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Entry 22.5 The Future of Kanin Fjord Update #2
whiteshark365 posted a City Journal entry in Kanin Fjord
It has been a while since my last post, and wanted to give everyone an update, as well as some spoiler pics for the upcoming post. After more than 2 years of work, developing Kanin fjord, the future of this journal is potentially at risk. Here is what is going on. Cities Skylines, unlike SimCity 4, stores all of its custom content on the Stream workshop. Downloaded assets such as buildings, roads, props, etc… are not saved on the player’s hard drive in the same way that SimCity 4 does. This unfortunately means, that when the creator of a custom building removes the asset from the Stream workshop, that building is then removed from your city. Unfortunately, this just happened with a set of commonly used landscaping props. This included a pack of fences and walls that I used extensively in my landscaping work. The first blow to my city. Countless hours of detailing work have now been lost. While this is not a fatal blow to the future of this journal, it is the first notable one, and may be a potential sign of things to come. The disappearance of a single set of props alone isn’t substantial; however, I’ve been noticing a slow trickle of customized assets disappearing from the Stream workshop since the release of Cities Skylines 2. It appears that an 8-year-old collection of custom assets in Cities Skylines is being removed piece by piece. For now, all I can do is fix what I can find with substitute props and hope this is the last time something like this happens. As long as this disappearance remains isolated or if the props are readded to the stream workshop, I’ll continue my work on this region. Only if this becomes a common occurrence, then I am going to have to consider whether or not I want to keep playing cities skylines. In the meantime, here are some spoiler and work in progress pictures for upcoming Entry 23. All of it new residential development.- 5 Comments
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May 1, 2012 Regional Population: 8,128 Ny kanin fjord Population: 2,848 Kanin fjord Population: 4,334 Niðavellir Nikkel malm prosessanlegg (Niðavellir Nickel Ore Processing Plant) While Kanin fjord was constructing an airfield, new subdivisions, and a cable car system, Ny kanin fjord was significantly expanding its industry. The discovery of a dense nickel vein and nickel-rich minerals in the hills south of Ny kanin fjord in 2009 lead to the construction of the Niðavellir Nickel Ore Processing Plant (named after one of the nine Norse worlds, particularly the realm of the dwarves.), the Sindri Nickel Mine, and Brokkr Quarry (Both named after dwarfs of Norse Mythology.). The nickel processing plant began operation in June of 2011, with the capacity to process up to 50,000 metric tons of ore a year. The plant is a first stage ore processing facility, meaning that it only physically processes the ore, mechanically breaking it down from large boulders into small stones and grains of varying sizes. It does not chemically or electrically treat the ore. Once the ore is broken down, it is stored on site until it can be loaded directly onto a bulk carrier. Most of the ore that the plant processes comes directly from Brokkr Quarry and consists of nickel-bearing minerals that can be stored outside as small stones of varying sizes. The concentrated nickel ore from Sindri Mine is broken down in a sperate process into a grain-sized power and stored in enclosed silos. Once the plant went into operation, it provided Ny kanin fjord and surrounding region with just over 600 new jobs. Kjempenes havn (Harbor of the Giants) Navnår has been wanting to construct a support yard for ships that require engine and minor frame repairs, as well as basic ship maintenance for several years. The cost of outsourcing these tasks to companies in Stokkvågen was soaring. Building a new port that could manage repair and maintenance operations that was company owned reduced maintenance and repair costs by a staggering 37%, significantly boosting the company’s net profit, without sacrificing maintenance quality. Built on the south side of Lure strømmen, Kjempenes havn can accommodate up to 6 vessels at a time and has the necessary manufacturing capacity to repair and replace almost any type of engine or other mechanical part. The only limitation to the new facility is that most ships have to remain on the water during maintenance and repair. To assist with underwater repairs, the port has hired a specialized team of marine engineers and underwater welders. The new port was built in conjunction with the Nickel Processing Plant and consists not only of industries needed to maintain Navnår’s fleet, but light manufacturing industries that support the new processing plant and town’s railyards. Combined, the port and adjacent industries provide an additional eight hundred new jobs to the town. Since Navnår’s purchase of Kanin fjord’s South Port, shipping traffic along Kaninfjorden has increased dramatically. While Navnår is renowned for its safety record, collisions, groundings, and other shipping accidents along the fjord are impossible to avoid, with dense fog often being a common culprit. As a result, the Norwegian Coast Guard decided to construct a small station just south of Ny kanin fjord along the coast, and permanently stationed 3 fire and rescue ships in Stille bukt, to respond faster to emergencies on the fjord. Before and After Pictures Region south of Ny kanin fjord and Lure strømmen Kanin fjord/ Ny kanin fjord Region Niðavellir Nikkel malm prosessanlegg Pics The entire processing plant and quarry. The southern end of the plant Center of the plant Northern end of the facility. Entrance to the Sindri Nickel Mine. A conveyor system was built directly into the mineshaft to allow for the rapid removal of mined nickel ore. Brokkr Quarry Kjempenes havn Overview. The Port Port headquarters Intersection of Sleggesvingen and Malmveien, heading south Intersection of Sleggesvingen and Malmveien, heading North Residential development along Malmveien More residential development New Norwegian Coast Guard Station Industrial development along Sleggesvingen Thank you for the likes and comments on the last entry @koumus corporation, @hugues aroux, @Golan0, @Tamijo, @CaptCity, @simster007, @Honolulu, @JulioC, @TheMurderousCricket, @art128
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March 17, 2012 Regional Population: 8,066 (+9.8%) Kanin Fjord Population: 4,371 (+20%) For centuries the old villagers have held a profound conviction that they are the destined stewards of Midgard (realm of Humans in Norse Mythology), and until death takes them, they shall be bound to Midgard. This belief among the older village folk has resulted in an unusual paranoia of airplanes. Some truly think that if they get onto a plane, the gods will strike them down for abandoning their responsibilities of taking care of Midgard. Another superstition of the villagers is that there are hidden doorways to Jotunheim and Svartalfheim (realms of the giants and dwarves) in the mountains of Tufjord Island. They have a fear of the mountains, believing creatures from other worlds venture through these doorways and inhabit the mountains and surrounding forests. Tyr flypass By early 2010, Tufjord Island had a population of nearly 20,000. The island was connected to mainland Norway by sea, train, and car. However, it was impossible to travel to the island by plane. The nearest airfield was 30 kilometers east of Nolborg. Pressure had been building for the past 5 years to construct an airfield somewhere on the island. Rough topography combined with a dispute between Kanin Fjord and Stokkvågen over jurisdictional control of the airfield had been holding up construction of the airfield. In May of 2010, the two towns agreed to construct the airfield at the base of Dvergfjell (Dwarf Mountain) under Kanin Fjord’s jurisdiction. Additional disagreements over the airfield’s name resulted in a lottery being used to determine the name. The airfield was named after the Norse god Tyr as a result of this lottery. Construction of the new airfield began in September of 2010 and was completed by March of 2012. The runway measures 30 meters wide by 800 meters in length. Topography surrounding Dvergfjell limited the size of the runway; therefore, many parts of the airfield are constructed to near minimum dimensions. Tyr flypass is designed to only handle small aircraft such as Cessnas and Learjets. Upon opening, an average of 10 small aircraft a day began passing through the airfield. Upper Kanin Fjord (Øvre kaninfjord) Development of Tyr flypass coincided with the construction of a new suburb of Kanin Fjord called Øvre kaninfjord. Øvre kaninfjord is the largest expansion to Kanin Fjord in the past 10 years. The new part of Kanin Fjord is located at the base of Dvergfjell to the Northwest of downtown, and can be reached by the mountain road Midgardsveien. By March of 2012, Øvre kaninfjord added an additional 900 residents to the town, increasing Kanin Fjord’s population by 20% in a matter of months. Additionally, Øvre kaninfjord became the region's unofficial mass transit hub, containing an airfield, bus depot, and aerial cablecar terminal. Other new amenities and businesses included a gas station, fire station, multi-story apartments, two grocery stores, an aircraft part repair shop, and other businesses. Kanin Fjord Region Kanin Fjord Øvre kaninfjord The mountain road of Midgardsveien Valhalla leiligheter (Valhalla Apartments), with a mural of Valhalla, Odin, and Thor on the side of the first building. Norway’s rapid economic growth had attracted the attention of the German family-owned grocery chain Aldi. Kanin fjord was selected as one of three towns in Norway for the construction of a new Aldi. This was quite a gamble for the company as these stores are Aldi’s first business venture in Scandinavia. American fast food arrives in Kanin fjord’s first McDonalds. Located off of Tyrveien on the lower level of the new aerial cablecar terminal. Now residents can enjoy a taste of America. The intersection of Midgardsveien and Tyrveien is considered the center of Øvre kaninfjord. The new aerial cablecar terminal, providing a connection between Øvre kaninfjord and the resort and soccer field at the northern end of Kanin fjord. The terminal is surrounded by medium density apartments and condominiums. Tyr flypass (Tyr Airfield) This is Tufjord island’s only runway, which averages roughly 10 flights per day. The runway and airfield is designed to only support small aircraft. The runway is too short to allow safe landing and takeoff of larger planes. Residential development under the gaze of the Dvergfjell. The end of Langdalveien The eastern end of Floveien. Small aircraft parts repair facility, and homes located along Buveien in the immediate background. These three homes are built closest to the mountain on the northern end of Floveien. New residential development on the south side of Øvre kaninfjord. Swiss-inspired housing on Troveien. Housing located along Kaninfjordenveien A couple of homes located on Moslingvei. Upper-class homes with some Finish inspiration.
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As some of you may or may not be aware, Cities Skylines 2 is being released within the next month. I felt it was important that I let everyone know that I will most likely not be purchasing Cities Skylines 2 for quite some time. Over 2 years of work has been invested in Kanin Fjord, and I intend on keeping this journal up and running for the foreseeable future. There are still plenty more posts to come as the region grows. Here are a few spoiler pics for the next post Thank you for the likes and comments @Pille0503, @simster007, @TG24, @jakis, @Honolulu, @Dead_End, @koumus corporation, @CarstenB, @TheMurderousCricket, @Golan0, @CaptCity, and @hugues aroux.
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Entry 20: Lost? Follow the Signs! (Note: I’ve been experimenting with a new LUT; therefore, the color scheme of the pictures has changed from older entries. The previous LUT was causing blue colors to appear extremely white and desaturated). October 15, 2011 (A day later) Kanin fjord’s layout is typical of a European town. Roads and buildings were constructed on an as needed basis, rather than being preplanned. As a result, a complex network of winding and twisting roads traverses through Kanin Fjord. There is no hierarchical road system in the town. Even E220 has a complicated route as it passes through the town. All auto and trucking traffic between Stokkvågen and the Norwegian mainland pass through town. This results in thousands of vehicles traveling through town every day. Unless one lives and works in Kanin Fjord and has learned the town’s roads, it is quite easy to get lost in town. Adding to the complication was an inaccurate and poor system of road markings. It has been estimated that as many as 100 motorists a day were making wrong turns and getting lost in town. While lost drivers occasionally stop at a store to get directions and buy something, most tended to be more of an annoyance than benefit to the town. People aimlessly driving through town was creating unnecessary traffic issues and headaches for town residents. Illegal U-turns are a persistent issue for local police. Early in 2009, Kanin Fjord entered into a municipal development partnership with Stokkvågen to fund upgrades to E220. This included a significant budget for adding highway signs with clear directions. While not perfect, the new system of road markings ended up reducing incidents of lost drivers by almost 95%. Another important part of the town’s partnership with Stokkvågen is to begin the eventual conversion of E220 into a limited access motorway with no stops between the two towns. Part of this project included the construction of the Midgardsveien interchange. Midgardsveien is a new road that winds its way up the mountainside to a new suburb of Kanin Ford called Øvre kaninfjord. (More about Øvre kaninfjord in the next post). Newly completed E220- Midgardsveien intersection. Approximately 1.1 kilometers west from the center of Kanin Fjord. Before and after pics. The Midgardsveien Intersection was constructed for non-stop traffic. This way the merging traffic onto and off of E220 will have a minimal effect on existing traffic patterns. This stretch of E220 is the most heavily used road in Kanin Fjord. It is not uncommon for occasional traffic jams to occur. Heading east on E220 approximately 1.6 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading east on E220 approximately 1.5 kilometers west of Kanin fjord. The east Midgardsveien exit. Heading east on E220 approximately 1.4 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading west on E220, approximately 1.3 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading west on E220, approximately 1 kilometer west of Kanin Fjord. The west Midgardsveien exit. Heading east on E220, approximately 0.9 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading west on E220 towards Stokkvågen, approximately 0.8 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord. Heading east on E220 right before E220 veers to the right with the main traffic lane turning into Fjell sti. Approximately 600 meters west of the center of Kanin Fjord. Fjell sti leads to the old village while E220 heads into downtown Kanin Fjord. Traveling east on E220 and Fjell sti, approximately 400 meters west of the center of Kanin Fjord. The center lanes are Fjell sti and outer lanes are E220. Leaving Kanin Fjord, heading west on Fjell sti, approximately 500 meters west of the center of Kanin Fjord. Center lanes are Fjell sti, and outer lanes are E220. Entrance to downtown Kanin Fjord, traveling east on E220. E220 goes to the North Port, while the right exit goes to the South Port. Tunnel entrances. E220 on the right and provincial road 245 on the left. The right tunnel leads to the north port, while the left tunnel goes to Ny Kanin Fjord. Provincial Road 245 exiting the Hjortfjorden tunnel and entering downtown Kanin Fjord. The beginning of Provincial Road 245. This is a non-stop route to Ny Kanin Fjord. The 5.9 kilometer route consists of two bridges and two tunnels. Intersection of Havet, Lakseveien, and Provincial Road 245. Typically, this intersection is referred to as the geographic center of Kanin Fjord. It also is the most congested in the town as all traffic passing through must travel through this intersection. Entering Kanin Fjord from E220. The end of Midgardsveien where it merges into E220. Kanin Fjord’s residents refer to this complex network of roads as Korketrekker (The Corkscrew) If you accidentally turn onto Provincial Road 245, you will have to drive all the way to Ny Kanin Fjord before you can turn around. A few parting shots of Kanin Fjord.
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Entry 19: Those Enchanted Stones October 14, 2011 Regional Population: 7,348 (+7.2%) Kanin Fjord Population: 3,642 (+1.1%) Ny Kanin Fjord Population: 2,834 (+0.9%) Nolborg Population: 223 (+9.9%) The tricking of Rán: A God’s revenge A thousand years ago there was a Fisherman who lived by the sea. He worked and lived on the ocean and was content with his life. The goddess Rán was envious of the Fisherman’s happiness. One day, she appeared in physical form on his boat and warned him to never sail on the sea again, or she would use her net to drag him down to her watery underworld for all eternity. Out of fear, the Fisherman left the sea and fled into the mountains. Fishing was all he knew. He had no concept of living off the land, only living off the sea. All he had to eat was the fish from his last catch. This managed to sustain him for 10 days and 10 nights. On the tenth night, while eating his last fish, the god Loki appears to the Fisherman and offers a deal. (Loki, who had just been ejected from a feast hosted by Rán’s husband Ægir, was now after revenge) Loki wanted to anger Ægir and Rán, and he saw a perfect opportunity to use the Fisherman to his advantage. Loki picked up a stone, fashioned it into a perfect sphere, and enchanted the stone with a displacement spell. The enchantment stone worked by rendering the Fisherman and his boat invisible to Rán and projecting an illusion of the Fisherman in another location. The idea was to keep Rán endlessly chasing a mirage every time the Fisherman went out to sea, causing her great anger and disappointment. The Fisherman accepted the stone and traveled back to the ocean. He continued his life on the ocean, once again, and was quite content. For the remainder of his years, Rán was tricked every time the Fisherman sailed the sea. Her annoyance had no bounds, but she was never able to figure out Loki’s illusion, and the Fisherman died happy as an old man. To believers of the Fisherman’s tail, the stone that Loki crafted into a sphere was taken from a land now referred to as Engavågen. For centuries, boat captains, fishermen, and sailors would land on the shore of Engavågen, and search for spherically shaped stones. The rounder the stone, the better protection it would offer. It is believed that these stones will shield one from Rán’s tricks and treachery. To this day, it is a town tradition for every ship captain to keep a rounded stone from Engavågen on their boat while on the water. That New Old: Heimdall havn Many of Kanin’s Fjord’s original villagers have succumbed to the rapid growth of the region, and even to buyouts from various developers. In order to preserve some of the village’s heritage, Kanin Fjord’s City Council hired a developer to recreate a traditional Northern Norwegian fishing village on the bank of Kaninfjorden. This would, once again, allow the original villagers to have a life on the sea free from the bustling expansion of the region. A small inlet on the shore of Engavågen was selected as the best location for such a project. The new development was named Heimdall havn after the Norse god Heimdall. Inspiration for the design came from small fishing villages located on Norway’s northwestern coastline. While the layout may seem haphazard at first, the design is intentional, providing a sense of old ruggedness while being constructed to modern standards. The topography of the inlet consists of a small and shallow naturally protected harbor and rough and rocky terrain. Construction of the village required roughly a year and was completed in July 2011. Once complete, Heimdall havn provided housing for 125 of Kanin Fjord’s original villagers. Additionally, the village has a convenience store, general store, marine repair shop, and boat part manufacturing warehouse. Engavågen Prior to 2009, Engavågen remained largely uninhabited, and consisted of a single ferry crossing and road. In late 2009, that all changed. The topography of Engavågen was considerably more favorable for development compared to the steep terrain of Kanin Fjord. Additionally, a major road highway already ran through Engavågen, providing preexisting direct access to Norway’s road system. Between early 2009 and the middle of 2011, Engavågen’s population increased from 6 to nearly 500 (624 including the population of Heimdall havn). By October 2011, Engavågen consisted of a mixture of low and medium density housing, several businesses, an orphanage, an elementary school, a library, and a soccer field. This was now the new hot spot for immigration into the Kanin Fjord region. Kanin Fjord to the left, Ny Kanin Fjord to the right, and Engavågen in the center. North-South Aerial Photo of Engavågen Development along E220 in Engavågen, with Heimdall havn in the center of the image Residential development on the west side of Engavågen. Roads to Heimdall havn Heimdall havn from E220 Heimdall havn New school, library, orphanage, and medium-density housing. Additional pics of the school and library Closeup aerial Small subdivision located along Høgholtet on the eastern side of Engavågen Soccer has become quite a popular sport in Kanin Fjord with the addition of a third large soccer field. Small subdivision behind the soccer field. Exit off of E220 to Heimdall havn. New roundabout at the intersection of E220 and Selsbanesgate
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Entry 18: Filling in the Spaces. June 30, 2010 Regional Population: 6,855 Kanin Fjord Population: 3,604 Ny Kanin Fjord Population: 2,810 Nolborg Population: 203 Small Update A few completed projects in Kanin Fjord. No stories in this post. Old Christian missionary overlooking the South Port. I’ve been wanting to complete this church since my first post; however, only now finally got around to completing it. New boat repair shop and convenience store located at the intersection of Havet and Bolagsgata. This is also the south entrance of the South Port. This also included an additional parking lot. Interesting fact, the city banned all private boats from the loading dock after this area developed. Citizens must now use the South Port Marina to access the water. Before and after pics More pictures of the South Entrance Development of another mid-rise apartment building and new housing on the cliffside right off of Hytte, next to the town school. Without being able to expand outward, the town is now developing all land within its borders. Mid-rise developments are favored due to the large number of units that can be packed within a relatively small land area. Before and after pictures. Additional pics of the development next to the school.
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Chapter 4: Fish, Ghosts, and Sell Outs March 21, 2010 Regional Population: 6,665 Kanin Fjord Population: 3,452 Ny Kanin Fjord Population: 2,756 Nolborg Population: 216 Part 1: Overcapacity Following the tragic fuel spill in 1998, the South Port was reconstructed by the Navnår Corporation to provide Kanin Fjord with a modern high-capacity fishing port. Originally, the port’s design allowed for a high volume of shipping, including the offloading of catch from several dozen fishing vessels. The port also had the capacity to transfer cargo between ships and maintained a fleet of 3 tugboats. At the time, it was expected that an antidote to Kodiak Poisoning would have been discovered and mollusk prices would stabilize or even drop. However, by the end of the 2000s, there still was no miracle cure for making Pacific mollusks safe to consume, and the price of shellfish in the Atlantic had tripled throughout the decade. By 2008, Kanin Fjord’s fishing fleet had expanded to 40 ships, and the volume of traffic in the harbor was resulting in lengthy delays in offloading their catch. To handle the ever-increasing volume of shellfish, the town’s shellfish processing plant Kanin Fiskefabrikk added a third shift. For a few years, the third shift kept up with the increase, but by the end of the decade, the plant’s resources were again, extended beyond capacity. To remedy the situation, the Navnår Corporation expanded the South Port to include a second fish processing plant. The new processing plant had a higher capacity than the old factory and has the ability to process other types of seafood besides just shellfish, including mackerel and Atlantic cod. Other improvements included the addition of a fifth pier, the installation of a large gantry crane, and a dock for small cargo ships. It was now possible to load processed fish directly onto a cargo ship. Upon completion, the upgrades to the South Port provided the town with 142 new jobs. Part 2: The Tragedy of Tore punkt Sometimes, prosperity comes with an ironic tragedy. A perfect case example of this is the development of Tore punkt. Tore punkt’s location made it ideal for constructing a bridge across Hjortfjorden. It also has relatively flat topography. Most of the land, however; was owned by Kanin Fjord’s original villagers, who collectively opposed selling their land to developers or the government. This meant that in order to construct a new bridge, many of these homes would have to be demolished and the villagers relocated. After ten years of resisting ever increasing offers to buy their land and with the impending threat of eminent domain, many of the villagers buckled under the pressure and sold out. This resulted in numerous old homes and many trees being removed. Still, there were some who refused to move resulting in developers having to work around several homes. Reconstruction of the Tore punkt peninsula included considerably more than a new bridge. Many new homes were constructed, including three apartment buildings and a mid-rise condominium overlooking the fjord. One of the projects even included the installation of a small marina. Between 2008 and 2010, Tore punkt underwent a dramatic transformation into a more suburban type of region. While in the long run, development in Tore punkt was a great benefit to the town, one sometimes still question’s if the cost to the town’s history was worth the gain. However, at least it was not a complete loss, as some homes and their history remained. Tore punkt's development combined with a large number of new jobs in the South Port resulted in Kanin Fjord experiencing a rapid growth spurt increasing from 2,732 to 3,452 in less that 2 years. Part 3: Resurrection of The Sulten Skygge Originally, the reconstruction of the South Port in 1998 sent the town’s Norse followers into a superstitious frenzy. They believed the Sulten Skygge now patrolled all the fjords looking for new victims to drown and take their souls to Ran’s watery underworld. Nine years later, the old villagers are now a small minority in their own town, and fear of the Sulten Skygge was becoming a faded memory, lost among the town’s new Norse followers. Those who still believed in the legend adamantly avoided the shoreline at night. Even the North and South Ports, which bustled with activity throughout the night and were well illuminated, they avoided. This fear was largely ignored by younger villagers and those who immigrated into town, as holding a job took precedence over their beliefs. Several freak accidents in December of 2009 injected fresh fear into the town’s most infamous legend. The first accident occurred on December 5, 2009, when the safety cable securing an inspection official checking a portion of the Sleipnir bridge failed, causing him to fall 45 meters into the icy water below, where he quickly succumbed to hypothermia and drowned. Three days later on December 8, 2009, a villager retrieving some items from her boat at the South Port Marina slipped on ice and fell into the water, where she drowned. The third incident occurred in Ny Kanin Fjord. Here the breaks failed on a forklift, and forklift drove off the edge of the pier, plunging the operator to his death. Finally, the last incident occurred on Christmas, when a young man got too drunk and tried to swim across the fjord in 32°F water while it was snowing. In all instances, the cause of death was drowning, and involved freakish bizarre accidents occurring at night. The town’s older Norse followers immediately started preaching the danger of the Sulten Skygge during worship and the town’s newer Norse followers started taking notice. However, unlike older believers who generally work inland, younger members had jobs which were located on the coastline and could not afford to avoid the fjords at night. So, they asked their gods for protection, agreed that no one should venture along the coastline at night alone, and must remain in well-lit areas to keep safe. Additionally, some even started placing small runestones throughout the South and North Ports to provide spiritual protection while working. Of Kanin Fjord’s 3,452 residents, 2,188 or 63% of the town’s population follow some form of Norse Paganism. This represents a significant portion of the workforce and of managers running local businesses. An odd consequence is many businesses mandated a buddy system for people working outside at night, claiming that it was a safety issue for workers. Anyone caught working outside alone at night could be written up or even dismissed from their job. The South Port (Before in 2008, and after in 2010) Aerial of South and North Ports Entrance to the South Port South Port looking outward into the fjord. South Port Marina The South Port’s Southern Breakwater The South Port Marina. One of the docks was removed and replaced with a boat repair lot and a proper boat ramp. New Fifth Pier Navnar’s new seafood processing plant and loading dock for small cargo ships. Another shot of the port, looking down Havet Gammel markedsplass Before and After Pics (Tore punkt) New Marina and coastline in Tore punkt New apartments in Tore punkt Mid-rise condominium development Aerial of Tore punkt New Marina
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Chapter 3: Connected August 17, 2009 Population: 5,849 For decades, the inhabitants of Tufjord Island have been geographically isolated from Norway’s road system. In 2005, the island was connected to Norway’s rail system with a single rail bridge built over Hjortfjorden. The only other means of reaching the island was by ship, including the heavily congested Engavågen Ferry. Now, with the completion of the Sleipnir Bridge and Engavågen Tunnel, the island is directly connected with Norway’s road system. The Sleipnir Bridge is the first and only roadway connection between Tufjord Island and mainland Norway. In honor of Kanin Fjord’s Norse heritage, the bridge was named Sleipnir, after a mythical eight-legged horse that the Norse god Odin rode. The name was quite fitting considering the significance of the bridge’s completion. The bridge is part of Fylkesvei 245 (county road 245), a roadway that directly connects downtown Kanin Fjord with the center of Ny Kanin Fjord (renamed from New Kanin Fjord in order to keep with the Norwegian naming system). In addition to the bridge, Fylkesvei 245 also consists of the 1.6-kilometer-long Engavågen tunnel. Engavågen’s topography presented numerous challenges to constructing a new high-speed roadway between the two towns. It was determined that a tunnel was the most practical means of creating a direct link between the towns. Construction of the tunnel began several months before the bridge and required a little over two years to complete. Overview of the bridge and tunnel system. The Fylkesvei 245 bridge over Stille bukt heading west. Intersection of E220 and Fylkesvei 245. Only traffic heading north on E220 is able to exit onto Fylkesvei 245. Exit onto Fylkesvei 245 heading north on E220. East entrance of the Engavågen tunnel. West entrance of the Engavågen Tunnel Sleipnir Bridge heading into Kanin Fjord Sleipnir Bridge with Kaninfjorden in the background Sleipnir Bridge viewed from the North Port Night shot of the Sleipnir Bridge Det ledende lyset lighthouse Entering town at night Kanin Fjord on the left and Ny Kanin Fjord on the upper right More aerial shots of Kanin Fjord and Ny Kanin Fjord
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May 29, 2009 Population: 5,785 Chapter 2: Essential Upgrades The great recession is coming to an end, and town leaders are expressing great optimism for Kanin Fjord’s future. For most of the early 2000s, the topography of Kanin Fjord, made the cost of new developments too expensive to be financially feasible. Additionally, the old village had limited resources that were already strained with the town’s existing population. Two years ago, however, this began to change. Skyrocketing prices of Atlantic shellfish contributed to the continued prosperity of the town’s fishing industry throughout the Great Recession, providing the town with a significant amount of funding. The influx of cash allowed Kanin Fjord to invest in various upgrades to the town’s municipal and utility infrastructure. Over a two-year period between the Spring of 2007 and July 2009, Kanin Fjord either reconstructed or upgraded the following facilities: New police station. New fire station with ambulance dispatch service. New water treatment plant with three times the capacity of the old treatment facility. More than doubled the capacity of the town’s school along with adding a much-needed gymnasium to the school. Additionally, providing a school bus service for students. Not only were the new town services able to handle the current population, but the new facilities were designed to handle predicted future increases in the town’s population. This placed significant downward pressure on the cost of developing the town by raising the land values to a point where new construction could now be profitable. Difficult topography was no longer a significant hinderance. Good Riddance to Bad Clams Constructed in 1993, Clam Shacks, were tight-spaced units designed to temporarily house immigrant fishermen during the fishing season. They were small 525 ft² three-room units with only a bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. Over the past 16 years, they’ve become a blight on the old village and now permanently occupied. Rundown, minimal floorspace, and unsanitary living conditions led the city to condemn the buildings and relocate the tenants. Tenants had their leases bought out and were forced to relocate by the city. Kanin Fjord did assist in their relocation, however. They were given three choices: relocate to new housing in Tore Punkt at the same rent rate, sign a lease at a higher rate for new apartments that would be constructed after the clam shacks were demolished, or be given a cash payment towards relocation. Most ended up relocating to the new housing in Tore Punkt; however, some did move out of town. In the end, the unsightly buildings were torn down and their former occupants were living in much better conditions. Before and After Shots The Old Village. In the second picture, you can see the addition of several city blocks and the new fire and police departments. The Old village center at the center top of the screen. The old fish storage warehouse was demolished and replaced with a new tunnel under the old village. This is part of Sleipnir Bridge project. New school additions including a gymnasium and now providing bus service for students. New fire and police departments. Kanin Fjord now has an ambulance dispatch service. New water treatment plant. This new facility has three times the capacity of the old plant which was essentially just a giant septic tank. This new facility treats wastewater, making it safe to drain back into the ocean. Kanin Fjord’s Eastern-most coast. The north port is visible in the upper right, and south port visible in the center top of the image. Two new blocks added to the old village. These included dozens of apartments and new homes, along with roadway improvements to the downtown blocks. The eastern end of Villaveien The western end of Villaveien . New apartments which replaced the Clam Shacks. The Kanin Fjord Peninsula The old village on the left, and new municipal complex on right. North-South aerial of the Old Village. Old Village Center at night. New housing provided for the former Clam Shack residents. These new cabins feature more than double the floorspace, a full basement, and a half story sleeping area, for the exact same rent rate as the clam shacks. The catch was a further distance from the town center, and a long walk between the parking lot and the cabins.
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June 21, 2008 Population: 5,514 Chapter 1: The Old Village Gets a Face Lift The world is in amidst of the great recession. In the west, the domino effect from bursting of the United States’ housing bubble, and in the East the second collapse of the Pacific fishing industry has sent the world into the greatest recession since the depression. Very few countries manage to escape the worst of the recession’s effects. Even in Norway, where the fishing industry was causing explosive economic growth, the recession still managed to grind the country’s economy to a halt. Kodiak Disease jumps the species barrier and infects crustaceans By 2007, fishing industries in Asia and the west coast of the America’s were starting to recover from the Kodiak Disease’s effect, as industries focused on crustaceans and fish. With the exception of squid and octopus, fishing for mollusks was all but abandoned. On May 2, 2007, the first documented case of Kodiak poisoning from eating shrimp occurred in the country of Japan. Discovery of the bacterium infecting crustaceans sent Pacific fishing industries back over the precipice, this time dragging many Asian economies along with it. On the west coast of the Americas, places such as Alaska and Chile were also particularly hard hit. In Norway, immigration into the country slowed to a crawl, and the rapid population growth of the country’s western coast began leveling off. In two years, Kanin Fjord’s population only increased by 391 residents, compared to an annual growth rate of nearly a thousand in 2006. Despite the slow down in Norway’s economy, the country never officially experienced a recession; rather it entered a prolonged period of economic stagnation, where the county’s GPD was only increasing by a few fractions of a percent per quarter. Ironically, the county’s fishing industry was helping to offset the more deleterious effects of the recession. Slow growth provides breathing room With fewer people moving into the region, Kanin Fjord was able to begin several large infrastructure projects designed to improve the region’s connectivity and economic competitiveness. In conjunction from the Norwegian Government, local leaders approved 5 major redevelopment projects: 1. Construction of a new city hall 2. Construction of an automotive bridge across Hjortfjorden 3. Redevelopment of the old downtown and numerous local road upgrades 4. Reconstruction of the South Port 5. Development of Tore punkt By 2008, the first of 5 major projects were complete. The new Kaninfjorden Municipal Center was completed on the northern bank of the South Port in April of 2008. This new facility not only housed Kanin Fjord’s city hall but was also the government center for all of Tufjord Island and surrounding municipalities, including New Kanin Fjord. Construction of the municipal center included high-density redevelopment along Lakseveien. Four large apartment buildings were constructed to provide housing for new workers and residents displaced by construction. As part of the future plan to construct an automotive bridge across Hjortfjorden, a new tunnel under the old village was completed. Sea Monster Sightings Prompt Alarm from Officials Sea monster sightings have expanded beyond Ekorn Fjord and are now occurring all over Hjortfjorden at a rate of several per month. In most instances, the sightings always come from an observer on land and are remarkably consistent. A greyish-brown hump roughly 6 to 8 meters in length breaching the surface of the water for several minutes and then disappearing beneath the waves. Despite the increase, officials continued to dismiss sightings as cases of mistaken identity. In May of 2008, a sighting from a ship in the harbor of the South Port sent city officials scrambling. The port master and town council came to the conclusion that the sightings were likely a small whale that has swam into the port. A whale in the port presents a significant danger to the town’s fishing fleet due to the risk of collision. Smaller boats could be significantly damaged, and the whale could also die from a direct impact. Responding to the potential threat to shipping, Kanin Fjord contacted the Norwegian Environment Agency for aid. The agency sent a single ship with advanced sonar to scan the fjord in an attempt to identify the location of the whale and help guide the creature out of the fjord. This is of course all under the assumption that the creature is actually a whale. Before and After Pics Aerial of the Kanin Fjord (The Old Village) The old village center on the top center-left of the screen Close up of the old village center Intersection of Fjell Sti, Kanin Allé, and Kinobakken Kaninfjorden Municipal Center Kaninfjorden Municipal Center Courtyard A view down Industrivei from the hillside Intersection of Industrivei and Havet looking north The tunnel on the right is E220 to the North Port Ferry, and the tunnel on the left is Fylkesvei 245 to the future Hjortfjorden Bridge South Port Coastal View Entrance into downtown off of E220 Further out view of the northside of the new downtown Southern intersection of Havet and Lakseveien
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April 6, 2006 Population: 5,123 Throughout the years, growth and prosperity have reined supreme among the communities of Kanin Fjord. The facade of financial opportunity is only skin deep, however. Beneath the surface, a clash of Titans is brewing. Conflicting ideologies and political aspirations began to leak through the veneer, and clouds started to appear in the silver lining, threatening the dissolve the financial glue holding the region together. A Clash of Religious Ideologies By 2006, approximately 40% of the region’s population followed Norse beliefs, while almost 50% followed some form of Christianity. Norse believers are concentrated in the old village, while Christians were commonplace in New Kanin Fjord and Nolborg. For centuries there had always been a truce between the two sides; however, rapid immigration into the region was threatening to change that. Despite the truce, both sides never really trusted one another. Christian’s viewed Norse followers as unclean Pagans and witches, while Norse followers had resentment against Christian’s conversion attempts, feeling that all Christian’s wanted to do was assimilate them and oppress their faith. As a result, a sort of unofficial segregation was forming between the two towns, with members of each holding a disdain for one another. After the construction of Kaninfjorden Church just to the north of New Kanin Fjord in 2005, the church’s leaders encouraged members to try and convert the local Norse population. This just added fuel to a smoldering fire. By early 2006, resentment among both sides was starting to boil over, even to the point of where it was starting to affect local commerce and even posed the unimaginable threat of violence. Tensions reaching a tipping point on February 25, 2006, when the old village’s only church was set ablaze overnight. Fortunately, the fire was put out quickly, and no one was injured. Still, this was the town’s first documented arson. Over the next few days, small protests erupted in New Kanin Fjord over the fire. The protests eventually ended after 3 days without any incident, but the agitation between members of both beliefs still remains high. In response to the fire and subsequent protests, town leaders began enacting laws to discourage another such occurrence. The local police force was increased in size by 50%, ordinances were passed limiting areas that Christians could canvass for conversion, and religious activities (both Norse and Christian) were banned from occurring in public spaces without a permit. While the new laws did little to quench the animosity between either side, at least the laws did send the message that the government would not tolerate any type of religious violence and would take necessary steps to ensure peace. Governmental Consolidation New Kanin Fjord has overtaken Kanin Fjord as the most populous town in the Kanin Fjord micropolitan area. As of April 6, 2006, the municipal limits of Kanin Fjord contain a population of 2,239 and New Kanin Fjord has a population of 2,360. Still, neither town has an official city hall, and local resources are unevenly divided between the two towns. Kanin Fjord has the major shipping ports, while New Kanin Fjord has a productive industrial sector and direct access to the railroad. On April 1, 2006, government and business leaders from both towns along with representatives from the Norwegian government met to discuss the future of the region. While negotiations are still ongoing, the following key issues are being discussed: Consolidation of the two towns into a single governing body with each town being designated as a subdistrict. Sharing of tax revenue. This includes possible income and sales tax increases. Final location for a city hall. Construction of an automotive bridge across Hjortfjorden. Financing an upgrade to Kanin Fjord’s South Port. Creation of a local bus service. Formation of a planning and zoning council that will manage future residential commercial, and industrial expansion to the town. Deliberations are not expected to be complete for several months, and any terms agreed to could still subject to approval by voters. Sea Monster Sightings In recent months, several citizens and fisherman have been reporting sightings of a large and strange creature in Ekorn Fjord, a small inlet branching off of Hjortfjorden. The creature has been described as being grayish green in color, roughly 15 to 20 feet long, with most of the body being beneath the waves, and a single large hump visible several feet above the waterline. In total, 14 sighting have been reported. Local officials are denying the existence of any monster in Ekorn Fjord and are attributing the sightings to misidentification of natural phenomena. Floating logs are being attributed to most of the sightings. Additional explanations also include a small whale or large pinniped that may have swum into the fjord. Of course, no one has a photograph of what they saw, and the sightings are adding intrigue to local Norse legends. Kaninfjorden Church Local Norse Temple Aerial view of New Kanin Fjord New Kanin Fjord viewed from the bay. New Kanin Fjord Coastline New industrial development along the waterfront Industrial Pier Grain storage, loading, and processing facility. Gravel and concrete processing plant. Large complex of mid-rise apartment and condominium buildings, providing higher density housing along the waterfront. Several docks and a boat ramp are constructed to provide citizens with access to the fjord. A unique courtyard allows only for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Small soccer field, several playgrounds, and the courtyard. Roundabout located at the intersection of Verkstedbakken, Kvaløyvegen, and Fylkesvei 245. Heading West on Fylkesvei 245. Heading East on Fylkesvei 245. Kvaløyvegen Exit Part of the bay bridge. (Yet to be named) Entrance to the bridge over the bay.
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October 9, 2005 Population: 4,282 From Nothing to Everything in 2 Years Only three years ago, the shores of Stille bukt were uninhabited with nothing more than wildlife and forests. Only E220 wrapped around the bay; however, no one lived in the area. Construction of the Kanin Line changed all of that. In April 2003 construction of New Kanin Fjord began around the train maintenance yard of Baldur jernbanegården. By 2004, a town of 454 residents surrounded Baldur jernbanegården. Growth did not stop, however. New Kanin Fjord continued to expand. Between September 2004 and October 2005, the small town grew by an additional 997 residents. New Kanin Fjord was thriving. In fact, the population of the entire Kanin Fjord region increased by 1,192 people or 38% in a single year. Expansion of the town was not limited to residential projects, but also included hundreds of new industrial and commercial jobs. New Kanin Fjord was starting to become a storage center for goods transported down the Kanin Line. Several manufacturing industries began moving into town to take advantage of access to cargo from the rail line. This has led to a continuous labor shortage throughout the town’s short 2-year history. New jobs were not just to the benefit of New Kanin Fjord, but also available to the residents of Nolborg and the Old Village. Town growth also included the addition of many amenities to New Kanin Fjord. These included a large regional hospital, ferry stop, a police station, and a pedestrian trail network. The Story of Lure strømmen New Kanin Fjord is bordered on the south by Lure strømmen (roughly translates into “Fools Creek” in English). Lure strømmen is a glacial creek that flows from the mountains east of town. The creek was named by the elders of Kanin Fjord after a fictional folktale that has been passed down among the town’s Norse worshippers. Many centuries ago, there was a boy named Api. Api was only 14 years old and worked alongside his father as a fisherman. One mid-fall evening, as Api was securing his father’s boat on the shore, an unnaturally frigid wind blew across the fjord that carried an ungodly whisper with it. A whisper that razed the hair on the back of Api’s neck. Upon hearing this bone-chilling whisper, a powerful wave of fear washed over Api, disorienting him. Despite this fear, he was still able to secure the boat and join his family for the evening meal. Api didn’t tell anyone about his experience; a mistake he would regret. Unbeknownst to Api, he had just heard the call of a Siren-like creature that inhabited an ice cave at the eastern end of Kaninfjorden. It was believed that the creature resembled a young woman whose voice would intoxicate a man with a single word and lure him to his death. That night, as Api laid awake in his bed, he started hearing the whisper over and over in his head, getting louder and clearer. Eventually, the whisper started to sound like a call for help. The next day, a strong storm descended from the mountains onto the village, grounding the town’s fishing boats. Waters were too turbulent to fish and the winds were making it dangerous sail. That day, Api was tasked with periodically checking on his father’s boat to ensure it would not be carried away with the waves. As the sun sank below the horizon, a bizarre break in the storm occurred. The clouds parted, the waters calmed, the winds faded, and the full moon blazed brilliantly though the opening in the sky. Api used the break to check on the boat and as he did, he heard the same whisper, calling for help, calling him to his demise. This time, the whisper was loud and clear and without feeling any fear. A euphoria washed over Api, and he experienced an uncontrollable compulsion to respond to the cry for help. Mesmerized by an extreme sense of desire, Api gave into the whisper. He unmoored his father’s boat and used the moonlight to travel eastward on Kaninfjorden. Api did not make it far, however. The break in the storm was temporary, and the clouds quickly began to obscure the moon. Using nothing more than a torch, Api was able to sail the ship into Stille bukt. The winds and waves started picking up, and Api had no choice but to pull his boat onshore and wait for the storm to pass. Api navigated the boat into the mouth of a small creek and came ashore under a rocky ledge. The ledge provided protection against the rain, but not the wind, which was blowing colder. Before long, rain turned into snow with blizzard-like conditions. His torch was his only source of light and heat, and it was fading. Any branches or wood laying around that might have been combustible were soaked by the rain, preventing him from starting a fire. He also left in such a hurry that he did not bring any supplies to set up a tent. Despite being only 8 kilometers from home, the whiteout conditions in the dark made it impossible to navigate on water or on land. Api could not go home, nor could he continue to follow the whisper, and he had no protection against the elements. Three days later, a fishermen spotted Api’s boat on the shore of Stille bukt at the mouth of a creek; however, there was no sign of Api. The fisherman went back to the village and informed Api’s father of the finding, and the two sailed back out to retrieve the boat and search for Api. Api’s body was eventually found under a rocky ledge less than a kilometer up the creek. He died of exposure. While retrieving Api’s body, the two mean began hearing a voice carried on the wind. They both believed in the myth of the creature at the end of the Fjord and out of fear for their lives, they quickly loaded Api’s body in the boat and sailed back to town. Api’s father described the voice they heard to the village elders, who provided both men with amulets designed to protect them against the spell of the creature. The elders called the boy a fool for following a voice carried on the wind, and the creek where he was found was renamed Lure strømmen (fool’s creek) to remind the village folk of the dangers of the fjord. Aerial of New Kanin Fjord and Kanin Fjord (The Old Village). Kanin Fjord (The Old Village) is the town on the left and New Kanin Fjord is the town on the right. Closer aerial of New Kanin Fjord There are only three means of leaving town: E220, the Kanin Line, and a ferry stop. The south side of town, which is bordered on the south by Lure strømmen. Central part of town. North side of town. Another view of the town centered on Baldur jernbanegården View of the town looking towards the north. View of the town looking towards the south. Coastal view of town. New Kanin Fjord Ferry Stop. The large building in the background is Eir Hospital Eir Hospital viewed from Verkstedbakken E220 Bridge going into the north New Kanin Fjord. E220 Bridge going into south New Kanin Fjord. Kanin Line crossing Lure strømmen. The town is visible in the upper right of the image. Lure strømmen. The creek is fed from glacial lakes in the mountains. Another aerial of Lure strømmen. Residential housing along Lure strømmen and the E220 Bridge across the creek. Small subdivision tucked away in the woods. Intersection of E220 and Tromsoysundvegen. Tromsoysundvegen was constructed as a higher capacity road with the anticipation of future industrial development. The town’s recycling center. Eir Hospital. Eir Hospital was constructed to provide a modern medical facility to service all of the Kanin Fjord region. Another view of the hospital.
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Entry 14.5: Current Projects (Low Density Residential)
whiteshark365 posted a City Journal entry in Kanin Fjord
The next major update (Entry 15: An Overnight Town) is in the works and will be sometime in November. In the interim, here are sample pictures of current residential projects that I am working on in Kanin Fjord. End of Verkstedbakken End of Juksaveien End of Juksaveien End of Moveien End of Moveien Ledge along Midnattsolvegen Along Evjenvegen The dock along Verkstedbakken The dock along Verkstedbakken One of the downsides to Cities Skylines is that buildings in the game do not work well with steep terrain. Structures automatically modify the topography in an unrealistic fashion, which is particularly apparent when working with low density residential. In order to get around this problem, every house had to be converted into a procedural object. Additionally, every garage, deck, tree, mailbox, retaining wall, driveway, etc… was manually placed, requiring a significant amount of time. This also kills my FPS, but that is something I can deal with. The upside to all of this extra effort is that every structure and every subdivision appears unique and natural, particularly when working with steep slopes. No two properties look the same. Procedural objects, however, do not function like regular buildings; therefore, I had to place a low-density residential block inside of each building to give life to residential areas. Some of the driveways even contain hidden parking spots, allowing vehicles to park in the driveways.- 2 Comments
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September 20, 2004 Population: 3,090 The Kanin Line The Kanin Line is a 106-kilometer railroad that branches off the Norland Line in Dunderland, Norway. From Dunderland, the railway line traverses through the Scandinavian mountains, eventually ending in Stokkvågen (a small port city located 38 kilometers west of Kanin Fjord). While primarily designed to transport cargo, the line also provides passenger service. Treacherous terrain prevented the use of electrical trains; therefore, the Kanin Line operates all-diesel locomotives. Construction of the Kanin Line began in April of 2000, requiring four years to complete. Stokkvågen Station began operating in May of 2004 and passenger train service began in July of 2004. Construction of the railway was a direct result of the explosive growth of the port city of Stokkvågen. Stokkvågen’s population grew 63% between 1997 and 2004, increasing from 9,817 to 16,060. Cargo traffic in the city’s port increased five-fold in that same period. The Kanin Line provided a cheap land-based transportation system, allowing Stokkvågen to directly ship cargo into the interior Norway and Sweden. Unfortunately, the Kanin Line does not directly connect to Kanin Fjord. Topography, recent residential developments, and construction costs combined to prevent a financially feasible route into the town. This left Kanin Fjord off of Norway’s rail network. Exclusion of the town was to the ire of its residents and the Navnår Corporation. Engineers left the possibility of a future connection to Kanin Fjord open, but only when such connection became financially viable. As a public relations appeasement to Kanin Fjord, the rail line was renamed the Kanin Line in honor of the town. Within the Kanin Fjord region, the Kanin Line has 3 stops. The first stop is at Nolborg, the other two stops are in New Kanin Fjord. The line crosses over Hjortfjorden 5 kilometers north of Kanin Fjord over a region of the fjord known as De skarpe (“The Sharps” in English). Additionally, a rail maintenance yard was constructed on the northern shore of a part of Kaninfjorden known as Stille bukt (“Quiet Bay” in English), for the repair of passenger and freight locomotives. The maintenance yard’s location was close to the center of the Kanin Line, providing minimal travel distance for trains needing maintenance. New Kanin Fjord New Kanin Fjord is a boom town located at the confluence of E220 and the Kanin Line on the northern shore of Kaninfjorden, and directly adjacent to the new a rail maintenance yard known as Baldur jernbanegården. The town is located approximately 7 kilometers to the east of Kanin Fjord and 6 kilometers west of Nolborg. The completion of the Kanin Line and associated maintenance yard required the construction of new homes and apartments to house workers. While not directly part of the Kanin Fjord municipality, New Kanin Fjord along with Nolborg are considered part of the Kanin Fjord micropolitan area, that has a combined population of 3,090. Construction of the town began in April 2003 and was completed by August 2004. Kanin Fjord has a population of 454 residents. Unlike American towns which are governed by a complex system of zoning laws, no such laws exist in Kanin Fjord, and developers as a result packed as many homes and apartments as possible into an area only 0.08 km². A population density of 5,517 per square kilometer. New Kanin Fjord’s 454 residents are crowded into 75 homes and 8 apartment buildings. In addition to housing, developers provided amenities for the new town. A new high school and elementary school were constructed to educate the worker’s children, a police station to better manage crime, and a recycling center to process the town’s garbage. There is even a grocery store, gas station, auto repair shop, and multiple shops. New Kanin Fjord resolved many of the region’s problems. Development of the town provided a solution to Kanin Fjord’s land crisis. Flat topography surrounding Stille bukt offered the ideal location for a large rail facility and a new town. The location was perfectly situated along the shore of a naturally protected harbor allowing for the possibility of a future port. Additionally, the location was well situated for Kanin Fjord’s Norse believers who had a fear of the water, by providing jobs that were not directly located along the water’s edge. Aerial Photo New Kanin Fjord Baldur jernbanegården Kanin Line management offices combined with shops and restaurants for maintenance yard employees. New Elementary and High School Residential Development Night Shots Town Entrance
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May 30, 2003 Population: 2,536 The Village of Nolborg Nolborg is a tiny farming village of 188 residents located 13 kilometers to the East of Kanin Fjord along E220. The town is constructed on a small piece of relatively flat land on the northside of Kaninfjorden. Nolborg derives its name from “Nol” meaning north and from “Borg” meaning stronghold or fort in old Norse. The town’s name translates roughly into North Fort. Despite its name, the town does not currently possess a fort or any type of stronghold. Until the early 20th century, the town was little more then a small trading outpost consisting of several buildings that were only inhabited during the summer months. Permanent year-round inhabitation did not begin until the early 20th century with the establishment of several farms directly to the south of town. A small dock was constructed during the 1920s, providing Nolborg with an ability to ship goods to Kanin Fjord and mainland Norway. Unfortunately, the Nazis destroyed most of the town in the 1940s, and it was not until the 1960s that the town was able to fully recover. For the past 40 years, Nolborg has remained a small farming village. E220 Prior to the construction of E220, Nolborg was almost completely inaccessible by land. There were several trails that could be used to travel to towns to the East, but these were little more than dilapidated dirt paths that were impassible to motorized vehicles. Only a small dock with several boats connected the town to the rest of the world. The completion of the E220 project in 1998 connected Nolborg to the remainder of Norway by road and allowed for easier transport of goods out of the town. The highway brought additional jobs, access to modern medical care, and luxury goods, helping to improve the quality of life of the town’s residents and modernize its economy. Explosive growth of the towns to the west helped to keep the village small despite its location along a busy thoroughfare. Still, plenty of travelers stop at the town’s gas station and occasionally stay at the local inn. The Train Arrives In 2003, the construction of the Tufjord Line connected Stokkvågen with Norway’s rail network. This involved the addition of a train stop in Nolborg, further connecting the town to mainland Norway. Only 25% of the town’s residents own a vehicle, limiting residents from traveling beyond the town’s borders. The arrival of a train stop gave residents the ability to travel to other parts of Norway without needing to own a car. Regional View A few aerial pictures of Nolborg Farming is located to the south of town and E220, while the town is squeezed in between the rial and E220. Closeup of the town center. Nolborg Dock and boatramp located on the east side of town. Center of town West side of town. Southern farmlands The Brøgger Family Estate The Brøgger family is a wealthy Norwegian family that made their fortune off of the oil industry. The family moved into Nolborg in 2000.
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September 9, 2002 Population: 2,185 A Religious Center Global publicity of the August 7, 1998 fuel spill placed Kanin Fjord on the international map in more ways then one. In particular, this revealed the town as having the highest concentration of Norse believers in Europe. Despite the disaster giving the town a negative image, many people who follow the Norse religion saw the town as a safe abode for their beliefs and immigrated to Kanin Fjord. By September of 2002, roughly 850 of Kanin Fjord’s residents had at least some sort of belief in Norse mythology. No other location in the world had so many Norse believers living in one location. The town’s only Stave temple was not equipped to handle the high population of worshippers. Discussions for the expansion of the existing temple, and the possible construction of a second temple are already occurring. The North Opens Up Developable land has always been scarce in the town. Kanin’s Fjord’s topology consists of a mixture of steep slopes, rocky outcroppings, and dense coniferous forests. By 2001, residential, commercial, and industrial expansion had consumed every useful piece of land along the Fjord. Without expanding across the fjords, the only remaining tracts of useful land lie to the north of the town past Tore punkt. Until 1998, the Gulbrandsen Family claimed ownership of all unoccupied land north of the village along the west coast of Hjortfjorden, stretching all the way to the Atlantic coast. After 1998, the Norwegian government confiscated this land from the Gulbrandsen family as restitution for cleanup expenses of the fuel spell. At the end of 1999 Norway began selling the land to anyone who would purchase it. Interest in the land, however; was limited, and it was not until the Navnår Conglomerate moved into town that developers and individuals began purchasing the land. By the middle of 2000, various developers, corporations, and individuals had purchased the land. Development of numerous subdivisions, a new school, and even a sports complex began in May of 2001, and by September 2002, all of the land purchased had been developed. New developments primarily consisted of residential subdivisions, but also included higher density apartments and condominiums. A new combination elementary/high school was constructed to accommodate the large number of children now living in the town. Kanin Fjord even has a soccer field now. The Villagers Reserve Their Power Kanin Fjord’s original inhabitants have faced the ever-growing reality that they were rapidly becoming a minority in their own town. In just ten years, the town’s population increased nearly five-fold from 447 to 2,185. The original villagers and their descendants now comprise just 22% of the town’s current population. In order to protect their heritage and assure that decisions are made in their best interest, the villagers enacted amendments to the town’s charter and government. One such amendment was an original residency requirement for being a member of the town council. Only residents who were born in Kanin Fjord are eligible for election to the town council and mayorship. Additionally, a minimum age requirement of 25 was also established. This effectively prevented anyone who immigrated into town from being able to serve on the city council and gave the original villagers complete power over Kanin Fjord’s government. While the changes were considered controversial and even discriminatory to people moving into town, nonetheless; the amendments were enacted as town law on July 1, 2002 and would remain in effect for through 1 election cycle. Opposition to the amendment was widespread and even Navnår was against it. It only required a few weeks from being enacted before several legal challenges were filed in the Norwegian courts. Kanin Fjord Circa 2002 Before and After Pictures Another picture of residential development to the north. High density apartments and condominiums New combination elementary/ high school Football (soccer) field and visitors lodge Home with an incredible view
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April 12, 2001 Population: 1,410 The Navnår Conglomerate The lucrative nature of fishing in the Atlantic Ocean led to the formation of numerous fishing corporations along Norway’s western coast. The Navnår Conglomerate was once such company. Incorporated in 1998, Navnår was created by a group of wealthy ship captains that wanted a fisherman-owned company, free from the usual corporate red tape. In less than a year after forming, Navnår has amassed a fleet of 30 fishing vessels that have an operational range that includes 350 kilometers of Norway’s coast. Shortly after formation, the company started searching for a home port to establish a corporate headquarters. Kanin Fjord was not the first choice for a new port; however, after both a referral from one of their captains and the realization that the town was roughly in the middle of Navnår’s operational range, the company decided to invest in Kanin Fjord. Once invested in the town, Navnår funded the construction of a new port, and began hiring townsfolk. In early 2000, their new port opened in town, and the year after, their cooperate headquarters was operational. While Navnår moving into town was widely viewed in positive light, some of the village elders had reservations. They began to question if the town merely traded one sin for another. Did Kanin Fjord give up superstitious fear only to replace it with cooperate greed? Only time will tell. The Legend of the Sulten Skygge persists Nearly three years after the town’s greatest disaster since World War 2, an ominous and bizarre belief has spread amongst the town’s Norse believers. They began believing that the South Port Disaster wasn’t caused by blatant neglect, but rather by the Sulten Skygge escaping from its prison in the port. After escaping, in an act of rage, the angry spirit punished the town by destroying the port that imprisoned it. Now, a new fear permeates the Norsefolk; The Sulten Skygge is once again free to terrorize the Fjord. Not only is it free, it is furious with the town. The very nature of the spirit’s deal with the goddess Rán, limits the Sulten Skygge to the fjord and coastlines. It cannot travel inland. Because of this, not a single person who still believes would dare venture to the coastline in the dark. The old fear of an undead spirit was once again beginning to affect some business. Anyone who believed in the legend refused to work on the water at night. All of the new businesses brought into town had difficulty hiring believers due to most of the jobs being located along the coastline. Rapid Growth By the start of 2000, Kanin Fjord’s population was dropping, reaching a low of 1,062. After Navnår moved into town and brought numerous other businesses with it, by April of 2001, the population increased by a staggering 348 people in a single year. This growth corresponded with extensive westward expansion of the town, and the construction of many modern amenities including a grocery store, hardware store, and other various other businesses. Even with new subdivisions and housing developing to the west, Kanin Fjord still lacks the necessary land space for new residents. Aside from expanding the city across the shores of the fjords, the only other direction to build was up. High density residential development was an attractive alternative to the land shortage. Low-rise apartments began to spring up to the west. Navnår’s New Corporate Headquarters Rebuilt South Port Fuel Station Kanin Fjord’s first grocery store. The town’s first hardware store. New light industrial development along Kaninfjorden to the west of Kanin Fjord. Lacking suitable land for development, the town’s only option for large-scale development was to construct a narrow industrial corridor between E220 and the coastline. New residential development to the west. While, most homes were developed by individual builders, some professional development companies began moving in and constructing small subdivisions with uniform building design. Sleipnir Apartments, located at the western edge of town. This apartment complex offers a unique view of Kaninfjorden from a lookout post constructed on the cliffside. A few night shorts of the west side of town.
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May 1, 2000 - Part 2: A new port Population: 1,130 Looking towards the east on Kaninfjorden Roar Gulbrandsen Roar and his twin brother Birger were born in 1958, Roar being the youngest by only 3 minutes. Roar was the family’s least favorite son that was too far down the line of succession to ever inherit any of the family’s fortune. He was often ignored and overlooked by the family and treated as sort of an outsider. His father repeatedly referred to him as a mistake. When he turned 17, Roar moved to Stokkvågen and got a job working at the docks, loading freight. After working in Stokkvågen for several years, he eventually moved to Narvik, where he has resided ever since. Living in Narvik was no easy life. Roar had to work for a living, with the lavish life of the Gulbrandsen’s being nothing more than an ever-fading memory. For twenty years, he never attempted to contact his family. To his father and brothers, he was all but forgotten. Despite all of this, Roar’s hard work and dedication paid off, and by the age of 37 he was promoted to harbormaster of the Narvik port. Once news reached Roar of the environmental calamity and conspiracy perpetuated by his father, Roar was outright appalled, but not surprised. Having lived in Narvik for 23 years, Roar never had to worry about any of the legal and financial consequences of the disaster. He never expected to inherit any of the Gulbrandsen’s fortunate, so he wasn’t upset that his father and two brothers were now broke. Working at the Narvik port for 23 years, allowed Roar to develop an extensive network of contacts in the shipping and fishing industries. He started calling in favors with those he knew in an attempt to help his hometown. A captain he knew was just recently hired by a company looking for a new home port, whom he managed to convince to invest in the town in spite of negative press. This ended up helping Kanin Fjord through a dark year and allowed Kanin Fjord to attain prosperity once again. Roar became sort of an invisible hero who managed to save his hometown from financial ruin. 1999 – The Dark Year The fuel spill shut down all fishing in Kaninfjorden during the remainder of the 1998 fishing season and the entire 1999 fishing season. While most of the diesel fuel evaporated, a small amount still mixed into the water column, contaminating the coastlines and the seabed in shallow waters. It negatively affected the food chain and led to the poisoning of many fish in the fjord. The Norwegian Climate and Pollution spent all of 1999 removing contaminated soil, fish, and plant life, while performing tests and studies on the fjord to determine the extent of the environmental damage. As a result of the spill, the Norwegian Government banned all fishing in both Kaninfjorden and Hjortfjorden until it could be determined that fish and shellfish were safe to eat, and diesel levels were sufficiently low enough in the environment. Additionally, authorities banned all but essential boating on the fjord, leaving any resident with a recreational boat high and dry. To offset the lost income of fisherman, Norway’s government gave ship captains payment relief from their port leases and allowed them to fish in the Norwegian Sea. The town of Stokkvågen even offered captains the option to unload their catch at the town’s port. This was too little however, as most of Kanin Fjord’s fishing fleet consisted of small 3 to 5 person ships that were specifically designed to fish in the fjord. Only two ships were large enough and sufficiently equipped to fish in the open ocean. The 1999 fishing year did not bring any revenue into the town. Kanin Fjord’s population shrank for the first time, dropping from 1,101 to 1,062. Any recent arrival that did not have anything finically tying them to the town left for more bountiful seas. Lacking any sufficient income resulted in many residents having to ration their savings to survive. It wasn’t until November of 1999 that the fjord was determined to be safe for fishing and boating. A Ray of Hope One year before the South Port Disaster, business leaders had hired an engineering firm to redesign the South Port. It was a risky move, because there was a greater than 50% probability, Troels Gulbrandsen would reject the plan due to his beliefs. Still, they thought if they could cater to Troels’ wallet, the plan might possibly be approved. The final design was to be presented 1 month after the disaster. Without knowing if or when it would even be possible to fish in the fjord again, the plan was about to be scrapped. One of Roar Gulbrandsen’s contacts managed to convince a newly formed fishing conglomerate called Navnår to invest in Kanin Fjord. Navnår was looking for a home port, and Kanin Fjord’s location was ideally located in their planned fishing range. Navnår purchased both the North and South Ports from the Norwegian Government. Plans for the new South Port were approved on December 2, 1998, Construction began in February of 1999. Navnår wanting to make a good name for itself in Kanin Fjord, offered residents 80 high-paying temporary construction jobs that included 2 months of company paid for construction training. This provided a lifeline for residents who desperately needed an income. It was the hope of Navnår, that by the end of the 1999, The Norwegian Climate and Pollution Agency would deem the fjord safe to fish again. The company made plans for the new fishing season to begin in March of 2000. Construction of the new South Port was completed in February of 2000. 2000 – A New Millennium, a New Port Upon opening in March of 2000, Kanin Fjord now has a modern high-capacity fishing port. The new South Port provided the town with 100 new jobs, and an additional 68 people moved into town to fill high experience positions. Kanin Fjord’s population once again began increasing. Once the new port opened, all but 4 vessels of the town’s original fishing fleet were decommissioned, and new fishing ships were brought in that were capable of fishing both in the fjord and open ocean. This provided Kanin Fjord with a significant opportunity to be prosperous once again, not to mention cooperate investment in the town. Before and After Pics A few more shots of the town from a distance Aerial of the town and surrounding areas Kanin (Rabbit) Memorial A small park containing 3 large rabbit statues was built in front of the new South Port as a monument to the towns history. Before the 1800s, Kanin Fjord was not a fishing village, but rather a fur trading outpost. The town was named Kanin Fjord in 1540 due to the trading of rabbit fur. View of the port from E220 New Residential Development The new South Port included the construction of several new high density apartment buildings and a unique row of townhomes built on a ridge. New Townhomes I would like to give credit to @Chappington for posting these assets on stream. The frame construction works perfectly with the Norwegian theme.
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Kanin Fjord Entry 10.1: Superstition Paralyzes the Town
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August 6, 1998 – The South Port Disaster Part 1 Population: 1,101 The Gulbrandsen Family The Gulbrandsen Family is the wealthiest family in Kanin Fjord. The family can trace is ancestry back more than 500 years, during which time they have reigned as an unofficial monarch over the village. The family resides in one of the homes in Boligene på åsen. Today, Troels Gulbrandsen heads the family along with his three sons: Toke, Roar, and Birger. Troels Gulbrandsen owns both the North and South Port. His family has leased these ports for centuries. He also owns the warehouse complex on Njord’s Seaway, and half the apartment buildings in the village. Additionally, fishing boat captains must pay a percentage of their profit to the family as a term in their lease. While Troels isn’t the town burgomaster (mayor), he still has complete influence over the burgomaster. His two sons Roar and Birger sit on the city council. Troels has control over both the town’s economy and government. Troels’ rule over the village isn’t just limited to local politics and economics. His family is a strict believer in Norse mythology; therefore, he has influence over their beliefs. Troels’ grandfather was one of the leading figures in perpetuating the Sulten Skygge myth in the late 1950s. Owning the Sort Port combined with a superstitious belief, Troels’ family has refused to perform any major maintenance work on the South Port out of fear of releasing the evil spirit on the town. Only aesthetic repair was allowed. This left the port looking neglected and on the verge of collapsing into the sea. Still, despite the villagers’ constant complaints that the port needed to be rebuilt, and economic pressure to develop the port, Troels refused to give in. This was a mistake that would lead to the dramatic downfall of the Gulbrandsen family, and change Kanin Fjord’s future forever. Boligene på åsen Built in the 1700s on the highest elevation of the Kanin Peninsula. Residence of the Gulbrandsen family Disaster Strikes In the early afternoon hours of August 7, 1998, a series of large fissures opened up in Havet. A lady by the name of Baret Vågsen began driving through the South Port when the fissures gave way to a large sink hole, which swallowed Baret’s car. Fortunately, several people working at the port observed the accident, and ran towards her to render aid. The sinkhole was large, covering both lanes of Havet and was at least 7 meters in diameter and 6 meters deep. Roughly a meter of seawater filled the sinkhole floor. Beret’s car was partially submerged, and she was unconscious. Water levels were rising with the tide, limiting the time the rescuers had. Luckily she was rescued, and taken to a hospital in Stokkvågen. She sustained multiple broken bones and a mild concussion but was expected to make a full recovery. The sink hole effectively shut down the South Port. Fishing boats now had to dock at the North Port. It required more than a day for the town’s tow trucks to remove Mrs. Vågsen’s car from the sinkhole. This put an investigation into the cause of the sinkhole on hold until the next day. Throughout the next night, residents reported hearing load crashing noises emanating from the South Port. The sink hole disabled the streetlights at the port, leaving it eerily dark at night, and due to local superstition, no one would dare venture into the port at night to investigate the sounds. The next day revealed the cause of the nightly commotion. The sinkhole expanded across the road and swallowed an additional 12 meters of Havet. Additionally, 15 meters of the quay supporting the port collapsed into the fjord. New cracks were seen in Havet, the quay, and even the foundations of the industrial warehouses. One of the docks also shifted several meters and was now leaning slightly. The damage was extensive. Further exasperating matters was the presence of a large slick in the harbor, and the overwhelming smell of diesel permeating the port. The shifting ground had ruptured one of the underground pipelines connecting the port’s two gas pumps to their fuel storage tanks. Diesel fuel was leaking into the fjord. Once discovered, it didn’t take long for the town to shut off the fuel flow from the tank, but it was too late. The fuel tank was down to 10% capacity. Close to 50,000 liters of diesel had leaked into the fjord. This was now a significant environmental disaster that threatens the financial future of Kanin Fjord. Unlike crude oil, diesel does not clump into tar. Rather, it forms a thin film on the surface of the water and disperses across a large surface area. Diesel fuel spills rarely last more than 96 hours, as the diesel fuel will slowly evaporate; however, it is still toxic to sea life that comes in contact with it. Additionally, currents can mix small quantities of the fuel into the water column which can work its way to the seafloor in shallow waters. It also can contaminate beaches. Diesel does not ignite like gasoline, so there was no treat of fire or explosion; however, the evaporation of the fuel presented a more immediate concern for the town. Such a large volume of diesel evaporating was creating an invisible toxic cloud. Depending on the direction of the winds, this cloud could expose most of the town to toxic fumes. People working at the South Port were already experiencing severe nausea and disorientation from the smell of the vapors. South Port prior to the disaster The port is quite rundown and dilapidated. Kanin Fjord Shuts Down – August 8, 1998 Wind and currents were rapidly spreading the diesel spill throughout Kaninfjord and into Hjortfjorden. All ship traffic on both fjords was immediately halted, including the grounding of the entire fishing fleet. Even the Engavågen ferry had to cease operations. Businesses had to close, while residents were instructed to stay in their homes with all windows and doors closed to avoid the fumes. A superstition had managed to effectively bring all commerce in the town to a dramatic halt. Fear and anger quickly swept through the town. The Conspiracy Once Troels Gulbrandsen became aware of the extent of the disaster, him and two of his sons began contemplating how to minimize the damage. Troels believed that simply abandoning the South Port would be best to prevent the Sulten Skygge from being released. He had no intentions of rebuilding the port regardless of the economic consequences to the town. The problem with the collapse of the port wasn’t just the damage to the port itself, but also the fuel spill, which Kanin Fjord was ill equipped to handle. Troels knew that diesel fuel would eventually evaporate; therefore, he concocted a plan to isolate Kanin Fjord for at least a week, allowing the spill to clean itself up. Fortunately, for his plan, no supply ships were scheduled to dock in that time. He could focus all of his attention to blocking E220 and shutting down the ferry line into Engavågen and Stokkvågen. His sons were dispatched to begin the process of closing E220, while the fuel spill grounded the ferries at the North Port. Once the spill evaporated, Troels’ was going to restart the town’s economy and pretend that nothing happened. Toke Gulbrandsen traveled to Engavågen to shut down E220 five kilometers east of the village, while Birger Gulbrandsen shut down E220 just before the Inngjerdingen Farm. Troels went even further and instructed the town constable to keep residents from leaving town. In an even more extreme attempt to cover up the disaster, Troels had the phone lines shut down so people couldn’t contact relatives or authorities outside of town. His plan also included silencing residents by threatening their jobs and even evicting anyone leasing his apartment buildings. It All Falls Apart For all the scheming and nefarious methods in which the Gulbrandsen family used to attempt to hide the disaster, the reality was that the fuel leak was simply too large to hide. The plan quickly unraveled, and Kanin Fjord was thrust into the global spotlight in an unflattering way. First, the roadblock on E220 in Engavågen failed. Norwegian safety inspectors traveling to Kanin Fjord to perform some final safety checks on the ferry terminals encountered the roadblock. Inspectors have the authority to go through any type of roadblock, and when Toke refused to let them pass using the excuse there was a landslide blocking the road, the inspectors were suspicious called in the authorities. Once Norwegian police arrived, they promptly ended the roadblock and arrested Toke for interfering with the operation of official vehicles and unlawfully blocking a national roadway. The roadblock on E220 near the Inngjerdingen Farm was successful for a few hours longer, but the large volume of trucking traffic being turned back to Stokkvågen was attracting attention in Stokkvågen. Police from Stokkvågen were dispatched to investigate this suspicious road closure. Unlike Toke, Birger did not attempt to stop the police from proceeding, still he was cited for blocking a national roadway. Once authorities reached the town, the cause of the suspicious roadblocks became apparent. The stench of diesel permeated the town and most of the fjord was covered in a slick. Multiple cleanup crews were called in to contain the spill, which was large enough to make international news. News crews from around the world descended on the town while cleanup crews did their best to contain the fuel. Investigation into the cause of the spill exposed the corruption and negligence of the Gulbrandsen Family to the entire world and revealed how religious beliefs led to a massive environmental disaster. It didn’t take long for Norwegian authorities to arrest Troels. He and his two sons were charged with multiple crimes, ranging from safety violations, conspiracy to cover up an environmental disaster, to threatening citizens. Additionally, the government ordered the family to pay for the cost of cleanup along with multiple fines, which essentially bankrupted the Gulbrandsens. The 500-year rule of the Gulbrandsen Family had come to a spectacular end. Not only did the family’s rein end, the power of the town’s religious sect was significantly weakened. Norse Worship Site The hall was built in the mid-1800s, while the stone circle was constructed in the 1960s in an attempt to replicate the grandeur of Stonehenge. Coming Soon: Part 2 – Aftermath and Reconstruction- 2 Comments
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Kanin Fjord Entry 9: A Rural Swedish Countryside
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August 1, 1998 Population: 1,098 The E220 project provided more than Kanin Fjord’s connection to the outer world, it also opened the door to farming and other forms of commerce on Tufjord Island. Despite its rugged and mountainous terrain, some regions of the island contain topography friendly enough to support farming. With the final stretch of E220 ending in Sweden, Swedish farmers began immigrating into Norway and settling land adjacent to E220. Prior to the construction of E220, farming was practically unheard of on the island. Most of the island’s population is divided between the port town of Stokkvågen and the fishing town of Kanin Fjord. Tulford Island’s proximity to the Arctic Circle, limits the types of crops that can be planted. The growing season is short, and the topsoil is poor in nutrients. The only crops that grow are grains and most areas are only suitable for raising livestock. Now that a maintained high-speed roadway connects the two towns, it is practical to develop farmland along the E220 corridor. Norway’s prosperity from shellfish fishing has changed the way in which the country is implementing new taxes. Fishing now makes up almost half of the country’s exports, second only to crude oil. New taxes were being levied against fishermen, while tax rates on other industries were lowered, including farming. Sweden on the other hand, was raising taxes on agriculture. As a result, farmers on average are taxed 20% less in Norway compared to Sweden. Swedish farmers are taking advantage of the lower tax rate and began immigrating into Norway. It is estimated that nearly 10,000 Swedish farmers immigrated to Norway in the past 2 years. The mouth of Thor Creek and Jegere peker are the most suitable areas along E220 for cultivation. A total of 4 medium-sized farms were constructed. New farms specialized in growing various types of grain and raising sheep. Lamb actually is the second most consumed meat in Kanin Fjord, with only fish being more popular. Overview of agricultural development along E220 west of Kanin Fjord. The Inngjerdingen Farm at Jegere peker The Inngjerdingen Farm is the smallest farm along E220. Built on a precipice overlooking Kaninfjorden. This farm has some of the best views of the fjord, including Kanin Fjord and the lighthouse. Agricultural Development at the mouth of Thor Creek Mini village of Rural Homes A cluster of three homes built at the intersection of Glomveien and Nordhaugveien The Trøgstad Farm The Trøgstad Farm is the only farm that is built on a beach along Kaninfjorden. The Vestengen Farm- 6 Comments
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June 16, 1998 Population: 1,052 For over a millennium, Kanin Fjord was nothing more than an obscure fishing village located along an equally as unremarkable fjord. The completion of the E220 roadway and the ferry crossing into Engavågen has placed Kanin Fjord on the map and welcomed the village into the modern world. The Valkyrie Pier was constructed as part of the E220 project, which connected the village to greater Norway. Kanin Fjord now has a direct roadway connection to the mainland and has access to Norway’s main roadway E6. Connected by ferry, goods could be directly transported into Norway by truck, instead of by ship through a Stokkvågen, significantly cutting the cost shipping. Construction of the new pier and ferry was not without its opposition. Engavågen held a significant place in the town’s Norse beliefs. Unlike other legends, there is a divergence of belief among the town’s Asatro (belief in Norse gods and creatures) believers. Engavågen is said to be the source of the stones used to construct the runestone that trapped the Sulten Skygge. Depending on who is asked, Engavågen is either the source of mythical stones of protection, or a sacred place to be respected and left alone. This has led to an odd tradition among fishing boat captains and their crews, where they gather stones from the coast of Engavågen and wear the stones on a necklace to ward off dark spirts. In addition to the creation of a new ferry crossing, the North Port received a partial upgrade. New offices were constructed for the fish factory in additional to several warehouses which can be used to store processed fish and boat parts. An additional dock was installed for villager’s boats along with the port being partially repaved with new cobblestone. From Village to Small Town A month ago, Kanin Fjord’s population breached 1,000, and now the town’s population stands at 1,052. Fishing was not the only reason for people immigrating into the town. Word of the town’s high concentration of Asatro believers started spreading, and approximately 50 new residents moved to Kanin Fjord to be around people who shared in Norse beliefs. This ironically, was allowing the town’s Norse population to grow along with the general population. Becoming a small town; however, was not without its problems. Kanin Fjord lacks a proper grocery store, has only one gas station, no recreational facilities, no sports parks, and provides limited medical services. The town is still highly dependent on Stokkvågen for many basic amenities. Additionally, the town had to start importing electricity from Stokkvågen to meet electrical demand. There isn’t even an official city hall, the city government debates and rules on matters in a pub. The topography of the region makes constructing large structures difficult. There is little topsoil, and the ground is primarily rock. Not to mention, the steep geography is another hinderance. Any type of construction requires the movement of massive quantities of Earth and the blasting of bedrock. Still, there are construction plans in the works to address all of these issues. However, citizens in the meantime have to contend with the town’s limited resources. Entrance into Kanin Fjord. Anyone driving west on E220 enters the town at Valkyrie Pier. The two ferry crossings on the west and east coasts of Hjortfjorden. Closeups of the Valkyrie Pier. Closeups of the Hjortfjorden Pier. Leaving Kanin Fjord The updated North Port. The north port has now become a small industrial area with multiple piers designed to cater to the town’s fishing fleet and the new ferry crossing. New dock for private vessels on the right and repaved port. Both piers and the lighthouse at night. Stay tuned for the next update.
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August 30, 1997 Population: 852 The Kodak Disease has led to the demise of the Pacific Shellfish industry, it has given rise to Det store atlantiske skalldyrrushet (The Great Atlantic Shellfish Rush). Det store atlantiske skalldyrrushet has drastically changed the nature of fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. Northern European nations such as Norway are becoming wealthy off of their fishing industries. Port and fishing towns all along Norway’s coast are booming in population and prosperity. Stokkvågen’s population increased 24% in just four years from 7,403 to 9,817. Kanin Fjord is also experiencing a rapid population increase. The village’s population increased by more than 90% from 447 to 852 in that same period. Kanin Fjord was no longer a tiny village, and Stokkvågen was on its way to becoming a small city. The population increases prompted the Norwegian government to design and construct a national roadway along the northern shore of Kaninfjorden. The E220 project was a joint venture between Norway and Sweden to construct a 220-kilometer national roadway between the Norwegian town of Stokkvågen and Swedish town of Jäkkvik, with 100 kilometers of road running along the northern coast of Kaninfjorden. E220 will consist of 52 bridges, 12 tunnels, and 2 ferry crossings. The first phase of the project was the completion of Tufjord-segmentet, linking Stokkvågen to Kanin Fjord by high-speed road, and replacing the old Fjell Sti. Built in 1948, Fjell Sti was a 39-kilometer-long two-lane asphalt road connecting Stokkvågen to Kanin Fjord. At its completion, the road provided a fast and cheap way to transport goods been the two towns. Unfortunately, over the decades, Fjell Sti had fallen into an extreme state of disrepair. The elements, lack of maintenance, and semitruck traffic diminished the road into little more than a heavily eroded gravel trail. Road conditions were so terrible that it was dangerous to drive any faster than about 9 kilometers per hour. Driving any faster risks severe damage to one’s vehicle. Travel time between the two towns required more than 4 hours despite the short distance. In fact, it was faster to travel to Stokkvågen by boat, than by car. Additionally, the road was not plowed during snowfall, limiting use of the road to only snowmobiles during the winter, effectively isolating the two towns from one another in winter. Upon completion of Tufjord-segmentet, travel time between the towns was reduced from over 4 hours to just 30 minutes. Once again, there is a cheap and rapid method of transporting goods. Kanin Fjord became interconnected with Stokkvågen. The town was no longer cut off in the winter, parents could send their kids to better schools, and fresh food such as produce became easier to purchase. The village was now more a part of the modern world than a remote community. Before and After Pictures Lacking a cost-effective bypass route around Kanin Fjord, engineers designed a tunnel under the village that would allow travelers to avoid driving through town. Roundabout installed at the intersection of Havet and E220 in the North Port. E220 Entrance into Kanin Fjord The Tunnel New Roundabout Ferry Construction Hjortfjorden has a depth of 130 meters and a width of 700 meters between the Kanin Peninsula and Engavågen. E220 unfortunately, went overbudget and in order to cut costs, it was determined that a ferry crossing would be a low-cost alternative. A ferry crossing would also provide funds to help maintain the new national roadway.
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For over 7 decades Hel’s Bend has been a treacherous drive for villagers and truckers alike. The narrow and crumbling roadway frequently glazes with ice in the winter, floods during storms, and is covered in seafoam at high tide. Every year, dozens of accidents occur on this short, yet significant stretch of road. Originally, the town thought that the construction of the Industrivei Bridge would offer a viable bypass for truckers leaving the South Port; however, this bridge ended up being more problematic than anticipated, particularly due to icing issues. Additionally, the bridge did not provide an alternative for the transportation of shellfish between the South Port and Kanin Fiskefabrikk. Eventually, Kanin Fjord decided to reconstruct the roadway into a safer and faster route. Proposed designs of the new roadway were ambitious and even the most modest of proposals required outside funding. Commercial interest in the town was already high, and Kanin Fjord began collaborating with outside developers on the design for the project. Developers wanted returns on their investments and attained permits by the town for the construction of several townhomes, a hotel, and modern condominiums along the new roadway, which came to be known as Anders Plass. After months of searching and negotiations, eventually, three developers decided to invest in the project. During the design phase, Alders Plass became more than just a roadway improvement and development project, it turned into a project that would redefine the very look and nature of the village. Additionally, the project was interconnected with future plans for the reconstruction of the South Port and creation of a protected harbor. Before and After Pics Intersection of Havet and Lakseveien. Havet has been extended to the south behind the shell station and access to the South Port from Lakseveien has been cut off. Intersection of Lakseveien and Gjedde Vei. Gjedde Vei between Lakseveien and Kanin Allé has been demolished. This portion of the project also, unfortunately, resulted in the demolition of two homes. Hel’s Bend. The original road has been completely demolished, the ground elevated, a new seawall built, and the new higher-speed roadway constructed. Hel’s bend is no more, and the new Havet roadway is now the safest road in the village. Aerial overview of the development site. It is much clearer in this image the homes and roadways that were demolished and replaced with the new roadway. Additional Pics of Anders Plass The yellow building is Sykkelherberget (translates to "The bicycle hostel"), and is Kanin Fjord's first hotel. The hostel has 40 beds for rent, and employees 20 residents. Due to the influx of new residents, most people moving into town end up staying here until they can make separate living arrangements. The pink buildings in the front are new condominiums, and the brick building in the background is Kapteinens rekke. Kapteinens rekke (translates to "Captain's Row") is a large group of upper-middle class townhomes. This development aimed at housing the town's wealthy ship captains, hence the name. The upper units have the highest rent, but least space; therefore, each 3rd floor unit is given a single private garage across the street. Here is the new pedestrian/ bicycle path created in the location of the former Gjedde Vei Road. With the high cost of vehicles, price of gas, and difficultly in getting parts for vehicle repairs, over half of the village's population either walks or uses bicycles to get around. The new walkway provides a shortcut to the village center. Anders Plass at night. Hope everyone has enjoyed this latest entry. Another major addition to the town is just around the corner.
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Small journal entry revealing the map and a town detail. This should help everyone get an idea of where everything is positioned in the village. Legend Red = Transportation Magenta = Town Yellow = Water Green = Land The Kanin Fjord region depicting areas of significance. Kanin Fjord occupies a small peninsula located at the confluence of Kaninfjorden and Hjortfjorden. The town is actually located on the island of Tufjord, as Hjortfjorden reconnects to the sea approximately 5 kilometers north of the map. Interesting fact about Tufjord Island. Tufjord is only an island approximately 90% of the day. During low tide, a portion of Hjortfjorden drains away connecting Tufjord to mainland Norway. Closeup of Kanin Fjord with areas of significance labeled.
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