The Rock (Island)
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- Thanks to everyone who replied and/or read this journal. Number 7 on this weeks BTT +10.
- tankmank- Thank you. I really like modern looks, but every city needs its older buildings.
- LN X- Thank you. Draggable FAR has been a lifesaver.
- Richie 99-Thank you.
- sarthakknight-Thank you. The map is just hand terraformed using a combination of SC4 Terraformer and the game itself.
- Jimmy Buzaid- Thank you. At the moment I have no plans for farming communities, though this has more to do with working close to the CBD of the city than anything else.
- TheHaso2011- Thank you. This is perhaps my favorite type of city to build, precisely because it's nothing like any place I've ever lived.
I started working on the port. That of course led me to want to develop this city, so after 6 updates in the same tile we are transitioning to a new tile. Welcome to Rock Island.
Rock Island is a major port for the nation. Its prime location in the Sterling Islands, combined with natural shielding provided by the region's geography, have led to the sprawling port. Many companies operate warehouses or factories here, taking advantage of the ample work force of Bella Vista.
The port is large enough that Bella Vista has dedicated a significant portion of its police force to securing the area. The Rock Island Port Authority employs over 1000 residents of Bella Vista. The simple headquarters is one of the few landmarks on Rock Island. Despite the buildings impressive size a number of smaller buildings are associated with the Port Authority.
The noise created by the port and the smell of the industries in the area has seriously lowered property values on Rock Island. A lot of the residents here could not afford to live anywhere else in the city. This area is by no means a slum or ghetto. It instead is often described as a great island for those just starting out.
Housing the island ranges from denser row houses and large apartment buildings closer to the port to suburban housing on the island's rocky eastern coast. These aprartments are typical of what one might find near the port.
Of course, if the W2W world doesn't appeal you can always find an home in the park like apartment complexes spread across the island. These apartments are particularly popular with young families. The average of age at this particular complex is 28.
Rock Island is also popular with people looking for paradise on a budget. The average house on Rock Island sells for $200k, and some of these boast better amenities and view than home costing three times as much on other islands. Rymer's Bluff is one such neighborhood. The average home here sells for $175K, but features the privacy of a cul-de-sac with the awesome views from Rock Island's eastern coastline.
That's all for this week. Thank you for reading.
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