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Follow the development Holt, a rapidly rising and sprawling region. Since 2012!

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IT'S CENSUS TIME! The second quarter of 2013 has wound up, which means it's time for another census here in Holt District. Find out whether the region continued its climb up in population, or if the region declined this quarter. As usual, this census provides population data for the region and each of its 9 municipalities. This includes the % change in population, and counts for Residential, commercial and industrial. It is, of course, presented in pretty image format. This second quarter was a big one in...
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Sherkston Boom

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SHERKSTON BOOM Some of you may have noticed the census is coming in Holt District. I was actually supposed to be writing that update right now - everything is ready to go! But, as it turns out, I managed to never publish update 27 (d'oh!) which explains the lack of much happening here in the last 2 weeks. So before the census comes out, we have this update! I'd delay it to after the census, but I lost the original images and these are already stamped with 27.x - and census counts as an update number. So,...
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SPRAWL MOVES OUTWARD Taking a break from the game-changing LRT system, we're moving to one of the more rural areas of the region, part of the Town of Flynn. This small village had not seen a lot of change up until recently, that is until HDHIP resulted in a massive resulted in a highway running nearby. At first sprawl was concentrated along the highway ROW, but it is now moving in directly next to town. Today we capture a quick glimpse of what the area was like, and what some of the changes coming its way...
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CONSTRUCTION & TRANSIT IN MANATEE If you've been following updates recently you'll know that Holt District is in the process of building a new, state-of-the-art LRT system. Including new lines and the existing EL-RAIL system, the vision is to not only serve as transport along major corridors, but have secondary/feeder lines into the majour neighbourhoods all over the region. Today's update takes the tour of the first completed line: In Manatee. We're also going to see some construction along the line's...
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LRT Takes Shape

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LRT TAKES SHAPE Beginning in the City of Manatee, the new Holt District LRT system is beginning to take shape. Its inaugural line is well under construction, with track laid and now station construction beginning to take shape. Although not earth-shatteringly long, this is the beginning of what will eventually become a region-wide, massive transit system. It will get closer to residents than any other type of transit before it in the region, perhaps besides busses of course. We also see the beginning of...
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The evolution of Holt District is taking another step forward today, with the announcement the region will begin rolling out a new LRT system. The new system is part of the BoldNewHD transit segment of initiatives. This segment is meant to improve traffic flow throughout the region. Today's presentation outlines a few key features of the new system and some of the steps it will be taking in improving regional transit as a whole. The new system will, when completed, span the entire region. Using a mix of...
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Manatee Rebuilding After a damaging tornado, parts of Manatee are finally recovering. After being embroiled in a scandal, many rebuilding projects were delayed but have since gotten back on track. Some however, remained delayed. Some residents have finally started rebuilding their lives, thanks to the Government of Orchidsen getting involved in the insurance scandal. Today we take a look back to the destruction and where some of the rebuilding projects stand today, and how the community was affected. 23.1...
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Holt Stadium Project

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Holt Stadium Project I'm baaaaaaaaaack! After a long absence these past 3 months (I think there were only 2 full updates) things are finally returning to normal-ish for me (for now anyways ) so I finally have a new update to share! Today's update focuses on the new Holt Stadium project being constructed in Flynn, the former Township of Saltfield. Part of BoldNewHD, this project includes a brand new stadium, transit line to Kuhan and Sherkston and some new office space. In the future there will also be...
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Thanks for putting up with the sporadic activity here recently! RL has been hitting me hard the past few months. School has been crazy busy and other things have been falling on me like a bag of bricks. Things have let up enough though that Holt District full updates will finally be returning - and I'm not talking just teasers. Full updates are finally on their way back! Finals these past 2 weeks and the midterms saga at school have limited my time in SimCity to 0 hours, so I have a few things to do before...
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HoltU Teaser

By simlink,

HOLT UNIVERSITY TEASER Holt District has been quiet recently, and will continue to be as I wrap up another semester. So what could be more appropriate than a sneak peek of the future Holt University? This is a memorial marker on the future campus, dedicated to the Holt Family who largely built this region in the beginning. This is one of the many lecture hall complexes. Soon these will be filled with students glaring at their professors as they ramble on about... something. Nobody quite knows what. This is...
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March 2013 Census!

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MARCH 2013 CENSUS It's that time again! Another quarter has passed which means it is time for another census here in Holt District. A lot has happened this most recent quarter: the region has been booming under BoldNewHD, faced its first significant natural disaster in years and faced some, shall we say, "interesting" political mess formed. As usual, this census will feature update population figures for all municipalities for the region, including commercial and industrial statistics, and an updated...
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Everest Peaks Amusement Park A lot has been happening in Holt District beyond the swirling darkness, and today we're taking a look at one of those projects. Poking our heads up above the clouds we are visiting Everest Peaks Amusement Park. Located in Kuhan, this park was completed under the BOLDNEWHD plan. Constructed and operated by Wicked Parks, this large amusement park will draw people from Holt District for a day (or two!) of twisting fun. The park, as you will notice, is not the only thing out in...
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TRIXIES HAVE ARRIVED AND HD IS A WINNER! NOMINATED FOR 7 AWARDS: Best SC4 City Journal Most Aesthetically Pleasing SC4 City Best SC4 City Planner Best Newspaper in a SC4 CJ Most Entertaining SC4 City Journal Most Realistic SC4 City Journal Best Use of Added Media in an SC4 CJ RUNNER UP FOR: Best SC4 City Planner Best Newspaper in a SC4 CJ Most Entertaining SC4 CJ ALL I CAN SAY IS... THANK YOU! I never expected to be nominated in more than 1 category, if at all. To be nominated a leading 7 categories...
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BEAUTIFUL NIGHT IN THE CITY It's a beautiful night in the city. The bright city lights shine and the towers soar to the sky. But... ...does that say this picture is from Kuhan?! Since when does Kuhan have skyscrapers?! Things are changing in Holt District. NAME THAT AMUSEMENT PARK: RESULTS! I am please to announced the winner of the "Name That Amusement Park" contest. WRANER wins with the suggestion "Everest Peak" Wraner will get a sneak peek of the entire park before it is shown in an Holt District...
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NAME THAT AMUSEMENT PARK! Now is your chance to name an amusement park! Wicked Parks is seeking names for its new park in Holt District! Located in Kuhan, the park is nearing completion. To submit your name, merely post here! You have 24 hours to do so. Due to a glitch with ST, which prevented this entry from being posted here, you don't actually have 24 hours. You have until 8PM EDT tonight (March 12)! After which time, a winner will be announced and whoever suggests the winning name, as selected by...
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KUHAN STIRRINGS TEASER This site in Kuhan seems innocent enough. Northing major happening here... right? Just infrastructure in the middle of nowhere... Though some say something "fun" is coming this way... And hey! That doesn't look like the regular Holt District logo... what's up with that? Stay tuned to find out what exactly is going on here in Kuhan. ...And for more of the new look - launching soon!
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Darkness continues to swirl through HD - and beyond... Our mystery character is a whistle blower. He alerted the HDRPS about the corruption and plan hatched by the insurer, vice regional chair and developer. And then, only a few days later, he suffered a blackout during an announcement where the vice-chair was present. Could these events be related? Find out right now... 19.1 | I began to slowly wake up... I heard door shutting. The doors of the mysterious van I was in swung open and the cold air flooded...
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4 Bold New Projects

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4 new massive projects have been approved in 4 locations. As to what they are, and where they are, you will have to wait and see. But for now, you do get to see the sites themselved. Any guesses as to what each one is, and where each site is? Props if you can figure all 4 out - not all of them have been previously mentioned. Project 1: Project 2: Project 3: Project 4: What and where could these projects be? Stay tuned to find out... and if you have any guesses, feel free to take a stab at where/what all 4...
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A Sinister Evil

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Darkness is not something that will disappear quickly, it seems... Note: this is a very plot-laden update. The pictures only play a small role, so I encourage you to read the storyline... My heart was pounding in my ear. My palms were sweaty. I could feel the nervous twitch in my eyebrow - it happens everytime I am scared. I can't believe I'm doing this. What have I gotten myself into? But something just didn't feel right about that aid meeting yesterday. The deputy commisioner of the region looked off -...
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