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No dependencies A follow-up from my Postwar Garden Apartments, these are FA2 oriented versions representing the many garden apartment complexes in the suburban northeast, and across the country. They use a custom base model which is similar, but different to the Maxis barracks prop included in the other set. 8 simple landmark lots included, nothing fancy. Left and right rotations. The name is "FA2 Oakdene Gardens" in bldgplop, this is an old file, I hope you like it anyway Use these below to create big complexes, but you don't need them as a dependency.- 1 Review
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American Postwar Garden Apartments My take on an American classic - garden apartment courts, from the postwar era! No dependencies - 24 growable lots included! Wow! Postwar garden apartments were built across the United States after World War II to house growing suburban populations. Usually consisting of two- or three-story brick buildings surrounded by lawns and parking lots, they offered an affordable alternative to both city apartments and single-family homes. Early residents were often veterans, young families, teachers, clerks, and skilled workers seeking modern housing near major cities. From the 1970s onward, these communities became home to a broader mix of residents, including immigrant families, retirees, students, and working-class households. Commonly located in inner-ring suburbs near highways and shopping centers, they developed a reputation for stability and affordability. Many residents stayed for years, creating quiet neighborhoods with a strong sense of familiarity. Today, garden apartments remain a major source of suburban housing, especially in places like New Jersey. Residents typically include young workers, families, and seniors, attracted by lower costs and convenient locations. The atmosphere is usually modest and relaxed, with mature trees, shared green spaces, and a pace that feels less hectic than the city but more connected than detached suburbs. These are all based on real layouts and the types of courtyard apartments I've grown up around my entire life. Various densities and configurations are included, all with parking. I have represented them as growable CS$ lots - to provide much-needed jobs to residential areas, and so that large and irregular commercial tracts can develop. The buildings use the vanilla Maxis army base barracks prop. The lots are named for the towns and roads that host their real-life counterparts: Aberdeen Gardens - 4x5 Allwood Gardens - 6x4 Arlington Apartments - 4x4 Essex Apartments - 3x4 Hasbrouck Court - 3x3 Hiawatha Apartments - 5x10 Interborough Apartments - 5x10 Lemoine Manor 3x4 Linwood Gardens 3x4 Lodi Arms 3x3 Long Branch Gardens 6x12 Metuchen Gardens 4x4 Milford Gardens 10x6 Moonachie Arms 5x3 New Square 5x4 Plainfield Apartments 3x4 Riverview Gardens 6x6 Rutherford Court 3x6 Tenafly Gardens 4x7 Terhune Gardens 7x4 Washington Gardens 4x8 Whippany Gardens 7x7 Woodbridge Gardens 3x5 They all grow low density CS$, to provide jobs and visual continuity to residential areas, while stepping density in a realistic way. 1 dependency required - bldgprop01 available on sc4evermore These are great for creating large contiguous apartment complexes, and densifying existing blocks as well. Download the angled, FA2 versions here: IRL below- 2 Comments
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- garden apartments
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Version 1.0.0
313 Downloads
My take on a California classic - bungalow courts! Tucked behind bougainvillea-draped gates and shaded by swaying palms, LA’s old bungalow courts whisper the stories of a quieter, dreamier time. These charming clusters of stucco cottages, often arranged around a central garden path, feel like little villages within the city—where neighbors once lingered on front porches, and lovers could steal glances beneath jasmine vines. Their vintage details—arched doorways, sun-warmed tiles, and timeworn charm—make every corner feel like a soft sigh of California romance, timeless and hidden just off the boulevard. Beneath the faded charm and sun-bleached paint, many of LA’s old bungalow courts reveal their age in creaking floorboards, cracked stucco, and sagging roofs. Once idyllic, some now sit weathered and weary—overcrowded, poorly maintained, and patched together with decades of quick fixes. Rust-stained sinks, warped window frames, and overgrown courtyards tell the story of beauty left behind, relics of an era slowly unraveling under the weight of time and neglect. Many are at risk of destruction despite preservation efforts. As the city grapples with housing demand and rising land values, many of these early 20th-century complexes face demolition to make way for high-density projects. Places like the Melrose Avenue and Scott Avenue courts, as well as the garden apartments at Crossroads of the World, stand as poignant examples—where rent-stabilized homes are at risk of being replaced by luxury units or small-lot subdivisions. These redevelopments often displace long-term residents and erase the architectural charm and social fabric that once defined these neighborhoods. I tried my best to represent a few real addresses, using stock Maxis low-income residential props. Easy and realistic results! Here are the real locations, in central LA: 2854 Griffin Ave. - 1x3 - R$ 18 residents - growth stage 2 606 W 81st St. - 1x3 R$ 18 residents - growth stage 3 905 W 81st St. - 2x3 - R$ 21 residents - growth stage 2 8125 S Hoover St. - 2x3 - R$ 24 residents - growth stage 3 8040 S N.H. Ave. - 1x2 - R$ 24 residents - growth stage 3 Based on other popular layouts, I've done a few more: Melrose Manor - 2x3 - R$ 24 residents - growth stage 3 Crenshaw Courts - 2x3 - R$ 24 residents - growth stage 2 They all grow on Houston and Euro tilesets - the more dense ones will only grow on medium density but don't need water. The lighter ones should pop up with low density R$. These are great for urban infill and densifying existing corridors. Use with other great quality LA content for added realism! Thanks to these creators for the inspiration. No dependencies - enjoy!- 2 Reviews
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