Jump to content
  Help ST with a Donation

  •   Announcement

  • Entries
    26
  • Comments
    5
  • Views
    1,557

About this City Journal

This City Journal has been inspired by CSGdesign's Natural Growth CJ, and aims to follow the philosophies of Natural Growth, as much as possible within the context and limitations of SimCity 4.

The region map chosen for this City Journal is Brisbane, Australia (Bris Vegas by drunkapple). I have reduced the original size of the region slightly, however the total region is still quite large and covers an area of 192 large city tiles.

This is not intended to be a re-creation of the real world city of Brisbane, however the story will loosely be based on colonial settlement of the region, commencing in the late 18th century.

BrisVegas.jpg

 

The current regional view at 35 game years can be seen below. A total of 39 of 192 large city tiles have been developed. The regional population details are as follows:

  • Residential: 69,266
  • Commercial: 13,188
  • Industrial: 63,113

64af57e810399_Region1835.jpg.0b387c9bf75f6582a833a64ca2d5e52d.jpg

64af57e1d54a9_Region1835-Traffic.jpg.6374e29a010f63db9d1a36a8ee14d8d6.jpg

1a.jpg.1d052111c44225930bba7a7663a56070.jpg

2a.jpg.b81027c5c2632d61584ce929cbfcd349.jpg

3b.jpg.ea5502d9428bac69b1d688a57ebc9429.jpg

Entries in this City Journal

Gandalf42

Region Overview

By Gandalf42,

This entry will cover progressive regional overviews at 10-year intervals, including regional development maps and traffic maps, regional development progress, and demographics. 1835 Region Overview: City tiles developed: 39 of 192. Population details: Residential: 69,266 Commercial: 13,188 Industrial: 63,113 1845 Region Overview: City tiles developed: of 192. Population details: Residential: Commercial: Industrial:
Gandalf42
Jul 1842: Disaster struck again at Peyton, when an overloaded freight train stacked high with timber from the Greenwood Group sawmill collided with a passenger service which had just departed Peyton Station headed for York. 46 passengers were killed in the incident, and a massive fire broke out, which spread to the nearby railway maintenance facility and destroyed several buildings. Thick smoke bellowed out across the skies of Peyton, however due to the swift actions of the local fire brigade, the blaze...
Gandalf42
Aug 1840: Governor Oakwood's ten-year term comes to an end and King Richard II appoints Stanley Wright, a wealthy aristocrat and royalist from Wellington as the next Governor of Windsor. Keen to please the King, Governor Wright re-commences works on the Royal Palace on Governor's Island, and promises to have the residence ready for the 50th anniversary of the Colony in July of 1850. Dec 1840: Governor Wright moves the seat of government back to Windsor, however maintains the new Governor's House at...
Gandalf42
Mar 1838: Ernest Silverton sets out on his own expedition into the Western Highlands to prospect for iron ore in the newly mapped mountain range. He sets his sights on four locations which he hopes to find rich deposits of iron ore and establish his own mine in the region. Currently, steel manufacturing was an expensive exercise as all iron ore had to be imported from Wellington and abroad, and profits were shrinking for Silverton Steel with the increase in import taxes and freight costs at the Westward's...
Gandalf42
Aug 1836: Until now, explorers had only ever mapped as far West as Lake George, which was presumed to be the source of the Victoria River. Charles Rossington (one of the original 10 explorers who helped map the Victoria River and found the settlement of Oakwood) looked to make a name for himself by setting out further West from Lake George. He had heard rumours of a much larger lake, which may prove to be the actual source of the Victoria River, however nobody had ever produced accurate maps of the region...
Gandalf42
Feb 1835: Frankston Lumber, after 17 years of operation, begins to seek out an alternative to using the Westward's railway line and port at Portsmouth, as production at the sawmill was strong and the Westwards had recently raised usage taxes for freight along their railway. The costs of establishing their own private port and railroad were measured against the ongoing usage of the current network, and it was calculated the new port and railway could be paid for within 10 years. This would secure the...
Gandalf42
Sep 1833: As shipping traffic continued to grow in the region, a new lighthouse was required to guide ships sailing in from the South to the port at Portsmouth. The uninhabited (unless you count the local seal population) Seal Island, just to the East of Gardener's Bay, was chosen as the most appropriate location. The lighthouse, which would not be as grand as the Victoria Point lighthouse, was expected to be completed within a year. Dec 1833: The small town of Rocky Point was established further South...
Gandalf42
Nov 1831: After settling into his new position, Governor Oakwood began to discover significant issues with the finances of the Colony. He uncovered huge amounts of debt had been amassed by his predecessor, which had primarily been used for the construction of the Mannering Bridge, North-South route, Royal Palace and gardens, and the monuments to King Archibald III. The Royal Palace and gardens project was put on hold and the new government worked through various solutions to remedy the troublesome budget...
Gandalf42
Feb 1830: As traffic between the two major towns of Hudson and Windsor continued to grow at a rapid rate, a new more direct route was required, which would bypass the smaller towns of Elizabeth and Bailey. The new route would roughly follow the rail alignment, however slightly further North, which would cut travel time in half. Construction began from both sides and met at the new bridge crossing the Windsor Creek. A simple level bridge was constructed, as the creek was only used for recreational swimming...
Gandalf42
Mar 1828: With the growing demand for freight services at the Westward's Port at Portsmouth, largely due to the success of Frankston Lumber, the port was expanded and additional rail yards were established around the port. A small workers camp was established near the port to provide accommodation to port workers, as travel from Windsor and nearby towns started to become more difficult with all the additional trucks on the road. Several shops were built and a recreational area with tennis courts and...
Gandalf42
Feb 1826: The sad news of the death of King Archibald III at the grand old age of 85 had reached the Colony. Although not unexpected, Windsorians entered a period of mourning for their beloved King. Governor Bowman announced a new National Holiday - Kings Day - to commemorate the great achievements of the King, and ordered construction of a grand monument on Governor's Island. Smaller monuments were also built in the towns of Victoria, Peyton, Hudson and Gardener's Bay. Mar 1826: The first son of King...
Gandalf42
Jul 1824: Looking to build on his legacy as a Governor who would be remembered for his successful delivery of key infrastructure projects across the Colony, Governor Bowman sought to link the two major settlements of Windsor and Victoria by road. The two towns had grown significantly over the past 20 years, however the only mode of transport between the two was via local ferry services, which were struggling to keep up with demand. The services of revered pioneer explorer and civil engineer Rowan Oakwood...
Gandalf42
Jul 1822: The frontier town of Albatross continued to grow along the Windsor River, as cheap land attracted new settlers from nearby Hudson and Windsor. The ferry services struggled to keep up with the demand, and so, as promised, a new road was proposed to link Albatross to the greater road network. There was, however, one slight problem. Albatross had been settled on the North bank of the Windsor River, whereas Hudson and Windsor were settled on the South bank. A bridge crossing the mighty river would be...
Gandalf42
Aug 1820: Governor Westward's 10 year term had come to an end, and King Archibald III, who was himself in quite old age at 79 years, was again required to select a new Governor for the Colony as his successor. The shortlist had grown significantly since the last selection process, with several local notable citizens being added to the list. Despite the list of strong local candidates, it was Captain Henry Bowman of the Albatross, a close friend of the King's first son Richard, who was ultimately selected....
Gandalf42
Jan 1818: A successful lumber company, Frankston Lumber, owned by wealthy businessman Boris Zimmerman from Wellington submits an application to Governor Westward to purchase a large lot of land to the South of Bailey to establish a sawmill, capable of processing up to 500 trees per day, to feed the desperate lumber shortage in Wellington. Governor Westward, keen to promote big business expansion within the Colony, is eager to please Mr Zimmerman. He understands the profits from this new sawmill will be...
Gandalf42
Mar 1816: The town of Windsor had reached a population of 10,000. With such a large population, the need for civil services was such that a public fire station and police station were constructed close to the centre of town. A new church and school were also established (St Margaret's) at the sprawling suburbs of Kewel. May 1816: The Westward family purchase a large plot of land further West along the Windsor River and establish a grand manor house there and a large farm. A jetty is also constructed...
Gandalf42
Feb 1814: A group of 250 immigrants from Wellington arrive in Windsor aboard the Albatross. Governor Westward, looking to expand the colony further inland, requested they set sail further down the Windsor River and granted them new farmland at the narrow bend in the river. The small town of Albatross, named after their ship, was settled on the North bank of the Windsor River, and the immigrants adapted well to their new colonial lifestyle. Jun 1814: A port was constructed at Albatross, linking the town...
Gandalf42
Jan 1812: The town of Hudson called for an extension of the railway from Windsor to assist in exporting its farming produce and link its new industrial area to the growing port at Portsmouth. Governor Westward, who had handed over complete control of Westward Enterprises to his wife Felicity Westward, to avoid any conflict of interest in his new role as Governor, considered the costs of government funding the extension. The cost analysis proved the extension would not be viable at this point in time, due...
Gandalf42
Jul 1810: A decade has passed since the establishment of the Colony. The population had reached 15,321, with strong growth forecasts for the future. This milestone also coincided with the ending of Sir Harrington's 10 year appointment as Governor of Windsor. As a reward for his services and successful establishment and management of the Colony, King Archibald III ordered the construction of a large statue and square in his honour, as well as a Manor House with expansive gardens to be built along the banks...
Gandalf42
May 1808: As Windsor and the surrounding towns continued to grow, demand for manufactured goods began to increase. The huge expenses in importing these goods, along with the uncertainty of shipments from Wellington, led to local entrepreneurs establishing their own manufacturing plants around the Windsor docks. One of which, local businessman Norman Kewel, opens several factories where he produces prefabricated timber frames used for the construction of cheap housing. The business is hugely profitable, due...
Gandalf42
Jan 1807: A small group of clergymen, hearing of this new Colony, sail into Victoria Bay to spread their gospel. They are welcomed by Governor Harrington and establish a church (St Vincent's) and a small community on the outskirts of the settlement of Victoria, along the Victoria-Peyton road. The Victoria and Peyton communities quickly embrace the new religion, and the Church receives substantial community donations. Apr 1807: With pockets full of gold, the Church, wishing to expand its presence in the...
Gandalf42
Jan-Mar 1805: Small dirt tracks are established between the settlements of Victoria, York and Peyton, as travel between the towns becomes more frequent. A dirt track is also constructed from Windsor to Hudson, roughly following the river, and from Windsor towards the Western coastal settlement of Gardener's Bay. Apr 1805: Two small inns are built along the Windsor-Hudson route, Ye Olde Yankee Doodle just South of Hudson, and The Horse and Carriage, approximately mid-way along the road. Settlers from...
Gandalf42
Jul 1801: After a successful first year of settlement, Governor George Harrington and a small crew of sailors set sail on the Windsor back to the Kingdom of Wellington with news of the successful establishment of the new Colony. His replacement, Deputy Governor Francis Gardener takes position as interim leader of the Colony. Oct 1801: Following a month of heavy rains, some of the farms established along the banks of the Windsor River were severely affected by the rising waters and many crops were...
Gandalf42
Jun 1798: King Archibald III grants funding to Captain George Harrington on behalf of the Kingdom of Wellington for an expedition to explore the great Southern Ocean in search of new land to establish a colony. A shortage of natural resources, particularly hardwood timber, had stifled the Kingdom's economy due to extensive and uncontrolled deforestation over hundreds of years. Sep 1798: A crew of 150 joined Captain Harrington aboard the Windsor and set sail from the port city of Victoria. Mar 1800:...
×

Thank You for the Continued Support!

Simtropolis depends on donations to fund site maintenance costs.
Without your support, we just would not be in our 24th year online!  You really help make this a great community. *:thumb:

But we still need your support to stay online. If you're able to, please consider a donation to help us stay up and running. This helps sustain a platform where we can share our community creations for years to come.

Make a Donation, Get a Gift!

Expand your city with the best from the Simtropolis Exchange.
Make a Donation and get one or all three discs today!

STEX Collections

By way of a "Thank You" gift, we'd like to send you our STEX Collector's DVD. It's some of the best buildings, lots, maps and mods collected for you over the years. Check out the STEX Collections for more info.

Each donation helps keep Simtropolis online, open and free!

Thank you for reading and enjoy the site!

More About STEX Collections