Pense; Quite Some Time Has Passed

[jeckyll]

impressive!

[RickD]

Looks great. I like how the city is spreading out. I didn't realise the region was that big. Enough space for another couple of millions inhabitants. 

[apeguy]

I love the region shot. Your city looks very realistic.

[vortext]

Really awe-inspiring region. 

Already 1M inhabitants [...]

Even better yet, almost 2M!

I didn't realise the region was that big.

Same here, even though Pense is massive it still seems tiny! 
Anyhow, any plans to develop the countryside?

[WannGLondon]

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Really awe-inspiring region. 

Already 1M inhabitants [...]

Even better yet, almost 2M!

I didn't realise the region was that big.

Same here, even though Pense is massive it still seems tiny! 
Anyhow, any plans to develop the countryside?

For the countryside, I plan on basically having farms everywhere, with some small English-style villages in between them, but honestly, I have a long way to go. haha

Looking good! A little trick: if you zoom to level 6 before saving, you get rid of some of the square lines in region view.

Cheers
Willy

Thanks Swordmaster.

And thank you all for the comments. You all truly make me and my city feel special.

Another update.

This update willl highlight the mass transit in Pense. I take great pride in my mass transit and just love to watch all the automata roam around and criss cross my city. I have truly tried to make the mass transit like London, for example having many rail terminis around my central city and subways and railways spreading to the outer reaches of the sprawl. Anyway, here's some shots.

Starting in southern Pense, I was inspired by some videos on Youtube of all the sunken networks in London and so I have actually began to create a lot in the suburban areas surrounding the city. Here is one network near Parling End.


Not exactly a mass transit shot, but a very important area none-the-less, is Queen's Circus. This street is the entry point for many commuters driving in from Western Pense. The circus handles about 10,000 cars every morning and evening and filters into the commercial districts of Bardwell and Hywater.


Next we have some trains leaving the financial district taking commuters back to their homes.


This is just a shot of the new train skin I am using. This train is making its way into Central Pense while passing an underground station.


Busy Mayvale Corner handles many busses and cars daily. This has got to be one of the busiest intersections in the city, handling commuters from Western and Northern Pense.


A lone bus crossing the river in front of the old parliament building.


In Western Pense we have a risen embankment near Gostingale.


Cross Haven Central Terminal here, the largest and busiest of all Pense's stations.


Eastland Terminus and Bank Terminus looming over the financial district.


Here I just wanted to show the hustle and bustle that goes on in the financial district.


Next we have Canton Terminal. This station is also extremely busy handling commuters from western and northern Pense.


Here is a busy rail bridge before the new train skin was added. It looks as if those trains are fighting for space.


Here was have the southern bank of the river where two commuter trains are passing through.


Busses!


.....and more busses!


Lastly, here we have one of my favorite parts of the city, Bank Court. This intersection and its subway station is a hub for the city. The subway station is an intersection for many subway lines, just like its neighbor avenues are a hub for many roads. If you look closely, you may find remnant of the old city wall, which is now a tourist attraction in which one can get to the top of the parapet and look over Bank Court.


And, I couldn't leave you all hanging without a region view. Population is about 1,700,000. I am truly trying to get to 7 million inhabitants but it does seem like it will be a challenge.


Au revoir, Shoshanna!

[eldaldo]

what an incredible region you have!

[vortext]

The hustle and bustle pic has a familiar ring to it since I like to break out the transit query to see what's going on as well. It's very gratifying when the public transit system actually gets used, so good job! 

The sunken networks are very London-esque indeed and that one shot with the open subway station is typical as well. Finally that other pic with the elevated rail junction cutting through the urban landscape is awesome! (13th pic if I'm not mistaken, you should really number the pics. . ;-) )


All things considered a pretty decent update and I'm looking forward to cottages. 

Keep it up!

[apeguy]

That's quite a mass transit system you have there, and you chosen your buildings very well, the city looks very authentic. Also, that region shot is fantastic.

[RickD]

The elevated rail junction between the houses is really cool. 

[art128]

A very nice work with the transit system in Pense, Warren! I like the area of the first picture. That sunken station looks pretty in this neighborhood.

[noahclem]

Nice work on the mass transit and road systems 

[WannGLondon]

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Nice work on the mass transit and road systems 

Thank you!

A very nice work with the transit system in Pense, Warren! I like the area of the first picture. That sunken station looks pretty in this neighborhood.

Thank you, I do really like that picture too. Will look wonderful when the neighborhood is fully developed.

The elevated rail junction between the houses is really cool. 

Thanks Raphael.

That's quite a mass transit system you have there, and you chosen your buildings very well, the city looks very authentic. Also, that region shot is fantastic.

Thanks Alex.

The hustle and bustle pic has a familiar ring to it since I like to break out the transit query to see what's going on as well. It's very gratifying when the public transit system actually gets used, so good job! 

The sunken networks are very London-esque indeed and that one shot with the open subway station is typical as well. Finally that other pic with the elevated rail junction cutting through the urban landscape is awesome! (13th pic if I'm not mistaken, you should really number the pics. . ;-) )


All things considered a pretty decent update and I'm looking forward to cottages. 

Keep it up!

You bet! haha thanks.

what an incredible region you have!

Thank you!

Another Update

Today Pense River Cruises decided they wanted to do a little bit of advertising so today, with my permission, they are going to show you a preview of one of their routes from Callomine in Eastern Pense to Brey in Western Pense. The journey is quite long, but has wonderful views and interesting history. Hope you all enjoy!

1. We start at Hark Beach. This area does not have a terminal for the cruise boat yet, but one is planned on being built in the near future.


2. As we embark on our journey we ride past Callomine Int'l Airport and its control tower. This tower seems very overwhelming and can be seen all over the metro area. The tower is even taller than some of Central Pense's skyscrapers.


3. We then come up to Gardelle Pool. Gardelle is a suburban neighborhood in eastern Pense with quiet streets and an abundance of parks. Gardelle sprang up when Apperston Wharf and surrounding industrial areas were developed.


4. Next we come to Apperston Wharf. This area was developed in the late 20th century to provide for a booming population. Just like Canary Wharf in London, it was used long ago as a industrial port area, but now houses world famous businesses and features a light cruise terminal too.


5. Just north of Apperston we have Fenbridge Pool and Fenbridge Stadium, locally known as "The Bridge".


6. Making our way west, we can see the Bow Turnpike to the north and straight ahead you can view the glorious skyline of Pense.


7. Here is the last view of Eastern Pense with Parbroke to the south and Barport East to the north.


8. And now our river boat enters the very commercialized Central Pense. Seems like a very drastic change from what we have been riding through. On the north side of the river we see Tower Cross and Barport. The Lemgate Bridge spans this part of the river. This area is one of the oldest parts of the city, but some of the older buildings along the river have been demolished to make way for more commercial jobs to supply Pense's population.


9. Even further west we now have Cross Bridge and my favorite part of the river. On the northern embankment we have hotels and big banks and on the southern embankment we have St. Haven Cathedral and service-based businesses.


10. Next we come to Asting Hall and its bridge. Across from Asting Hall is Cross Haven Central Railway Terminal.


11. We the come to Asting Pool. The greenery along the northern embankment is Croix (Croy) Gardens. The gardens are a beautiful refuge for business-people and tourists alike. The gardens also provide wonderful views of the river and Cross Haven. Pull out your cameras for a wonderful shot of the old parliament building too!


12. South of the old parliament building we pass some large buildings and St. Corring Bridge.


13. We now ride past Hale Yard and the remains of its old palace. This palace was once a grand manor, but could not withstand the test of time. Only one part of the palace still remains and is a glorious museum. The yard itself is a frequent to many tourists wanting to soak in the sun on some of Pense's warm days.


14. We then pass under Hale Bridge, the gateway to southern Pense and a main artery that is truly a lifeline to those that reside in southern Pense. It is one of the busiest bridges in the entire city.


15. And here is the last part of central Pense, Morrow Bridge. Truly, a stunner.


16. Into western Pense we find ourselves at Bellford Reach and its expensive riverside mansions.


17. Lastly, we end our trip at Brey, with the palace of the same name. The palace is a wonder, providing gorgeous views down the river into the central area.


Anyway, hope you all enjoyed the trip, here is a shot of the route we took today, highlighted in red.

[cmdp123789]

WOW! that was awesome buddy! long time no see.. sorry for missing the last updates...you know, at one point I really thought this was dead... GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK! excellent update

[Swordmaster]

Some great views here, and as usual, great rowhouse action.

Not sure if the embankment looks the way you intend it, with the terrain cutting into it.

Cheers
Willy

[wallasey]

Enjoyable river cruise there! Great concept!

I agree with Willy, although to be fair my watersides are far from perfect!

Keep up to good work!

[apeguy]

Another fantastic update. I'd really like to see more of Apperston Wharf, it looks pretty good.

[mattb325]

Excellent update! I particularly like the idea of the river cruise. Pense is both impressive and very, very , believable. The region views show just how much effort this must have taken....although how do you keep the demand going without agriculture in the region?

[WannGLondon]

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Excellent update! I particularly like the idea of the river cruise. Pense is both impressive and very, very , believable. The region views show just how much effort this must have taken....although how do you keep the demand going without agriculture in the region?

Thank you very much, Matt. Well I just make sure and supply what type of job is needed, whether it is commercial office or dirty industry. Although, I should probably start zoning agriculture because the job market is getting a little slim in Pense.

Another fantastic update. I'd really like to see more of Apperston Wharf, it looks pretty good.

Maybe Alex, thanks. 

Enjoyable river cruise there! Great concept!

I agree with Willy, although to be fair my watersides are far from perfect!

Keep up to good work!

Thank you!

Some great views here, and as usual, great rowhouse action.

Not sure if the embankment looks the way you intend it, with the terrain cutting into it.

Cheers
Willy

Thanks for the comment, but I actually do like the seawalls cutting into the land, adds a nice 'tidal' effect and makes it seem like the city is in control of the river and not the other way around. 

WOW! that was awesome buddy! long time no see.. sorry for missing the last updates...you know, at one point I really thought this was dead... GREAT TO SEE YOU BACK! excellent update

I have missed you Criss! Hope life is treating you well! I'll have to PM you soon for some updates. Anyway, glad to be back and thank you.

A teaser.......

and

[Serkanner]

I like the way you mix old and new custom content very much. I have seen items in your city from way back in time. Excellent.

[WannGLondon]

I like the way you mix old and new custom content very much. I have seen items in your city from way back in time. Excellent.

Thank you, Serkanner.

Hello all, I just wanted to wish you all a happy holiday season from my city to yours.







Have a wonderful holiday season everyone. The Pensites will be sipping warm cocoa and tea and strolling in gardens and squares around this time of year, singing carols and shopping along May Corridor.