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17. A Little Help From the Sun Jordan is getting close to the 90.000 inhabitants mark. Many companies and factories have settled in the immediate area. And with that a new problem arises. The city's total power consumption is starting to overtake the power plant's maximum output. Remember that Jordan only has one of the three power plants available for itself. A new powerplant would have to be built to support the rapid development of Jordan. The city council of Jordan first proposed a cheap solution in the form of an oil plant. However, the Westwood council did not agree to this as they wanted to keep the region around the delta as clean as possible. No heavily poluting factories like an oil plant would be allowed anywhere in the area. Westwood in turn proposed nuclear power, but Jordan did not agree to this. The costs of building and maintaining a nuclear power plant was far too great for a city the size of Jordan and thus not worth it yet. Eventually a good solution was found in the form of a solar power plant. This plant was cheap to build, could instantly double the maximum power output and best of all, it could be built almost anywhere. Because of this, the hill in the center of Jordan was chosen as the ideal spot, as it already had power lines going up to it. Besides, there wasn't much interest in housing development up there anyway. The large hill that Jordan wraps around. Houses up here are pretty much abandonned. The new solar plant is in operation, doubling the power capacity of the city.

Thanks everyone! The city is growing fast, keep an eye out for more!

Jordan is getting close to the 90.000 inhabitants mark. Many companies and factories have settled in the immediate area. And with that a new problem arises. The city's total power consumption is starting to overtake the power plant's maximum output. Remember that Jordan only has one of the three power plants available for itself. A new powerplant would have to be built to support the rapid development of Jordan. The city council of Jordan first proposed a cheap solution in the form of an oil plant. However, the Westwood council did not agree to this as they wanted to keep the region around the delta as clean as possible. No heavily poluting factories like an oil plant would be allowed anywhere in the area. Westwood in turn proposed nuclear power, but Jordan did not agree to this. The costs of building and maintaining a nuclear power plant was far too great for a city the size of Jordan and thus not worth it yet. Eventually a good solution was found in the form of a solar power plant. This plant was cheap to build, could instantly double the maximum power output and best of all, it could be built almost anywhere. Because of this, the hill in the center of Jordan was chosen as the ideal spot, as it already had power lines going up to it. Besides, there wasn't much interest in housing development up there anyway. The large hill that Jordan wraps around. Houses up here are pretty much abandonned. The new solar plant is in operation, doubling the power capacity of the city.

Oh I love Vegas. Will be following this journal . Too bad you're not making a replica of MaCarran though. I'll probably be using it as reference soon in my own city journal.

Thank you, Nate. I'm glad you like it!

Do you mean this one? https://www.simtropolis.com/stex/details.cfm?id=21327

The Excalibur hotel in Las Vegas. Sure it's Vegas so it's themed, but even then I think this is easily the ugliest building in Vegas and the world.

Thanks guys.

16. Eastern Ringway Shortly after the completion of the new station and rail bypass the southern area of Jordan started to see some heavy development. There were so many people moving to Jordan though, that the city could hardly keep up with construction. Land would have to be used a bit more effeciently so most new homes were actually appartment buildings and the first area to see heavy development of them was, yes, southern Jordan. However this (future) part of town would be one of the most isolated parts of the city in terms of infrastructure. Of course it would have the mandatory bus stops and it was somewhat close to the station, but with so many people living so close together a better route to the other side of town (and thus the road to the industrial area at Mount Jordan) was a must. The southern part of Jordan with it's apartments. The white line representing the route of the eastern ringway. The eastern ringway would follow along the edge of the farmland to the east, allowing a long stretch of road to be built without having to demolish any buildings at all. This was both the cheapest and fastest option for Jordan. The ringway would consist of a double lane road in both directions. The eastern ringway making its connection to the north part of town.

Shortly after the completion of the new station and rail bypass the southern area of Jordan started to see some heavy development. There were so many people moving to Jordan though, that the city could hardly keep up with construction. Land would have to be used a bit more effeciently so most new homes were actually appartment buildings and the first area to see heavy development of them was, yes, southern Jordan. However this (future) part of town would be one of the most isolated parts of the city in terms of infrastructure. Of course it would have the mandatory bus stops and it was somewhat close to the station, but with so many people living so close together a better route to the other side of town (and thus the road to the industrial area at Mount Jordan) was a must. The southern part of Jordan with it's apartments. The white line representing the route of the eastern ringway. The eastern ringway would follow along the edge of the farmland to the east, allowing a long stretch of road to be built without having to demolish any buildings at all. This was both the cheapest and fastest option for Jordan. The ringway would consist of a double lane road in both directions. The eastern ringway making its connection to the north part of town.

I'm not sure what it's called. Try looking for construction or something on the stex.

I didn't know CSG's site had taken off like that. Wow. I'll have a look there soon!

15. The Jordan Valley Bypass By 1925 the South East Delta Link railways was becoming over filled with passenger trains. The industrial trains, for which the link was originally built, were running into more and more problems with passenger trains holding up traffic at stations. Something had to be done. The original train station, having been in service and clogging up the rail line for the last 20 years. A plan was drawn up for a local bypass. A simple stretch of railline that would bypass the station so freight trains could continue their route without being held up by passenger trains waiting at the station. However, building a local bypass would leave to little room to upgrade the station which was being over crowded as it is. As a colaboration project between Westwood, Jordan, Coldwater and the rail line company; SE Link Inc., a bigger bypass was designed. The new bypass design. The new bypass would allow intercity passenger trains (coming and going to Westwood and Coldwater) to make an extended stop at Jordan before moving on without hindering the freight trains on the industrial route up north. The location of the new Central Station would also allow for 2 additional platforms to be added, creating a total of 4. In addition the new station would be combined with an office building leased by SE Link Inc. which they will use as a relay station for the link. Another station, Jordan Valley Station, would also be added on the new stretch of bypass to accomodate the future planned expansion in that area of town. The bypass cutting through the farmland. Of course the farmers were compensated for their... cooperation. Construction of the new Jordan Central Station. The design for this area includes an office building, 4 train platforms, a green hill filled with trees and several new appartment buildings. The new station area completed. The local bypass, now seeing a lot less passenger traffic.

By 1925 the South East Delta Link railways was becoming over filled with passenger trains. The industrial trains, for which the link was originally built, were running into more and more problems with passenger trains holding up traffic at stations. Something had to be done. The original train station, having been in service and clogging up the rail line for the last 20 years. A plan was drawn up for a local bypass. A simple stretch of railline that would bypass the station so freight trains could continue their route without being held up by passenger trains waiting at the station. However, building a local bypass would leave to little room to upgrade the station which was being over crowded as it is. As a colaboration project between Westwood, Jordan, Coldwater and the rail line company; SE Link Inc., a bigger bypass was designed. The new bypass design. The new bypass would allow intercity passenger trains (coming and going to Westwood and Coldwater) to make an extended stop at Jordan before moving on without hindering the freight trains on the industrial route up north. The location of the new Central Station would also allow for 2 additional platforms to be added, creating a total of 4. In addition the new station would be combined with an office building leased by SE Link Inc. which they will use as a relay station for the link. Another station, Jordan Valley Station, would also be added on the new stretch of bypass to accomodate the future planned expansion in that area of town. The bypass cutting through the farmland. Of course the farmers were compensated for their... cooperation. Construction of the new Jordan Central Station. The design for this area includes an office building, 4 train platforms, a green hill filled with trees and several new appartment buildings. The new station area completed. The local bypass, now seeing a lot less passenger traffic.

14. A Place to Put the Rich As the city grew and expanded tordwards the Tiber river more and more wealthier sims became interested in a piece of real estate overlooking the river. What started as a few random requests soon became one single request from a local contractor to build 55 luxury houses along the river banks. When the Jordan council approved this request, 50 of the houses were sold within the first week. The last five were sold in the following month. The river bank. Preparation for the new houses. The first few villa's sold!