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2. Riu d'Oms: from rural outskirts to city center
kergelen posted a City Journal entry in Eloaria Region
Hi all! Second entry of my CJ, after a summer break. The city's construction adapts to the topography with low density areas on the small hills and a downtown in a narrow plain between hills. Hope you like it!- 6 Comments
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Before more information, I want to thank all likes and comments in the last post, so thanks to: @Golan0, @CarstenB, @Barroco Hispano, @Zenist, @brancra, @CaptCity, @JulioC, @TogaMasterJohn, @Honolulu, @Girafarig, @sdrls, @kschmidt, @kergelen, @megie and @Mikeaut1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After we known some San Martin neighborhoods, today we will visit some more imporant district. Our trip will be in the three central districts: Bromelia, Centro and Magnolia. Bromelia Population: 28.145 Bromelia is one of most dense neighborhoods in city and it is separated in two sides by the main avenue Paseo de La Playa which runs west to east throughout the city and divide the neighborhood in two parts. Bromelia have a mix of commercial and residential zoning and there is some interesting things to do: Museu de la Independencia (Museu da Independência/Independence Museum): A museum that initially was created to celebrate the country Independence, but for today have more than that, with larges areas of art exhibitions: An evangelical and a catholic church to show the religious diversity in the city (more like christian diversity than other thing...): And, of course, some beaches (not crowded as Costa Dorada, but still charming): Centro Population: 1.171 Centro is literally the city center, and at the same time is the least populated district. Basically is just a bunch of skyscrapers and highrises (despite the tourism and whatsoever, the people from San Martin and adjacent cities still need work), but there are some specific points that we could know more in Centro: Alcaldía (Prefeitura / City Hall): The two twin buildings where it is administrative office of the mayor, and the large plaza and green space where the people can take a little break, and of course, another church, in this case Iglesia de Santa María, the first church built in city in the late 1700s. And a big mall where people can buy something: Magnolia Population: 10.784 Last but not least, our last district today: Magnolia. It is right side of Downtown, separated by Avenida Magnolia. It is a big district in landmass but is not so populated, due the fact to have the biggest city park within your limits, beyond some interesting landmarks, as we can see now: Starting by the Parque Villanueva, the main city green area (consider the city is limited by space...): Teatro Delgado, the largest city theater, built in 1992 in contemporary architecture. In the top corner we can see also the Museo de la Concordia, one of biggest museums in city: If you prefer some shops, maybe the Rua del Encanto could be an option with various shops, boutiques and restaurants: And to finish, just another pictures from Magnolia, and of courses more beaches: Thanks for your attention, and we will see soon!
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Hello Fellow Simtropians! Today, I have A CITY JOURNAL!!! Similar to my other works, such as Downtown Meearda, For this CJ check my other profile, @IsaacB2024. Yes, Thats Right, I'm IsaacB. This is My side account lol. Anyway, Downtown Matheson Has 660,000 residents, complex highway systems, And... Well, Just See for yourself!! Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Jan. 23, 1051754411582.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Jan. 31, 1061754412977.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Jul. 16, 1041754410849.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Jul. 16, 1041754410849.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Jun. 28, 1051754412008.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Jun. 28, 1051754412008.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Mar. 7, 1041754410563.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Mar. 7, 1041754410563.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-May. 3, 1041754410785.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-May. 3, 1041754410785.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-May. 11, 1051754411853.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-May. 11, 1051754411853.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Nov. 7, 1041754411108.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Nov. 7, 1041754411108.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Nov. 30, 1041754411174.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Nov. 30, 1041754411174.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Oct. 7, 1031754410398.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Oct. 7, 1031754410398.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Oct. 8, 1051754412534.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Oct. 8, 1051754412534.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Oct. 21, 1051754412612.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Oct. 21, 1051754412612.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Oct. 26, 1051754412684.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Sep. 10, 1041754411008.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Sep. 10, 1041754411008.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Sep. 13, 1051754412173.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Sep. 13, 1051754412173.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Sep. 17, 1051754412205.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Sep. 17, 1051754412205.txt Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Sep. 25, 1051754412258.info Matheson - Mount Murray - Downto-Sep. 25, 1051754412258.txt
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In the lives of people and societies, times often come in which the mistakes of the past seem to no longer count and become distant memories. In some cases, these memories bring about a resigned smile at one's past faults. In other situations, they evoke feelings of nostalgic wistfulness with which comes relief that a once serious predicament is finally gone. Such were probably the thoughts of the Businesspeople when they started to rebuild their capital after it endured a punishment at the hands of Sulka and the Revered Spirits of the St'ropoli Dimension. The fact is, however, that the initial difficulties and challenges of the situation did not defeat the tribe and in the end it remerged stronger and wiser... The reconstruction of Profit Hill is now complete and the city, although much changed, is an example of an impressive transformation in the face of a disaster. All, made possible with resilience, hard work... and of course a little bit of a well-invested money! The full extent of the reconstruction efforts in Profit Hill can be clearly seen in the following comparison pictures. It is evident that the city underwent some major redevelopment, especially around the volcano crater and in the area in which the new Downtown rose (according to the victorious proposal #4)... To build up some suspense before we visit the new Downtown, we shall see other elements of the city where notable changes were introduced as a result of suggestions presented by two of the Revered Spirits of the St'ropoli Dimension (@EffTheGrid, @Girafarig). These proposals met with keen interest of the city hall and so were implemented into the cityscape. As you can see, the portion of the city that was, no less, evaporated by the volcano, was indeed turned into an interesting park area in accordance with the above mentioned ideas. This green space now envelops the volcano cone in a half-circle of grass, trees and promenade paths. Here are a few more detailed close-ups of this new recreational space... North of the mountain, in a place where the former Downtown area would start, geologists discovered some hot springs that surfaced after the eruption. This natural peculiarity was incorporated into the park as a tourist attraction. Some visitors complain that the stench from the spring (which contains sulfur compounds and is significantly acidic) is overpowering. Still the place is a real draw for inquisitive individuals and school trips. Another idea that was inspired by the Revered Spirits' suggestions, was an overhaul of two major communication networks in Profit Hill - the beginning of the R1 highway and the expansion of the Silverstock Avenue located in the Southern part of the city. Presently, R1 highway indeed bypasses the city completely. It now cuts underneath Profit Hill and reemerges in the Sakvalan University District. Then, travelers can exit the highway by seamlessly driving onto Silverstock Avenue which leads directly to the new Downtown. The tunnel under Profit Hill was also featured in the "Engineering Illustrated" magazine last month. The former starting point of the R1 highway and its initial parts were completely dismantled as well, much to the relief of local citizens. After all, the fairly low number of commuters in this location did not warrant the continuous operation of a highway-grade route. It was downgraded to a 4-lane, narrow avenue which is just enough for local purposes. Southern Profit Hill underwent some redevelopment as well, just as the Spirits suggested. Instead of sparse, single-family housing, the area was rezoned into higher density neighborhood but with some reserved free space between apartment blocks. These efforts are of course just supporting elements to the key objective of the Businesspeople tribe - the reconstruction of the capital's downtown which you are about to see. An event that the local citizens and investors dreamt of for a very long time... Although initial reports raised concerns regarding the investors' willingness to return to Profit Hill, the companies actually clamored to resume their businesses in the city. New skyscrapers rose just next door to the government district and along the aptly named Renaissance Avenue. And thus, after months of planning, hard work and millions of New Udananian Mynts (NUM) invested, the tribe's efforts are crowned with a new, proud Downtown area that embodies their entrepreneurial spirit... * * Just a little "boast-note" - all buildings in the Downtown (except for rewards and parks of course) are growables, naturally developed in the course of the game. There are no skyscraper ploppables in Profit Hill at all. This swift recovery resulted in a very "bullish" market and prosperity not only for Profit Hill but also neighboring cities. A pool of skilled employees became quickly exhausted as companies raced to hire the best people possible. This in turn, provided incentive for developers to build new neighborhoods to accommodate citizens flocking to the Businesspeople lands. Population and customer numbers soared, just like the capital's skyline. The industry, which is otherwise hardly tolerated in the tribe's cities, became a little bit more acceptable too. After all, industrial products are necessary to build houses and offices. Bricks of cash can't replace regular bricks when it comes down to things... The economic and spiritual revival of the tribe had some other consequences as well. The government, recognizing the importance of the economic and societal ties of the three cities in the capital area, approved new administrative divisions. This is why the trio of cities including Profit Hill, Breadwinner Ponds and Dividend is now officially referred to as the "Profit Hill Metropolitan Area" (or, less officially, "ProHiMetA" in the civil service jargon). Here is a large mosaic which includes most of this area. There are two versions of it - one, with borders of individual districts and their prevalent character and another, without any annotations. Also, please take a special note of the area marked with green "x" in the Southwestern part of Miriolam district. If you can, please vote to determine its future purpose. These are quite large images, so it may take a while before they fully load. Your patience is appreciated. Enjoy. Despite the challenges of the past, the Businesspeople capital reemerged stronger and as prosperous as it ever was. The disaster cast doubt about the city's stability into many hearts but it seems to no longer be the case and the tribe's economic prowess was no doubt instrumental in saving Profit Hill. If, however, you are still in doubt whether to invest your money here, then perhaps some climatic, night shots will convince you to give it another chance... Comment replies: @Girafarig - Thank you. @Tamijo - All answers correct! @TogaMasterJohn - Happy to hear you like my nature, though sorry to hear you are so allergic. But did you know that New Udananian trees have non-allergizing pollen? @Karlito4 - Thank you for a very nice comment Karlito4! The fences you asked for come from this pack. Some of them are edited though, because I didn't want paths near most of them. @unaguayabita - Thank you!
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This is a residential building located in Manhattan at 16th St and 8th Ave. There's some ground-level retail represented here and 6 stories of residential above. This is good for mid-rise areas and grows on high-density residential under the Houston and Euro tilesets. It's a 3x2 lot that grows on left-corners. No dependencies, no lights, no problems!- 2 Reviews
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From the album Lupton News: Major Expansions!
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1. Aritzia Central City, a work in progress...
Sydney Claridge posted a City Journal entry in Province of New Alexandria
Welcome to Simply Stunning New Alexandria! A landscape of unparalleled beauty and an array of diverse, eclectic cities awaits. ~~~~~~ I will likely showcase multiple cities in this city journal. After all, I named the city journal the Province of New Alexandria, so we're also going to check out other cities elsewhere in the province, eventually. For now, the focus will remain on (what will become) the province's largest city, Aritzia. I'm currently working on Aritzia Central City, the city's dense urban core. This is very much a city of glass, with a lot of contemporary architecture, and some older buildings mixed in for good measure. The skyline I've created thus far is preliminary, and will likely change as I begin to consider where I will establish view corridors, as well as the mass transit lines, likely a mix of subways and elevated lines. Let's look at an overview of Central City so far: It's not very much, I know. Let's go down to the street and get some views down there: That's all for now. Hope you enjoyed!- 5 Comments
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Good morning or evening depending from where you are joining. I believe that due to my recent injury and hospital visit, some of the voting results on important matters regarding New Udanani have not been appropriately presented to you. This is why we shall now have a quick rundown of all relevant votes. Accordingly, be it known that: VIP Terrain Mod was chosen as a rock texture for New Udanani Water texture for New Udanani remains unchanged (Rivit Coastal Modd - Tropic) A second, narrative-oriented city journal on New Udanani will be launched, focusing on cultural and historical aspects of the region and the individual tribes. If you are a reader type, you will enjoy it. Activators shall export their surplus mining products to Altruists. And the latter point is where we start off today... The convoy of barges, loaded full with prime-quality limestone, marble and gravel moved silently up Jaland'di River. Respecting the decision of the Revered Spirits of the St'ropoli Dimension, the Activators have sent a trade mission towards the area occupied by the Northern tribes, hoping to make good profit and new friends. Despite their advantageous geographical location, the Activators have not engaged in any politics yet. The captain of the convoy was enjoying his morning coffee, coordinating the movement of the fleet through the river. As he was taking the next sip of his favorite drink, the radio went on and a somewhat bored but simultaneously tense, military voice announced: - This is Altruist River Patrol corvette "Kingfisher" to approaching barge convoy. Set your transponder code to zero-five-eight-seven and state your business. The captain put his coffee aside, grabbed the microphone and quickly replied: - Setting transponder now... This is Activator merchant convoy, bringing industrial materials for trade or commercial exchange. Requesting permission to moor in Serene Thoughts. - Confirmed. On your way. The barges soon moved past the patrol boat and thrown anchor just outside Serene Thoughts. The government officials have been notified about the arrival of new guests from as yet undiscovered tribe. Two hours later, Activator officials and merchants were invited for a round of talks in the local town center. After the talks concluded, Altruists left the town center with mixed feelings... They were quite shocked to learn that Activators consider harmful dirty industry or sand-swept mining wastelands to be a form of development as good as forests and parks... Some of the delegates described the Activator style of city building as "sickening", pointing out that their cities are too congested and lacking clear boundaries between different developer types. The Activators were a bit more kind towards their new partners and quite impressed with the spatial planning of Altruist cities. Especially the capital of Wellbeing which had no empty spaces but, at the same time, was not a glass-and-concrete desert. All in all, the Altruists agreed for an exchange of ambassadors and also declared their willingness to purchase some of the mining materials brought to their shores. The Altruist Tribal Council planned to establish a new town in the near future and it was determined that quality construction goods might be really useful for their newest plan. But the idea of a new town in the rural Northern Udanani was dwarfed by the great city-building leaps that the Businesspeople have made. Due to the recent Coastline Summit and the business contacts made there, the tribe has gained a lot of new confidence and wealth. These gains made it possible to turn two, unassuming traveler service points on R-1 and R-3 highways into fully-grown towns. Developing new cities along busy communication networks is always good for business. Thus, Newfoundwealth and Dollar Grove have been established. Newfoundwealth is the more successful of the two. Wedged between the Businesspeople capital and the already grown Cashflow, Newfoundwealth is passed by thousands of travelers, tourists and businesspeople on a weekly basis. All of it began from the humble travel service points integrated into R-1. These, later developed into larger, low density area of shops and hotels which are heartily welcomed by automotorists passing by. After the town started to gain strength, some of the CEOs, entrepreneurs and other well-situated people began to move in. These privileged groups of pioneer citizens have established their homes on one of the prominent hills overlooking Newfoundwealth. A very fancy and stylish spot to live in... Eventually, the soaring number of travelers on R-1 stimulated the commercial growth so much, that a local downtown area started to emerge in the city. This is currently one of its most expensive parts. It also neighbors high-density residential blocks. Workforce and workplace numbers are in a good equilibrium so the city is as productive and balanced as possible in its current economic state. For its employees sake, Newfoundwealth has some nice recreational facilities too where office workers can calm their nerves down after work. Some of these include Township Square located in the area where initial urban developments took place. Nearby, one can also find relaxing Merchant Promenade. A highlight to this area is the agricultural market, located at the end of the promenade. The Smileyface and Resident farmers make up most of the traders certified here. A little bit closer to the downtown, one can also find the Profit Hill Gardens. A huge park complex named in honor of the Businesspeople capital city. At the Northeastern tip of the park, one can also visit Levrono Fort. Formerly a medieval dungeon, it was converted into a courtyard garden in the 17th century by the effort of the local noble family by the name Samanssito. All in all, the city of Newfoundwealth has a fitting name and the advantageous location surely contributes to its success. With many free spots being still available throughout the city tile, it is sure to grow even bigger in the future. Things are considerably more challenging in the Dollar Grove. The Businesspeople's first town built along the R-3 highway. R-3 does not receive the same amount of travelers as R-1. This communication network connects Central Udanani with the Resident-occupied areas to the North which are scantily populated. Therefore, although this town could be established without problem, it cannot spread its wings to the same effect as Newfoundwealth. As you can see, the town is rather simple and consists of several roads and low-income neighborhoods. All commercial developments are located along the busiest patch of the main road and lay close to the highway itself. Strategically, the zoning is good but the growth in this isolated patch of Udanani is woefully slow. In an effort to invigorate the town a bit, local government has even allowed some industry to develop West of the highway. The industrial zones bring in the much-needed money but are otherwise a testament to the town's current hardships. Some economists are concerned that the Businesspeople have simply overstretched their resources. However, the success of Dollar Grove is a matter of political ambition for the tribe and the government is ready to support the town for as long as required. While economic considerations are of no interest to them, the Slackers are concerned about the establishment of Dollar Grove for a different reason... According to a nearly forty-year old warning handed out to the Udananites by Sulka - their deity - it is forbidden to build anything it the immediate vicinity of The Sacred Pond of Forces. However, as Dollar Hill is right next to it, many Sulkourbanist believers are fearful of the possible consequences this act may have on the future of Udanani... Thank you for reading and watching through the episode and for your many comments and likes under the previous entry. Comment replies: @sc4baidu - You're most welcome. Same to you! @Tamijo - My choice as well. @Honolulu - Thank you! @JohanD - Thanks! I'm glad you like them! @kschmidt - Thank you for your kind comment. I'm happy you like it! MMPing this area was fun. @TG24 - It is always nice to see you on my pages @TG24. Feel free to drop back in anytime you want. Yes, I agree from my point of view as well - #35 is one of the best and most detailed episodes in this city journal.
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From the album Boston Massachesetts
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Downtown Bolliton's planning in the early days fell on the shoulders of British-educated elites and Russian and Ukrainian expatriates fleeing rule from Moscow and Vienna. This has begun to change as Beringia has grown more cosmopolitan and comfortable with its local roots. The region was once part of the Manchurian sphere, and in the modern age, Manchu architects are leaving their mark on the cityscape. PNE Place is the tallest building in not just Bolliton, but Beringia. Commissioned by Pacific Northeast Bank (PNEBank) and designed by a Manchu architect, it was completed around 2010 and ranks among the top ten to fifteen tallest buildings on Earth. PNEBank is of course the main tenant, among numerous other corporations. Bolliton Central Station was constructed in the 1920s and remains the busiest stop on the Trans Beringia Railroad. Commercial development has concentrated around it, with older buildings from the early 1900s coexisting with newer ones. The tower to the right of the station (as pictured) is one of the largest employers in town. Development demand has steadily encroached on the Amur River waterfront, where old riprap seawalls have been replaced over the years by modern concrete esplanades. The oldest structure on the waterfront is a Russian Orthodox church, the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, dating from the early 1900s and built with inspiration from a similar church in Moscow. The lands around it have been encroached on by modern glass towers and by the campus of the Amur Technical Institute, a modern technical-studies university. Administratively, Bolliton is divided into boroughs, each one electing a representative to Bolliton city council. The Gates Park borough grew up in the 1920s and 30s on the edge of downtown, transitioning from higher-density developments to classic brownstones and rowhouses. The borough's most notable landmark is likely PacLife Field, formerly known as Wally Buck Field in honour of a past mayor. Naming rights were sold off to PacLife, a major insurance company, in the 2000s as part of a scheme to circumvent budget shortfalls. The stadium remains home to the Bolliton Red Jackets baseball team.
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Beringia's capital has stood since the 1880s at the city of Bolliton. The city, home to in the ballpark of five-ish million people (on top of a more populous metro area), grew over the years from a railway hub and shipment centre for agricultural goods to become the most important city in the nation. Downtown Bolliiton grew up as a city of brick and stone masonry and concrete, sitting astride the Amur River near where the waterway forks around Big Ussuri Island - land that might be known as Khabarovsk in another time. These days, the city has begun to grow up. Her skyline is dominated now by glass towers more akin to those you'd see in places like Tokyo or Hong Kong. The downtown core by night. Downtown grew up around the Cathedral of St. Alban the Martyr, the largest Anglican church in Bolliton. While developers have occasionally lobbied to grow in closer to the old 1890s building, city councils have resolved over the years to protect the church grounds, leaving it as an island of heritage church architecture among the girders, lights and concrete of downtown. The church itself is more heritage site than anything else these days, given the growing prevalence of Orthodox Christianity and Buddhism and the relative decline of Protestant denominations as the country grows more diverse. Beringia is governed by a bicameral Parliament, which meets on the southern edge of downtown at Parliament Centre. The neighbouring cube is home to the Supreme Court of Beringia.
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The scene was set. Raccoon City would begin a new life here and now. The mistakes of the past have long been erased or forgotten. Umbrella first started out by clearing the land to lay down the interconnected streets of what will become the CBD. This new downtown will eventually be filled with gleaming new skyscrapers, high end shopping and retail, and multi-millon dollar condos. The Umbrella Corp had already attained a variety of multi national corporations and high end shopping names to be housed in the city. What they promised them is unknown even to some of those within the highest ranks of Umbrella. But they have already purchased their plots within downtown and began construction on their new buildings. The Raccoon Promenade...home to some of the most expensive retail and hotel rooms in the city. This is where the wealthy will be mostly spending their evenings and weekends after what they consider a long day. Eventually high rise condos and office towers will be built around the district. So for now Umbrella takes a step back and looks over what they have done, and are proud of themselves. People are becoming more optimistic about Umbrella's plans for the new Raccoon City. Umbrella also has plans for state of the art schools, single family suburban homes, and a safe, healthy, and happy metropolis. Or at least that's what I'm paid to say. So again we at Umbrella welcome you to Raccoon City. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable stay with us.
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