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VOLKA

A City Journal by jazyje

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First XL journal, a realistic city-region that relies both on organic growth and planning techniques channeling development to certain areas

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215k residents - first a map showing some major points discussed in this update - note the new bridge connecting VOLKA Old/Center City to the High Tech/Airport Area: Some early teasers: The Elites stil constitute a tiny minority of population - but at 4% of the total population, a new riverside Elites neighborhood called Beac Hill became a magnet for them: Volka Island seen from the north at night casts long magic shadows on the water: And the city is alive after dark: Is it Prague from the times of Kafka?...
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Volka now has 175k residents and 2 bus routes utilized at around 80% Center City Volka: Congestion is becoming an issue during rush hour: But the new bus routes mitigate some of the traffic concerns / offer an alternative way of getting around: View of Old Volka from the Exek Island: Nore the Ferris Wheel: The best hotel in town (Volkagnized Hotel) And the main Bus Terminal next to it: View from the top floors of Volkgnized Hotel cannot be beat: See you next time -- Greetings from Volka! We hope you visit...
jazyje
OLKA - my first Cities XL city. Enjoy! The city is established on an island located nearby a huge volcano: Main Street's view with 500 first inhabitants in residence: Overhead shot of Main St: Residents are moving in attracted by the ease of life in the region and unspolied environmnet: Population explodes on the fringes of the City: Main Street gets a boost after manufacturers are attracted by low taxes (14%) and access to many unskilled and skilled workers - cheap, but reliable labor force (the City is...
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VOLKA now has 150k residents. Airplane shot: View from the airport towards Old Volka: Teh City still only has a few residential high-risers: Some night shots - all towards Old Volka on the main island: Old Volka has seen some signs of revitalization in recent years: WE drove across the bridge to Nova Volka's now already historic oldest district (view from the back window): Looking back at Old Volka from the rooftops of Nova Volka's oldest district: Time to head back to Old Volka, the island that gave...
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