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A City Journal by AIX

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AIX
Hello Simtropians and Thessalonians! Today I have some images of the very first completed phase of Project TREX (Transportation Expansion). The final project will encompass about 26 km of highway with the ultimate goal to maintain these basic standards through out the entire project area: * Both Express (High Speed) and Local Access lanes * Minimum of of 3 Express lanes and 2 Local Access lanes in each direction * Safety features designed to allow speeds of up to 200 km/h on Express Lanes and 125 km/h on...
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I bring you the long awaited Thessaloniki International Airport (THX). This is my first serious attempt at a custom airport, so feedback is wanted! Let's start with a general overview image. You will also see a large nature preserve near the airport - it was required in exchange for receiving federal funding for the airport's construction. Here is our main terminal and entrance. Long term parking facility: (Thanks Mike from SC4D for the AWESOME garages!) A couple night shots: Lastly, here is 8th Of July...
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The Parthenon

By AIX,

Standing at 202 stories, The Parthenon is the shining beacon for luxury living. It features stunning views across the bay and the city. Rumour has it the tower's lights can even be seen in space! The tower consists of three "wings" with a unit taking up 1 floor of each wing. Here are the units available along with starting prices: * Floors 2-29: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, €980,000 * Floors 30-69: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, study, €1,280,000 * Floors 70-101: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, €1,750,000 * Floor 102: Common area...
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New Downtown M3 Bypass

By AIX,

For many years, the M3 ran from the southwest up into downtown, turned into a surface street (Mariners' Avenue), went around the waterfront, and finally resumed its course north as a motorway again. This gap in the motorway system has finally been closed via a new stretch constructed as a double-decker dual carriageway. See the inset in the image below for a map of the general area. New construction is highlighted in red. Here is the exit at Broadway. We had to raze a swath of land one full city block in...
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MASSIVE PROGRESS ​since I took a sabbatical from posting updates. We have a population of over 8 million and the inner urban core essentially filled in. Things to come: * Outer suburban fill * Complete roadmap for the entire region * Artificial Dubai-style islands (?) * Large international airport to replace the existing facility Of course with all "promises" I make - subject to my own personal time availability! Suggestions and input welcome and encouraged!
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Ampelokipoi

By AIX,

Welcome to Ampelokipoi! I have been away for a while due to work, but I am eager to resume showcasing the Thessaloniki region! Above we have a broad cross-section of the city. It has a lot of variety for a small suburb to the urban core. From bottom to top, we have the very edge of the Port of Thessaloniki (continued on next tile), a closely packed coastal area with commercial and residential, and mixed developments up the hillside. High-rises are limited and placed strategically so as to not disrupt the...
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Pefka

By AIX,

Pefka sits on the very western edge of Thessaloniki. It is still largely undeveloped - only a small area of low density residential and commercial exists along SW Broadway and SW/NW 103rd Avenue. Pefka is certainly a place known for its simpler, slower, and almost idealistic way of life. SW Broadway is reduced to four lanes for the first time since downtown Thessaloniki Proper before it crosses the river. The other side of the river is all farmland, and here is where SW Broadway finally splits off into...
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Pylaia

By AIX,

Pylaia is a suburb towards the western edge of Thessaloniki. It encompasses the area highlighted in red below. Transportation Pylaia is served by the M-5 and M-4 freeways as shown below. The M-5 will eventually become a complete ring road as development spreads around the bay while the M-4 is the smaller spur route. Major arterials include NW 68th Avenue and NW Oleson (2800 N). Not pictured below, but NW Avenue of the Roses (aka NW 82nd Avenue) passes through. Parks and Developments Pylaia currently has...
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Here is a narrow development that straddles Neapoli and Thessaloniki Proper. Marina Village was originally just an neighbourhood, part of Neapoli and Thessaloniki. However, with a booming population, the citizens decided to incorporate in a referendum passed recently. Although Marina Village is mostly residential towers, there are a few companies that have headquartered themselves here due to favourable corporate taxes. However, about 90% of the residents still commute into Thessaloniki Proper and...
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I had a commenter ask for some more day shots, so here are a couple (well, more afternoon/pre-sunset). This is still within the boundaries of the city proper, but off to the northwest from previous entries. First, we have the Allianz Arena which sits on the suitably named NW Stadium Way (2800 West). Here is the World's Tower. Currently the largest single building in Thessaloniki by floor space. It hosts office, hotel, and retail. It is said that in some rooms, a single night can cost more than bell boy's...
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Here is the regional overview as of today, 18th April 2012. The entire region is actually much larger than this - I will be revealing more as areas are developed. To give you an idea on the total approximate size of the region, what is seen here is half of the bay.
AIX

Meteora

By AIX,

Here is an incredibly large mosaic of the massive suburb of Meteora. It straddles SW Broadway from 54th to 89th Avenues. There is a mix of wide open spaces and cramped low-rise apartments. 491,011 people call Meteora home today. Going north-south is SW Avenue of the Roses (SW 82nd Ave) and Broadway going east-west. There is also a glimpse of the ring freeway, the M-5.
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Downtown at Night

By AIX,

The image below is quite large, so prepare to click on it and maximise your browser! As you can see, we have a Hong-Kong style skyline here - countless tall buildings glistening like a field of stars! The six-lane avenue is the major artery for the region going east-west - SW Broadway. It lays on the 800 block south and traverses the the region from the downtown waterfront out into the country. The four-lane avenue going north-south is SW Marginal Way. It occupies the 800 block going west. Toward the...
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Introduction

By AIX,

Welcome to Thessaloniki The following pages will contain the story of the small nation of Thessaloniki. The region has already experienced explosive growth before the start of this journal, so some introductory information is in order. Also note, since I am just starting this journal, I do have lots of pictures to take, edit, and post here. Expect a rapid-fire of entries over the coming days. Population (as of 17 April 2012): 5,155,052 National Motto: Ad astra per aspera (Latin for "To the stars through...
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