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Hello everyone! First a little about myself, I am a avid player of simulation games. I have mostly been a rct3 player for the past 10 years contributing in ShyguysWorld / atari forums. But I also dabbled in the sim city games, expecially Sim City 4 which became addicting once I realized all the custom buildings, and mods there were. But now I have been waiting for Cities Skylines for quite a while, and so far it has lived up to expectations! A very enjoyable game with a bright future ahead of it. So I thought why not start a city journal, or a project I am working on? --------------------------------- Welcome to Boulder County, where Boulder River runs through the Blue Mountain Water Gap. This area is unique because of the beautiful views of the mountains in the distant and also is home to a lot of resources and white water rafting! Some interesting geography notes is that Boulder County is divided by two terrain differences, to the east and south it is less rocky, flat. While the north and west is rocky, filled with hills and granite. ^ Recently funds were given to create a new town thanks to the wealthy John Hackerson II. The state wanted to increase their population as well as more jobs. The solution was to use this nature filled area and bull doze it. Interstate 95 runs through as well as the Northeast Corridor railway, a new off ramp was needed to be made which it was. The first town pictured above is Croydon, a small quaint town with a elementry school. ^ A lot of money was granted to build a river bridge across the river. And also noteworthy is the area's premiere source of power the Nuclear Plant. ^ The Croydon Marina was provided for boat owners to take advantage of Boulder River, which is tidal in this portion. ^ Up river and Burlington Island. Interstate 95 bridge up ahead, boaters aren't aloud past that point as it becomes to shallow and dangerous. ^ Blue Mountain Ridge water gap, as Boulder River carves through the mountains, a lot of photographers can be seen around these parts. I hear there is a proposal to create park trails. ^ A tributary called Wolf Creek, empties into Boulder River. ^ Back in Croydon you can see the town's elementry school. That is it so far! More to be revealed as it happens.

Sorry for the lack of updates guys! I've been a bit busy at the moment!

^ Thanks! I also want to thank Benedict for adding this city to his top list! Such an honor, and many other great projects as well! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some updates, and some new areas to check out! ^ An overview of Boulder County, my has it grown! ^ Northeast Corridor as it is the main in and out towards the Blue Mountains, where many like to vacation over the winter and summer. (FUN FACT: Did you know that many names of the areas in this region (besides the river, and creek) are all based off of names in the area I live in! Like the highway names, townships ect. Someone gets a prize if they can figure it out, or at least get the state right.) ^ Looking up towards the mountains, a few radio towers can be seen, many of the area's biggest radio statons have antennas up there. The small town of Winding Rocks, very peaceful and quiet. Well that was before the highway went through it haha. ^ As the highway crests up Winding Rocks you can see Boulder River, and in the distance the town New Rapids. Thats it for today, I also have been working on another city project as well as this one!

Wow! You did a nice job with this so far, very planned out!

Update time! Found some free time! ^ Districts of Metromills and Belton have taken state loans to control a flood protection plan. It included putting in man made wing dams that trap the water, however due to popular water sports such as river rafting, a wing dam was the best option, as rafters could still go through. It is about 8 feet tall, but its benefits are larger than that. It took 3 years to finish the dam. ^ Looking upstream at our newest destination. ^ New Rapids is a river town in the mountains, small but quiet. A lot of rich folks live up here. ^ Its source of power is the wind mills on the hills (I rhymed!) New Rapids has many historical homes and a very visible bell tower. ^ Looking upstream at a bridge crossing. ^ And another actual dam, with an old canal path for boats to go to bypass the dam. Now rafters can go through it carefully tho, its dangerous! More next week!

^ Actually no I did it on purpose! However I did make it accidentally flood today when I was working on the city, which was strange but interesting. It was strange because it was like a real life flash flood, for some reason the water would rise some how, then it went down, then up again. It did 6 times before it finally calmed now. But you guys will see that when I post the next update, and some interesting ideas as well. ^ No it won't effect it too much, but yeah a pretty massive flood. ^ Thanks! They will surely recover! The Bouldinians are strong. Thanks for the support guys, I am working on the next update will be be posted this weekend when I have time, in the meantime... there are other awesome city journals out there in this forum!

Where did you get the times square building? Couldn't seem to find it in the workshop? Also enjoying your city! Love your info about the specific buildings, keep it up!

Looking good James, looks very organic and flowing!

They actually look like they are using those concrete smoothing tools on the sidewalk.

^ Thanks that means a lot! Hey I call it as I see it, if its a good game then it deserves to be shown in a good light right? ^ Its tough at times, but it makes the city interesting in my eyes. A few headaches here and there but challenges are fun! -------------------------------------------------- FLOOD! It turns out after a major 4-10" of rain in the county, along with what happened upstate, Boulder River crested to historical levels! 22 feet above normal flood stage to be exact! Luckily the local weather station has warned many people of areas vulnerable to flooding, such as Belton and bits of Metromills along Boulder River to evacuate immediately, through some were brave to stay and they had to be rescued by helicopter and boats. Many fire stations were borrowed to help with the rescue efforts. Some photos found on facebook and other means of social media. Carl R. "Looks like a bit of flooding. OMG." ^ Helicopter Arial. Water began to overflow the bridges, and they were shutdown. ^ A few cars on the bridge left to be overtaken by the fury of Boulder River. ^ Belton downtown began to experience the worst. Causing a lot of chaos. ^ Picture from Sarah P. on twitter "This is just insane, I never seen it flood like this. #flood #Belton #disaster" ^ helicopter footage freeze frame of absolute destruction. And below you can witness what happened to the only bridge in and out to Boulder Island, as it couldn't hold any longer. ^ There she goes, floating down stream. A few concerns that it would effect other bridges down stream, but luckily it sank. ^ Finally signs of receding finally happening after 6 hours of flash flooding. Belton and surrounding communities now have a lot of there hands as they clean up and survey damage.

^ Possibly a new city, or is it a mirage?

^ Thanks! I thought the same as I was making it. ^ Thanks means a lot jmsepe! ^ Its a challenge, instead of using a moderate flat landscape I decided to make it hard and interesting. ^ They are the ones that pop up, they are mainly townships, towns, and cities. Sometimes I name a complex just for the hell of it. ----------------------------------------------- Update time! A little bit of an oddity today to start things up, but I'll stick to the storyline.. ^ A shot looking north. ^ Wolf Creek in the Metromills area. ^ A few offices in Metromills, there is space available for start up companies! ^ Boulder River was rough today, with a lot of wind as well. Looking at Belton from this view. Belton is considered a small satelite city. ^ The stunning view of the near by Blue Mountains. Blue mountains were probably named that due to how they look from miles away. ^ Looking south. ^ Interstate 95, and a small tiny area of highrises called Rapids Point, which is technically a part of Metromills. The fancier folks live there. ^ And a first look from the vantage point of Boulder island, a island that dates back to the 1700's and used to have a fort on the top before it crumbled. But there are actually homes on here, as well as its own source of power from solar panels. ^ Picture thanks to a small bi plane. Metromils fancy area at the bottom, boulder island, and Belton at the top. ^ A new area you say? Yes, this area is sort of a home away from home area, considered the mountains. A lot of skiing areas nearby, and mountain homes. The turnpike was built to bring development up here, and so far its worked well. ^ And to end things a nice overview from the far west of the map looking east, you may notice something new if you really look.

I love the last overview shot, you really can see the effort you applied in the layouts and areas! Good job!

That water treatment area is beyond inspiring! I love the idea! Great mini update!

Update time! Thanks Benedict! The traffic sure is getting more congested. ----------------------------------------------- ^ A overview of what has been added, a bit of expansion! ^ A bit of development was pushed next to Wolf Creek called Creekside township, and on the otherside of interstate 76 (Which was made to control traffic going across Boulder River.) is the Penisula Point another small township full of more wealthier folks. ^ Along with Interstate 76 began the expansion of the rails which allows for the freight from the industries across the river to get over quickly and more efficiently. But not without a few complaints from neighbors of Penisula Point. ^ Interstate 76 and beyond, along with a bypass which leads to the southern part of Boulder County. ^ To the north is Metromills a small city by Wolf Creek, home of Boulder County Community college, and many older buildings from the early 1900's. ^ The downtown of Metromills has interstate 95 cutting through it. ^ A road cutting through the blue mountains. ^ A view from up top looking south. ^ A view looking north across the Boulder River.

I think it would be cool if someone could make cell towers, radio masts, substations. And something I think that could help others is if they could mod the trees so we can place more without running out with the error. (You can't place anymore of this type.)

Like how organic your areas are and the roads! Looking forward to more!

Looking great! Love the shot of the rays and the highway supports picture!

Thanks everyone! Glad you like it! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part 4: Traffic and its source Local traffic has grew 15% since last year, I wonder why? Well in Boulder County business is booming, and the new highway connection that was thought to help out traffic actually gave reason for travelers to come to Boulder County! But first some new additions in Bensalem. ^ Bensalem Highschool has all the amenities you'd want for your acne faced teens, but with a price to Bensalem tax payers. ^ Down a little bit south is St. Marys Premier Medical Center / Hospital which has state of the art surgical units and technology. Many travel from the state to come here. ^ Up a bit north, proposals for a new taller highrise went through and now we have the area's tallest building so far... ^ Damn traffic, but where is it coming from? ^ Hmm, this might be why... ^ We will find out soon what this place is...

Is the name Hadley Hope tied to the name from Aliens colony Hadleys hope by any chance ? But back on topic, I like the looks of your industrial center!

^ Thank you! ----------------------------------------- Update time! Boulder County has experienced a bit of a development boom, and other interesting things have popped up. Lets take a look at the some pictures taken via plane. ^ As you can see a lot of development west of Bensalem, and the neighborhood was organized in such a way to create less traffic issues. That was one of the main concerns from the residents. ^ Wolf Creek and a shot of the area so far! ^ Interesting fact, this brick structure is an old water well station, its been there since the 1800's, now its been mostly unseen due to trees and the suburbs. ^ A major complaint, and many people fought these apartments from being built, as they were going to be eye sores and cause to much activity and crimes. However the mid rises were built anyway, and haven't caused much trouble. These are the tallest buildings in the area at the moment. ^ Orange township, one of the organized townships built in the past few years. ^ A picture I actually like, I love how big the mountains look compared to the suburbs at the bottom. Thats it for today!

Looking great! Keep it up!

This is very nice! Love your approach to the story of your city as it expands!

^ Thanks! Also does anyone know how I can update the title? I want to make sure that I can add update info on the title! Thanks in advance.

Update Time: Thank you everyone! Glad I could inspire! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ^ Rush hour on State Road in Croydon. In a few years of time, a few things changed. More houses built, and some local industries have moved in because of the low tax incentives. Rohm Haas Chemical plants can be seen in the distance, which supplies a huge amount of jobs but some smelly concerns as well. But then again whos going to pay for our upgrades? Yeah, suck it up and move on! ^ A few offices were built here, a few start up companies are planning to utilize the space. A small rural farming area is up ahead near Rohm Haas plant. ^ To the west of Croydon is *drum roll* Croydon Manor, a much more fancier neighborhood and township. Built on a slight hills, the richer folks live there. ^ In Croydon Manor is one of the older structures dating back to the late 1800's St. Marks Church, supposively its haunted as well. ^ Built on top of the hill on purpose so people knew where they were going. ^ Looking at a young Boulder County as it grows to the future. ^ Due to the increased population and usage, the state funded for extra tracks for more trains. As well as new electric pylons for more power. ^ To the south of Croydon is a few more plants, a paint plant and chemical factory. More contributers to the economy. At the moment the county is voting for more zoning, older folks are against the move as they like it barren and close knitted. However many believe more people will increase more oppurtunity for expansion. Results will be announced in the paper as soon as it happens. What do you think?