy/paste your plug-ins folder. Your variety of buildings is amazing.

[coolwiththecool2 827]

wow nice housing developments , and it takes a lot to get me to say that since i'm not very fond of high density housing...

edit: what do you be searching up for those buildings! I try searching up lots up things with no luck near yours

[Charlie_Zane 963]

Wow! The CBD is growing at an ever growing rate!

Some great new additions to the skyline!

There should be a very large park where that empty grass area is I say!

[80sreject 20]

nice job...

[Kifflom112 355]

It looks very nice.

[packersfan 666]

Truly one of a kind suburban style...1x1 lots right on top of each other, interesting!

[Adjiebrotot 94]

That's SUPERB!

[Adjiebrotot 94]

where did you get those another texture of AVE-6 and roads *sorry for duopost*

[Susaji 523]

Nice CBD!

[Benedict 3,119]

Congratulations, you're BTT's Christmas number one.

[simlink 1,098]

WELCOME TO THE SPECIAL HOLIDAY HD UPDATE!

Today's update takes a look at what's happening throughout Holt District in the rush leading up to Christmas Day. We visit several cities and examine the lives of what is currently happening amongst many Holt District families. Let's go take a look at the holiday festivities...

Also, before we begin, I'm happy to announce Holt District is now an award winning CJ! Over at

Simmania, Holt District won the Simmania People's Choice Award for "Best Developer Diary". I would like to take the time to thank all users who nominated Holt District for this prestigious award over at SM.

'Twas 2 Nights Before Christmas...

14.1 | 'Twas 2 nights before Christmas... and all through the region, not a creature was stirring .. okay... that's a lie. Let's start from the beginning, shall we? 'Twas 2 nights before Christmas, and all through Holt District, the malls they were packed, the lines they were long. Residents everywhere were busy purchasing, things from toys and clothing to maybe even a diamond ring.

14.2 | The malls they were busy, but not just them. For you see, the sims needed food too. The Walmarts and the Sobeys' busy they were, as sims hurried for the cocoa that was forgotten. Eggs they were popular, for the Christmas baking, and forgotten often did it seem they were.

14.3 | All the children lying in bed were they. Excitement was building as Santa neared. Some hoped for snow, a White Christmas indeed. Rare is it though, for snow in Holt District.

14.4 | Especially joyous were some. Many residents, you see, were celebrating their first Holidays' in Holt District. This neighbourhood, filled it is, with residents anew.

14.5 | With the holidays arriving, winter break did begin. School students on vacation for 2 weeks they were. Some were filled with glee, not because of the holidays, but the break from the grind of education.

14.6 | Adults in bliss, were they. For since Christmas falls on a Tuesday, Monday the offices are closed. And many offices offered Wednesday off as well, for productivity was skyrocketing. An extra-long break, for the adults it is. Offices like this will be silent for days.

14.7 | Into the city, we head. Sherkston is bustling with an influx of people. At the Toyota Centre, Christmas concert does it blast. The Holt Orchestra and other bands play, serenading the crows with a mix of modern and traditional.

14.8 ...and while many drop from a long day of shopping, partying are many more at the Annual Christmas party. Laughter and finger foods fill the room, as do a few drunken fools... perhaps the eggnog was a little less nog than the previous year.

14.9 | The parties continued into the wee hours of the morning. Many left early, dreading more shopping at the last-minute. Many others partied all night long, forgetting to go home...

'Twas 2 nights before Christmas, and all through the region... many creatures were stirring, perhaps even some mice...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE! HOPE YOU ARE/HAVE ENJOYED YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON.

dylan88

Nice to see you again! it is indeed doing well, and is only going to grow further...

Schulmanator

​Very good leadership, though the economy is definitely heavily reliant on tertiary industry. But within that category it certainly is diversified.

LexusInfernus

Thanks, it took 6 tries to get right.

SimCoug

Stretches, you need to do more stetches before visiting!

Not rural today, per se, but a mixed bag. Less neck crimping, for sure lol.

dylan88

It has taken almost 5 years to get a diversified plug-ins folder, patience is key.

TayMay27

Glad you like my urban environment, it took a while to get right.

As for building searches, I use geenral terms. "Skyscraper", "condo", "residential", "high-rises" come to mind. Then all I do is scroll through the pages of results.

City_Master

It certainly is, definitely exponential growth.

Parks, although important, are less likely given the white-hot real estate market in the region as of now.

80sreject

Thanks!

Kifflom112

Thanks, glad you like it.

packersfan

Thanks, I'm glad you like them! It's meant to imitate development in my area... houses end up on top of each other.

Adjiebrotot (1)

Thanks!

Asjiebrotot (2)

I sent you a PM about this. Hope that helps!

Hazani Pratama

Thanks, glad you like it !

Benedict

Thanks, nice to see HD back at the number 1 spot!

Early Christmas present, that is.

Coming Soon: December 2012 Census! This census, ironically, will be published in January.

#BOLDEWHD may also soon make an appearance...

[Aaron Graham 4,417]

Lovely update you have here.