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Looks nice and green and organized! Also I love the tropical feel as well. Makes me want to take a vacation :-)

The most beautiful suburban mosaic I've seen! Love the large mansions and houses and also I love that street texture with all of it's glory! C'est magnifique!

That bridge and tunnel system that you have with the ports is absolutely amazing! I'm loving it!

Oh my gosh! This is the first time I have ever cracked the top 20!!! Amazing! Keep up the great work.

Replies Nathanthemayor - Thanks Greatly! Also the editing is what makes a pretty picture beautiful :-) Algis242 - Thank you kindly! Lucky7 - More has arrived!! NMUSpidey - Indeed it is! I had to bring it back in the CJ section so that it can be more widely seen! I hope you like it! :-D ______________________ ABNEY Abney is the youngest and perhaps most characteristic cities in Sierrastare as it has no determined core. Abney was originally a collection of islands known as the Etten Series. Prior to the 1970's , the area had limited access to the rest of the country and was considered to be extra-rural. It was established in 1970 at the beginning of Naepolian's Regime which resulted in many deaths and emigration. As a result, people who wanted to escape from the main 3 islands moved out to the largest island in the Etten Series known as Olokinandrï or Olok Island. Within a matter of 10 years the population exploded to over 16,000 people. Today, most buildings are still from the days of isolation. Porte Liberation is the most famous docking station in Sierrastare for ferries. Abney has been rapidly developing over the last 15 years as people have continuously been moving here due to the quality of life and the lower cost of living in comparison to the rest of the country. While people have been moving into the area due to these reasons, the older populations have been leaving in order to live in areas that are more accessible to healthcare and other services. In addition to that, most elderly citizens complain that in order to live on the islands you have to have car ownership, which is something that has been frowned upon continuously by the general population. The Seron Neighbourhood is the initial settlement area of refugees that moved to the area during the 1970's. The area was constructed in the old style, however many interiors are modernised. The modern interiors also feature smaller square-footage per apartment than those buildings found in other areas in Sierrastare. Île de Heismann is named after the person who primarily discovered the island chain in the 1830's. It was also a seperate incorporated area until 1990 when the Census Administration and the Municipalities Bureau combined Île de Abney, Olok Island, and Slough Isle into the Municipality of Abney. Île de Heismann lies on a island that is low lying on it's north side with hills on it's southern side. On the northern side, there is a high population density with rather old housing that was built during the 1900 to 1930 period. Back on Olok Island, there is an increasing sense of industry as industrial growth has been rather high within the past 10 years. Many buildings are state of the art and enegry efficient, however they may not look it. They are also considered to be the home of domestic manufacturing. Olok Island also is mountainous, the reasons why this island has a large mountain are not entirely clear to geologists, however the mountain is home to the lowest speed limits, the most beautiful views, and also the most hair-raising roads ever paved and even drafted in the country. Aside of that, the drive is also one of the proving grounds in Sierrastare for expert drivers who take several training courses here. emh2011©

Replies [ None ] ______________________ ABNEY Abney is the youngest and perhaps most characteristic cities in Sierrastare as it has no determined core. Abney was originally a collection of islands known as the Etten Series. Prior to the 1970's , the area had limited access to the rest of the country and was considered to be extra-rural. It was established in 1970 at the beginning of Naepolian's Regime which resulted in many deaths and emigration. As a result, people who wanted to escape from the main 3 islands moved out to the largest island in the Etten Series known as Olokinandrï or Olok Island. Within a matter of 10 years the population exploded to over 16,000 people. Today, most buildings are still from the days of isolation. Porte Liberation is the most famous docking station in Sierrastare for ferries. Abney has been rapidly developing over the last 15 years as people have continuously been moving here due to the quality of life and the lower cost of living in comparison to the rest of the country. While people have been moving into the area due to these reasons, the older populations have been leaving in order to live in areas that are more accessible to healthcare and other services. In addition to that, most elderly citizens complain that in order to live on the islands you have to have car ownership, which is something that has been frowned upon continuously by the general population. The Seron Neighbourhood is the initial settlement area of refugees that moved to the area during the 1970's. The area was constructed in the old style, however many interiors are modernised. The modern interiors also feature smaller square-footage per apartment than those buildings found in other areas in Sierrastare. Île de Heismann is named after the person who primarily discovered the island chain in the 1830's. It was also a seperate incorporated area until 1990 when the Census Administration and the Municipalities Bureau combined Île de Abney, Olok Island, and Slough Isle into the Municipality of Abney. Île de Heismann lies on a island that is low lying on it's north side with hills on it's southern side. On the northern side, there is a high population density with rather old housing that was built during the 1900 to 1930 period. Back on Olok Island, there is an increasing sense of industry as industrial growth has been rather high within the past 10 years. Many buildings are state of the art and enegry efficient, however they may not look it. They are also considered to be the home of domestic manufacturing. Olok Island also is mountainous, the reasons why this island has a large mountain are not entirely clear to geologists, however the mountain is home to the lowest speed limits, the most beautiful views, and also the most hair-raising roads ever paved and even drafted in the country. Aside of that, the drive is also one of the proving grounds in Sierrastare for expert drivers who take several training courses here. emh2011©

Still very beautiful! Love the suburbs with the large homes and the tree lined streets and also I'm curious as to what street texture you used! Keep it up! :-)

Very beautiful! I love the Laurino-Sapri area!

Note to Moderators: I would like to restore the double posting of this CJ , So I have decided to bring back the thread. I hope the moderators don't mind and if so I'll be glad to start off a new thread! Note to Readers: As aforementioned, I would like to restory the double posting of this CJ to both the forums and the CJ section of the site to improve reader accessibility! I hope you like this update I will also like to christen the first full update of 2011! You won't be disappointed! Replies [ None ] ______________________ OPALESSES Opalesses is the largest city by land area within the New Kingdom of Sierrastare. The official name for the city is the Municipality of Opalesses. This special designation has only been reserved for two cities within Sierrastare due to their large land area coverage. The only other city to have this designation is the city of Joliendroit. Opalesses's Centré District is centered on an long and narrow Isle that is hilly. One of the most prominent features of the isle is that it is terraced with walls. The area on the Isle has a very high population density thatlives in countless apartment buildings and townhomes. The area is known as one of the most beautiful urban areas within the region. In the western Centré District, the retail and commercial district is adorned with the Le Metropolitanè or the Metro that runs under Opalesses hills and narrow streets. There are numerous open air parking facilities for mass transit dotted across the city. There are many apartment buildings located away from the city center and housing is more polarized; some people own single housing while some reside in housing blocks. Theron Square is framed by Boulé de Opalle , Le Quarté de Français, the Bonnett Projects, Central Hospital. The menagure of trees and lights make this area very prominent during the evening and twilight hours of the morning. This area used to also be home to the Ratarinta Office of Immigration. The Lornstall Projects is home to the only exclusively low-wealth housing block within the province. The buildings are amoung the tallest in Opalesses and due to their large size and their construction in the 1950's these buildings are known for their rather large apartment sizes. The Ratarinta Province Housing Comission has decided to keep the low-wealth housing due to the need for people to have a residence. To the north of the housing development, the Opalesses Expressway runs along the North Valines river. To the east lies Le Marche. SUDOCENTRÉ In Sudocentré ( literally translated as South Central ) , there is a lower population density with many single family homes, tries, and interesting road features. It also is known to be one of the few places where there is limited and indirect rail service. The Emézipikian'oa Mound or Emézipi is also located in this section of the city. The neighbourhood in which Emézipi is located is called Hattingsfaux pictured above. Pictured above is Emézipi, a mound which was discovered in 1690. This bound is known to be ceremonial mound that was built by the native tribes in the area. There was formally stairs built by the natives to reach the top of the mound and a small temple was located at the top. Analysts suggest that the mound was representative of the ascenscion into heaven from the North or the site of burial. This was an ancient belief that has contributed to the growth patterns in Opalesses well into the 20th century. emh2011©

The Cities that you have here are very beautiful. Lovely mixture of colours and very nice combination of buildings as well! Definitely subscrible.

I have looked through your Cj and I can honesty say this is one of the ones I will be keeping an eye on! I love your use of scaling the progressive develeopment! Very realistic but also a very beautiful display of it! Wonderful work!

Replies [ None ] ______________________ OPALESSES Opalesses is the largest city by land area within the New Kingdom of Sierrastare. The official name for the city is the Municipality of Opalesses. This special designation has only been reserved for two cities within Sierrastare due to their large land area coverage. The only other city to have this designation is the city of Joliendroit. Opalesses's Centré District is centered on an long and narrow Isle that is hilly. One of the most prominent features of the isle is that it is terraced with walls. The area on the Isle has a very high population density that lives in countless apartment buildings and townhomes. The area is known as one of the most beautiful urban areas within the region. In the western Centré District, the retail and commercial district is adorned with the Le Metropolitanè or the Metro that runs under Opalesses hills and narrow streets. There are numerous open air parking facilities for mass transit dotted across the city. There are many apartment buildings located away from the city center and housing is more polarized; some people own single housing while some reside in housing blocks. Theron Square is framed by Boulé de Opalle , Le Quarté de Français, the Bonnett Projects, Central Hospital. The menagure of trees and lights make this area very prominent during the evening and twilight hours of the morning. This area used to also be home to the Ratarinta Office of Immigration. The Lornstall Projects is home to the only exclusively low-wealth housing block within the province. The buildings are amoung the tallest in Opalesses and due to their large size and their construction in the 1950's these buildings are known for their rather large apartment sizes. The Ratarinta Province Housing Comission has decided to keep the low-wealth housing due to the need for people to have a residence. To the north of the housing development, the Opalesses Expressway runs along the North Valines river. To the east lies Le Marche. SUDOCENTRÉ In Sudocentré ( literally translated as South Central ) , there is a lower population density with many single family homes, tries, and interesting road features. It also is known to be one of the few places where there is limited and indirect rail service. The Emézipikian'oa Mound or Emézipi is also located in this section of the city. The neighbourhood in which Emézipi is located is called Hattingsfaux pictured above. Pictured above is Emézipi, a mound which was discovered in 1690. This bound is known to be ceremonial mound that was built by the native tribes in the area. There was formally stairs built by the natives to reach the top of the mound and a small temple was located at the top. Analysts suggest that the mound was representative of the ascenscion into heaven from the North or the site of burial. This was an ancient belief that has contributed to the growth patterns in Opalesses well into the 20th century. emh2011©

REPLIES SmartbyLaw - Thank you kindly! ecoba - Thanks, Plus I just love flora, it brings so much character to space no matter what it is! Schulmanator - Thanks alot! :-D Sky Guy - Thanks, Also I have gotten by trees from a variety of places. My trees that I primary use of JRJ (jeronij), SF (Simfox), CP (Cyclepuppy, look on SC4D ), and SFBT. ________________________________________________________ Notes from the Author: I would like to thank everyone who has been coming and still checking out Sierrastare in my long absence. I'm so greatly sorry. It's been an eventful couple of months. Between a major death in the family and 18-20 hour days a week between school, my job, and the house, I've been stretched out greatly. In addition to that it's been a very high workload in school and graduation is within 4 months. I wanted to give you guys a Christmas update really bad but my Uncle passed away on the 24th of December. So I'm back to give you guys updates. I'm so sorry that you guys had to wait and that I promised you something that I can't deliver on. ________________________________________________________

Link to the Official City Journal Critics Archive - click here. To People Looking for a review DO NOT post requests in the thread. We will not be able to answer them. FRIDAY IS NO LONGER REVIEW DAY this in order to give the reviewers time for preparation To post a review you must be a critic Critics Shingure - Active BlondeTwiggy - Active Rainyday - Inactive Amerikaner - Inactive Nihonkaranws - Inactive Archean - On Hiatus thepokemaniac - Active Rule #1: Never Ever Flame Rule #2: Give your honest opinion, but don't let it be the focus. Balance good points AND constructive criticism, or things to improve. Rule #3: Do not rate, review The Reviews will go here in chronological order with the date reviewed , numerical order it comes in, and page number. .. Number Cj Reviewed Reviewer Date Pg. No 1 Nagiosaki City Shingure Jan 23rd 2009 1 2 Liberty County Shingure Feb 14th 2009 1 3 The Commonwealth of Paradise Shingure March 8th 2009 1 4 The NewFollomer Allied Syndicate Shingure March 14th 2009 2 5 Carpathian Short Stories Shingure May 1st 2009 2 6 Greater Terran Region [2.0] Shingure May 31st 2009 2 7 Follomer Syndicate: Colonies Shingure June 7th 2009 2 8 La Ciudad Shingure July 13th 2009 2 9 Atrubia [sC4D] BlondeTwiggy July 13th 2009 2 10 The Region of West Oak Rainyday July 13rd 2009 2 11 Cities United Rainyday July 22nd 2009 2 12 Cities United Porter Nov. 8th 2009 3 13 Avista Archean Jan. 27th 2010 3 14 Republic of Roanoke Island Archean Apr. 10th 2010 3 15 Nova Terina - A SciFi Romp! Archean Apr. 18th 2010 3 16 Queenstown Blonde Twiggy May 20th 2010 3 17 Volsk, Falkasia Archean May 29th 2010 3 18 Abbey-Upon-Tyne Archean June 20th, 2010 4 19 Quad Cities Region thepokemaniac July 11th 2010 4 20 Ventiseri Blonde Twiggy July 28th 2010 4 21 The Sultanate of Bangorai' Blonde Twiggy August 19th 2010 4 22 Tenements and Rust: Ghetto Stories Blonde Twiggy August 19th 2010 4 23 (The) Republic of Onubis Shingure November 27th 2010 4 ...

I can admit one thing. Houston is horrible not because of it's roads. It's because of it's airport. I remember I was returning from Las Vegas and me and my family missed our connecting flight to Philadelphia. Houston's airport is 30 miles away from the nearest hotel and 20 miles from downtown! Not only that but it's located in the middle of nowhere. Houston is a city that is SPRAWL and that's why I don't like it. Some parts of it are so disconnected from the core, that they might as well be their own towns. It's pretty bad.

Very beautiful update! Also the lighting is magnificent, it makes it extremely realistic!

Very nice and clean! A very nice display of CXL content!

Yikes, the outlook on this war is starting to get a tad grim...We need a intervention ( or invention ) and quick!

Very nice city! Loving the text of the highway and the underside. It meshes together very nicely.

Very grundge, but in a great way. Love the apartment buildings. Where can I find those beauties?

Absolutely marvelous I love your building style, very authentic!

Lovely use of the buildings and lots! Definitely very good looking piece of work.

Wow, very realistic flooding effect going on. It appears to be alot more than a few million dollars to clean up that mess.

Absolutely glorious! I love that castle....very alluring, but beautiful all the same. Nice work Luke!

It has sure been a while, but Franklin county is still going strong! Nice graphs and charts and I see that since I have been here the last time, you have attained space flight capability! Nice! :-)