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Thanks for your help! I know the Manhattanville lots require the , which I think includes a custom query. If you don't have that in your plugins I'm guessing you won't be able to use the query tool on those lots.

Hi Aaron, you do great work that populates many of my cities, temporarily. I'm having an issue with some of your BATs that I was hoping you could help solve. I tried to do some searching in this thread, but didn't find the answer I was looking for, though others probably have this issue too. On some of your BATs, Bainbridge and all of the Manhattanville industrial lots come to mind, I am unable to open the dialog box to make the building historical. When I click on them nothing happens. Other properties work perfectly fine and this is a consistent problem. I download the Maxis Night version of the BATs if that makes a difference. Any thoughts you would have on how I can get that box to open would be great. I'd love to actually have more of your buildings stick around. Thanks!

Thanks for the help!

Building Replacement I have a question about getting rid of an ugly building that has shown up in many cities. I don't want to just delete it everywhere and get rid of it in the downloads folder because it has just grown too often. What I was hoping to do is change the lot in lot editor and save a new one with a different building over the ugly one using the same name. I would obviously keep the same lot dimensions, etc. Would this cause any problems in my cities? I wanted to check before I did it. Thanks!

I thought I would share downtown Carrville with you all. The city has a population of about 50,000, and a bustling, but small downtown. The city has been a major proponent of mixed-use development so there is a healthy mix of residential, commercial and even some industrial development downtown. Let me know what you think!

 Today is the first time that I've come across this city journal. I have been absolutely amazed at your work. You consistently achieve incredible quality and effectiveness.

Josh, I really like your use of open space. I've always thought that too many people (and I'm guilty of this too) try too hard to fill every single tile. You've made the open area look really natural. Nice work.

I have heard of a few small towns in the US doing this. The Chamber of Commerce or some other coalition of businesses will issue its own currency, redeemable at certain stores. Typically the currency is "sold" at a discounted rate $4 US for $5 in town currency. It keeps people buying at local, usually small businesses rather than going to a big chain in the neighboring town. The loss in the exchange is theoretically covered by increased local business and the assumption that people will spend more than they have in town money.

Excellent work. You've managed to capture the small town feel that many CJs lack.

Excellent work! I have done a little work with custom lots, but this is a far step above anything that I've even seen done before. I really love the update from Nov. 2nd with the spa buildings and the condos along the water. I cannot wait to see more.

Welcome to the 10th update of Marquette Bay. As a local disaster response volunteer for the American Red Cross, I get to see firsthand, the amazing job that a community's firefighters do. To recognize them for their service, this update features a few of the more than 300 fire stations in Marquette Bay. Our first stop is at one of the busiest fire stations in the region. This is the City of Marquette's Station No. 3. It is one of the two stations in downtown. This fire house covers the southern end of downtown along with Alloy Bottom, a depressed area just below this picture that is isolated by freeways. Fire and medical calls to this area are frequent and dangerous because of the crime and the many old buildings. You can find this station in L-3. Our next fire station is straight across the region in Carpenter Valley (L-25). Carpenter Valley is the southernmost suburb of Cadillac and is situated just west of the Cadillac-Riverside International Airport. Carpenter Valley is a fairly affluent suburb so there are fewer calls than Marquette Station 3. This department sits on the main road through downtown near city hall. Just west of Carpenter Valley is Valley Tonwship Fire Station. This shot is from L-27 and the bridge that you see on the left is the same bridge featured in the original post of this CJ. Only half of the firefighters in this department are full-time because it severs a fairly rural area. We are continuing now to a less rural fire department, though only slightly. Bartlett City Fire Station No. 4 serves (if I remember correctly) the southern end of the city (H-16). About half of the station's coverage area is suburban and the southern half is for the most part agricultural land and forest. The had a large fire a few weeks ago just west of the station in an old barn. All 3 engines from station no. 4, along with additional units from 3 other stations were called in. We now head Northeast to another suburban station in D-24. This station serves the furthest Southwest corner of Callahan City, although I don't think it is an actual City of Callahan station, I believe it is operated by a suburb - but I can't think of the name of the suburb. It is an older station, but because it is in a nice area (aka a place with high property taxes), it is in excellent condition. The one improvement that is vitally needed is the placement of a light at the intersection above the station in the picture. Carol St. serves as the main entrance to the hospital, the neighborhood to the south and the fire department and has had many accidents and even more close calls. Now we're going all the way from the Northeast corner of the region to the Northwest (B-2). This is the international airport in Pierpont. You are looking at the airport's western station. There is another equally large station on the other side of the airport. This station serves both the airside and landside parts of the terminal. Let me know what you want to see in the next update! Posted below I have the region shot, gridded and non-gridded. Both with full size links available. Grande Version: http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5098/marquettebaygridlarge.jpg Grande Version: http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4074/marquettebay.jpg Ironicepitome: I'm glad you like it. I love older downtowns like that too. GreekMan: Thanks. I hope you enjoy this update too. Citiesxlfan42: I'm glad you like the region. I tried to make each area unique. All of my houses are available either on the STEX or the LEX and were found with just general searches for "home" and "houses". One of my favorite sets is the "American Four Squares". If you have any trouble finding them let me know. Larks2242: Thanks! TmigueIT: Thanks TMigeulIT. There's a little more variety in this update, but you'll definitely see more old cities in future updates. Chptrk: I'm glad you liked that update. That was a fun area to work on. I hope that you enjoy this update as well. DCMetro 34: Thanks!

It looks like I have some tough acts to follow. Nice work guys. Here is a port from my CJ, Marquette Bay. This district is on the west side of Pierpont. It is one of the olderst parts of the city. In the past it was a hub for immigrants from all over the world. They settled in the crowded rowhouses near the port and walked to work each day at the port. Over time the area has become rundown, but the port still remains an active important part of Pierpont.

I thought it was about time for me to make another contribution to this thread. There are some fantastic looking suburbs posted here. I would like to first show you a shot from a city featured in Marquette Bay, my CJ. This area is suburban Pierpont. Pierpont is one of the largest cities in the region. You are looking southeast in this picture, in an area a few miles outside of downtown. Morrison Road, which crosses the expressway, is one of the city's busiest roads. Dozens of midrise office buildings, apartments and shopping developments have been built along the road. My second shot is of Firestone. This shot is just south of downtown. I-17 passes through the residential area. Firestone is home to about 40,000 people. A small town center is on one of the main roads in the area and provides an alternative to the crowded box stores a few miles away on Culligan Rd.

Well first I would like to apologize for the lengthy delay in getting update 9 to you. I have not been in Sim City for quite some time, but I am back now and will be updating on a regular basis. There was a request way back on September the 8th for the small seaside village in I-1. While the area is actually an affluent suburb of the City of Marquette, I thought it will still be interesting to show. The suburb is officially the City of Darabont. It was founded in 1824, six years before Marquette City. The historic downtown district has many buildings dating back to the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century. Its many shops and boardwalk attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Marquette Bay (the actual bay, not the whole region) seperate Darabont from Marquette. Even though Darabont is the oldest part of Marquette, Darabont is bounded by a large cliff to the north and was unable to offer the room for expansion that Marquette was and as a result Marquette became the large city it is today. Darabont remains connected to Marquette by expressway, but even though downtown Marquette and Darabont are only seperated by a few miles, the bay makes the trip more than 35 minutes at most times. To the east of downtown (up on the picture) several resort hotels have been built along the bay. It provides an interesting contrast to the port on the opposite side of the bay. The Majestic, (red and yellow hotel in the corner), is at the end of one of Marquette's el-rail lines. There is a a push by the city council of Darabont to get the line extended to downtown, but the wealth residents that live near the resorts are staunchly against the expansion. The Carhart Rd. bridge is the only land link between downtown Darabont and it's western neighborhood. The bridge is one of the most heavily trafficked in Marquette and is in dire need of improvements and expansion. In this picture you can also see the mountains that rise along the Pacific coasts. Carhart Rd. runs through the western neighborhood of Darabont. It is a very expensive area to live, despite the inconvenience The ferry terminal offers access to Marquette and downtown Darabont. The old lighthouse still functions today to protect everything, from small lifeboats to large international freighters, from the rocky coast. Just to show you the other side of the bay, we look at the northern end of downtown Marquette. The dirty port sits very close to downtown, only divided by a railyard, the el-rail and an expressway. Many Darabont residents work in this area of downtown. The westernmost end of the port, closest to the ocean, serves break-bulk freighters. Further east is where oil and liquid natural gas ships take port. The end of the port is where container ships are off loaded. Posted below I have the region shot, gridded and non-gridded. Both with full size links available. Grande Version: http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5098/marquettebaygridlarge.jpg Grande Version: http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/4074/marquettebay.jpg Mikeaut1: Thank you for the comment, hopefully you'll enjoy this downtown and suburban areas as well. Hawkeye9 Well, here is I-1 for you. I hope you enjoy it. When I built it I was trying to keep the suburban feel but still closely connected to the larger Marquette. Thanks for suggesting this area. Chptrk: Well, not many train tracks or farms in this update, but quite a few trees to the north (several tiles worth actually). Thanks for the comment. Nardo69: I'm interested in your level crossing comment. I am working on a region now that follows a rail line from one large city to another. I am trying to make that region as realistic as possible and would be happy to hear your thoughts on how my rail lines could be designed differently. TmigueIT: I love W2W buildings. Small and medium downtowns are my favorite areas to build. To answer your question, it is a terrain mod. I think that I got it from peg, but I'm not positive. Thanks for the comment. Ironicepitome: Glad I could be of service. Archean: I wouldn't call it heavenly, I have plenty of shortcomings in my region. Thanks for the comment though. I know what you mean about the game freezing. What a pain. The best download I ever found, wasn't the NAM, not a W2W building... it was a mod, available on the STEX, that reminds you to save every five minutes. Get it. Brady Seitz: Rural areas are still a challenge for me. My basic strategy is to cover every blank space with trees. I would be honored if people used my shots as a template for their own regions. I have a folder of almost 1,000 shots of other people's cities that I take a look at every once in a while to get ideas. Thanks for the compliments. Jacquilina: Thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the region. Ironicepitome (again): Yeah, I know. Sorry. Bluemoose: Here's another port area for you, enjoy.

That is a wonderful downtown. You use of walls to separate the different levels and the water is phenomenal. Great work.