Starter Towns - Part II
It is time to continue the trip across Udanani and take a peek into other starter towns. Take a moment to visit The Smileyfaces and The Localvores tribes on their home turfs.
Enjoy.
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"Don't worry - be happy and join The Smileyfaces! Or else..."
Laughterdale - a lovely town, full of positive people and fun, fun, FUN! The Smileyfaces' starter town strives to become an entertaining and likeable place to live in. There are lots of things that still need to be completed in order to achieve it, but Laughterdale is getting there. Day by day.
The Smileyfaces have several ways in which they nurture positivity and happiness. One of them is the way in which they organize their residential communities.
The Smileyfaces' residential zones are concentrated and contain citizens of various wealth levels. While challenging for some communities, in Laughterdale this model successfully stimulates interpersonal contacts and neighborly relations.
But there are also other things which put smiles on Laughterdaelians' faces. Agriculture and vast, relaxing, open spaces have found a way into The Smileyfaces' system of values as well.
Sporting activities and games are also cherished by The Smileyfaces as they let them stay positively excited over the course of their lives.
The Smileyfaces' philosophy is to simply search for positivity in every aspect of their existence. Which is a very "kawaii" thing to do!
It is also worth mentioning that The Smileyfaces are one of the richest, most resourceful and most computer-savvy tribes in Udanani...
All these privileges have made it possible for them to develop several mysterious and technologically advanced projects over the years. It is believed that most of these projects are housed in the top-secret "Emo-G" site, conveniently hidden in a dense jungle north of their home town. Away from any prying eyes.
Many Udananites believe that The Smileyfaces have some sinister motives that are not yet fully understood. Many more, wonder what is exactly hidden in the mysterious siloes and boreholes laying in the "Emo-G" perimeter... The Udananites' imaginations have flared up especially after the revelations that The Smileyfaces have managed to weaponize hiccups...
It is an open secret that The Smileyfaces have a lot more knowledge and possibilities than they officially claim to have. The full extent of these possibilities still remains to be seen...
But even the most advanced technologies would become heaps of useless junk had no spare parts been available. This is why Laughterdale has a robust industrial sector, helping to support the research conducted at "Emo-G" site.
The facilities also provide lots of jobs which, in turn, provide people with income. Needless to say, money, even if not the first thing to be happy about, is still a good reason to crack a smile!
What does the future hold?
The Smileyfaces plan to continue to grow their vibrant residential neighborhoods to further foster positive and inspiring personal interactions.
Being the active bunch they are, The Smileyfaces plan to build a full-fledged, city-funded sports complex in lieu of just a single football pitch they currently have. The size and the cost of this project have not been specified yet but it is assumed that The Smileyfaces will be able to fund it with ease...
One of the things that The Smileyfaces don't like about their city, is the dirty industrial sector located in the South. It is universally considered to be the most depressing part of Laughterdale and as such, is not looked upon favorably by the citizens. The Laughterdale's city council is preparing some plans to redevelop or destroy this area. It is said that three to four Elation-class supercavitating artillery rounds are being prepared specifically for the purpose of clearing the area. After all, futuristic weapons are all about clean, hi-tech, brushed-metal designs. Not some greasy, oil-leaking contraptions!
" 'Local and organic' will be your credo should you join The Localvores"
Is there anything better than waking up early in the morning, having a deep breath of fresh, fragrant air and cooking up breakfast made from milk, wholegrain cereals, crunchy bread and mouthwatering fruits? All of them produced locally?
Probably not.
The Localvores is a typical tribe of farmers who work the fields and nurture their crops and the environment overall. Their small town of Farmington is located at the confluence of three rivers running through Udanani - the main river named Bila An'anani and its two tributaries - Casamassima and Sopronia.
The town life as such is concentrated almost exclusively in the Farmington village area. This is where about 97% of all residents live.
The town is surrounded by various farms and fields which, similarly, employ about 97% of all residents. The Localvores are expert farmers and use the river and its deposits to the benefit of their farming activities. Occasionally, the rivers flood the nearby fields, increasing the overall fertility of the soils located there. The waters near Farmington are very clean, because the town is strategically located upstream from any other settlement in Udanani!
But not all Farmingtonians work in the agricultural sector. Some of them are employed in the services and retail shops present in the very center of Farmington.
Farmington is a very nice place to live in, but good luck trying to settle there... The citizens of Farmington are suspicious towards newcomers and don't like to share the fruits of their hard labor with anyone. Fearing that their efforts might be squandered or even sabotaged by outsiders. This aversion is, in fact, so deeply rooted that they don't even have any outside connections leading out of their city! The Localvores are very attached to their healthy and peaceful lifestyle.
What does the future hold?
The inhabitants of Farmington plan to expand their farming activities along the rivers, especially the main river of Bila An'anani. Should they succeed, Farmington may become a farming powerhouse of the entire region. If only they learned to share...
One of the biggest projects that The Localvores are after, is the forestation of the northern edge of their town, in the area pictured below.
The Localvores believe that a project like this will greatly increase the amount of valuable organic and mineral deposits carried downstream, directly to their fields. Besides, a large forested area on the other shore will also be a nice and relaxing place to visit on a Sunday morning.
No decisions have yet been taken as far as Farmington itself is concerned. It is speculated that the town will not change much in the near future and will remain roughly the same low-key village it currently is. The Localvores wish to improve the health of their citizens, so investments in this sector and healthcare accessibility are likely.
To be continued...
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