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Okay, due to technical difficulties my post did not post, it just came up blank. I will re-post later on. Sorry

Judesco, Cal Poly SLO is a great school to go to, I am currently enrolled to start Urban and Regional Planning at Cal Poly Pomona, about 200 miles south of SLO, this school also has a great architecture program. I was once contemplating becoming an architect and looked into some schools in the LA area. UCLA has a great program, Cal Poly Pomona and SLO are great, and there is also the Southern California Institute of Architecture, and The Art Center College of Design. The one thing i must point out that with most of these schools or any other architecture programs most times they are impacted and extremely hard to get into. Good Luck, you are on the right path, But i know that with both Cal Poly's they offer both B.arc and M.arc.

I have many favorite cities, here is a list of my top 5, and some reasons why. 1. Pasadena, CA - Architecture, California Bungalows(Crafstman Style Architecture), Old Town 2. Santa Barbara, CA - Architecure(Spanish), Beaches, State Street-Downtown 3. Deadwood, SD - Old West Architecure, Very nicely restored town 4. Mariposa, CA - Like the small town feel, nice 1844 courthouse, in the mountains 5. Los Angeles, CA - My hometown, gotta love it Of course there are many other cities alot mentioned in this forum that i love just as much, but at the moment, this my top 5 list. If i can find some pictures of these cities i will post them. Now with that said, my dream is to go to both New York City, and Chicago, and of course all of the great cities in Europe.

I live in Glendale, CA about 7 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles. I have lived in the LA area all of my life (23 years), and know the Freeway system like the back of my hand. My friends and family call me Mr. Maps. Neways, to add to Krytens post I will share with you some info on the infamous Los Angeles Freeway System. Most people think that there were always freeways in Los Angeles, but surprising that is not the case. Los Angeles once had an extensive streetcar system, the best in the world at the time. Most of the suburbs and cities surrounding LA were created off of the many lines of this system. The first freeway to be built in Los Angeles was the Arroyo Seco Parkway, a short 7 mile parkway that ran from Downtown to Pasadena. This was not a freeway that we know today, but more of a parkway with a landscaped median, and curves, and extremely short on ramps and off ramps. This was built in the late 40's. Modern freeway construction started in the 50's and went on thru the 80's, with the last new freeway the Century Freeway being completed in 1993. Unfortunately Los Angeles traded its mass transit system for the freeway, and this is where we are today. Back in the 1950's local gov officials unveiled the Freeway and Exressway Plan for Los Angeles, and now 50 years later, most of the freeways on that plan have been built, although there are many that did not get built, and may have helped things out. Many of the freeways follow old US and state routes. The freeways of Los Angeles are generally 8 to 10 lanes wide, some of the older freeways are only 6 lanes. The Arroyo Seco Parkway is still in operation, only now it is the Pasadena Freeway CA-110. Many of the freeways have HOV lanes installed on them, and contrary to popular beleif there are toll roads in the area, but they are in the OC. Here is a listing of the Los Angeles Freeway System. Interstates/US Highways I-5 - Golden State Freeway/Sana Ana Freeway/San Diego Freeway I-10 - Santa Monica Freeway/San Bernardino Freeway 1-15 - Mojave Freeway/Ontario Freeway/Corona Freeway 1-105 - Glen Anderson Freeway (Century Freeway) I-405 - San Diego Freeway I-605- San Gabriel River Freeway I-110 - Harbor Freeway/Pasadena Freeway I-210 - Foothill Freeway I-710 - Long Beach Freeway 1-215 - Escondido Freeway US-101 - Ventura Freeway/Hollywood Freeway Califorina State Highways CA-2 - Glendale Freeway CA-14 Antelope Valley Freeway CA-22 - Garden Grove Freeway CA-23 - 23 Freeway CA-30 - Foothill Freeway (This one is now part of the 210. the portion is signed CA-210, once the entire extension is completed it will be signed as I-210) CA-47 - Terminal Island Freeway/Vincent Thomas Bridge CA-55 - Costa Mesa Freeway CA-57 - Orange Freeway CA-60 - Pomona Freeway/Moreno Valley Freeway CA- 71 - Chino Valley Freeway CA-73 - San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor (Toll) CA-90 - Marina Freeway CA-91 - Gardena Freeway/Artesia Freeway/Riverside Freeway CA-103- Terminal Island Freeway CA-110- Arroyo Seco Parkway/Pasdena Freeway CA-118- Ronald Reagan Freeway CA-126 - Santa Paula Freeway CA-133- Laguna Freeway/Eastern Transportation Corridor (Toll) CA-134 - Ventura Freeway CA-170 - Hollywood Freeway CA-210 - Foothill Freeway CA -241 - Eastern Transportation Corridor (Toll)/Foothill Transportation Corridor (Toll) CA-261 - Eastern Transportation Corridor (Toll) Most of us Angelinos refer to the freeways by their numbers, hardly anybody calls them by their names anymore. In fact many of the new freeway signs just list the route number. California is in the process of numbering all of its freeway exits, this started in 2003 and could go on forever at the rate they are going. The freeway signs were originally non reflective dark green signs, with reflectorized dots over the wording. Now the new signs are fully reflective light green with white lettering. Traffic is bad on some of the freeways, but for the most part as long as you avoid rush hour you are okay. Of course the worst freeway is the 405 freeway. I have been to many cities in the US and thier traffic is just as bad as LA's. What helps is to know how to get to where you are going by street as well as by freeway. I avoid much of the traffic by taking alternate side street routes. But in general most of the freeways are very highly traveled and carrying beyond the capacity they were originally designed to carry. As much as we hate the freeways, getting around LA without them would be a nightmare, much much worse than it already is.

Great region, i especially like the teraforming and the rivers. Great Dam!!! Keep up the great work

A tour of the Fairview Region - Part 1 City of Fairview City Uptown District, Fairview Park District, Hillview Center District, and Monte Vista Corridor Over the next few weeks the Fairview Regional Planning Association in conjuction with the cities of the Fairview Region will present a tour of the Fairview Region. The first installment of this tour showcases Fairview City, focusing on the bustling Uptown and Hillview Districts, as well as historic Fairview Park, and the Monte Vista Corridor. This area of Fairview City boasts a combined population of about 170,000 (according to latest census info.) and serves as the region's densest and most populous area. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Fairview%20Downtown%20View%201.jpg align=baseline> The Uptown District of Fairview City serves as the northern anchor of Downtown. The Uptown District has grown by leaps and bounds in the past 20 years and is now home to numerous federal, state and local government offices as well as a sizeable commercial and residential community. Numerous highrise apartments, codoniniums, and office buildings have been developed in this district as well as the Fairview City Convention Center. The area is served by two subway lines, several bus lines and the 314 Eastland Freeway. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Hillview%20Center.jpg align=baseline> The Hillview Center District serves as the second Downtown for Farivew City. It is anchored by the University of Fairview City and the UCFC Medical Center, the region's premier medical institution. Hillview Center is also a center of commerce and industry. The area is home to numerous high tech industries and serves as headquarters to nuemerous corporations. The Hillview Center also boasts a great residential neighborhood for people that desire an urban lifestyle. The area is served by two subway lines, numerous bus lines, and three freeways, the 14 Fairview City Freeway, the 614 Ocean View Freeway, and the 314 Eastland Freeway. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Monte%20Vista%20Boulevard.jpg align=baseline> The Monte Vista Corridor is situatied on Monte Vista Boulevard, a busy regional artery that serves as the dividing line for north and south. This is an important trasnportation coridor linking both Hillview Center and Uptown as well as Mountain View and the suburbs to the west. Monte Vista Boulevard has recently undergone a revitilization, transforming this corrior into a great place to live and work. The corridor is served not only by Monte Vista Boulevard, it is also served by one subway line, as well as the 314 and 614 Freeways and the Santina Expressway. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//FairviewPark.jpg align=baseline> Fairview Park District was the first residential subdivision in Fairview City. The Fairview Park district is anchored by the Fairview Park Village Square and shopping district. Fairview Park boasts at offering its residents a country lifestyle right in middle of a bustling urban metropolis. The area is served by two subway lines, and is bordered by Monte Vista Corridor to the north, the Santina Expreesway and Uptown to the east, and the 614 Ocean View freeway to the west. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Civic%20Center.jpg align=baseline> Fairview City Civic Center, with the City Hall, Courthouse, & the Uptown Main Library Branch. The intersection at the top of the picture is Monte Vista Boulevard and Fairview Boulevard. This is one of the busiest intersections in the region and serves as the Center of Fairview City. In the office towers behind this complex, numerous government offices are housed as well as the offices of the Fairview Regional Planning Agency. This publication brought to you by the Fairview Regional Planning Agency and the Cities that make up the Fairview Region.

Here is a Regional Map of Fairview, notice the all of the new Freeway construction that has taken place. And development has finally spread across the river. Most of the region is just about built up. https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Fairview%20Region%20Map.jpg align=baseline>

More Pictures to follow as the Fairvew Regional Planning Agency attempts to get the latest data on our Fair City.

Hello Everybody, I apologize for not posting anything on this city for awhile, my computer finally gave up on me, and It took me awhile to get everything transferred to my new computer. I have been working off and on on the Fairview region over the past year. Population has more than tripled and is now hovering at about 450,000. I have made drastic changes to most of the cities as I am in the stage of making the region look more realistic. I have better connected each individual city and am now in the process of constructing an airport. Again I apologize for not updating regularly. Here is the most recent view of the Greater Fairview Region

Looking good, I like the newspaper concept of city journals, it adds a sense of realism to these cities. Keep it up, looking forward to more updates. btw, i also like the map, very cool!!!

As cities build out to thier limits we will see new urbanism principals put to use. I live in Glendale, a city about 9 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles. I work just two blocks from my house in Downtown Glendale an area that has many highrises, a shopping mall and much more, In fact it is possible to see the downtown LA skyline from the window in my office. Los Angeles is sometimes referred to a city of A thousand suburbs in search of a city. LA at one time had the best mass transit system that any city could have. In fact the mass transit lines is what made the city spread out. Unfortunately us angelenos traded in our mass transit system for the automobile and mile upon mile of freeway. The last new freeway was built in 1993, any other freeway construction consists of extensions to major routes already established. The metro area has one subway line, 3 light rail lines, and an extensive coummuter rail network, slowly but surely Los Angeles is embracing aspects of New Urbanism. Many of the cities in the area are beginning to change zonning laws to incorporate mixed use, Downtown Los Angeles is seeing a major housing boom, and most new shopping areas in the region are built to resemble villages or old main streets. While Los Angeles city limits only reach about 400 square miles, the metro area is huge, and is just about at its limit. Los Angeles Area urban sprawl reaches within 13 miles of San Diego's sprawl, seperated only by the Marine Base Camp Pedleton. The region has no choice, it must embrace new ways of dealing with the population, so therefore at some point sprawl does reach a cut off point, and leaders and planners must find new ways to handle future growth within the already established cities.