Sandy Flats - a desert metropolis

[barossa 0]

and yes, uncrazycooper, it is a desert mod, which can be found here:

http://www.teirusu.net/

Hi, sorry to be such a $%&^!, but the link on that site does not appear to work, is the desert mod available anywhere else?

[rewright 804]

tHe Dark_Child

Yes, several: desert, transportation map mod, hole digging mod, extra terrain tools, go away wren, abandonment, tunnel slope. There's a few others but they are buried in my plug-in folder. I've only just started using sub-folders in my plug-in directory.

Thanks for the interest everyone. I have to fix a few structural issues with Sterling City.

Also, I'm trying to figure a way to construct a resevour with a dam. Thought of using the peg pond kit. Any idea's?

[smartpig 0]

Try this:

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=45161&pageNo=10&num=30

The lots are here:

https://www.simtropolis.com/lots/index.cfm?mode=files&filetype=all&Str=dam

I can't remember if I've posted to one of your CJ's before, but you're one of my favorite city builders. Keep it up, please.

Besides, this CJ may end up being a dam site better than the others...

(arrrgh-- arrest that man for attempted humor)

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[subedei 3]

Love the desert mod. Keep up the great work. 

 

 

subedei

[andrew george 0]

That's a great view on that newspaper article - great work!

 

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[Casper3141 60]

nice newspaper it looks as if Sandy Flats is on the go keep us updated

[rewright 804]

Thanks Casper3141. I didn't intentionally steal your intro for my region. Anyway the region does currently have some momentum.

 

[alexr15 2]

This city is so awesome!! I really love all the masterplanned communities with their office and retail space. In awe[:0] Keep it up

[rewright 804]

[subedei 3]

Your city is looking really good. Goes great with the terrain. Keep the updates coming.  

 

 

Subedei

[rewright 804]

[jasperdeman.nl 1]

nice! it's geting better and better! keep it up!

[rewright 804]

Thanks all for the input and interest in Sandy Flats. I'm working on a daily newspaper to cover more of the news in the region.

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[zero_eclipse 3]

I like the newspaper style journals, but it sure is hot there

[rewright 804]

Well, it's the desert you know...

Thanks for the comments, and glad you enjoy the journal.

[rewright 804]

Just a quick update overview of the metro area showing some the new development around the airport area.

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[dannyboi888 10]

First, I must say that this is an amazing-looking city. I rushed to Teirusu's site to grab that desert mod - but the link was broken![:0] Anyone knows where to download?

And I was especially happy to see the newspaper article about the new Global Airport - because the terminal was designed by no other than myself!!! That is a great implementation of the lot, excellent work!

[rewright 804]

dannyboi888 - Thank you for the compliments. If you send me your email address, I'll send you the two files for the desert mod.

[rewright 804]

Just a few pics to update you on the continued development down in the Southgate district. Phase III is well under way and soon development will shift across the gorge.

 

 

 

 

This overview shows the steady advance of the city along the area between the gorge and mountains.

 

[subedei 3]

Great update. BTW is that grass plopped over the desert terrain?. Keep up the great work.

 

 

Subedei

[rewright 804]

Date: 8/14/2004 11:34:18 PM
subedei wrote: Great update. BTW is that grass plopped over the desert terrain?. Keep up the great work.

I use one of the slope park lots (mainly palm in this case). As the cities get larger, they tend to make the budget quite high, but they also seem to add a park effect which enhances revenue also.

[rewright 804]

The West Valley Freeway has opened the West Canyon District to development, giving the area direct access to downtown Sterling City. New commercial and industrial parks have drawn large home builders to the area. Already several hundred homes have been built, with over 5000 more on the drawing boards.

 

The photo below shows the northern section of the district as well and the Southgate district.

[ACEfanatic 7]

Very nice, rewright...

 

This sort of reminds me of Pheonix, AZ... Was that your inspiration?

 

The airport looks like it needs some work.  Since you're obviously using Joerg's pack, try constructing the runways yourself, instread of using the pre-built ones.  Also, try ploping some grass around it, or developing around it, because right now it sticks out like a sore thumb on the region view.

 

Lastly, in the Southgate area, you have a suspension bridge crossing the river.  This isn't very realistic.  For one thing, suspention bridges are only constructed where they absolutly have to.  Secondly, bridges in the desert are usually low-profile, grider or arch bridges.

 

Feel free to ignore this... just figured I'd suggest it!

 

-ACE

[rewright 804]

ACEfanatic

I appreciate the advice and suggestions.

Actually I was inspired by whiteshark's Crystal Junction. But it does resemble any number of SW US cities.

The airport is fairly new, and the metro area is currently around 275K so there has not been time for many businesses to locate around it. As time goes by, there will be more of that happening. For instance, there will be a service area opening which will include all the major car rental companies. Also planned is a commercial area for hotels, etc.

As for runways, I did construct one there for the aircraft service companies. It's on the left. I may just replace the main runways as you suggest though.

I guess the bridges were built to give some variety to the landscape. They do have the London Bridge in Arizona I believe.

Anyway, thanks again for the input.

[rewright 804]

Update on airport showing the continuing development of commercial areas on International Blvd.