Well, Tilted Mill definitely seems to be saying the right things. And I have to say, I can't remember another company being so responsive to an initial reaction like this. So, despite everything I've read so far, I still actually have some hope for this game.
I mean, the dream of SimCity for me is in planning, laying out. and building a city. Yes, I love the micro-management. But it does appear Tilted Mill at least is trying to get the big thing right so I'll give them a chance at least. We'll have to wait and see if the game is any fun or not.
That being said, like the rest of us (I believe) I still hold out hope for a no-holds-bared true SimCity sequel with all kinds of details and a technical level beyond SimCity 4.