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Powerful societies don't grow overnight. In order for people to be successful, certain conditions have to be met. In recent times, it has become evidently clear that some dim-witted lawmakers consider layoffs, handouts and automation as ultimate solutions to employees' disenchantment and demands. The truth, however, is that it is possible to run successful businesses and keep employees satisfied as well! These solutions are just too numerous to count them all down. But since a picture is worth a thousand words, it is probably best to just show how they work in Udanani. If you pay yet another short visit to Profit Hill, you will see that the situation on the job market has been steadily improving. New investor incentives help companies and businesses grow and this, in turn, means more job opportunities on offer for every employee profile. Larger companies and friendly business climate are just as important to CEOs as they are to file employees (even if the latter don't fully realize it). New residents are still clamoring to settle in Profit Hill. Another residential area (a twin to Sirli Park) has been built in the Western part of the city, by the foot of Profit Hill (the eponymous geographical feature of The Businesspeople's city name). Pictured below, you can see Marou Square neighborhood. It turns out that the unemployment in Profit Hill has largely been caused due to the spotty public transport, which relied mainly on bus connections. Busses in Profit Hill are not bad, but not sufficient either given large quantities of cars on the city's main thoroughfares. One particular apartment block... ...seems to be especially affected by the challenging commute. This is why The Businesspeople have decided to develop another, quicker form of transport - the tramways. The starting point of the network has been located in the area most affected by unemployment and is being expanded from there, outwards. Some termini has also been built throughout the city and plans to extend them into new lines have already been approved. Ubiquitous public transport system will be a key to keep employees calm and sane during their commutes! Improving the minds of the future workforce is yet another objective for The Businesspeople. Profit Hill welcomes a new city college in the Downtown! Last but not least, The Businesspeople have started the construction of Bull Market Mound - a hike-park on the slopes of Profit Hill. This vast, topographically interesting area will be a draw to the citizens and will surely soothe the nerves of busy employers and employees alike. Before we move on, let's just take another brief look at Sirli Park. It keeps being redeveloped and has become a veritable testing bed for various gardening and residential configurations! The reinforcement of society is an important issue for the citizens of Wellbeing as well. The costs of various services and amenities in this city has been prohibitively expensive though, putting citizens' problem-solving skills (and their living standards) to a difficult test. In order to keep the healthcare, fire protection and other services well-funded and cost effective, it has been decided that Wellbeing should be reorganized a little bit. The results of the redevelopment and budget audit in Wellbeing have surpassed initial expectations. A monthly loss of $600 has been largely mitigated and reduced to a more acceptable level of $40 per month. This, of course, is much easier for the city budget to tackle and perhaps, Sulka willing, Wellbeing will even register some income in the near future. But what exactly has changed? First of all, Cornflower - the central residential area of Wellbeing, has been redeveloped and a central "service island" has been built within its limits. Cornflower has also been connected to the neighborhood of Papillon, because the time it took fire crews to reach Papillon was dangerously long. Here is the street, connecting the two, previously separated, areas. New citizens are eager to move in, feeling safe in the vicinity of a modern hospital and well-equipped emergency services (crime is still low or even disappearing in some areas.) As you can see, the residential densities have also been increased to provide more tax income. This way, services and residential projects supplement and support each other. The Altruists also continue to build up their concentrated, environment-friendly industry. The Red Spruce Facilities is a newly finished industrial area which specializes in software design, production of light, farming machinery (not to be confused with light farming machinery) and spare parts for recreational airplanes. Interestingly enough, in order to nurture the health and fitness among their citizens, The Altruists have introduced a little innovation into their cities - grass paths for pedestrian commuters. Citizens are encouraged to use these paths rather than their cars in order to reach their workplaces. This way, they can calm down on their way to and from work, enjoying the natural environment and feeling invigorated and hopeful, regardless of the duties they may face during the day. While the idea of "grass walks" seems to be gaining traction, the rail system did not really take off in Wellbeing. You may have noticed that the railway has, regrettably, been torn down... We approach the end of this entry. I hope you found this update interesting and fun to read! But before we conclude this part of the Udanani adventure, be it known that the Spirits of the St'ropoli Dimension have spoken! Respecting their will, The Localvores have decided to build a small village surrounded by farms on Alouni Basan Plains! The project is still underway, so be sure to check back on Farmington from time to time. Meanwhile, The Localvores thank Thee for your guidance! Thank you for your visit! But wait... It looks like some large-scale construction works are taking place at the "Emo-G" site perimeter... What are they up to...?
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It is time to continue the trip across Udanani and take a peek into other starter towns. Take a moment to visit The Smileyfaces and The Localvores tribes on their home turfs. Enjoy. ______ "Don't worry - be happy and join The Smileyfaces! Or else..." Laughterdale - a lovely town, full of positive people and fun, fun, FUN! The Smileyfaces' starter town strives to become an entertaining and likeable place to live in. There are lots of things that still need to be completed in order to achieve it, but Laughterdale is getting there. Day by day. The Smileyfaces have several ways in which they nurture positivity and happiness. One of them is the way in which they organize their residential communities. The Smileyfaces' residential zones are concentrated and contain citizens of various wealth levels. While challenging for some communities, in Laughterdale this model successfully stimulates interpersonal contacts and neighborly relations. But there are also other things which put smiles on Laughterdaelians' faces. Agriculture and vast, relaxing, open spaces have found a way into The Smileyfaces' system of values as well. Sporting activities and games are also cherished by The Smileyfaces as they let them stay positively excited over the course of their lives. The Smileyfaces' philosophy is to simply search for positivity in every aspect of their existence. Which is a very "kawaii" thing to do! It is also worth mentioning that The Smileyfaces are one of the richest, most resourceful and most computer-savvy tribes in Udanani... All these privileges have made it possible for them to develop several mysterious and technologically advanced projects over the years. It is believed that most of these projects are housed in the top-secret "Emo-G" site, conveniently hidden in a dense jungle north of their home town. Away from any prying eyes. Many Udananites believe that The Smileyfaces have some sinister motives that are not yet fully understood. Many more, wonder what is exactly hidden in the mysterious siloes and boreholes laying in the "Emo-G" perimeter... The Udananites' imaginations have flared up especially after the revelations that The Smileyfaces have managed to weaponize hiccups... It is an open secret that The Smileyfaces have a lot more knowledge and possibilities than they officially claim to have. The full extent of these possibilities still remains to be seen... But even the most advanced technologies would become heaps of useless junk had no spare parts been available. This is why Laughterdale has a robust industrial sector, helping to support the research conducted at "Emo-G" site. The facilities also provide lots of jobs which, in turn, provide people with income. Needless to say, money, even if not the first thing to be happy about, is still a good reason to crack a smile! What does the future hold? The Smileyfaces plan to continue to grow their vibrant residential neighborhoods to further foster positive and inspiring personal interactions. Being the active bunch they are, The Smileyfaces plan to build a full-fledged, city-funded sports complex in lieu of just a single football pitch they currently have. The size and the cost of this project have not been specified yet but it is assumed that The Smileyfaces will be able to fund it with ease... One of the things that The Smileyfaces don't like about their city, is the dirty industrial sector located in the South. It is universally considered to be the most depressing part of Laughterdale and as such, is not looked upon favorably by the citizens. The Laughterdale's city council is preparing some plans to redevelop or destroy this area. It is said that three to four Elation-class supercavitating artillery rounds are being prepared specifically for the purpose of clearing the area. After all, futuristic weapons are all about clean, hi-tech, brushed-metal designs. Not some greasy, oil-leaking contraptions! " 'Local and organic' will be your credo should you join The Localvores" Is there anything better than waking up early in the morning, having a deep breath of fresh, fragrant air and cooking up breakfast made from milk, wholegrain cereals, crunchy bread and mouthwatering fruits? All of them produced locally? Probably not. The Localvores is a typical tribe of farmers who work the fields and nurture their crops and the environment overall. Their small town of Farmington is located at the confluence of three rivers running through Udanani - the main river named Bila An'anani and its two tributaries - Casamassima and Sopronia. The town life as such is concentrated almost exclusively in the Farmington village area. This is where about 97% of all residents live. The town is surrounded by various farms and fields which, similarly, employ about 97% of all residents. The Localvores are expert farmers and use the river and its deposits to the benefit of their farming activities. Occasionally, the rivers flood the nearby fields, increasing the overall fertility of the soils located there. The waters near Farmington are very clean, because the town is strategically located upstream from any other settlement in Udanani! But not all Farmingtonians work in the agricultural sector. Some of them are employed in the services and retail shops present in the very center of Farmington. Farmington is a very nice place to live in, but good luck trying to settle there... The citizens of Farmington are suspicious towards newcomers and don't like to share the fruits of their hard labor with anyone. Fearing that their efforts might be squandered or even sabotaged by outsiders. This aversion is, in fact, so deeply rooted that they don't even have any outside connections leading out of their city! The Localvores are very attached to their healthy and peaceful lifestyle. What does the future hold? The inhabitants of Farmington plan to expand their farming activities along the rivers, especially the main river of Bila An'anani. Should they succeed, Farmington may become a farming powerhouse of the entire region. If only they learned to share... One of the biggest projects that The Localvores are after, is the forestation of the northern edge of their town, in the area pictured below. The Localvores believe that a project like this will greatly increase the amount of valuable organic and mineral deposits carried downstream, directly to their fields. Besides, a large forested area on the other shore will also be a nice and relaxing place to visit on a Sunday morning. No decisions have yet been taken as far as Farmington itself is concerned. It is speculated that the town will not change much in the near future and will remain roughly the same low-key village it currently is. The Localvores wish to improve the health of their citizens, so investments in this sector and healthcare accessibility are likely. To be continued...
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