Arrow Cliffs
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slickbg56-Definitely seems like they should. Though at least with it being tropical climate having your house buried by snow isn't one of the things they have to worry about.
UndercoverNinja12-Yeah, mountainsides can be quite tricky. Absolutely need a good slope mod to make it work.
Alex_1210-Thank you. The trick with adding another airport is finding space for the takeoffs and landings without getting to close to downtown. It might be doable, but that's a project for down the road. Also as UndercoverNinja12 said most of that development is medium wealth. I do use an education booster to help my cities along, though.
UndercoverNinja12 x2-Not technically a double post. Yes those are the RD-6 textures from the NAM/NWM.
gman28-Thanks. I have to compliment madhatter here. He made some awesome buildings that fit in so well with Maxis set that it makes showcasing them easier.
DamienM23-I'll definitely consider it. See the poll on this update.
Arrow Cliffs-(Click images for full resolution)
Today we head north to the Arrow Cliffs district. Admittedly this is very similar to the Mountainwood district, though Arrow Cliffs is decidedly more residential. As you might notice in the region shot this tile connects both to the highway route to the north (Next week's feature) and the city center to the east. Arrow Cliffs was developed primarily because the tile to the east of Mountainwood is a literal blank canvas and I need to get some other features to define it.
The natural beauty of Arrowhead Valley is part of what makes this district so desirable. Local legend holds that this was the site of a major battle between tribes of natives centuries ago, however historians say that it was more likely a hunting ground than a battlefield. Either way tourists love coming here to hike and search for arrowheads in the forest.
Granite Hill is another distinguishing feature of the region, mostly because the ground near it is too hard to build on. Granite Hill is known for being popular with rock climbers, though there isn't actually direct access for them. This has led to quite a few trespassing complaints, though a couple of homeowners have turned it into a business.
Mountainwood Road serves as the main thoroughfare for this district. It again serves as divider with some higher density residence to the east, particularly along Westmont Avenue. Westmont Avenue is a major route to the city center and is a key connection to the highway as well. As a result a number of apartment complexes have sprung up at its western terminus at Mountainwood Road.
The area looks especially good at night. Despite the traffic, these apartments command rents from §900/month for a studio to upwards of §1500/month for two bedroom units. The Mountainview Tower is widely known for the picturesque views from its upper floors.
Of course some prefer a more suburban setting. Residence like the Mountainwood Estates look to cater to these folks. With a more park like setting a plenty of amenities these apartments are in high demand even if the views aren't quite as spectacular. Unfortunately growth in the region continues to push out these complexes in favor of higher capacity apartment blocks.
The northern portions of Mountainwood and most of Arrow Cliffs are in the Westmont High School distrct. Westmont High was built in the late seventies and has been well maintained by the City of Bella Vista. Westmont traditionally ranks as one of the cities highest achieving academic schools, though rivals will be quick to point out that they may be all brains and no brawn. While Westmont High has not had a sports team make the regional playoffs in the last decade, their academic teams have won numerous regional and even national championships.
Some detractors claim that Westmont High does so well academically because it doesn't have to serve the less fortunate citizens of Bella Vista. While home prices in the mid §400s certainly have restricted the type of citizen that can afford to live in the area, Westmont High claims it is the teachers that set set them apart. They also point out that the pretentiously named subdivisions they serve have seen an increasing drug problem.
Granite Hill Village has been hit particularly hard by this newest wave of drugs. This area has become so infected that Bella Vista recently raided a home where they found fourteen missing teenagers dead from overdosing on drugs. Ironically, the church's drug addiction rehab counselor's son was among those found in the house. Bella Vista PD have begun a regular patrol of this neighborhood hoping to find the source of the drugs.
The drug problem in Arrow Cliffs has gotten so bad that there are daily protests outside Herald Biotechnologies. Herald Biotech, one of the largest employers in the district, had been helping the Bella Vista PD with the drug problem until recently. No one knows why they stopped cooperating, but there is widespread speculation that one of their products is involved in the manufacture of this latest street drug. Herald Biotechnologies CEO Dave Lambstead has not been seen since the end of his companies cooperation with the police.
The recent drug problem has hurt local businesses as well. The Shops at Valley View, a business collective of local merchants, has seen a 20% drop in sales in the last year. In many cases, the store owners claim that visitors to their stores are down with first time customers dropping to an all-time low. Still the shop owners say they are not in danger of closing in the near future.
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