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New area of town: South Halton Convention District I'm not super into plopping, but I will fill in the cracks with zones, parks and open spaces.

Praha - prague & Brno ! Some pictures of the development of prague. Last showed the station area. Now most rail lines and the RHW further worked out ! RHW needed a more city avoiding direction, so a 45 dgr to the east with a small ramp ! Prague second small rail hub Masarykovo Nadrazi on the right ! Norther junction of the two mainline rail routes on the left ! City side of town and the hill where the castle is situated wich gave the name of the town ! Gradualy adding more of the street patern, some zoning as a town can not survice without ! Brno ! Little side project connect the rail line to Prague and extend the RHW 2 into the direction of Ostrava ! Enjoy !

WORK IN PROGRESS -- THE JADE BIGHT II WILHELMSHAVEN SOUTH: (Click to make bigger -) Yo, guys -- On the lower west side of the island -- a "sort of" Manhattan -- a tiny, unobtrusive group of buildings sits below the bluff. Removed from the teeming streets above and the clutter of high-rise offices, you can find a quiet hideaway and enjoy a good cigar and a shot of scotch in the outdoor cafe. The people coming and going from the small marina pier will provide the perfect distraction from a busy day while the "Spy Bar" provides the amenities. I always try to use the old Maxis Marina because it generates the speed boat and sail boat automata I like to watch. I added a few parking lot fillers and dressed the place up with some of Paeng's PedMalls and some MMP work. On the other end of the same access road, you will find what may be the answer to a high-powered tycoon's predicament -- "Golden Monkey Marine Air". They run commercials on television constantly -- "Own an offshore island? Got a North Sea oil rig that needs your immediate attention? Can't wait for a slow boat? Charter a seaplane from Golden Monkey! We fly anyone, anywhere, for any price that rings our bell! Unregulated flights for discreet travelers." I modified the NBVC Marina pieces for the seawalls, borrowed the floating docks from the PEG Marinas, added Paeng's seaplanes, and re-lotted his "Island Air" office to fit the scene. With a couple of parking lot fillers -- you're good to go. I deliberately made it into several modular pieces so that it can be squeezed into almost any size space, or expanded to fill a void. "Modular" is your friend !

A small contribution Working on the big park in the middle of the city... ... and setting the bases of the city's public housing neighbourhood:

When I get a free moment, I chip away at my ever-growing city: There's an emphasis on a lot of greenspace, including parks. As the city grows, houses turn into luxury apartments: Bike paths and public transit are important in this city. Pedestrian paths, too! A few changes have been made since the overview image was shot, but in any case, enjoy!

A place where old meets new: I'm not sure if these two pictures are kind of grotesque, but here you are. I've been working on an artifical island with a lot of highrise offices and residentials (actually, this is the first time I've ever grown highrise buildings). It required weeks of work and a lot of planning: Most of the residentials have been relotted, and I've carefully planned the layout of the entire island (regarding traffic networks, zoning, civic buildings, and free space) to make sure that no building grows twice. Hope you like it. And the same area viewn from the opposite direction:

I see not much interest, but hey 8 down 2 to go. I'm actually making lots more railcar models to go with the sidings as I go. Simmer2

New nightwindows with modeled interior: I'm still tweaking the colors, dispersion and brightness

We have reached the end of another week and winter is nearly to its end! Why don't we put our feet up by the fire and enjoy ourselves some of the finest draft beer the Great Lakes has to offer?

@kschmidt All in due time Here are several more True STR Sidings. Different overlays designs and of course more railcars variety to choose from. There will be 10 in total (In line with my other siding pack) Also shown are a few more HD retaining walls. I have already made 12 different ones. . . . . Simmer2

Today we'll be taking a look at one of the world's most beautiful countries - Japan. With an impressive mix of new and old structures, landscapes, natural wonders and more - there's plenty here to keep you in awe. Our tour begins with a trip to the famous Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukaichi, located near Hiroshima on the western side of the country. It's one of the country's most sacred sites and popular tourist destinations - its 45 foot high Torii Gate is truly breathtaking. We travel east to Kyoto, the former capital of Japan - where we'll visit one of the country's most iconic landmarks: the famous Golden Pavilion. Originally completed in 1397, this site has been a symbol of Kyoto for centuries. Despite being completely rebuilt in 1955, this famous Zen temple still retains its charm and beauty - and its famed gold leaf exterior attracts plenty of tourists. Japan is a country that's also known for its stunning countryside - and its rice paddies are one of the country's most famous sites. With nearly 80% of the country covered in mountains, terraces like these can be seen for miles around. Japan is also one of the world's largest tea producers - and beautiful tea plantations are a common sight in the countryside. Not too far away is another one of the country's most iconic sights: Mount Fuji. Standing 12,388 feet tall, it's also an active stratovolcano with the last eruption coming in 1708. This legendary mountain has also been a pilgrimage site for centuries and is considered one of the country's most sacred destinations. With nearly 40 million people in its urban area, Tokyo is the largest urban area not just in Japan but also the entire world. Formerly known as Edo, it became the country's capital in 1868 and has transformed into a global economic and financial hub. The city is filled with stunning landmarks, such as it's famed Shibuya Intersection. This "scramble" intersection is said to be the busiest in the world and every light sends hundreds of people in every direction. The next stop is one of Tokyo's famous landmarks - the Tokyo Tower. Completed in 1958, it stands 1,092 feet tall and is the country's second tallest structure. The observation deck offers extraordinary views of the city - and is a must visit for anyone traveling to Tokyo. Our final stop is Tokyo's famous Shinjuku skyline - located in the heart of downtown, it's filled with stunning modern high rises and is especially impressive at nighttime. Don't forget to comment, like, and follow True Earth if you haven't already! -korver - - - Big thanks to @Toby Ferrian, @CorinaMarie, @Simmer2, @nRVOUS, @mike_oxlong, @Krasner, @jakis, @The British Sausage, @matias93, @simmytu, @Odainsaker, @feyss, @Prophet42, @RobertLM78, @kingofsimcity, @9gruntsand1hammer, @tonyr, @Handyman, @redfox85, @Angry Mozart, @weixc812, @bobolee, @Marushine. @scotttbarry, @AndisArt, @Edvarz, @PaulSawyer, @Fantozzi, @SC4L0ver, @ESP15, @Huggy-Bear, @Josh6, @Kim Sunwoo, @TekindusT, @f3cs, @Dgmc2013, @Elenphor, @mrsmartman, @Scribosilyn, @Fargo, @kschmidt, @JP Schriefer for the likes on the preview!

Working on my original elevated ring road, and expanding it. Trying to clear the way through here I've worked it right up on the 'manhattan' bit, some of them takes ages though as have to move schools and hosps etc.

I have retextured the end side of A-tanker: I think it looks better now. Also, I edited the texture of the B-tanker, making it a little bit more "blue" to give a new tanker effect. The used version is OK and I'm gonna keep it anyway. Does it looks new?

@nRVOUS It's an MMP, I got it here: @adsii1970 The latest version of that pack can be found here: https://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=746

Kraftwerk in Greece today! Can't wait

The Commercial District At Night!

The beginnings of the beautiful New Alps (Cacciatorian German: Neu Alpen) region of the state of New Scotland.

Before we get up to Hinamatsuri, we have some cold winter days to get through. I think stews are perfect for warming up. Beef stew. Spicy chicken stew. Chili. Curry. Go ahead and help yourself, full range of brews on tap as well.

@tariely....LOL! Nice going! Just messing around with some MMP experiments.....

I thought I was through with relotting train stations, but one of Simggoober's was giving me trouble, I decided to relot all three main SG beautiful stations : SG ClockTower : SG Passenger station : and SG Simtropolis Train Station : What beautiful work SG did, and what an amazing output of lots. Where would we be without him ? (or her ? Nah, statistically, mut be a he.) I also dared relot SM2 RutgerHauer station (shhhh, don't tell him !) :

Guys... to tell you the truth, I've barely worked on SimCity 4 at all. I really do love the game, and the city I've been working along is great so far. But right now, I have college to deal with, and I do have other things I work on in my spare time. I really wish I could have more time to work on my city, but I don't think it's very high on my priority list right now. I also realize it's been quite a while since I've been on Simtropolis, and since I last posted, my beloved Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl! When that happened, I lost all self control and ran around the neighborhood screaming with no shoes on. It was absolutely spectacular.

WIP---- Working in parallel, with the sidings. This is part 1 of a modular lot.. Big section still in the making. Trash anyone? Simmer2

Tinkering... Simmer2

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Thanks! @korver: Do you happen to remember Peg's Arizona memorial mod? Found it. Had to change my search parameters.

Since that installation is completely outside of Steam I'm gonna assume you have a pirated version of the game. We don't offer any help for pirated versions here on Simtropolis. I suggest you buy the game - then you can use the workshop and subscribe to items, which automatically installs them in the correct position.

@blade2k5: Could always just name it Aniakchak if you're feelin' lazy. Nice to see that you're playing on that map also. My map is a stitch of your SITW 06 and 07 ones. I think I made a ... little progress on my region since two years ago? I added that small coastal town in the middle left last year and have started drawing some roads in the middle plains section.

Where are all the Stalins sisters? Without them it is not the right Moscow. All 9, of course! Moscow state universite (1), hotel Ukrajina(2), Ministry of Foreign Affairs(4), Leningradskaya Hotel(7), Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building(9), Kudrinskaya Square Building(3), Red Gates Administrative Building(8), Zaryadye Administrative Building (never built)(6), Palace of sovites (never build)(5) (numbers are for the map below)

This one has definitely been done before, but I think this is the first with diagonal NAM transitions.

hehe nice way to put it update nightlights, WIP: Maybe the back part is over the top with the mullions lit up.. haha. What do u think?

STR Sidings...Sidings...Sidings . . . Coming shoooonnnn! Simmer2

Well I have a bit of an update but not much to show. Had to work on the weekend, ironically enough to free up time later in the week prepare a bid on the real version of this, so not much done on the virtual version... -Ornaments have been added, but not textured -Center track still does not work -Pedestrians go directly from track level to one of two entrances rather than make use of actual pedestrian paths? They walk via a path I never laid out in the editor directly to the surface, then walk across the street, into an underpass and back into the station to continue using the underground pedestrian network. For reference, I plan to make the following once this is done: Underground freight station (Pennsylvania Railroad freight house, 31st and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia PA) Elevated freight station (St. John's Park Terminal, New York, NY) (southern end of the High Line, incredibly this building still exists though this part of the viaduct doesn't) (This way you can have a functional, easy-to-build concealed or at least elevated freight network and no one can accuse you of being unrealistic.) And then probably a multimodal, bus/tram/elevated/light(ish) rail terminal. (69th Street Terminal, Upper Darby, PA) (someone code freight trams so I can do 72nd street freight terminal too)

Check these old videos I found of SimCity 4 at E3 2002: http://youtu.be/CDYtuDpLNQA http://youtu.be/NxgcNPNO3K0 Looks way better than game. http://youtu.be/JSgrcMgw4hk http://youtu.be/YmvsWW524R8 The game looked so different! 2 lane highways? Buildings I never seen before, lighting was way better, and the animations such as sims walking on the first vid looked far more realistic, they even had shadows like the cars! The disaster also looked way different than the actual game. I always wondered why the game was so different before and changed now? What ever happened to that 2 lane highway?