MooMix1

I don't understand why Perth (and Chicago, too) continues to ruin their waterfront with highways and massive roads! Sure, it sounded like a good idea way back when they constructed it, I'm sure, but I think there comes a time (now!) where it has to change. It's so detrimental to recreational space with great potential, and could even allow development to inch a little closer (Chicago is good, but that field there in Perth looks a little too generous).

Boston!

I love the dense urban cities because anything you need will likely be within walking distance or within a reasonable distance by public transit. I could never survive very long in a rural setting!

Here's an update which occurred a while ago, probably shortly after I posted this: Vornado's permits were taken away and they're in the process of trying to sell the thing off to whoever they can. There's still a big pit in the middle of downtown and nothing is getting done. I wouldn't be surprised if the same happened with the project this thread is about.

Originally posted by: Duke87 Oldest: this one is absolutely true. The tube was the world's first rapid transit system. quote> I thought Boston has the oldest subway? But at any rate, I'm not too sure "oldest" helps make something the "best".

Jayster, I think it's amazing! I really love it, and as I said before, I don't like massive interchanges in my cities, but this seems so reasonable and rather compact, I think I will attempt something like this at some point. It is very well done! Just one [minor] problem I have; I don't like how the textures are. It just bothers me how some have textured grass while most tiles are transparent! I would probably use different highway walls, too. But these work just fine.

Jayster, I think it's amazing! I really love it, and as I said before, I don't like massive interchanges in my cities, but this seems so reasonable and rather compact, I think I will attempt something like this at some point. It is very well done! Just one [minor] problem I have; I don't like how the textures are. It just bothers me how some have textured grass while most tiles are transparent! I would probably use different highway walls, too. But these work just fine.

Amazing attention to detail, residentsim! What a beautiful edit, very well done! I like how you left a little bit of slushy snow on the road in the top right, too!

Ok, so that eliminates almost everything I said, then, huh? Actually, literally everything. Not even elevated rail on rail will work? Perhaps monorail on rail would work? And monorail on GLR? Well, anyways.... Would like to see some Elevated Rail on Avenue at some point. Maybe elevated highway on rail, just to reduce the amount of space that rail infrastructure takes up even further.

LOL @ weareanidiot! Hahaha Kinda reminds me of the movie 2012.

Page flip... no wonder why no one is replying to me... -.-

Such a building should require a certain amount leveling of transit use and be a reward building of sorts, IMO. Would it be possible for it to increase the capacities across the city? Or perhaps reduce maintenance costs x%?

I'm not sure if these are being worked on and/or have been suggested before: A la "El over Road" Dual Networks: Elevated Highway over Ground Highway Elevated Highway over Avenue Elevated Highway over Rail Elevated Rail over Rail Elevated Rail over Ground Light Rail Okay, now this may be complicated, but if you can do these, I will love whoever makes it FOREVER: Elevated Highway over Avenue with GLR Elevated Rail over Road with GLR Elevated Rail over Pedmall with GLR Ramps for Elevated Highway network down the at-grade Highway/Avenue network would be nice. Interchanges, side ramps, and intersections absolutely necessary. I may post a full list of puzzle pieces at a later time.

From what I hear this was approved already. Interesting fact: The developer of this building, Vornado, currently has a hole in the middle of downtown Boston in a spot where many people, including tons of tourists, see it every day. Any progress has come to a stand still, and their permits are about to be yanked to lower the property value so the city can seize it through eminent domain. It is an absolute blight and a travesty. Vornado did this before, and in NYC, I believe. The city seized it and Vornado came out with profit.

Well, I didn't post any interchanges, but, err-- Thanks!