lospantalones

Great post rctshack, I agree with every point you make. Well put!

Oh- and I have a few ideas working to build the causeway across the lake... I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.

Fantastic map! Just what I looking for... the bigger the better (I'm going for accuracy) Thank you for paying attention to the details, and keying me into your thought process. You are a very talented map-maker. Please upload the map to the exchange... I'm excited to get working on this project! The Pants

I need a very accurate map for my upcoming tribute to new orleans CJ, found here The google map below shows the general map area I would like to include... this is a large section of southeast louisiana, not only New Orleans... it will be a very large map and project. (I've hosted the image below on another site) I need a great map! Thank you for your help!

Here's a couple shots of a suburban subdivision in my on-hold CJ Corrina Bay

Corrina Bay City Journal A development project by Los Pantalones Welcome to the new Corrina Bay city journal. The Corrina Bay area has recently experienced an influx of tourism, commercial interest, and residential draw as a new highway blasted through the high passes of the Cumberland Range has been completed. Although the highway itself doesn't reach into the Cumberland Valley or Corrina Bay area itself, satellite roads have provided access for the beautiful region of lush valleys, high mountain peaks, deserted rocky shorlines and the wide Cumberland River. As development progresses, it will be documented here. Initial development is detailed below. The physical map above highlights the entire region. The Corrina Bay is the large body of water to the north. Sitting in the bay is undeveloped Eternity Island. Lack of viable transportation options and a rocky interior have left many parts of the island unexplored. Beautiful untouched beaches surrounded by tall, lush cliffs can be found in several parts of the island protected from the open sea. The coastline along the mainland is wild and rocky. Several bays and inlets have been formed from the constant abuse of the sea. The wide cumberland river meanders between the Cumberland Range and the Corrina Range, eventually emptying out into Lake Cassidy. The region map shows the parts of the valley which have been developed. Much of the region remains farmland or undeveloped wilderness. Locals, fishermen, and naturalists fear this will quickly change as transportation improves. The developed part of the large region is called The Corrina Foothills, and banks up against the lower elevations of the Corrina Range. The transportation map highlights the recently built interstate 417, and the existing state highways which bisect the area. Siding Heights is the most urbanized town in the region, and Sunrise is a booming posh-residential area complete with a wintertime ski resort. Staggers is a small mountain town home to a small liberal arts college. Liberty is a tiny farming center at the crossroads of two state highways. Terrapin hills is built into the elevations, with a commitment to staying a small community. The detailed transportation map shows the Corrina Foothills region up-close, as well as highlighting the major state highways that connect the developing communities. Look for more updates to Corrina Bay in coming days, including close-up photos of each developing town, as well as the city expansion plan for the Corrina Bay region, as traffic increases. We hope you enjoy this new city journal... please leave feedback, and continue to check back as updates are frequently posted. LosPantalones, mayor and chief developer of the Corrina Bay region.

Let me take a moment and tell you how I play... I don't use cheats, I find it very easy to amass a large sum of money early on without the use of cheats. The only way I play that may be considered cheating by some, is I use the industry quadrupler MOD by toroco. I find it to be realistic. The amount of jobs allotted to industry in the game is not realistic. For example, my suburban town of Minglewood detailed above would have no-job-zots all over the map if it wasn't for the industry MOD. Truth is, there are many suburbs that look just like it throughout the US. Other MODs used: No Palm MOD by Swamper77, NoOneWayRoadArrows by Tropod, NetworkAddOn, and Abandonment Dilapidation MOD by raphael ninja. Thank you all for the hours you've spent to make this game that much better! I use (and continue to download) impressive BATs and lots from the STEX... Simtropolis rocks, thanks! Way back in 2003 I contributed several lots (my favorite being the large high school you will see in many of my screenshots). They all work with Rush Hour, I just haven't done anything since. You can also check out my first *big* city journal which I hosted on an external website... click here! I hope some of you will follow my newest journal, or will at least stop in once in awhile to give me feedback... positive or negative. Thanks.

Corrina Bay City Journal A Neighborhood Overview The Corrina Bay area is GROWING! 4.0 Detailed below is newly developed Minglewood, a mostly suburban community. New Minglewood is a suburban retail development, a long avenue lined with all the big box stores and office complexes. The 9-hole, 36-par Minglewood Green Country Club sits within several suburban developments. As you move east, you reach the outskirts of the city of Corrina. A more urban setting, the transportation grid, and all the amenities of a city draw you closer to the center of Corrina, several miles away. The South Park District, a commercial and industrial center which quickly developed after construction of the nearby I-24 expressway and a popular minor-league soccer stadium, sits at the intersection of 3 main thoroughfares. Each of these areas is detailed below with close up snapshots. Enjoy the update! More to come soon! 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7

The citizens are voting! So far the vote tally is as follows: hugeback & litelhed: 0 angel & diablo: 1 george & lucas: 3 gary & coleman: 3 Keep the votes coming!

Shadow_Assassin: Thanks for your input, please check back as development continues. sim-ple: Thanks for your great comments! I'm leaning towards Gary & Coleman's design as well, but would appreciate more votes from everyone! I hope, as the region continues to develop, to ask for the input of everyone viewing this CJ for different ideas which I will present. jacqulina: Thanks for the compliment, I've put a lot of time into the pics I've put up, glad you've noticed!

Corrina Bay City Journal Urban Development Plans This update will focus on the future of the Corrina Bay area. With increased traffic, tourism, and development, the question at hand is: Where do we go from here?. The Corrina Bay Development Group (CBDG) has put together a preliminary sketch of the future hopes for the Cumberland River valley and areas beyond... 3.0 The map above shows the areas of Corrina Bay which have already been developed as well as current plans for expansion throughout the area. Areas are color-coded based on the anticipated population density of the area. Yellow will be rural farms and small rural towns. Light green will be suburban development and satellite towns, including the occasional industrial park. Darker colors correspond to more urban development, and central commercial districts of large cities. As you can see, the Corrina Bay region plans to grow. Naturally, a growing area has to plan its transportation system before construction begins to provide an adequate and easy-to-use system once everything is in place. The CBDG is reasearching options for a comprehensive highway system and has solicited the help of 4 highway architecture firms to plan the infrastructure. We ask for your help in deciding which architect's plan would suit the city best! Please respond with the names of the architects whose highway plan looks best to you! Thanks for your input! 3.1 Hugeback & Litelhead architects 3.2 Angel & Diablo architects 3.3 George & Lucas architects 3.4 Gary & Coleman architects Again, please help the Corrina Bay Development Group (CBDG) select a winning design by voting for your favorite highway layout for the region! Simply respond with the architects' names.

any feedback on the second update? I'll need the help of all of you with the next one... urban planning.

All who responded to the first update: Thank you for your kind comments! Another has been posted. Xmenkool: Yes, I am using photoshop.

Corrina Bay City Journal Neighborhood Overview Area of Overview: Sunrise 2.0 2.1 Sunrise is a posh-residential community overshadowed by the area's largest volcano. The Corrina Volcano erupted hundreds of years ago, blowing its side into a cloud of ash and earth. This eruption provided the fertile soil for the entire Cumberland River Valley. Today a Ranger Station sits at the base of the volcano, and the entire volcano and surrounding wilderness has been protected as the Midway Wilderness Area. Following photos feature the different neighborhoods of this small mountain community. Enjoy! 2.2 2.3 2.4 The next update will include expansion plans for the Corrina Bay area, including a handful of suggestions for the transportation layout, density development plans, and other important proposals for the area's future. Check back soon!

Apocalyptica_Chello: Thanks for the compliment, it's a river going through the land mass, from lake to sea. dfnva: Thanks for checking it out. I will post a development plan soon, with ideas for the highway network, as well as planned density development for the region. Great CJ! mudspreader: Hope you enjoy the first look! oroen: Thank you, much more to come.

Corrina Bay City Journal Neighborhood Overview Area of Overview: Siding Heights 1.0 1.1 Siding Heights is the most urban of the early developments in the Corrina Bay region. As the city spreads towards the bay and river, Siding Heights will eventually become an outlying suburb. 1.2 The town has its own commercial district, apartment complexes, and a large regional high school, all surrounded by suburban residential developments. As tourism has increased throughout the region, Siding Heights has become a largely upper-middle class community. 1.3 A closer look at the suburbian residential development surrounding the town. Main thoroughfares feature strip malls, movie theaters, and large department stores. Notice the amphitheatre in the shot, it was built before this neighborhood existed. 1.4 High-tech industry moved into this relatively clean town quickly after transportation with the outside world became a reality. Notice how high-class mansions have been constructed between the industry, soon-to-be-busy expressway, and the commercial district. This is an example of the importance of commute time to some. Hope you enjoyed the update, more to come soon!

Barnatom-- Love your region (Cadott Bay) myself. This region is based off the map for Salt Lake City, Utah, but I spent several hours changing EVERYTHING. Glad to hear you like it. I mentioned close-ups of the individual towns and a regional development plan are on the way soon... gotta read, man! Thanks for the comment.