Grinburg is founded
A call for spiritual advice from The Activators!
12 members have voted
The recent months have seen accelerated urban (and suburban) expansion across Udanani. Many tribes have started to create new neighborhoods within their own, cozy city tiles and in some cases these new neighborhoods are quite distant from main settlements. Many believe this tendency to be a turning point in the history of Udanani.
The Smileyfaces have probably made the greatest step forward in this respect, establishing a brand new town west from Laughterdale.
We'll explore it in detail today, but first we'll take a look at other neighborhoods which may soon become new, budding towns.
Welcome again to The Slackers' starter town. Important changes have taken place since your last visit. One of them is the neighborhood named Ci'Binalg Coast - a new, freshly built industrial complex located in the Mainland Udanani. This area is located away from the Lagmi Shi Island and is currently the most distant point from the city's main area.
This industrial area is an alternative to the initial industrial zone on the Lagmi Shi Island. Just to remind you - The Slackers have decided to clean up the skies above Cape Careless because industrial soot didn't mix well with tropical sunsets... The industry on Lagmi Shi Island is therefore being downsized and gradually moved to Ci'Binalg Coast.
The Slackers have also made some great strides to further improve the tourist value of the Haasuur Peninsula. Once a barren land, it has been turned into a relaxing sanctuary full of bars, rustling palm trees and beaches!
By the way - don't worry. You are not seeing things...
Yes. The Slackers have indeed managed to lure some upper and middle class citizens to their relatively austere city. Some believe that this is the result of the construction of the new library and museum, both founded by the seafaring Slackers. In fact, education quotients have risen to a whooping value of 55 because of these establishments!
What is more, The Slackers' have even improved their healthcare facilities, because they are eager to experience the joys of life longer. A godsend for the high-density residential area on the Haasuur Paninsula.
Due to these social changes, the existing service and entertainment sector across Cape Careless has received a boost as well. Bigger and better haunts are being established in the city, providing even more joy and relaxation to near 20 000 fun-loving citizens.
Most of the traffic in Cape Careless still concentrates around the Lagmi Shi Island. Time will tell if Ci'Binalg Coast will be successful enough, to become a springboard for the future expansion.
From Cape Careless, we move on to Farmington where, by the command of the Reverred Spirits of the St'ropoli Dimension, a village surrounded by farms has been built.
This spot is technically a new town, as it is some distance away from the main, more populous settlement. Both villages are now popularly referred to as "Farmington Major" and "Farmington Minor".
Even despite being away from the main town's comforts, "Farmington Minor" is doing really well and is able to fend off for itself.
The impressive agriculture that has developed around the village is a significant distinguishing feature too. "Farmington Minor" has anything a soul stomach may desire.
And of course (as it is with The Localvores) anything locally produced, must be locally consumed...
The citizens of Farmington currently have no desire to connect to or advance to other city tiles. They remain happy in their twin-village bliss and maintain a calm and clean environment, nurturing farms and natural regions.
New neighborhoods and villages are all fun and games, until they become cities in their own rights! This is exactly what has happened to The Smileyfaces.
The tribe has been continuing to develop some shopping malls and services in their starter town, enjoying the positive thrills that come from counting (and spending) money.
This little shoppers' haven did not suffice however and the demand for new shops and pastimes has forced The Smileyfaces to spill some of their commercial developments over the borders of Laughterdale and into the new town of Grinburg.
Grinburg is an almost entirely commercial town, featuring shopping malls, entertainment facilities, diners, cinemas and many other interesting venues. It also has several nice green areas, including a handsome pond located in the middle of the commercial zone.
Most of the town's streets, avoid the mundane, grid-based road pattern. Instead, The Smileyfaces' city planners experiment with irregular shapes, introducing a little bit of spontaneity and diversity into the streetscape.
While it consists mainly of commercial buildings, Grinburg has a small residential neighborhood too. It is reachable by rail and just like the residential areas in Laughterdale, it consists of residences of different wealth and social standings.
The Smileyfaces are not the most populous tribe but they sure have the so-called "momentum". If Grinburg becomes surrounded by other towns (possibly established by other tribes) it may become a popular and profitable business center.
While The Slackers, The Localvores and The Smileyfaces have made some bold decisions and laid ground for expansion, The Activators still cannot decide which city tile they should claim next. After three inconclusive votes, the City Council have decided to consult the Higher Powers to determine the location of the next town.
Would you be willing to share your wisdom and help The Activators make up their mind?
I'd like to thank all of the viewers for many receptive reactions to my previous entry. 
@Huggy-Bear, @TG24, @TogaMasterJohn, @CaptCity, @Ssaidd, @Wallibuk, @Lazarou Monkey Terror, @ulisse, @CarstenB, @AsimPika3172, @Golan0, @mitsos, @City Boss, @11241036, @Pille0503, @mattb325, @whiteshark365, @Barroco Hispano and @tomz16 - thank you all for leaving a like and showing your support! 
I'd also like to address the commenters.
@TogaMasterJohn - I'm glad you are amused with the company names I came up with. 
I always try to "smuggle" jokes and memes in my work if they fit well with the topic at hand.
@Ssaidd - Happy to hear this! Thank you.
@City Boss - Thanks! I think thematic props have far more use than it usually seems at first. I'm happy to hear all these elements come down well together!
@mitsos - Thank you.
@11241036 - I'm flattered to hear such kind words from an old-timer!
@TG24 - As one of the Reverred Spirits of the St'ropoli Dimension - you may! Check this entry to get a better view of the Emo-G Site if you haven't already!
And by the way...
Happy New Year Simtropolites!
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