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The Realistic Civic Mod, which makes the radius for police, fire department, etc, bigger just messed up one of my cities and I have no idea how to fix it. In my city it causes the radius for the civic buildings to be extremely small, it resets the funding constantly and needless to say this is holding back the growth of my city a lot so I really wanna fix it. I have removed the mod from the plugins folder, demolished every civic building I could find (at least fire and police, or would I need to remove every single civic building to undo the effect?) and even tried to reinstall the game, saving my Simcity 4 folder (figuring the plugin might have messed with core game files or something, but to no avail). So the problem is now limited to that specific city. When I open a new city and plop down a fire station, the radius and everything is like it's supposed to be. Only in that 1 city it gets messed up. Someone please give me a hand here

Ah! The joy of a growing city. So many things that happen. For instance, people started looking at the lonely stores on the road to Mount Jordan and noticed that they were making a killer profit. And if one person is making a profit damn well everyone should be making a profit, so it wasn't long before a lot more stores popped up along the road. The stores alongside the busy road. Speaking of people taking opportunities, the new road leading to Westwood was well received. Not only did it finally make the settlement reachable for traffic, it also gave access to the fertile ground west of the settlement. Requests for large patches of farmland were put in with the council and since there was plenty of space, soon the first farms popped up nextdoor. First farms show up west of the settlement. Meanwhile, over at Mount Jordan, the first signs of industry sprouted at the base of the mountain. Research buildings, production. More and more companies wanted to build their factories out here, next to a reliable power source and where the ground was still cheap. Lines were litteraly forming at the Westwood city hall and plots of land were given out faster than the zoning officials could design. Late 1907 it was decided by the city of Westwood that the influx of industry, while good for the development of the settlement, should not at the same time hold it back. Council was worried that to many factories right next to the residents, on the other side of the railline, would cause growth to stagger. And that would mean losing money. Any future industry would have to settle around the base of Mount Jordan, away from the main residents. The start of the industrial annex, close to the Mount Jordan power plant. Elsewhere, the new road was having a positive effect on the area. New farmland, new houses, more jobs. Only downside was... more cars. The T-section that led to the rail crossing and to Mount Jordan was becoming packed with cars and accidents were becoming a morning routine everyone left home 30 minutes early for. The dreaded T-section. Yay for traffic lights! The settlement had grown so much since the first row of houses a few years back. It was becoming hard to keep calling it a settlement. So on January 5th, 1908, the settlement officially became a town with it's own name. Welcome to Jordan! The unstoppable growth of Jordan. Regional shot.

Natural Development: From Settlement to Metropolis Table of Content coming soon Hello and welcome to my very first city journal! The idea of this journal is to follow the natural development of a city without the use of planning. In this journal you will not find maps of the future transit system or pictures of skyscrapers on the first page. Instead, if you choose to follow this journal, you will be following the story of how a small settlement will eventually grow and grow and grow until, at some point in the distant future, it will become a huge metropolis. Region Background Aside from the city we are following in this journal, there are two other (fictional) cities that influence the growth and development of the region. They are Westwood and Coldwater. You'll see these names pop up from time to time. And just to set your bearings, Westwood is located at the southern end of the rail line, Coldwater is located at the northern end. The active vulcano in the area is called Mount Jordan. The nearby river that the railline crosses is called the Tiber. I'll update the regional shot soon to point out those land marks. Current Regional View Mods, props and other custom content I currently have a LOT of custom content installed and naming every single one of them here would produce an enormous list. So instead of having a list I'll just mention any CC worth mentioning in each entry. Of course you're also free to ask questions about a particular mod/BAT/whatever. Updates Please don't expect me to update this CJ every single day. Like many of us I too have a job and other responsibilities in real life which takes up a lot of my time so please don't spaz out when there's suddenly a 2-week gap between entries. Playing the game, taking and editing pictures and writing these entries takes quite a bit of time so please be patient. For now I would like to wish everyone a fun time reading my journal! Suggestions, of course, are always welcome.

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!

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!

You'll have to create a small island on the edge of the map where you want the neighboor connection. Neighboor connections always have to be on land.

I don't know actually, I've never used it. I would assume so.

How do you mean it ended the CJ? It doesn't end anything. :S

Lol I only just noticed I managed to name this version of the journal incorrect. The original title is Natural Development, I made it Natural Growth on the forum. Whoops.

With the powerplant up and running it created job openings for almost 200 sims who would have to manage, run and maintain the facility. People from both Coldwater and Westwood got on a two hour train ride every day to get to the plant and another two hours to get back home. Needless to say, it didn't take long before the first employees started to complain about the long distance. To help these people out a bit, the city of Westwood decided to offer housing for factory workers. Any employee who worked at the plant for 3 or more days a week (pretty much everyone) would be eligable to live in a small home next to the railroad. Construction on the first homes began not long after that decision. The first few dozen homes are done. You can see the steel factory in the background. By the time the first 100 homes were built and requests for more kept coming in at the Westwood city council, it was decided to also built a steel factory to produce steel for construction a little closer to the construction sites. Afterall, continuesly shipping and unloading cargo through the railway would clog the damn thing up. After the factory was finished more homes started appearing in rapid succession. The need for beer and TV-dinners triggered the first commercial development. The town was doing well. Workers were happy, finally being able to sleep an hour or two longer each morning, even if it wasn't in their own home. The homey feeling returned a little when a bar and some stores opened in the small community and things became even more routine. For a while it all seemed to go better then you would expect a little remote settlement to do. Then disaster struck. A fire started in one of the homes. Only problem, no firefighters... With no fire station in town and no real fire fighting hardware, the fire was allowed to swallow up half a block of houses before it could finally be contained by the combined efforts of the citizens. The burnt down houses. Luckily no-one was killed, but there were several injuries. After this sudden wakeup call, citizens got together and set up a voluntary fire department, with people taking shifts around the clock. The brand new firestation, with a firetruck and equipment donated by the WFD (Westwood Fire Department). While the houses were being rebuilt and the community settled down after a slap-in-the-face event, elsewhere there were a few smart sims who thought they could make a buck or two from the daily traffic to and from the power plant. Stores set up on the road to Mount Jordan, hoping to lure passers by. And some activity brewing around the power plant, where homes were built for people on call and have to be at the plant quick in case of emergency. One year after the first house was completed, the town had already grown to accomodate over 200 people. More factories had been built in the meantime, more people needed homes to stay in and with the luxery of stores and electricity in a beatifull piece of nature, other citizens from the nearby Westwood and Coldwater were moving in as well, escaping the busy city. In June 1907, the Westwood city council decided that the small settlement was attracting so many people and was growing so quickly that remote management was no longer an option. In order to keep a better eye on the development of the town, and lessen the involvement of Westwood, a town mayor was appointed. And while the small settlement was officially still part of Westwood, it was quickly becoming an independant town. The mayor's house.

Hello and welcome to my very first city journal! The idea of this journal is to follow the natural development of a city without the use of planning. In this journal you will not find maps of the future transit system or pictures of skyscrapers on the first page. Instead, if you choose to follow this journal, you will be following the story of how a small settlement will eventually grow and grow and grow until, at some point in the distant future, it will become a huge metropolis. Now, I won't pretend this is my own creative mind at work. The idea to build a natural developing city came directly from CSGdesign's Natural Growth CJ which I have been following for a few weeks. I liked the basic idea of it so much that I decided to give it a go myself. If you haven't read his CJ yet I would advice you to do so if realism is what you are looking for in CJ's. He also explains in detail what exactly natural development is in SimCity 4. Of course I could copy and paste what he wrote, but come on... that would be stealing. Current Regional View Mods, props and other custom content I currently have a LOT of custom content installed and naming every single one of them here would produce an enormous list. So instead of having a list I'll just mention any CC worth mentioning in each entry. Of course you're also free to ask questions about a particular mod/BAT/whatever. Updates Please don't expect me to update this CJ every single day. Like many of us I too have a job and other responsibilities in real life which takes up a lot of my time so please don't spaz out when there's suddenly a 2-week gap between entries. Playing the game, taking and editing pictures and writing these entries takes quite a bit of time so please be patient. For now I would like to wish everyone a fun time reading my journal! Suggestions, of course, are always welcome.