This MD will tell the story of the Deltan Empire, on the fictional planet of Alterra. For the forseeable future I will be focusing on Deltania, the "head state" of the Empire, but I hope to move on to other parts of the Empire eventually. Although I don't plan to show much in the way of construction and development, instead showing everything in its completed state (much like my old MD, it's just my style) I will provide some history of the cities I showcase.
CONTENTS:
PAGE 1 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.0) - Hasbury Key Northern Suburbs, Hasbury Key Industrial Areas, and South Hasbury
PAGE 2 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.20) - Horizonte de los Ninos and Hasbury Passage
PAGE 3 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.40) - Hasbury Key Downtown and El Nino Pequena
PAGE 4 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.60) - Refuge Islands and Hasbury Key at Night
PAGE 5 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.80) - S.E.H. Project Phase 1 and Introducing Kanalka City
PAGE 6 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.100) - Kanalka City Centre, Brockencyde, Kanalka City University, and Westkey
PAGE 7 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.120) - Ethnictown, Marina Gardens, Old Downtown, and New Downtown
PAGE 8 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.140) - West Side, North Point, and The Old Port
PAGE 9 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.160) - Sunset Avenue, The M169 Motorway, Newport, and the Northern Ghetto
PAGE 10 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.180) - S.E.H. Project Phase 3, Map of Deltania, Kanalka Creek, and the West Side Docks
PAGE 11 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.200) - Arena City, the Magnificent Mile, and Grand Bayou
PAGE 12 (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.220) - South-West Suburbs, Wilberforce Harbour, Southside, the Abandoned Airport and Kanalka Bay Bridge
Indroducing...
Deltania (will hopefully be replaced with a banner soon)
SUMMARY:
Founded: 1651 by the British Empire, first colony known as Soleanna
Gained Independence: 1721, after six-month civil War
Empire Created: 1948
Current Capital: Delta City, former capital Soleanna
Government: Imperial Tricameral Constitutional Monarchy
Current Monarch: Emperor Alexander I
Population of Empire: Approx 2.5 billion
Number of countries in Empire: 52, excluding Deltania and dependent territories
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Map of Alterra (click for larger image, compatibility view may be needed for full zoom)
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Map of the Deltan Empire (No larger version)
Click this for a Map of Deltania (http://sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=14200.msg439475#msg439475).
The head state of the Deltan Empire, Deltania's history goes back to the mid-17th century, when the British Empire were starting their colonisation of Alterra. In 1651 A small trading post was established on the north coast of the Catalan Sea, and this eventually expanded as the colony expanded, and more were founded. By the start of the 1700's Deltania was a prospering and expanding colony, and more colonies had started to be built along the coast, harvesting sugarcane and trading valuable goods. The expansion was exponential, and 9 more colonies were created between 1680 and 1700.
In 1721 the united colonies of Deltania engaged the British in a six-month civil war and emerged victorious. A new nation was created from the 10 colonies, which became the first 10 counties of Deltania. A new monarchy was created to rule the country, and a parliament similar to that of the UK. A further 52 counties were created between 1731 and 1897, as the country expanded its territory northwards, competing with the Dutch, the Spanish, and the remaining British colonies in the area for space and resources, as well as the native kingdom of Tabora. The key behind the nation's success was its large workforce and abudant natural resources, particularly coal and later oil.
The 20th century saw a great period of change for Alterra, mainly due to the worldwide Alterra War that lasted from 1935 to 1947. In the aftermath of the War the entire world was in turmoil, as the governments of many countries collapsed, and financial markets fell apart. Alterra was about to slip into total chaos. In 1948, as a last-ditch attempt to save the nations of Alterra, the Alterra Council, the planet's governing body, ordered the creation of the Three Empires, one of which being the Deltan Empire. The three empires were ruled by the three nations most unaffected by the war, in terms of financial and infrastructural damage, as well as political stability.
The Deltans led the allies in the Alterra War, and the allies were annexed into the Deltan Empire, as well as those freindly to Deltania and the main allies. The Empire also annexed the english-speaking nations of Alterra. A long period of peace and prosperity followed, from 1950 to 1990. This period was known as the age of expansion After this a global depression caused by uncontrolled population growth took hold, once again putting the planet under strain.
Fortunately the 21st Century brought salvation to Alterra, as technological advances in energy and food production stabilized the world's economy. Unfortunately in 2050 the prosperity of the Deltan Empire ended as it was forced into a 15-year war with a deadly terrorist group that very nearly wiped out the empire. Since then, the Deltan Empire has been preparing to re-take its top spot on the world stage. The year is 2083. This is the Deltan Empire.
I have the first update ready to go. So without further delay...
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A tropical paradise of wide beaches, azure blue seas, seaside resorts and huge mansions set in a chain of narrow islands hundreds of miles long. This is what awaits those travelling to Barrierland, the "Deep South" of Deltania. Although not a seperate county, instead being divided amongst three counties, the image and culture of Barrierland couldn't be more unique from the mainland, with its image of luxury, leisure, and wealth, a world-famous film industry, and the reputation of a world-class holiday destination.
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The part of Barrierland I'll be showing you first is near the western end, directly south of the Mouths of the Delta, where the Imperial Capital, Delta City lies. This part of Barrierland (also known simply as the Barrier Islands) is home to its largest city and unofficial capital, Kanalka City. (unofficial due to the fact Barrierland is not a seperate county.) However, I am in the process of redesigning Kanalka City, so the first part I'm going to show you is Hasbury Key, a large town of nearly 90,000, situated about 4 miles east of Kanalka City. The town is simply known as Hasbury, the "Key" being the peninsula that it's built on. Peninsulas like this are common in Barrierland, and many towns are built on them.
Hasbury Key was founded in 1703 as a small fishing port and trading post. However with the construction of the Sugarcane Railroad in 1845 brought much growth and prosperity to Hasbury, as sugar from Kanalka City was sent here to be processed and packaged. Even today Hasbury Key has a thriving industrial area, as well as being a premier holiday and shopping destination. This update we're visiting the north.
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(facing north) This is the old core of the town, with the central square surrounded by the town hall, the train station, and several high-end shops. The Mediterranean-style Garden in the centre was built in 1883 after the Mayor of Hasbury went on a holiday to Italy, and wanted a peice of the country in his hometown. The Oasis Garden as its known gives the Town Centre a unique feel.
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(facing north) The northern half of the town centre is more modern, with more offices than the southern part of the town centre. The skyline of the town centre is defined by the Hasbury Copper Company Building (Better known as the H.C.C. Building or simply the Copper BUilding) and the neighbouring Margate Tower. They were built in 1932 and 1954 respectively. The H.C.C. Building was the tallest building in Hasbury key and the Tallest building in Barrierland outside Kanalka City from 1932 to 1967. Although small, its design is opulent and luxurious, indicating the significant wealth of the company in the first half of the 20th century. The Margate Tower, despite it outwards appearance being far more bland, was available only to the highest paying tenants, as its suites were the best that 1950's Hasbury had to offer.
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(facing north) Moving North-East from the Town Centre we come to Trotter Park, home of the Hasbury Trotters, famed for being Barrierland's first Professional Baseball team, founded in 1874. Surrounding Trotter Park are large mansions, being convenient for being between Downtown and the old Town Centre. The park itself was laid out in 1862, and the current stadium was built in 2045, after the previous outdated one was demolished.
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(facing east) West of Trotter Park is the BarryTech Arena, built in 2062 and owned by weapons giant and defense contractor BarryTech, founded in 2046. It experienced dramatic growth during the 2050's during the Inferno War, as the Empire struggled against an apocalyptic terrorist group and needed, affordable, reliable weapons. The arena is usually host to Cage-fighting tournaments, which many deem brutal and barbaric, but they still draw the crowds. BarryTech also use the arena for their larger conventions and exhibitions.
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(facing south) The most famous sports team in Hasbury is their football team, the Hasbury Park Rangers. The current stadium was built in 1949 and has been in constant use by the team ever since. It is also used for school and college tournaments. The Quinton trading estate was built on cleared waste ground about two decades later, and now plays host to a variety of popular retailers.
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(facing south) Zooming out from the stadium we come to the Hasbury Marina, the largest in the Barrier Islands. It was built in 2012 as part of a waterfront regeneration project, and with came luxury apartments and new retail and office development, completely revitalizing the Northern waterfront.
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(facing east) And now we come to the most affluent area of Hasbury Key, West Beach. Only the wealthiest can afford homes here, with huge gardens, garages for four cars, an excellent school nearby, and only a few minutes from the beach. Random fact: The largest mansion in the pic is home to the owner of fast food giant Cecil Burger.
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(facing east) Moving slightly to the south-east the West Hasbury School comes into view. Although like all national schools enrollment is free, it has the high teaching standards of a private school, and is partly responsible for why West Beach is such a desirable area to live.
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(facing east) Moving towards the south of the neighbourhood, where luxury boutiques and even bigger mansions can be found. The giant mansion, number 1250 Sentablo Avenue, is the largest stately home in Barrierland, and was originally built in 1807 for the wealthiest sugar tycoon in the Barrier Islands at the time. Today it is joint-owned by the owner of Barrytech and the founder of Imposter Studios. These two companys are everywhere in Hasbury Key and Kanalka City, and are examples of the capitalist culture of Barrierland.
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(facing north) Moving south from the mansions of West Beach we come to Hasbury Common, the largest Urban Park in the Barrier Islands. In the picture is the Green and the Great Pond, which is great for fly-fishing and boating. The park was created in the mid-1800's in an effort to slow down the urban sprawl and conserve some greenspace for the town. The results were more than successful, with the park being hugely popular with the residents.
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(facing north) The entire Common and its surroundings. The tall building to the south of the Common is Hasbury Central Hospital, built in 1967 and became the tallest building in the town when completed. The Armoury and Barracks between the Common and the Trading Estate is owned by BarryTech, and is one of many that the company owns in Deltania. The Empire allows Certain companies to harbour their own security forces, and BarryTech controls the largest private army in the Empire.
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(facing north) South of Hasbury Common is Kenton, where the industry meets the suburbs, and the rich live among the poor. Kenton fringes the industrial part of Hasbury, and once had rows of terraced houses for the workers. These have all since been demolished, and now apartment blocks and shops take their place. A whole range of people live in this neighbourhood, making Kenton a very diverse place. The Kanalka Bay lifeboat station and Armand Co. Crawfish Canning Plant are also in Kenton.
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(facing north) To the east, gentrification has taken hold in Kenton, with the Kenton Shopping Centre boasting dozens of high-end shops. Kenton is officially seperated from the Town Cenre by the Central Distribution Road, which runs the entire length of the town, and acts as a backbone to the transport system in Hasbury Key.
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(facing north) South of the Town Centre, between the railway and the beach is the attractive neighbourhood of Clinton Gardens. This neighbourhood is home to many middle and upper class families, and many of the houses date from the early 1800's. This part of Hasbury is also home to the Prince's Hotel, the largest and most luxurious hotel in Hasbury Key, being the hotel of choice for most VIPs visiting the town and built in 1884. The nearby bathing house was built ten years later. TOday it functions as a museum.
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(facing north) More leafy suburbs further south. The Clinton Gardens Cemtary is the second largest in Hasbury Key.
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(facing north) Further west from Clinton Gardens, the area known simply as Central Hasbury, recent regeneration has taken place, with new apartment blocks built, as well as new shops and offices. The train station is one of five in the Hasbury area.
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(facing west) Along East Beach, large apartment blocks have been built on the beach, providing affordable and highly desireable homes with instant beach access. The picturesque beaches have always been a major attraction for people since the late 19th Century, and even to this day the beaches are very popular. In fact, if it weren't for the extensive beaches and waterfront areas, Hasbury may never have escaped from its industrial roots and become a commercial and tourist centre.
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(facing west) A night pic of the H.C.C. Building. The Hasbury Copper Company was founded in 1879 by local man Joseph Burlington, who opened a small smelting plant in the West Hasbury industrial area. Demand for good quality copper in Barrierland was high, and this allowed the company to expand, opening a further three plants in the Barrier Islands. By the end of the 19th Century the company was famous for its high quality and low prices. the profits allowed the company to build their impressive headquarters building. However, competition from companies further north meant that the company went into decline by 1960, and by the 1980's the company only had the one smelting plant. A small memorial was erected to remember Joseph Burlington, who was also a highly charitable man, and donated millions to help the poor in Hasbury.
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Another night shot centered on the Central Station. The statue in the middle of the roundabout is dedicated to the Hasbury Hussars, who led the charge at the battle of Kumba Fort during the Taboran Wars, in the Early years of Deltania's Independence.
Well that's it for this update, the next update will show the industrial area of Hasbury Key, as well as its industrial docks. Hope you enjoyed this update. ;D
That is a lot of background information. I like that.
what a beutiful start. I want to see more.
I don´t like the coloaur of your water, but this ist the meaning of a noob? :P :D
Nice start!
I specially like the work near the beach (buildings and flora) and the Hasbury Common. :)
Well it's time for update 2, and this time we're visiting the Industrial Areas of Hasbury. Although all of Hasbury is ready to show, I'm spacing it all out so I have time to re-do Kanalka City to a good enough standard to show. But before the update, the replies...
Quote from: RickD on January 04, 2012, 12:56:46 AM
That is a lot of background information. I like that.
Thanks! Like I said, I will try to provide some history to go with the pictures to make it a bit more interesting and in-depth. :)
Quote from: DerChrischi on January 04, 2012, 01:49:28 PM
what a beutiful start. I want to see more.
I don´t like the coloaur of your water, but this ist the meaning of a noob? :P :D
Thanks for the nice words. As for the water, are you talking about the brightness? The reason for that is this region is tropical, and so I got a tropical-style water mod. Also the water surrounding Hasbury Key is quite shallow, compared to other areas of my region, where the water is deeper, darker and opaque.
Quote from: Kergelen on January 05, 2012, 12:26:50 PM
Nice start!
I specially like the work near the beach (buildings and flora) and the Hasbury Common. :)
Thanks, I'm glad you like the beaches, it's probably what I'm best at when it comes to MMPs and fine detail. ()stsfd()
Now let's get this show on the road. The Industrial Areas of Hasbury are still just as extensive as they've always been, but over the course of the 21st century The Heavy Industries such as Oil have declined. Oil was once a huge business in Barrierland, as most of Deltania's offshore Oil would have to go through the Barrier Islands. Since Oil became obsolete as a fuel and power source in the 2010's production in the Empire took a sharp decline, and today the only Barrierland Oil Port in business today is Kanalka City. Today, Hasbury Key's industries are mostly light manufacturing, but its two huge sugar plants are still open, as well as its docks, although they're long past their heyday.
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(facing north) We start this update with Neverlyn Park, a sort of crossroads of rich and poor in Hasbury. Here you can see a stark divide between the rich and poor, accentuated by the Central Distribution Road. The Tower Block, Nine Circles House, was originally one of five tower blocks built in 1961. The other four were torn town and people were relocated to better housing, and Neverlyn Park was built in their place. The large building to the left of the image was a Coal Power Plant that was built in 1947, but was decomissioned in 1987 when the town became powered by the Kanalka City Nuclear Power Station. Today it's used as a warehouse.
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(facing west) Moving west from the park we come to the South end of Kenton. Here we can see a relic of the Oil Industry that was once so important in Barrierland. This was once the Hasbury Key Distillation Facility. Today it's a chemical plant. In the top centre of the image is one of Hasbury's two sugar mills, the Dominion Sugar Plant. This was built in 1932, and to this day it still processes sugar.
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(facing east) This is Hasbury Docks. As you can see, the docks are relatively empty most of the time, as most ships heading to Barrierland go to Kanalka City. The decline of Hasbury Key's Docks started after the Alterra War. In the early 1950's, ships started to get bigger, and the Hasbury Docks were not capable of handling the bigger ships, as the water surrounding the Key was too shallow. Also the expansion of Kanalka City's docks sped up the decline of the docks. Today only local businesses and small shipping companies use the docks.
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(facing east) Further down the docks. The container ship currently at the docks is the largest ship that uses the docks these days, and is owned by a Hasbury-based shipping company, the head office of which is to the right on the other side of the road. Also in the top centre of the image is the first smelting plant opened up by the Hasbury Copper Company, and the only one they own today.
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(facing north) Now we come to the beating heart of the Industrial Areas - The Trainyard. First built shortly after the Sugarcane Railroad was connected to Hasbury in 1844, it has been in constant use ever since, and has also had small expansions over the years. Many companies in Hasbury rely on the trainyard to move their goods, and helped sustain the industrial area of Hasbury during times of deindustrialization in Barrierland.
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(facing north) On the left side of the Trainyard is the Owen Farlane Sugar Mill, opened in 1848. This once provided hundreds of jobs to those living in the Kenton neighborhood, and it's significance to the economy of Hasbury has made it a local landmark. Even today it processes most of the sugar grown in Kanalka City's Urban Farms.
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(facing east) A random shot of the Parsons Junkyard. Handling most of Hasbury's Scrap Metal, the Junkyard has been in business since 2014.
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And to finish off, a night shot of the largest factory in Hasbury Key. Lockhart Motors was founded in Kanalka City in 2059 and specializes in big cars ideal for city cruising, with all the classic lines of the cars of the 1960's and 70's combined with all the modern amenities that people come to expect from the cars of the late 21st Century. Although they are very popular in the Southern counties of Deltania, Barrierland especially, they still have a long way to go before they become one of the big names in Deltan Cars.
Well that concludes this update. in update three we'll be going to the southern part of Hasbury, with more suburbs and industry, so stay tuned! ;D
Nice backstory, good maps and eye-pleasing presentation. Oh, and did I mention big railyards? It looks like Deltan Empire is off to an excellent start, and I'm looking forward to seeing what's next.
One question- that water looks awfully clean to be adjacent to so much heavy industry. You'd think there'd be at least old boots in it or something. A minor fribble, though.
Good luck!
David
The railyards are really great and I like the story about the decline of heavy industry. And yes, some underwater plants would improve the pictures of the docks.
Just posting a teaser shot, replies will come when I post the next update. ;)
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Great work with your updates and interesting teaser. &apls
Great job on both updates! &apls An excellent start that I must apologize for not catching sooner ;)
The industrial area and rails from the last update are my favorite but the parks and nicer neighborhood from the first one are also quite nice.
About the water: I think it fits great with your beaches and MMPs so if you like it then I say keep it--if you throw in a boot for David :D However, I would make the non-beach shorelines deeper (besides looking better this will also eliminate those boat shadows).
Looking forward to more :thumbsup:
EDIT: Sweet teaser!
Great industrial district. I like it. :)
And the recycling center is a great idea! Very well done &apls
Really nice MD here! This park in the first update, the idea to imaginate a complete history on Your empire, to place it on a nice planet and draw maps... &apls
Then also i like Your industrial developement and especially the work on the railways. :thumbsup:
Keep Your good work on, i have to come back soon,
greetz, Carl
Well it's time for update 3, and it's HUGE! Today we'll be visiting the Southern parts of Hasbury Key, and seeing the first glimpse of the Barrier Beaches, the wide stretches of sand on the seaward side of the Barrier Islands. But first, the replies...
Quote from: dedgren on January 09, 2012, 04:06:35 PM
Nice backstory, good maps and eye-pleasing presentation. Oh, and did I mention big railyards? It looks like Deltan Empire is off to an excellent start, and I'm looking forward to seeing what's next.
One question- that water looks awfully clean to be adjacent to so much heavy industry. You'd think there'd be at least old boots in it or something. A minor fribble, though.
Good luck!
David
Thanks! I thought the railyard was relatively small in comparison to those you would find in real life, but I'm no expert on trains and railways, so I may be wrong. Regarding the water, this is set in the 2080's, and most industries have become relatively clean, but I will keep that in mind from now on, and put a bit of trash in industrial waters. ;)
Quote from: RickD on January 10, 2012, 01:30:21 AM
The railyards are really great and I like the story about the decline of heavy industry. And yes, some underwater plants would improve the pictures of the docks.
I'm glad you liked the railyard and story of Hasbury's changing industries. As for plants, I would use gizmo's underwater flora, but I can't find his site anymore. ()sad()
Quote from: nbvc on January 11, 2012, 12:41:28 PM
Great work with your updates and interesting teaser. &apls
Thanks! :thumbsup:
Quote from: noahclem on January 11, 2012, 12:42:54 PM
Great job on both updates! &apls An excellent start that I must apologize for not catching sooner ;)
The industrial area and rails from the last update are my favorite but the parks and nicer neighborhood from the first one are also quite nice.
About the water: I think it fits great with your beaches and MMPs so if you like it then I say keep it--if you throw in a boot for David :D However, I would make the non-beach shorelines deeper (besides looking better this will also eliminate those boat shadows).
Looking forward to more :thumbsup:
EDIT: Sweet teaser!
Thankyou for the nice reply. ;D At least you've caught up while we're still on the first page, rather than having to get through 5 pages of updates. :D I'm glad you like the industrial areas and the upscale neighborhoods, there will be a lot more of both of those when we get to Kanalka City, and there will be deeper water too, it's just that Hasbury Key is surrounded by shallow water.
Quote from: Kergelen on January 12, 2012, 12:31:05 AM
Great industrial district. I like it. :)
And the recycling center is a great idea! Very well done &apls
Thankyou. The junkyard was really just a space filler at first, but it ended up fitting in perfectly with the surrounding buildings and the railyard. ()stsfd()
Quote from: carlfatal on January 12, 2012, 12:01:04 PM
Really nice MD here! This park in the first update, the idea to imaginate a complete history on Your empire, to place it on a nice planet and draw maps... &apls
Then also i like Your industrial developement and especially the work on the railways. :thumbsup:
Keep Your good work on, i have to come back soon,
greetz, Carl
Thanks! I'm pleased that you like the maps, I have a map of Deltania that I'm working on, it may be a while before I finish it, but keep a lookout for it. ;) And like I mentioned before, there will be plenty more industrial areas when I finish working on Kanalka City.
Now, we come to South Hasbury. Most of this part of Hasbury was built during the 20th Century, as the town started to fill up the Key completely, and so the suburbs started to spill out onto the surrounding areas of land. The reasons for this growth was to replace the squalid housing that housed much of the lower class, as most of it had been destroyed during the Alterra War, a global conflict that englufed most of the world between 1935 and 1947.The Barrier Islands were hit hard by continuous bombing campaigns, in an effort to destroy Barrierland's coastal defences that protected the mainland behind.
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(facing east) The first place we come to is East Beach Gardens. Slightly nicer than the East Beach Estates further north, this is an wealthy area, but even here lower cost apartments can be found.
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(facing west) Just a couple of blocks away is the lower-class area of Wilson Farm. Named after a farm which was (at the time) just outside the town, the owner sold the Farm to the town and on the land they built terraced housing for the poorer workers in the industrial areas. Nothing remains of the farm today. Hasbury Key had few farms, due to the fact that the only suitable land for farming in the area was Hasbury Key itself, and this had been mostly built on by the end of the Alterra War. Also, Kanalka City's farms were far more productive, and meant that Hasbury's farms were little competition.
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(facing west) More of Wilson Farm. You can see to the right high-end businesses starting to encroach on the area. Gentrification is a chronic problem in the Barrier Islands, and is particularly prolific in Kanalka City. The main reason for this is the number of people wanting to live in Barrierland, due to its fine weather, extensive coasts, and the image of a life of luxury and leisure that is so often associated with this part of Deltania. Fortunately for the most unfortunate residents of Hasbury, many of the affordable areas have laws against redevelopment, to ensure that the lower-class residents still have a place to live.
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(facing east )Moving further west we come to Alison Mills, a neighborhood where, much like Kenton shown in previous updates, industry meets the suburbs. Just like Wilson Farm, gentrification has been controlled here too, with only limited high-wealth development. The neighborhood is divided by the Central Distribution Road. (the avenue running left-right) The area was built during the Alterra War, despite bombing threats, and today is home to a number of small businesses and industries.
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(facing east) further west we come to the industrial areas of Alison Mills, which also includes the southern part of the Hasbury Docks. This part of the docks is home to the Blackford Boatyard, the largest boat repair shop in the area, established in 1934. Coolfruits Bottling Plant, to the left of the image, is a popular fruity soft drink in Deltania, and was invented in 2054. When it's headquarters moved to Kanalka City in 2067, it moved its bottling plant to an abandoned Chemical Plant in Hasbury Key to increase production. The shiny building opposite the plant is a fabrication plant for medical robots.
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(facing north) This is the Port of Hasbury, where the docks are managed from. The quarantine centre is located here, as well as the Hasbury Port Authority Building and Workers Union. (the narrow brown building behind the docks) The Port of Hasbury is the fourth busiest in Barrierland, and mostly handles domestic cargo, with a couple of small shipping companies operating internationally. And following the advice of David, (dedgren) I have added some rubbish by the docks, most of which is cargo tipped overboard from ships during bad weather or careless workers.
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(facing north) Zooming out you can see the entire area of suburbs that is known simply os South Hasbury. The majority of the area was built during the age of expansion, when people were relatively well-off and could afford large houses. This means that most of South Hasbury's homes are relatively large, and therefore expensive. The huge roundabout was built in 2014, and is by far the busiest part of the Hasbury Road Network. To the left and right is Sentablo Avenue, which follows the coastline and meets up again by the Hasbury Marina. To the north is the Central Distribution Road, which runs down the centre of the town and serves several neighborhoods, and can become very busy during rush hour. The road to the south is a spur of the M105 Motorway. A monument to people from Hasbury lost in the Inferno War is currently under construction, after several year's delay caused by lack of funds.
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(facing west) Just east of the roundabout we come to the South Hasbury Boardwalk, a pleasant beachside neighborhood created in the 1970's. As well as homes, high-end shops and offices have also appeared in the area, making the boardwalk the most desirable part of Hasbury Key for offices after the Downtown area. Many people own boats, but due to the fact there are no docks, they have to put them by the beach or store them elsewhere.
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(facing west) Further up the boardwalk. There is a wide variety of architectural styles in this part of Hasbury, which makes the area a very distinct and individual place. The park behind the boardwalk is Horatio Green, built in 1956. The running track and playing fields were added in 1962.
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(facing north) To the south-west of South Hasbury (try saying that 5 times quickly) is the neighborhood of Whittaker Park. This area was built during the 1950's, to help replace lost housing from war damage. The main road that runs through here is one of only two major roads that link Hasbury Key and Kanalka City, the other being the M105 Motorway. This means that the road can get congested at times.
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(facing north) Now we come to the park itself, once an open area surrounded by isolated farms, it was preserved as a park in the 1930's in order to help slow the suburban growth. This was much appreciated by the residents, and is popular with the children, with the secondary school to the right of the park. (not shown)
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(facing north) This is the main railway junction for Hasbury Key, hence its name. When the sugarcane railroad was connected to Hasbury in 1845 by this junction, it allowed sugar from the fields of Kanalka City to be sent to Hasbury's mills to be processed and packaged. This brought both jobs and revenue to the town. The Junction had a major re-alignment in 1949 to accommodate two new railway lines. The Hasbury Junction Industrial Estate was built in the late 1970's and is sandwiched between the Railway Junction and Junction 4 of the M105.
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(facing north) Moving to the outskirts of Hasbury, we come to Junction 5 of the M105 Motorway. The unique design of the junction is due to the lack of space for a ramp for the westbound slip road on the north side of the motorway, and so the overpass had to be squeezed between the motorway and the rest of the junction. The underpass links the junction to the avenue further north. There are no slip roads for the other direction due to Junction 4 being too close to add ramps due to weaving issues. However, there would be little need for these slip roads as most of the traffic on this stretch of the motorway is between Hasbury Key and Kanalka City, which is to the west. The large area of waste ground is currently being surveyed to see if it would be a suitable location for a new train station, to replace the smaller one further west.
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(facing east) An overview of East Horizonte, which as its name suggests is the eastern part of Horizonte, the westernmost part of the town of Hasbury, although residents consider Horizonte a seperate town. To the left of the railway you can see the centre of the neighborhood, and the original core of East Horizonte. When it was a seperate village in the second half of the 19th Century, it was a cattle ranching area, and many of the large farmhouses remain. Many are now apartments. Although the town was divided when the motorway was built in 1967, there is still a closely-knit community here, despite the gentrification of some areas.
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(facing north) Barrier Beach - stretching for hundreds of miles, the Barrier Beach is actually several beaches, but they are commonly referred to as one. They are hugely popular with surfers and windsufers, as they are on the seaward side where the waves are bigger. This is one of the defining images of Barrierland, one of the reasons people are so desperate to move here. This part of the Beach is usually relatively quiet, but further along the coast there are numerous beach resorts, taking full advantage of the extensive beaches in this part of the country.
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(facing north) Moving east along the coast, just out side Hasbury and Horizonte, is the Ocean Church. Built in 1950, the unique architecture of the church made it a local landmark, and in 1991, a refuge for people after the great Tsunami. But more on that in a later update. The Cemetary across the road was built in 1856 and has been expanded several times, the last expansion being in 2066 to make way for soldiers killed in the Inferno War. Today it's the biggest cemetary in the area.
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(facing north) Moving east again we come to what used to be a training facility. Soldiers were sent here to be trained in Littoral (coastal) combat. The facility was built in 1954, less than a decade after the Alterra War, in order to better train soldiers for coastal invasions, after heavy losses from battles in the Alterra War during coastal invasions. When the great Tsunami hit in 1991, it destroyed most of the buildings, and those that were left were damaged beyond repair. The tetrapods that lined the beaches were thrown across the land like beach balls, and destroyed anything in their way. The trees across the road were snapped like matchsticks by a barrage of water and concrete. Some made their way nearly a mile down the beach, and are still there today The trees still haven't grown back, as the marsh areas created by the Tsunami were poisoned by some of the machinery from the facility. After the Tsunami the facility was left to fall apart, and nature is now slowly claiming it back.
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(facing north) Further down from the facility. Due to the prodominately westerly winds and ocean currents, some of the tetrapods were carried westwards. The two surviving piers were once part of a group of piers where the facility's boats would have been moored.
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(facing north) Despite the loss of the sea fort, there is still a military presence in Hasbury, but not the Imperial Military. This base is one of many owned by BarryTech, and houses their Hasbury Key security forces. Due to the fact their headquarters are located in Hasbury, this is one of their largest bases, home to over 1000 soldiers, 22 APCs, 6 tanks, and many other vehicles. Their largest military installation is at their factory, which is 2000 miles north, in a remote desert location. The area of cleared land to the south is being prepared for the construction of a high-tech indistrial estate.
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(facing east) To the east of the BarryTech base Hasbury is expanding eastwards, as the new South-East Hasbury development starts its first phase. It is due to be completed in a couple of months. (stuff gets built very quickly in the 2080's)
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(facing north) And the final image of the 21-pic bonanza, the attractive little neighborhood of Blue Lagoon. Originally built around the turn of the 20th Century, it was named after the small sheltered bay to the west, which had crystal clear waters despite the slow currents and sheltered location. A bridge was built to the north (not shown) in 1943, and became the main route into Hasbury from the east. Today the village is part of Hasbury Key, and as the South-East Hasbury project is built around it over the coming years, it will be swallowed up by suburbanization.
Well I hope you all enjoyed this gigantic update, as always constructive criticism is always welcome. Next update we will be heading west to Horizonte de los Ninos, so stay tuned! ;D
Very interesting update! &apls
There are many things I like: the distribution of roads, the large "roundabout", the port area and the beach.
Also special is the M-105 Junction 5, and the church near the beach with the large cemetery.
Great work! :thumbsup:
Stunning start so far! I really like how you're thinking big with a lot of your developments so far (the park with the bike lanes is massive)!
The map and the extensive story are a fantastic addition. The detailing is superb as well, I'm looking forward to seeing more!
Nice updates. I especially like the way how your beaches and industrial zones worked out. Lovely details!
This is a really nice MD. I like the background story that goes with the pictures and tells a tale of its history.
Hasbury Commons, the railyard/ junkyard, and the Ocean Church with its cemetary ( maybe a few to many trees in the cemetary?) are things that stand out in my mind. I like how they each stand out but still fit in with their surroundings.
The tsunami damage to the trees was especially good, how nature reclaims or recovers is an area I'm still trying to master.
Your MD has been an enjoyable read and I look foward to the next update.
zz
Great MD! What a mess missing some Updates :(
I really like your Bat-choice! &apls
Keep it on my friend :thumbsup:
This is very impressive, everything looks great! &apls
Nice looking update! I really enjoyed the MMPs and the general development of the city. The beach is really one of the best i've seen so far!
Great update &apls ...and huge! I really liked the giant roundabout and your coastal areas. Keep up the great work :thumbsup:
It's that time of the week again, and here's update 4! Today's update is about Horizonte de los Ninos, a small town and the westernmost part of the town of Hasbury. Originally founded sometime in the early 1830's as a ranching village, supplying mainly to Hasbury Key. The town expanded during the second half of the 20th Century, and was absorbed into Hasbury in the 1970's. Much of the area was devastated by the 1991 tsunami, but since then the area has recovered and rebuilt. Its location on the Barrier Beach makes it a popular tourist spot, and an ideal location for people wishing to move out of Kanalka City, but still remain within commuting distance.
Horizonte lies directly on a major road, is served by a major rail line, and is bisected by the M105 Motorway, with Junction 5 nearby providing nearby access. This makes Horizonte accessible and desirable. The town is unusual because of its spanish name. It is beleived that the name was coined by Spanish Ships fleeing westwards from The British Navy, and apparently dropped anchor offshore from the town. The horizon was framed by two volcanic islands that lied offshore, which were named "The Two Children" - El Nino Grande and El Nino Pequena. (which we'll be visiting soon ;)) Where the town lies today was called "The Children's Horizon", and the name just stuck. But before we visit Horizonte, here are the replies:
Quote from: Kergelen on January 17, 2012, 01:55:24 PM
Very interesting update! &apls
There are many things I like: the distribution of roads, the large "roundabout", the port area and the beach.
Also special is the M-105 Junction 5, and the church near the beach with the large cemetery.
Great work! :thumbsup:
I'm pleased you like the update. ;D I always build my transport networks before anything else, and plan where the major networks will be. Sometimes I may need to make improvements to transport systems, but the planning I've done before means that the changes are small and easy to do. :)
Quote from: Battlecat on January 17, 2012, 03:10:05 PM
Stunning start so far! I really like how you're thinking big with a lot of your developments so far (the park with the bike lanes is massive)!
The map and the extensive story are a fantastic addition. The detailing is superb as well, I'm looking forward to seeing more!
Thanks! I try to provide a decent story to go with my pictures, to make them a bit more interesting. :)
Quote from: ThomasAH on January 21, 2012, 06:11:25 AM
Nice updates. I especially like the way how your beaches and industrial zones worked out. Lovely details!
Thankyou. The beaches are one of my specialities. ()stsfd()
Quote from: zzsteven on January 22, 2012, 05:28:20 AM
This is a really nice MD. I like the background story that goes with the pictures and tells a tale of its history.
Hasbury Commons, the railyard/ junkyard, and the Ocean Church with its cemetary ( maybe a few to many trees in the cemetary?) are things that stand out in my mind. I like how they each stand out but still fit in with their surroundings.
The tsunami damage to the trees was especially good, how nature reclaims or recovers is an area I'm still trying to master.
Your MD has been an enjoyable read and I look foward to the next update.
zz
Well I'm glad you liked the ruined fort, because there's going to be more ruins as we explore Barrierland, and there will be plenty more large-scale developments that I've got in store for you. ;) Regarding the trees in the cemetary, the trees were smaller maxis trees, but then I got marsh's tree replacement mod, which changed them to bigger SimFox trees.
Quote from: Framly on January 22, 2012, 06:16:33 AM
Great MD! What a mess missing some Updates :(
I really like your Bat-choice! &apls
Keep it on my friend :thumbsup:
Thanks! I'm always happy to see new people leaving a comment here, and I'm pleased that you like my BAT choice. ;D
Quote from: Cyclone1001 on January 22, 2012, 07:29:44 AM
This is very impressive, everything looks great! &apls
Thankyou very much! ;D ;D
Quote from: art128 on January 22, 2012, 08:34:45 AM
Nice looking update! I really enjoyed the MMPs and the general development of the city. The beach is really one of the best i've seen so far!
Thanks, the beaches are one of my priorities when making my cities, especially since every tile in Barrierland has a lot of beaches, so they have to look good. Glad you like them. ()stsfd()
Quote from: noahclem on January 22, 2012, 10:46:12 AM
Great update &apls ...and huge! I really liked the giant roundabout and your coastal areas. Keep up the great work :thumbsup:
Thanks for the comment. :thumbsup: Yeah the last update was pretty huge, this update is only half the size, but hopefully you'll like it anyway. :)
And now, let's go to Horizonte de los Ninos...
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(facing north) The town itself is now a large suburb of Hasbury Key, but originally it was a seperate town, both geographically and economically. Horizonte didn't have the good soils of Kanalka City or Hasbury, so instead cattle ranches were set up here. This lasted until after the Alterra War, as Horizonte was losing out to competition from bigger ranches in the north of the country. Fortunately its proximity to Hasbury and Kanalka City means that the town has always enjoyed some of their economic benefits. As you can see the old core of the town is directly opposite the train station, which is built on the busiest part of the Sugarcane Railroad, the section between Hasbury and Kanalka City.
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(facing south) On the other side of the M105 from the old town centre is South Horizonte. While not an actual neighborhood of Horizonte, South Horizonte is simply the name given to the parts of the town the are divided from the older northern part of the town by the M105. The town has been bisected like this since the late 1960's, and due to the fact the southern half lies on the Barrier Beach, more people moved here and so the southern half of Horizonte has developed quicker. There are four underpasses that link both halves of the town together.
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(facing north) Further along the South coast of Horizonte is the Horizonte Beach Strip, home to tourist shops, resturaunts and hotels. This area was developed in the 2000's in order to increase the popularity of Horizonte, although the strip is no match against what its larger neighbors can offer. Instead the strip just provides a quick rest stop for people or those who want a cheaper hotel but still with beach access. The tower in the pic is the HydroTower, the tallest building in the town. It was built in 1976 to supply water to the entire town. In 2013 the maintenance deck below the tower was converted into on observation tower, as the centrepeice of the strip. Today it's more of a quirky local landmark than a tourist attraction.
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(facing east) This is the westernmost part of Horizonte de los Ninos, Ocean Gardens. The land was bought by Palmacre Developments in 1999, and was a highly controversial development. This was beacuse the area had been ravaged by a tsunami only eight years before, and thousands of people needed affordable housing but instead the company built huge, luxurious mansions for those who were least affected by the global depression at the time. Large neighborhoods full of mansions like these are common in the Barrier Islands, and Ocean Gardens is one of many high-wealth neighborhoods in the area. The large police station in the picture is a division of the Kanalka City Highway Patrol.
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(facing north) On the edge of Horizonte, beyond Ocean Gardens is the Recycling Centre. One of the largest in the area, the recycling centre was originally a ranch house, but the area was bought by the government in 1983 and converted into a recycling plant. Even after 98 years the facility still recycles rubbish from all around. The driveway to the left of the plant leads to the beach.
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(facing south) Now we come to what is unfortunately a common site in Barrierland - ruins. The Jacobson Sugarcane Farm was established in 1935 when the founder Gerald Jacobson noticed some sugarcane growing on what was thought to be poor soil. It turned out that there was an area of good soil in a place where soil quality is usually poor, and so a farm was set up. The unique location of the sugar gave it a unique flavour, increasing its popularity over the 20th Century. Amazingly, the Tsunami of 1991 isn't what destroyed the farm. The solid construction of the buildings meant that they were lightly damaged by the waves. The crop for that year was completely destroyed however, but next year it was planted again. The farm struggled during the great depression of the 1990's, and by 2004 it was in serious financial trouble. An fire caused by faulty electricals in 2008 hammered the final nail into the coffin, and the farm was abandoned. Today you can still see the unharvested sugarcane, and the trees slowly claiming the farm back.
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(facing north) Here we have the Horizonte Golf Club, famed for being the only 18 hole golf club in Barrierland. It was established in 1894, whith the clubhouse to the left of the carpark built two years later. The white building to the right was an addition completed in 2006, and contains a pro shop. The club's entrance is on a major road, one of three roads that connect Hasbury and Kanalka City. On the other side of the road is the Horizonte Traincare Depot.
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(facing east) While it's not the most challenging of holes, hole 6 offers players breathtaking views across the sheltered waters towards Delta City. I think I did alright with this golfcourse, considering it's the first I've ever done with MMPs, and the fact I didn't do any lotting, so I had to use full-sized flags for the holes. :D :D
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(facing south) Heading back east towards Hasbury, we come to Willsden, the westernmost extansion of North Horizonte. Most of the houses are quite expensive, due to their proximity to major roads, and a nearby golf club. However, there are still smaller afforable homes nestled between the larger mansions. There is also a small market and another recycling centre here.
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(facing south) And finally, a night shot of Horizonte Station. This three-platformed station was built in 1909, and has changed relatively little since then. This station is threatened however, as there are plans to build a larger, more efficient station further east, rendering this one obsolete. It becomes very busy during rush hour, due to its position on the mainline between Hasbury and Kanalka City. Other than rush hour, the station, much like the rest of the town is pretty quiet.
Well that concludes this update, next time we'll be visiting Hasbury Passage, a large artificial channel to the east of Hasbury Key, with a small outpost town. Stay tuned! ;D
QuoteThankyou. The beaches are one of my specialities. ()stsfd()
They sure are!
Once again a fine looking update. Keep it up the good work. :thumbsup:
&apls Love the golf course.
Robin :thumbsup:
Great update! &apls You really do a nice job with the MMPs--including the golf course. I like the storyline as well and appreciate the personal responses. BTW, this length of update is about perfect for me :thumbsup:
Great using of MMPs &apls. The Golf course looks excellent.. ;)
What should i say, this and the last update - both are quite wonderful.
There are so many scenes i like, i really don´t know where to begin or to end. The storytelling - more explaining the background of what happened here and how the (re)developing was done - is well done and a very good idea. As a foreigner i really feel invited in Your country. :)
My absolute favorite pic in the last update is that of the abandoned sugarcane farm. &apls
But now i will return to the pictures,
greetz, Carl
Alex, a really nice pair of recent updates. I like your "less is more" approach- both your rural and urbanscapes are uncluttered and flow under the eye very easily. Your responses to comments are also very impressive. I get a sense that you are doing DE for the long haul, and very much look forward to seeing where you are with it a year from now.
David
I really enjoy reading all the texts under the picture. Although it takes quite long as you updates are huge. Anyway, this is my favorite style of MDing. I like it when towns, infrastructure and houses are not just there but everything has a purpose and a history and is part of a bigger context.
Very nice update. Great job on the Jacobson Sugarcane farm. The West Horizonte Recycling Center looks good too.
zz
that golf course is brilliant!
also where did you get this black orange and green building?
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I have some bad news. Two days ago my computer started to act up. I was literally 10 minutes away from finishing update 5, and the screen went off. After a couple of minutes the computer tells me it has to shut down due to some unsolvable error. Luckily earlier that day I was doing my monthly backup of my region and my plugins folder, so even if I have to start working on the old computer, I won't lose anything. However, it may be a little while before my MD is up and running again, but as soon as the computer is fixed or I get everything onto the old computer, I'll be able to post update 5 stright away, along with all the replies. Hopefully I'll be able to sort everything within the next week or so. &mmm
Bummer about the computer problems! Good luck getting everything up and running again and I'll look forward to the next update.
Oh no :'( Good luck to repair your PC &ops
Well I'm back, and so is the Deltan Empire, with update 5! As you may already know I've been having problems with my computer, meaning that getting on SC4 and updating my MD has been impossible, but now we have a new graphics card, the problem seems to have gone. It wasn't all bad though, the downtime meant that I could get on with my long list of PS3 games I haven't played yet, like Rage and Resistance 3. ;D I'm still not quite sure if the problem has gone yet, but so far the computer has been fine. Unfortunately I haven't been able to continue working on Kanalka City over the past few days, but this doesn't mean that the next few updates will be delayed.
Anyway, today I'll be showing you Hasbury Passage, a large channel cut through the Barrier Islands to provide a safe passage for ships, and cutting 50 miles off sea journeys between Delta City Centre and the Catalan Sea. The passage was opened in 1839, and saw heavy use from cargo ships until the 1960's, when the Port of Delta City went into decline, and the larger Progress Passage was opened up 20 miles to the west. Despite this, the passage is still used by hundreds of pleasure craft, ferries and cruise ships, and the bridge that spans the passage is one of the symbols of Barrierland.
As well as this, we'll be visiting Surftown, a small community of surfers and sea-lovers, a town that rose from the ashes after one of the worst disasters ever to hit Barrierland, the Great Tsunami of 1991. At 03:30am local time, a massive slip in the seabed occured just north of the Catalan Islands, 1500 miles to the south of the Barrier Islands, causing an enormous shockwave. Most of the energy was directed north, towards the Deltan Coast, and took only three hours to cross the ocean and reach the Barrier Islands.
Very few buildings within half a mile of the Barrier Beach survived, as the unstoppable wall of water tore through everything, destroying decades of progress and prosperity that made Barrierland so successful, in mere minutes. The tsunami couldn't have come at a worse time, as it struck in the midst of the Great Depression, when the entire world was in economic turmoil. It wasn't until the 2020's that Barrierland fully recovered, and the environment took even longer, with some offshore coral reefs still recovering today, nearly a century later.
Surftown is one of many communities that was devastated by the event, but today it's no longer a small outpost town with a few shacks. Now it's a closely-knit community of outdoor enthusiasts, mainly surfers, hence its name. It may still be remote, but it's a popular resort town with some of the finest surfing conditions in the world.
Now before the pictures, we have the replies...
Quote from: ThomasAH on January 24, 2012, 02:32:30 PM
QuoteThankyou. The beaches are one of my specialities. ()stsfd()
They sure are!
Once again a fine looking update. Keep it up the good work. :thumbsup:
Thanks for dropping by again. I'm glad you liked the update. ;D
Quote from: rooker1 on January 25, 2012, 04:10:51 AM
&apls Love the golf course.
Robin :thumbsup:
Thanks! ;D
Quote from: noahclem on January 25, 2012, 05:57:13 AM
Great update! &apls You really do a nice job with the MMPs--including the golf course. I like the storyline as well and appreciate the personal responses. BTW, this length of update is about perfect for me :thumbsup:
Well I'm pleased that you like my work with MMPs, I don't consider myself an expert with them, but it's nice to know my work is appreciated. :) Thanks for the reply.
Quote from: Framly on January 25, 2012, 01:09:59 PM
Great using of MMPs &apls. The Golf course looks excellent.. ;)
Thankyou, I'm glad you like my golf course. ()stsfd()
Quote from: carlfatal on January 25, 2012, 07:07:32 PM
What should i say, this and the last update - both are quite wonderful.
There are so many scenes i like, i really don´t know where to begin or to end. The storytelling - more explaining the background of what happened here and how the (re)developing was done - is well done and a very good idea. As a foreigner i really feel invited in Your country. :)
My absolute favorite pic in the last update is that of the abandoned sugarcane farm. &apls
But now i will return to the pictures,
greetz, Carl
Wow, thanks for the nice reply. ;D I'm happy you like the background information that I put with my updates, and I'm also glad you liked the abandoned sugarcane farm, because there's going to be a lot more abandoned stuff as we progress through the Barrier Islands. I've also been experimenting with other stuff to make abandoned/post-apocalyptic. ;)
Quote from: dedgren on January 25, 2012, 10:47:07 PM
Alex, a really nice pair of recent updates. I like your "less is more" approach- both your rural and urbanscapes are uncluttered and flow under the eye very easily. Your responses to comments are also very impressive. I get a sense that you are doing DE for the long haul, and very much look forward to seeing where you are with it a year from now.
David
Hey David, thanks for stopping by again. :) You're right, The Deltan Empire is going to be a long-term project, I do plan to eventually build and show other parts of Deltania and the rest of the Empire, but for the next few months we'll be staying in Barrierland. I'm pleased you also appreciate my responses to comments. ;D
Quote from: RickD on January 27, 2012, 01:59:10 AM
I really enjoy reading all the texts under the picture. Although it takes quite long as you updates are huge. Anyway, this is my favorite style of MDing. I like it when towns, infrastructure and houses are not just there but everything has a purpose and a history and is part of a bigger context.
Thanks, I'm glad you like my style of MDing, it's kind of similar to how I used to do my old MD over at SimCityCentral, (link at the top of the first post) but my skills in both SC4 and MDs has vastly improved in the last few years. I do plan to add a little peice of the region's overall history in each update, starting today with the Great Tsunami.
Quote from: zzsteven on January 28, 2012, 03:54:57 PM
Very nice update. Great job on the Jacobson Sugarcane farm. The West Horizonte Recycling Center looks good too.
zz
Thankyou, glad you like the update, and thanks for stopping by again. :)
Quote from: NASCAR_Guy on January 29, 2012, 08:55:47 PM
that golf course is brilliant!
also where did you get this black orange and green building?
Thanks for the reply. :thumbsup: If you're referring to the building I think you are, then you can find it in this residential pack by jen_p: http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=1292
Now we move onto the pics:
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(facing north) Hasbury Passage was first built in 1839, and was then widened in 1929 to its current size. The wide embankments that line the sides were left flat and open to allow artillery guns and other military instillations to be set up along the passage in times of war. The last time the Passage was fortified was during the Alterra War, when the sides were bristling with guns of all sizes, ready to tear apart any enemy vessel that tried to get through the passage. Today the public can walk along the embankments, watching all the ships that go in and out of the Passage every day. The four coloumns that watch over the southern entrance were added in 1955, to remember those lost in the Alterra War.
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(facing north) Crossing the Passage is the Irving Zismund Bridge. Work started on the bridge in 1933, shortly after the passage was widened to allow two-way travel. As the bridge's construction co-incided with the start of the Alterra War, invasion fears meant that the government invested in building a second deck beneath the main road deck, which was built to add gun batteries, in order to fire upon any enemy ships. The bridge itself was massively over-engineered, meaning that it's far stronger than it needs to be, in order to withstand heavy gunfire and bombardment, as well as to stand up to the high winds in its exposed location. It stood firm against the great Tsunami of 1991 and only took light damage, except for the lower gun deck which was removed. In the 1980's it was named after the original engineer of the bridge, who later went on to become mayor of Kanalka City. The Bridge has long been a symbol of Barrierland, as it is the first major landmark most people see when coming into the country by boat. It was completed in 1937.
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(facing south) Just to the west of the Passage is a small rest stop by the Barrier Beach. Due to its isolated location, it's quiet throughout the year, but that's the attraction for most people who go there.
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(facing south) Here we have the most lightly-used junction on the M105, Junction 3. It was built in 1971 mainly as a last chance to avoid going over the bridge and paying the tolls on the other side. (which have since been removed, much to the local's delight) However, with the South-East Hasbury development currently under construction, this junction may see more use in the coming years.
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(facing south) Moving north from the M105, we come to the Hasbury Dredging station. This station contains the fleet of dredgers and barges tasked with keeping Hasbury Passage and its navigation clear of sand and sediment, as well as beach replenishment for nearby areas. The two gigantic dredgers were bought by the station in 2024, and were the largest ships of their kind in the world when built in 2013.
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(facing south) Just offshore to the north is the barge storage area, where the station's numerous unmanned barges are stored, ready for use.
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(facing south) Across the Passage to the east is Surftown. This small town started life in the 1920's as a temporary outpost town, housing the workers who widened the Hasbury Passage, and later on the Irving Zismund Bridge. (Known as the Hasbury Passage Bridge until 1984) After the Bridge was completed, the military took the place over, and housed a small batallion of troops in the town until 1948, shortly after the Alterra War. The area was left uninhabited until the 1970's when travelling surfers found the town, and realised the huge potential of the abandoned buildings and perfect surfing conditions offshore.
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(facing north) Just north of the town centre is the abandoned service station. Built on the access roads to the former outpost town and opened in the 1950's, it stayed in service until this section of the Barrierland Highway was upgraded to a motorway in 1965, and the slip roads were closed as they did not match motorway standards. The service station has been abandoned since then.
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(facing north) Moving west we can see how the development of the town has gone right up to the embankments of Hasbury Passage. All of the houses in Surftown were hand-built by the residents, meaning that there is a great diversity of styles and architecture in the town. The large clearing was swept treeless in the Great Tsunami, and the residents have kept it like that since then, to provide a space for the music performances during the Surftown Festival, which occurs every August. The festival started in 1983, and has been held every year ever since, even in 1991, a few months after the Tsunami, in an effort to raise money to rebuild the town.
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(facing north) Between the town and the sea, we catch a glimpse of the last remaining reminders of the original outpost town. These are the remains of the only permanent structures of the original town, many of which were built when the military moved onto the site. Their close location to the beach meant that they were no match for the Tsunami. The town was rebuilt further back from the beach, and trees were planted for extra protection. Today the ruins remain as a stern reminder to the power of the sea, as well as climbing frames for parkour enthusiasts. Also in the picture is the small diesel generator that used to power the town, until it was connected to the national grid in 2004.
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(facing south) To the east the town is less cramped, and is most likely the only direction the town will be able to expand in the future. The large car park was built to help accommodate the four thousand extra people that come to the town during the festival, as well as to provide parking areas for businesses and residents. The large waste ground further to the east is mainly for caravans and motorhomes, but it also serves as an overflow car park during the festival. In the image you can also see the Surftown Chapel, built in 2030.
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(facing east) Property developers have left no part of Barrierland untouched, not even the seaside paradise of Surftown. Fortunately, the developers weren't allowed to build in Surftown, instead having to build on the other side of the bridge approach. This new area was originally built in the 2010's, and was named North Surftown, and linked to the town centre by an underpass. The homes and shops here are larger and more luxurious than the hand-built homes of Surftown. North Surftown also has a station, which is built on a small spur that had remained unused ever since its construction until the station was completed in 2020.
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(facing west) Just outside North Surftown is the Surftown Plasma Gasification Plant. These plants handle waste that normal recycling centres can't. This one is was the first one to be built in the Barrier Islands, constructed in 2034 when the technology was still largely experimental. It's still in active use to this day.
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(facing north) Further down the railway line, where the Surftown Spur meets the mainline, is the West Polperro Junction. It's one of two junctions that serve the Polperro area, Polperro being a small fishing town just over a mile to the east of the junction, which was around long before Surftown, so the junction was named after it. The small service yard was in service until 1960, when it was abandoned. The dirt path continues east until it reaches Polperro.
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(facing north) Coming back to Surftown we come to its beach, the heart and soul of Surftown. During the festival the beach become packed with spectators as hundreds of surfers from all over the world come to the small town and compete for the Surftown Cup, one of the Greatest prizes to win in professional surfing. The competition is open to everyone, regardless of age or ability. The barges on the beach were part of a fleet owned by the Dredging Station, which was replenishing the beaches around Surftown, when the Tsunami hit. Some were left stranded on the beach, and instead of removing them, the town's residents decided to leave them there, as they made great viewing platforms for people during the festival.
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(facing north) Further along the beach. The Breakwater was built in the early 2010's to help protect the town, after the Tsunami greatly devastated it. It also provides an area for larger private boats to dock, as well as providing the best possible view during the numerous surfing competitions during the Surftown Festival.
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(facing south) North of the town is one of many smaller keys scattered along the length of the Barrier Islands. This one is Swanage Key, and is home to the Swanage Lighthouse, which has been a beacon to ships passing through Hasbury Passage since 1945. The lighthouse has been switched off since 1999.
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(facing south) Finally, a night shot of the Hang Ten Lounge. It was built in 1981 by one of Surftown's original founders. Today it functions as a bar, surf shop, nightclub and the town hall.
Well that's it for this update, in update 6 we'll be going back to Hasbury Key, to see its small but prosperous downtown. Stay tuned! ;D ;D
Great images. I like the one with the lighthouse best. &apls
Fantastic work with the beaches and the rest of the coastal areas! &apls Nice RHW usage too :thumbsup:
Epic harbor area :o Great work again :thumbsup:
Great pics again. I would love to see an overview shot of the bridge and the passage.
Quote from: RickD on February 08, 2012, 06:38:22 AM
I would love to see an overview shot of the bridge and the passage.
Ask and thou shalt receive... ;)
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I also have a teaser of what's coming next, enjoy! ;D
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EDIT: I've also added a contents section to the first post, to make finding updates easier. Not much use at the moment with only three pages, but It'll make finding certain updates easier as this MD gets bigger over time.
Great update!
I like the greatness of the harbor and the MMP work in the beaches is so nice with small paths through the vegetation :)
Cool bridge... and I like the building on the right. &apls
Great work so far ! :thumbsup:
I love your beaches, your work with MMPs, and I'm a big fan of your golf course ! Nice idea, wanna see more ! :)
Hello again everyone, it's time for update 6! Today we'll be returning to Hasbury Key, to see the Downtown area. In most towns and cities in Deltania, the city/town centres are different from the downtown areas. The centre is usually the oldest part of the town, with most of the historical buildings. Some large buildings are constructed, but usually they are relatively low-rise. The Downtown on the other hand is built slightly away from the centre, mainly to preserve the town centre as best as possible. Most Downtown areas in Deltan Cities are mostly built between the 1930's and 1950's, and usually contain the tallest buildings in the town or city. In many of the larger cities in Deltania, a second Downtown is present, usually built between the 1970's and the 2010's. The reason for this second Downtown is to preserve the first. The largest and probably the most extreme example is Delta City, capital of Deltania and the Empire, where the two Downtowns are six miles away, and are connected by several high-capacity transport links with many high-end, midrise neighborhoods between them.
Hasbury Key is a typical example of this type of urban layout. Its Downtown is built to the east and north-east of the old Town Centre. Most of the skyscrapers were built during the late 20th Century, as businesses wanting to move to the Barrier Islands found Hasbury Key an attractive place to go if Kanalka City was too expensive for them. This means that most companies in Hasbury are mid-wealth. However, much has changed in recent years, as major investments from BarryTech and Imposter Studios has made many parts of Hasbury Key quite attractive for high-end businesses. While some people see this is as gentrification tightening its grip on Hasbury, some see this as a new golden age for the town, as new businesses are constantly opening in Hasbury Key. Now for the replies:
Quote from: nbvc on February 07, 2012, 01:26:20 PM
Great images. I like the one with the lighthouse best. &apls
Thanks! Originally the lighthouse wasn't there, but I thought the key looked a bit bare, and seeing as it was close to a major navigation channel, I thought a lighthouse made sense. :)
Quote from: io_bg on February 08, 2012, 03:53:15 AM
Fantastic work with the beaches and the rest of the coastal areas! &apls Nice RHW usage too :thumbsup:
It's always good to know people like my beaches. ;D And if you liked the RHW networks, there will be plenty of RHW when we visit Kanalka City, so stay tuned for that.
Quote from: Dantes on February 08, 2012, 05:12:43 AM
Epic harbor area :o Great work again :thumbsup:
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you like my harbour. I thought that side of the passage was a bit empty and boring, so I thought a dredging station for the passage would fit nicely. ;D
Quote from: RickD on February 08, 2012, 06:38:22 AM
Great pics again.
Thanks! I hope you liked the overview shot too. :)
Quote from: Kergelen on February 08, 2012, 02:27:26 PM
Great update!
I like the greatness of the harbor and the MMP work in the beaches is so nice with small paths through the vegetation :)
Thankyou, I'm glad you liked my harbour and beaches. ()stsfd()
Quote from: Schulmanator on February 09, 2012, 03:45:29 AM
Cool bridge... and I like the building on the right. &apls
Thanks, I was lucky with the bridge choice, mainly because that particular bridge doesn't seem to like being symmetrical on both side in terms of length, but this time the width of the passage was perfect for it. :)
Quote from: Ol.S / Benoit on February 11, 2012, 07:30:24 AM
Great work so far ! :thumbsup:
I love your beaches, your work with MMPs, and I'm a big fan of your golf course ! Nice idea, wanna see more ! :)
And more you shall have. ;D I'm quite pleased you like my beaches, the beaches from your MD are actually one of my main sources for inspiration. ;)
Now, we have the pics:
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(facing east) Churchill Avenue has been the focal point for most of the development in Downtown Hasbury over the decades. The avenue is a major road in Hasbury, and runs from the eastern waterfront to Hasbury Common. It is also on average the most expensive street in the town, and is one of the most desireable places for businesses to operate in Hasbury Key. Since all the space along the road has been taken up by shops and offices, the apartments have completely surrounded the avenue, particularly to the north, as you can see. I'm a big fan of SOMY's apartment blocks, so you'll be seeing them quite often.
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(facing north) Further down the avenue, the buildings get bigger. To the left of the image is the Dornoch Tower, one of the more recent skyscrapers to be built in Hasbury. It was completed in 2067, and mostly consists of offices, with the bottom two floors being reserved for retail space. Next to it is the End of the Rainbow Casino Club, built in 1923, and was the tallest building in town before the construction of the H.C.C. Building. It was founded by Mickey O'Neil, and it was said that his grandparents were the first Irish people in Hasbury, moving to the town sometime in the 1870's. Opposite the club is the AquaMall, built in 2034. The large building under construction will be a new Hedgewood Hotel, and will be the second tallest building in Hasbury when complete. Further along is a Belgravia Department Store, the largest one in Barrierland.
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(facing north) Moving south-west we come to the Southern Waterfront. While it's not the southernmost part of the Hasbury Key coastline, it was named due to its location relavent to the Downtown area. It contains numerous shops and nightclubs, and is a popular place for tourists and residents alike.
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(facing north) Further along the waterfront you can see the south pier, as well as the strip of hotels that were built between the 1920's and 30's. Just behind the hotels are The paddle steamer currently docked was built in 1875. These were once a common sight in this part of the country, chugging up and down Barrierland's sheltered bays and creeks, as well as active use in the major rivers of the south, such as the Delta and Serpentine rivers. Today most of them have been scrapped, but a few are still around, two centuries later. The ship to the left was the merchant ship H.M.S. Pole Star, and was used during the War of Independence as a prison ship by the British Empire, until the prisoners killed the crew and gave the ship to the Deltans. Today it functions as a museum.
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(facing east) On the Eastern Waterfront is Fort Hasbury, quite possibly the oldest surviving building in town. It was built by the British in 1725, back when Hasbury was just a small fishing port, and majority of the key was still empty and marshy. The entire key had been drained and irrigated by 1823, which allowed the key to be farmed, and allowed skyscrapers to be built later on. The importance of the fort increased when the Hasbury Passage was complete, and during the Alterra War of the 1930's and 40's the cannons were replaced with anti-aircraft guns. After the war the fort ceased to be a military instillation and the fort was opened to the public as the Hasbury War Museum, and the original cannons were returned. The skyscraper behind the fort is 211 Promenade Street, the tallest building in Hasbury from 1979 to 2070, holding the record longer than any other building in Hasbury.
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(facing east) Between Trotter Park and Dowtown is the small but affluent neighborhood of Trotter Gardens. One of the older parts of Downtown Hasbury, this neighborhood was built around 1910, when these houses were on the edges of the town, when farmland occupied most of the key. The large road running north-south (left-right) is Alvis Road, one of the busiest roads in Hasbury, and serves as the main divide between the Downtown and the Town Centre. There are numerous shops along the road, as well as luxury homes. They're cheaper than most mansions, so a good place to move to if you don't mind the noise of the traffic. The large office building towards the bottom of the image belongs to Barrierland Standard Insurance.
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(facing south) Jumping to the northern edge of Downtown we come to the Carillon Hotel, considered to be the finest business hotel in town located just east of the Marina. It has all the services that any travelling businessperson needs, as well as fine views across the bay towards Delta City. Tennis and basketball facilities are also available.
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(faicing south) Further along the waterfront we can see more luxury Hotels. The tall building to the right is the Eliel Tower, The tallest all-residential building in Hasbury since its completion in 2020. Some of the finest apartments in Hasbury can be found in this tower. On the waterfront is the Jones Brothers fishing dock. The Jones Brothers had a virtual monopoly on the fishing trade in Hasbury after its decline in the 1930's. Today the dock is the only fishing business in Hasbury Key apart from the Armand Co. Crawfish Company.
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(facing south) This is the north-east corner of Hasbury Key. Here you can see the Hasbury Reef, which wraps around the north-east part of Hasbury Key, where the currents from the open water are strong enough to support coral growth. It's sheltered location means that the reef avoided the immense damage that other coral reefs incurred due to the Tsunami of 1991. Unfortunately the low-lying position of Hasbury Key meant that the town faced widespread flooding and moderate damage, particularly southern areas and areas closest to the water.
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(facing west) Just around the corner is the eastern waterfront. This is where most of the skyscrapers are, gathered along the easternmost part of the Key. The skyscraper to the left is 570-590 Sentablo Avenue, formerly known as the Brent Building, the tallest building in Hasbury from 1972 to 1979. The office complex further right is the Van Hague Centre, headquarters of the major shipping company of the same name. Block A is currently the tallest building on Sentablo Avenue. The small, bright blue building to the far right is the headquarters of the Hasbury Computer Design Company. Founded in 2074, this company has experienced significant growth in the past couple of years, and may soon outgrow the current building.
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(facing south) Further west is BarryTech Square. Founded in the mid-2040's, BarryTech has grown from a small-time gun manufacturer to one of the Empire's largest defense contractors. The company has its roots in Hasbury Key, and much like the Hasbury Copper Company a century earlier, BarryTech has invested millions in Hasbury Key, and at the centre of this renewal is BarryTech Square. Originally a group of derelict buildings, in 2068 the company cleared the area and created a new greenspace for the public, as well as a giant viewing screen, parking facilities and a new exhibition hall opposite the screen. In 2072 the company's new headquarters was completed, and is located just east of the square.
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(facing west) At the western end of the square is the Imposter Studios Building. BarryTech operates very closely with the Studios, and both companies have left their mark on the town. Imposter Studios was founded in 2069, and has its main studios in a massive, sprawling complex in Kanalka City. Its current headquarters building was completed in 2070, and was the tallest building in Hasbury Key for a year afterwards, until the current BarryTech Headquarters was built. The extensive greenspace behind the building was all part of the renewal project, and has helped make Hasbury Key's Downtown become more open and pleasant, ensuring better access for pedestrians. One of the buildings demolished to make way for the open green was BarryTech's old headquarters, which was located just behind the I.S. Building.
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(facing east) On a small area of reclaimed land is BarryTech Plaza. Surrounded by sculptures, Palm Trees and Coral Reefs, the headquarters stands out not only due to its immense height, but its isolated location at the end of the pier. It's visible for miles out to sea.
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(facing south) The Poseidon Tower. Gigantic, yet elegant, Imposing but Welcoming, the Tower has been the headquarters of BarryTech since 2071, and is by far the tallest building in Hasbury Key, and will most likely remain so. Many people say the Tower is a shining beacon to the progress and prosperity of Hasbury Key, but some say that its a giant monument to the opression and totalist control of big companies on the people of the Barrier Islands. Either way, BarryTech has had an enormous effect on Hasbury's development, and this awesome structure is the symbol of the company's dominance of this town. From the top of this 115 story structure, the executives of BarryTech can look out onto the town that they have shaped and sculpted as their own.
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(facing north) Before I conclude this update, a couple of night pics, the first one showing the Neon-drenched Hotel Strip, with an exciting nightlife and numerous bars and resturaunts along the waterfront.
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(facing north) Finally, a shot of the Funland Arcade. Built in 1912, The arcade has been a big tourist attraction ever since, undergoing three rennovations in its lifetime, the last one being in 2062.
Well that concludes Hasbury Key, I hope you have enjoyed viewing and reading about it as much as I've enjoyed making it. ;D ;D Update 7 will be quite small, as we'll be visiting the tiny island of El Nino Pequena. Stay tuned! ;D
Yes, I liked the overview pic. :thumbsup:
Sorry for not being more creative with my replies. I can only repeat myself: I enjoyed reading the update. ;)
I took a look at all your updates and it was really a great pleasure :thumbsup:
For the moment my favourite pictures are the Golf course and the abandonned sugar cane factory.
Also your beaches and the Hasburry passage are great !
Congrats, and keep up the great work &apls
Just though I'd post another teaser, enjoy! :P
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As always, replies will come with the update.
Nice waterfront and beach teaser. &apls
Nice update and teaser! reminds me of my old MD... :thumbsup:
I love this Empire &hlp
You've got some great industrial areas there. And nice rail tunnel :)
Cheers,
Willy
Really great udpate and teaser. &apls
Your waterfront is really impressive. I especially love the colorful Building that reminds me of the time I was playing Vice City on my PS2 ^^.
Wow! Really really beautiful man. It almost makes me want to book a ticket to The Deltan Empire. &apls
Awesome job on the last updates and teaser &apls I'm excited to see more of the beach, it looks excellent :thumbsup:
Welcome to Update 7! Today we will be visiting El Nino Pequena, a small island about a mile off the south coast of Hasbury Key. El Nino Pequena was first discovered by the Spanish Empire sometime in the 1620's, as they travelled westwards from their new colony, which is known today as Serberno Tikina. They followed the Barrier Islands westwards with the hope of establishing new outposts for their empire, a goal which was quickly dashed when the British Empire arrived in Catalania in 1650. The Spanish stopped many times along the Barrierland Coast to come ashore, mainly to survey the flora and fauna of the islands. One of the places they dropped anchor was where Horizonte is today. The crew looked out towards the sea, and saw that the View was dominated by two islands, which they named Los Ninos, the children, as they were smaller than the island 8 miles to the east, El Corcovado. (Which we will visit at some point)
El Nino Pequena, so named because it's the smaller of the two islands, remained untouched by man until the Alterra War, when in 1943 Gun Batteries were built into the eastern and southern cliffs, to guard the recently completed Hasbury Passage. Secret storage rooms were built inside the island, and the military used the island until 1960, when the batteries were dismantled. When the Tsunami of 1991 hit Barrierland, the Impact of the Tsunami Waves against the island's cliffs caused all the old tunnels to cave in, as well as causing numerous lanslides, which can still be seen today. A manned weather station was built on the island in 2003, and is still in use today. Now it's time for the replies:
Quote from: RickD on February 15, 2012, 02:19:19 AM
Yes, I liked the overview pic. :thumbsup:
Sorry for not being more creative with my replies. I can only repeat myself: I enjoyed reading the update. ;)
It doesn't matter how you reply, any reply is well appreciated. ;D ;D
Quote from: Yan077 on February 15, 2012, 05:18:42 AM
I took a look at all your updates and it was really a great pleasure :thumbsup:
For the moment my favourite pictures are the Golf course and the abandonned sugar cane factory.
Also your beaches and the Hasburry passage are great !
Congrats, and keep up the great work &apls
Thanks! Glad you liked the golf course and the sugarcane farm. ()stsfd() I'm always thinking of new things I can make abandoned and dilapidated. :)
Quote from: nbvc on February 18, 2012, 04:44:45 AM
Nice waterfront and beach teaser. &apls
Thanks! I'm pleased you liked my teaser.
Quote from: 976 on February 18, 2012, 02:51:12 PM
Nice update and teaser! reminds me of my old MD... :thumbsup:
Cheers! ;D
Quote from: Tokugawa on February 19, 2012, 03:13:47 AM
I love this Empire &hlp
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. :)
Quote from: Swordmaster on February 20, 2012, 02:57:54 AM
You've got some great industrial areas there. And nice rail tunnel :)
Cheers,
Willy
Thankyou very much. ;D Soon enough I'll be showing Kanalka City, which will have plenty of industrial areas, so I hope you look forward to that. ;D
Quote from: Earth quake on February 20, 2012, 03:05:07 AM
Really great udpate and teaser. &apls
Your waterfront is really impressive. I especially love the colorful Building that reminds me of the time I was playing Vice City on my PS2 ^^.
I'm glad you liked my waterfront. I was thinking of Miami when I was making it, but since that's kinda what Vice City was based off, it reminded me of that too. ;D Vice City was one of the best GTA games in my opinion. ;D
Quote from: moeom on February 21, 2012, 06:40:01 AM
Wow! Really really beautiful man. It almost makes me want to book a ticket to The Deltan Empire. &apls
Thanks, glad you liked it. I'll try and get a spare ticket for you. ;D ;D
Quote from: noahclem on February 21, 2012, 08:28:01 AM
Awesome job on the last updates and teaser &apls I'm excited to see more of the beach, it looks excellent :thumbsup:
Well I'm pleased you liked the updates, and there will be plenty of beaches in this update, seeing as it's an island. :D :D Hope you enjoy it!
Time for the pictures...
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(facing north) The Weather Station is nothing but a simple cabin, built on a flat but exposed part of the island. It was built in the 2000's to help monitor sea conditions, including incoming waves via satellite. This is all part of an early warning system built on the Deltan Coast in the 2000's and early 2010's. It's constanly manned by a team of three scientists for two months at a time, until the second team comes along to take over for another two months. It's a lonely life even for three people, as well as a potentially dangerous one.
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(facing north) El Nino Pequena originated from volcanic activity, but there has been no significant volcanic activity in this part of Catalania for nearly 10 million years. Within the island's small, steep-sided crater is the Pool of Tears. During the rainy season, the water level in the pool rises, and may flow out of the crater into the sea, creating a small waterfall. Most of the year the waterfall is dry, leaving a muddy wall.
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(facing north) Just to the west of the Weather Station is a large landslide, caused in 1993 after a 4-day downpour weakened part of the western face which had already been made unstable by the Tsunami 2 years before.
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(facing north) Further down the hill. Most of the material in the landslide is still there nearly a century later, as the landslide occured on the sheltered western side of the island.
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(facing north) Further north from the weather station, along a muddy path is the Helipad, the only way on and off the island, as the sides of the island are either too steep, rocky, unstable or heavily forested to be ascended easily. A helicopter comes every week to deliver supplies, as well as exchange research teams every two months. The small shed used to house a diesel generator to power the shack, but since 2012 it's housed a hydrosphere. Hydrospheres are currently the only commercially viable way of harnessing Hydrogen in vast amounts for practically anything, from cars to entire cities.
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(facing south) The northern face of the island is littered with rocks and debris from numerous landslips that occured from 1991-2006. The debris from the landslides is still slowly moving down the slopes, as they edge ever closer towards the sea.
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(facing south) The summit of El Nino Pequena is almost bare of vegetation, save for a few hardy species of shrub and grasses. The summit is just under a thousand feet (around 300 metres) above sea level. This is decreasing by about 1cm every 10 years due to erosion.
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(facing north) This is the KCTV Tower, the main television transmitter mast for Kanalka City and the surrounding areas. The original tower was in Kanalka City itself, but was demolised to make way for an industrial estate. The tower was completed in 2045, after 5 years construction. The peices were built in Kanalka City, then transported by helicopter to a ready-made concrete foundation. The tower transmits signals up to 50 miles, so it also serves Delta City. KCTV is not actually the name of a company that owns the tower, it is simply short for Kanalka City Television, and in fact serves dozens of TV stations, as well as a few radio stations.
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(facing north) A night shot of the top of the tower. The crew of three that man the weather station are also in charge of the tower's maintenance, which is easily accessible from the weather station. The tower is brightly lit at night because it's near the flight path that most aircraft use when taking off from Kanalka City International Airport. Many residents in Hasbury and Horizonte said that the tower would be an eyesore when completed, especially with the bright floodlights. But today most people find it hard to imagine the island without the tower, and has become a reigonal landmark. From 2045 to 2047 it was the tallest structure in Barrierland, and remained the tallest in the Barrier Islands outside Kanalka City until 2070.
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(facing north) Just off the coast of El Nino Pequena is Nino Reef. It's in the most sheltered waters around the island, away from where the largest waves from the south-east bring heavy storms that could damage the reef. It's popular with divers and yachtsmen.
Well that concludes this update, as you can see I'm using a new water mod, do you guys think it's an improvement over the original? Remember that all the water in this update is quite shallow. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this update, don't forget to leave a reply! ;D ;D
I was immediately stunned by the beauty of the night picture of the TV tower. A great composition and band of colors with perfect lighting to boot. You've made something special here.
The rest of the update is also great, though I had to get my instant gut-reaction out of the way first. The new water mod does look quite nice, though I would put it right about even with the old one--which you were able to create some fantastic pictures with. I'd encourage you to continue to play around with water mods because my experience doing so has been enjoyable and I think has endowed my cities a bit of extra variety. That being said I've played around with a lot of 'em and those you've chosen so far fit your cities very well and better than any I've yet run across.
Before I ramble on too long let me conclude by saying you've done a great job--and of course I'll look forward to the next edition ;)
It appears that I can't view the pictures. Its giving me the "This image has been moved or deleted" error message. Just a heads up.
Quote from: Cyclone1001 on February 22, 2012, 04:13:37 AM
It appears that I can't view the pictures. Its giving me the "This image has been moved or deleted" error message. Just a heads up.
I can't view the pictures too. :'(
The pictures have been fixed. :) I moved them to a different album after I posted them, that must have caused it.
Thank you for fixing, it looks like a cool area. Great rural scenery.
Now that is a great update, I'm very glad the pictures are showing now.
Robin
Love the last update. The KCTV Tower and Surrounding pic is awesome.
The reef is awesome :o Fantastic Forest work &apls
What a great update(sorry for missing your last)! I really like the terrain mod combined with the MMPs!
You're a great landscaper :thumbsup:
The Tower and the "Pool of tears" looks very unique...bravo!
..you get better and better!
keep it on :thumbsup:
I´m stunned, these last pictures are completely awesome!
Perfect landscaping, wonderful work with MMPs and some very own style! &apls &apls
And as i´m sometimes a lazy lurker: these hotels are nice stuff, especially at night... :thumbsup:
Greetz, Carl
Yep you guessed it, update time! Today we're visiting a tiny group of islands known as the Refuge Islands. They lie about 7 miles west of El Nino Pequena, and approximately 4 miles south-south-west of Kanalka City International Airport. The Islands are uninhabited and always have been, except for a few years in the 1650's by Spanish Soldiers. The Islands are so called because they provided a safe refuge for the crew of a Spanish Galleon that had been cut off from its fleet and on the run from the British Fleet in 1655. During a particularly bad tropical storm, the heavily damaged ship had managed to escape the firing range of its persuers near the Ninos Islands, but a new threat lay only a few miles ahead. The poor sea conditions (and the fact that it was nighttime) meant that the crew didn't see the islands in time, and the ship wrecked on sharp rocks on the islands' eastern coasts.
The crew managed to get ashore safely, by climbing through the mangroves and making their way through the trees to a sheltered bay. Once the storm had passed the crew salvaged what they could from the ship and set up camp by the sheltered waters of the bay. They were prepared for a long stay, as they weren't sure how long it would be before the Spanish fleet could get to them, as the British Naval presence in the Barrier Islands was rapidly increasing. The Spanish fleet never returned, and they were presumed dead by both the Spanish and the British. The marooned crew built a small settlement, and most survived well on what the islands had to offer. It wasn't until the British Navy sailed close enough to the islands to notice the settlement that they were found. Seeing as the British Empire was still at war with the Spanish Empire, the marooned were quickly killed when they were found out to be spanish sailors.
Now the replies:
Quote from: noahclem on February 21, 2012, 03:21:30 PM
I was immediately stunned by the beauty of the night picture of the TV tower. A great composition and band of colors with perfect lighting to boot. You've made something special here.
The rest of the update is also great, though I had to get my instant gut-reaction out of the way first. The new water mod does look quite nice, though I would put it right about even with the old one--which you were able to create some fantastic pictures with. I'd encourage you to continue to play around with water mods because my experience doing so has been enjoyable and I think has endowed my cities a bit of extra variety. That being said I've played around with a lot of 'em and those you've chosen so far fit your cities very well and better than any I've yet run across.
Before I ramble on too long let me conclude by saying you've done a great job--and of course I'll look forward to the next edition ;)
Thanks for the kind words. Seeing as you liked the night pic so much I'll try to add more in updates when I can. :) I appreciate you advice on the water mod. I've already searced extensively on the STEX for water mods when I got the previous water mod. (Rivit's Water mod, Inshore Tropic and Rippled Sea Dark Cyan) The one I'm using now is the Brigantine 2.0, (Clear Blue version) and I'll most likely stick with that one, but I'm open to any suggestions that anyone has. ;)
Quote from: Cyclone1001 on February 22, 2012, 02:27:54 PM
Thank you for fixing, it looks like a cool area. Great rural scenery.
Thanks! ;D
Quote from: rooker1 on February 22, 2012, 06:02:14 PM
Now that is a great update, I'm very glad the pictures are showing now.
Robin
Cheers, I'll make sure that I don't mess the pictures up again. :)
Quote from: moeom on February 22, 2012, 08:34:20 PM
Love the last update. The KCTV Tower and Surrounding pic is awesome.
Thanks, glad you like the KCTV tower. :)
Quote from: Dantes on February 23, 2012, 02:51:28 PM
The reef is awesome :o Fantastic Forest work &apls
Thankyou, I'm glad you like my coral reef, and there's plenty more in this update, so hopefully you'll enjoy it. ;D
Quote from: Framly on February 23, 2012, 05:13:16 PM
What a great update(sorry for missing your last)! I really like the terrain mod combined with the MMPs!
You're a great landscaper :thumbsup:
The Tower and the "Pool of tears" looks very unique...bravo!
..you get better and better!
keep it on :thumbsup:
I'm glad you like my MMP work, I consider that a great compliment coming from you and the work you do with Rondnoir. ()stsfd()
Quote from: carlfatal on February 25, 2012, 10:39:48 AM
I´m stunned, these last pictures are completely awesome!
Perfect landscaping, wonderful work with MMPs and some very own style! &apls &apls
And as i´m sometimes a lazy lurker: these hotels are nice stuff, especially at night... :thumbsup:
Greetz, Carl
Thanks for the comment. ;D Don't worry, I'm a lazy lurker too, and I often miss updates on a lot of MDs, but I'm glad you caught up and that you like the Hasbury Downtown and my work with El Nino Pequena.
Now it's picture time...
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(facing north) The Refuge Islands consists of 4 islands of varying sizes. North Island is the smallest and the lowest, with the highest point being only 47 feet about sea level.
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(facing east) East Island is the second largest island, and is where the Spanish Galleon broke up, as well as being the island that the marooned sailors settled on. The rocks on the eastern shores were where the remains of the ship were, until 1991 when the Tsunami washed away the last remnants of the ship. This is the second lowest island, rising to a maximum of 52 feet above sea level.
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(facing east) This is all that remains of the settlment. A large central building was constructed, as well as numerous smaller huts and tents where the people lived. The largest building was used mainly as a storage building. When the marooned were discovered by the British Empire, not only were they executed, but the settlement was set on fire. Only a part of the large central building and a few old boats remain as a reminder of the Marooned, and their doomed struggle to survive. Fortunately a heavy downpour put the fire out before it completely destroyed the central building, and its sheltered location meant that it survived the 1991 Tsunami.
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(facing east) The Southern Tip of East Island. On one side is the open ocean, while on the other side is a shallow, sheltered lagoon.
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(facing west) On the seaward side of East Island are dense mangroves, protecting the fragile environment behind them from the fury of the Catalan Sea. The large rocks scattered along this part of the island are a great risk to passing boats, and anyone sailing near the island or looking to come ashore should go to the North-West of the islands, where the water is most calm.
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(facing south) South Island is the largest of the Refuge Islands, and also the highest, rising to 267 feet above sea level. The southern and western shores are fringed by the Deltan Barrier Reef, the country's first line of defense against the violent ocean waves during tropical storms.
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(facing west) This is West Island. It's the third smallest and second highest, at 92 feet. It's the most sheltered of the four islands, and is the most visited island by passing boats.
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(facing north) An overview of the islands. The central lagoon provided a safe haven for the marooned, and was shallow enough to allow them to wade to the other islands at low tide.
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(facing north) To finish off this update, a pic of the Barrier Reef just east of the Refuge Islands. The Reef used to be more extensive, but after the Tsunami the Reef was devastated. The reef may not fully recover until well into the 22nd Century. The yacht is one of many that frequent the reef, as it is a perfect place for a dive under the ocean to see the best marine wildlife Deltania has to offer.
Well that concludea this update. I know it wasn't the most interesting update ever, but it was the only thing I had ready right now. It may be a while before Kanalka City is ready, and before I show it I'm planning to show a series of teasers in pairs, so look out for that. I'm working on it as much as possible, RL permitting, so bear with me. I doubt I'll have anything ready for next week, but I'll see what I can do. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this update, see you next time! ;D ;D
THe islands are beautiful. Great detailing.
Amazing detail! You really nailed the tropical island and reefs. &apls
This is a prime example where less is more and in this case a lot more!!
Showing us just a group of small islands was a risky move, but how you have them detailed is perfect.
Thank you for sharing and job well done!!
Robin &apls
Beautiful islands &apls You do an outstanding job with MMPing :thumbsup:
Back on the subject of water mods, the one you didn't mention that is also very nice are Drunkapple's mods. I don't know that they'd be any better than Brigantine 2.0 (I've barely got a chance to play around with that one) but they were easily my favorite before the new mod (previously I'd also been using rivit's).
Very nice island and barrierland &apls
Very realistic islands. &apls
Just thought I'd let you all know how I'm getting on. Firstly, I'm working 2 large tiles at once, Kanalka City Centre and Kanalka City West. Development has already started in the City Centre, while K.C. West is almost ready, I just need to finish zoing the areas I want to develop first. RL is a bit annoying right now, so progress is slightly slower than expected, but I'm confident that the first teasers will be ready by this time next week. Right now I'm planning three pairs of teasers, maybe four, and they won't be a week apart. Instead, I'll probably post them every three or four days, after which The first part of the city will be ready to show. Until the teasers this MD will most likely be silent, but don't forget to check back every now and again. ;)
I'll post replies when I post the first pair of teasers. :)
The last picture is my favourite :)
Okay, so I guess this is a surprise update of sorts. Nothing new really, this update is made up entirely of night pics from around the northern half of Hasbury Key. Hopefully you'll enjoy them. Seeing as this is a full update, I'll do the replies now rather than wait until the K.C. teasers:
Quote from: RickD on February 29, 2012, 01:49:04 AM
THe islands are beautiful. Great detailing.
Thanks again for your reply, I'm pleased you liked the update. :)
Quote from: SeanSC4 on February 29, 2012, 05:19:37 AM
Amazing detail! You really nailed the tropical island and reefs. &apls
Thanks! ;D The reef did take me a while to do, mainly because I made sure that there was gaps between the coral by spraying the seabed with Heblem's ploppable dirt.
Quote from: rooker1 on February 29, 2012, 06:01:34 AM
This is a prime example where less is more and in this case a lot more!!
Showing us just a group of small islands was a risky move, but how you have them detailed is perfect.
Thank you for sharing and job well done!!
Robin &apls
Hey Robin, thanks for your reply. :thumbsup: Before I posted the update I was wondering whether anyone would find them interesting or not, but since I had nothing else to show at the time, I just decided to post the update anyway. I'm glad you liked the islands. ;D
Quote from: noahclem on February 29, 2012, 10:47:45 AM
Beautiful islands &apls You do an outstanding job with MMPing :thumbsup:
Back on the subject of water mods, the one you didn't mention that is also very nice are Drunkapple's mods. I don't know that they'd be any better than Brigantine 2.0 (I've barely got a chance to play around with that one) but they were easily my favorite before the new mod (previously I'd also been using rivit's).
Thanks Noah, I'm pleased you like my MMPing. ;D I have seen pictures of Drunkapple's water mods in action, and by the looks of it they look completely opaque even in shallow water, so most of my coral reefs wouldn't show. To be honest I'm probably going to stick with Brigantine 2.0, but when I have more time on my hands I may download one of his water mods and try my hand at modding and changing the transparency settings if I can, and then see if it looks better than the Brigantine water. :)
Quote from: Kergelen on February 29, 2012, 11:18:13 AM
Very nice island and barrierland &apls
Thanks! ;D
Quote from: nbvc on February 29, 2012, 11:53:38 AM
Very realistic islands. &apls
Cheers! ;D
Quote from: Terring7 on March 06, 2012, 01:41:04 PM
The last picture is my favourite :)
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the reef. ()stsfd()
Now, let's go to Hasbury Key:
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(facing north) The first place we visit on our midnight tour of Hasbury is the Town Hall. Built in 1729, it is one of the oldest buildings in town. It has served as the town hall since then, and is listed on Deltania's register of Historic Places. The ground floor is taken up by the Hasbury Key History Museum, as well as a tourist information centre. The building to the left across the road is the Hasbury Central Police Station.
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(facing west) Remember this from the first update? We now return to the Prince's Hotel, Hasbury's largest and finest hotel. It is an impressive structure, with its front and right side (the side on show) being brightly floodlit at night. It was known as the Queen's Hotel until 1905. The signs on the facade were not changed due to the fact that the hotel became a protected structure in 1899. Due to Hasbury's proximity to Kanalka City, numerous film stars, movie producers and other famous people have frequented the hotel since the early 20th Century.
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(facing east) Moving west to the industrial areas we come to the Zennox Chemical Plant. Originally the Hasbury Key Oil Refinery, when demand for oil plummeted in the late 2010's due to the discovery of Hydroenergy, the Refinery was shut down in 2019. The then rapidly growing Zennox Chemicals bought the facility in 2027 and converted it into a chemical plant. It was their first facility in Southern Deltania. Since then the chemical plant has been operating continuously, and produces various chemicals mainly for industrial use.
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(facing north) Moving north we return to the affluent neighborhood of West Beach. Just to the south of the luxurious mansions and boutiques is the Western Waterfront. These docks were built in 1784, mainly to cater for fisherman, as well as a steamboat ferry service to Kanalka City that was in operation from 1852 to 1893. Today the old warehouses have been converted to upscale shops, bars and resturaunts.
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Heading into Downtown Hasbury, we come to BarryTech Plaza. The plaza and the Poseidon Tower makes up the eastern half of BarryTech Square. The Plaza is lined with palm trees and fountains, as well is eight giant pillars. Even at night the plaza is still full of people, mostly tourists who want a close-up of the giant tower in all its glory.
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(facing east) And finally, to end this small update, we come to Club Mojo. What was once a small warehouse for storing tea has been transformed into the most popular nightclub in all of Hasbury. It was originally built in 1934 by a local tea distributor, and remained in use until 1994. It remained abandoned for over 30 years unti in 2026 it was converted into offices. The building then became abandoned again in 2055, and was scheduled for demolition in 2069. However, a last-minute purchase of the building by Imposter Studios saved the building. In 2071 Club Mojo opened, and has been incredibly popular ever since. Across the road, to the left of the image is the Lamb and Flag Pub, which has been voted the best pub in Hasbury numerous times.
Well I hope you enjoyed this update, remember to look out for the series of teasers coming soon. See you then! ;D ;D
The night shots are looking great. But who allowed that fast food restaurant be built next to that beautiful historic hotel? :P
Love the islands, I use those same trees in my city. Great night shots too! &apls
So often we forget that the game runs at night too....or at least I do.
Great night pics and thanks for sharing them. Your city looks great!
Robin :thumbsup:
Great night views &apls They're always something I enjoy in SC4. I particularly like the industrial area and the big pier :thumbsup:
those night pics are maaaaaaadddd !!! kudos!
I love you nightshots! Impressive &apls
Really nice night pictures. The chemical plant is great at night :)
Hello again, time for another surprise update! I imagine you're probably wondering when Kanalka City will be ready, and I can tell you with confidence that it will be ready to show in the first week of April. But until then, here's another update. Today we'll be returning to the South-East outskirts of Hasbury, to see how the new S.E.H. (South-East Hasbury) Project. Construction of Phase 1 is in full swing, with preparations for Phase 2 already being made. But first, the replies:
Quote from: RickD on March 14, 2012, 03:55:34 AM
The night shots are looking great. But who allowed that fast food restaurant be built next to that beautiful historic hotel? :P
Hey Raphael, thanks for your reply, I'm glad you liked my midnight tour of Hasbury. ;D As for the fast food joint next to the Prince's Hotel, you'll find that zoning laws and planning regulations in the Barrier Islands are relatively leniant, and developments such as this are quite common, particularly in Kanalka City, which you'll see soon enough. ;)
Quote from: WannGLondon on March 14, 2012, 06:23:24 PM
Love the islands, I use those same trees in my city. Great night shots too! &apls
Thanks! I'm using Marsh's Tropical Tree Controller, which mostly uses SimFox trees as well as the odd Goldiva coconut tree.
Quote from: rooker1 on March 15, 2012, 05:38:46 AM
So often we forget that the game runs at night too....or at least I do.
Great night pics and thanks for sharing them. Your city looks great!
Robin :thumbsup:
Hi Robin, thanks for stopping by. I agree with you that we often forget about SC4's night mode. It's a shame really, because many buildings made today look fantastic at night. I'm very pleased you like the night pics. ;D
Quote from: noahclem on March 15, 2012, 06:51:09 AM
Great night views &apls They're always something I enjoy in SC4. I particularly like the industrial area and the big pier :thumbsup:
Thanks Noah, glad you liked the update. ;D ;D
Quote from: Tokugawa on March 15, 2012, 10:51:17 AM
those night pics are maaaaaaadddd !!! kudos!
Thanks! ;D
Quote from: Framly on March 16, 2012, 06:16:54 PM
I love you nightshots! Impressive &apls
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the nightshots. :)
Quote from: Kergelen on March 17, 2012, 05:54:08 AM
Really nice night pictures. The chemical plant is great at night :)
Thanks! I was actually surprised how nice the Maxis Oil Plant looked at night. ;D
Now it's picture time...
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(facing north) Phase 1 of the S.E.H. Project includes a new industrial estate, situated between the BarryTech Hasbury Division Army Base and the M105 Motorway. The land has been fully cleared and the new access road has been completed in preparation for building work. A lone tetrapod remains in the building site, because none of the mobile cranes can lift it. Chances are they'll just work around it as more buildings are constructed.
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(facing east) You may remember this from the South Hasbury Update. Since then, nearly half of the mansions are complete, and all the landscaping has been done around them. Henley Oaks and the nearby industrial estate are named after the current Mayor of Hasbury, Arthur Henley. Henley Oaks also included commercial development, and a small row of shops and offices have been built, mainly to help provide jobs ready for the new houses being built in this part of Hasbury. Near the top of the pic you can see the forest being cleared ready for Phase 2.
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(facing north) The S.E.H. Project will be split into 3 Phases. Part of Phase 2 and 3 will be a new motorway junction on the M105, to accommodate the increase in traffic. Currently, there are only two roads that connect Blue Lagoon and the surrounding developments to the rest of Hasbury. Both of these wind through large areas of suburbs, and soon these roads won't be able to cope. To avoid these busy roads by taking the M105, motorists will have to take a detour nearly 2 miles in the opposite direction to the rest of Hasbury Key to join the motorway at junction 3. This new junction will provide a more direct route, as well as helping to reduce traffic on the smaller roads. Phase 1 involves preparing the eastbound side of the motorway for construction, which will be part of phase 2. Preparation of the westbound side will start in Phase 2, and both halves of Junction 3A will open at the end of Phase 3.
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(facing north) Now we come to the main part of Phase 1 - Palm Acres. Co-incidentally, this part of the S.E.H. Project is being managed by Barrierland development company Palmacre. While these houses won't be as big and luxurious as the Mansions of Henley Oaks, their location by the sea and good transport links will most likely make them just as expensive. In order to stay on schedule construction of houses starts as soon as the area is cleared and ready, which means that some parts of the forest have yet to be cleared. Clearing the forests in Hasbury is slower than on the mainland, because the coastal Barrier Forest is thicker and denser than the mainland forest, and so completely clearing the land can take a while. When this development is complete the small village of Blue Lagoon will have been completely swallowed up by Hasbury's suburbs.
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(facing west) A close-up of the offices and supply depot. The dirt roads will soon be paved over, which will also help speed up construction making it easier for large vehicles to get to the construction sites. Here you can see that work continues on the underground water and power lines, as well as a few areas of forest that have yet to be cleared.
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(facing south) Just opposite the Palm Acres development is where a small spur joins the Mainline. This spur was built in 1934, for a factory that was never built due to funding issues. The spur remained disused until the Hasbury Littoral Combat Training Facility was built, which you may remember seeing in the South Hasbury update. The spur was then used to transport military supplies to and from the base, most of which came from the Naval Dockyards in Kanalka City. After the Tsunami of 1991 when the fort was destroyed and then abandoned, the spur fell into disrepair, and has remained ever since. Now the spur is being ripped up as the logging around it continues, to make way for the Phase 2 developments as well as Junction 3A, which will be built soon.
Well I hope you enjoyed this update, its strange to see this sort of update in this kind of MD, to be honest this is the first "construction" update I've ever done in any MD. In a few months time we'll return to this part of Hasbury to see how the developments are coming along, as well as adjustments to the roads around them. I can garuntee that there will be no more surprise updates, the next update will be a collection of teasers which will give you a taste of what to expect of Kanalka City when it arrives. See you Soon. ;D ;D
Very nice &apls The roads and rails are my favorite part, though your MMPing is always great as well. I look forward to seeing how the area looks once construction is complete :thumbsup:
very great work, i like construction sites pics :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Nice construction going on there! I'm curious to see what it'll turn into.
Cheers,
Willy
Awesome construction images! Very realistic.
Congratulations to an author whose MD is overflowing with gorgeous scenery and intricate details.
-The OSITM Committee
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Congratulations on your appearance in OSITM &apls
Well deserved :)
Congratulations from me as well! &apls
I look forward to good things here this month :thumbsup:
Great shots + imagination + fine details = a spot in the OSITM spot light!!
Always fun to a have a look at your work and I can't wait to see what you have for us this month.
Robin &apls
I like the construction shots. Everything seems to be planned very well. And congrats on the ositm.
Congrats on the OSITM and nice update Alex ! :)
Congrats, your pictures are beautiful &apls
Excellent work - I like it so much :thumbsup:
Congrats on the OSITM! &apls
I really like your region where I see very interesting details and well-planned cities.
Excellent update, congrats on your OSITM ! &apls &apls
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Kanalka City, a study in contrasts. It is the entertainment capital of the world, a sprawling metropolis, the proud capital of Barrierland. Yet it's also a victim of its own success. As it's entertainment industry has grown over the last two centuries, so has the crime, corruption and inequality that comes with it. This is a city dominated by extremes. One one hand is a city that is second to none, a beacon of prosperity shining out to the rest of the world, a place where dreams come true. But on the other hand is a sordid city of sin drowning in a pool of crime, where anything goes as long as the police aren't around, and a city where the city officials work hand in hand with the big companies and crime bosses to ensure that they stay on top by any means necassary. This is a city with a decaying image of decadent luxury built on a foundation of corruption and oppression where money and status is everything, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.
It wasn't always like this though. The city was founded in 1692, on the shores of a small natural harbour on the East Side of Kanalka Key. Back then the village, known as Kanalka Key, was just a sugar farming area and trading post, and was the first settlement on the Barrier Islands. The town quickly grew as sugar demand skyrocketed, and by the 1720's, Kanalka Key was producing the finest sugar in Deltania. When the Deltan Revolutionary War started in 1725, Kanalka Key was one of the first cities to revolt against British rule, and the fearless resistance fighters that fought for the Key's freedom set an example for everyone else to follow in their struggle against the British Empire. Kanalka Key's soldiers were the model for the rest of the southern counties.
After the War ended and the territory of Deltania won it's independance, it was divided into 10 counties, and the Barrier Islands were divided amongst three counties. The people of Kanalka Key felt that their part in the fight for Deltan Independance granted them the right to a county of their own with Kanalka Key as the capital, but their claim as a seperate county was never recognised. To this day Barrierland is still divided between three other counties, but there is still a Barrierland flag, as well as numerous seperatists groups lobbying for Barrierland's Countyhood.
Throughout the 18th Century, Kanalka Key steadily grew in population and wealth as the sugar industry continued to grow steadily. By the 1800's the entire Key had been cleared for sugarcane farming, and the Town had over 40,000 people. When the Sugarcane Railroad connected to Hasbury Key in 1845 and the Deltan Mainland in 1851, the population of the town started to skyrocket. By 1880 the population had reaced 110,000, and Kanalka Key was renamed Kanalka City. By then, the wealth amassed from the sugar plantations meant that numerous theatres, clubs and casinos were built, and it was here that the City started its path to become the entertainment capital of the world.
The Importance of the town increased in 1925 with the construction of Wilberforce Harbour, the largest man-made harbour in the world at the time. The huge naval prescence in the City meant that it was a target for the axis forces in the Alterra War. The harbour and parts of the city were devastated during the war, especially after the Axis Bombing Campaigns of 1938. The city rebuilt however, and from the ashes the City we see today started to rise. The city's recovery was very fast, mainly due to the fact that oil had been discovered nearby, and the extra revenue rapidly sped up recovery. By the time the depression took hold in the early 1990's, the city had more casinos than any other city in the world, and it was also a large, thriving port.
The depression years made life very difficult in the Barrier Islands. The towns and cities here, including Kanalka City were built on tourism and the industries that accompany them, as well as the oil industry, both of which suffered during the depression. Barrierland was also badly affected by the 1991 Tsunami, which destroyed large parts of the City. Kanalka City didn't fully recover until the 2020's, and even then the glory days of the city seemed to be behind it. It wasn't until after the Inferno War ended in 2065 that the city started to see growth and prosperity equal to that of the city's heyday in the mid-20th century.
Well that's the introduction, that and the pictures should give you an idea of what's in store for you. Now for the replies:
Quote from: noahclem on March 28, 2012, 06:57:15 AM
Very nice &apls The roads and rails are my favorite part, though your MMPing is always great as well. I look forward to seeing how the area looks once construction is complete :thumbsup:
Thanks Noah, I'm glad you liked my construction update. :) We won't actually be going back there for about three months or so, as the development is in "real-time", as is the rest of the region. So with any construction-style stuff you'll see in the Deltan Empire, they will actually take as long as they would to complete in real life. Well maybe a bit faster due to the advanced technology of the 2080's. ;D
Quote from: skyscraper on March 29, 2012, 02:57:39 PM
very great work, i like construction sites pics :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanks, glad you liked the developments. :) :)
Quote from: Swordmaster on March 30, 2012, 10:02:18 AM
Nice construction going on there! I'm curious to see what it'll turn into.
Cheers,
Willy
Hi Willy, thanks for the reply. Phase 1 is mostly housing, but I can tell you that when we go back to the S.E.H. Project during Phase 2, it will be mostly retail-based. ;)
Quote from: WannGLondon on April 01, 2012, 08:47:15 AM
Awesome construction images! Very realistic.
Thanks! ;D
Quote from: Framly on April 01, 2012, 01:56:07 PM
Congratulations on your appearance in OSITM &apls
Well deserved :)
Thankyou! :)
Quote from: noahclem on April 01, 2012, 02:59:41 PM
Congratulations from me as well! &apls
I look forward to good things here this month :thumbsup:
I assure you, there will be a lot going on in Kanalka City this month. ;D ;D
Quote from: rooker1 on April 02, 2012, 03:57:24 AM
Great shots + imagination + fine details = a spot in the OSITM spot light!!
Always fun to a have a look at your work and I can't wait to see what you have for us this month.
Robin &apls
Hey Robin, thanks for your reply. :) Hopefully you'll enjoy what I have in store for everyone this month. :)
Quote from: RickD on April 02, 2012, 05:18:16 AM
I like the construction shots. Everything seems to be planned very well. And congrats on the ositm.
Thanks Raphael! ;D ;D
Quote from: Ol.S / Benoit on April 02, 2012, 06:06:07 AM
Congrats on the OSITM and nice update Alex ! :)
Thanks! :) :)
Quote from: A. Gates on April 02, 2012, 12:38:56 PM
Congrats, your pictures are beautiful &apls
Thankyou, I'm glad you liked my images. ()stsfd()
Quote from: Silur on April 02, 2012, 12:52:39 PM
Excellent work - I like it so much :thumbsup:
Thanks, I'm pleased you like it. ;D
Quote from: Kergelen on April 02, 2012, 01:50:36 PM
Congrats on the OSITM! &apls
I really like your region where I see very interesting details and well-planned cities.
Thanks for the reply, glad you like my attention to detail and city planning. :)
Quote from: Yan077 on April 02, 2012, 01:54:44 PM
Excellent update, congrats on your OSITM ! &apls &apls
Thanks! ;D
At this point I would like to say how honoured I am to be selected for OSITM, and I would like to thank everyone who has followed and supported this MD from the beginning and made it so popular. It's because of the my readers and their support that this MD will be entering the OSITM section as a recently published MD, and leaving as a best seller. ;D ;D
You can expect to see the first pictures of Kanalka City on Monday, I've been working almost continously to get the city ready, so I'm taking a break from SC4 this weekend. The Monday update will be about the City Centre, the oldest part of K.C. See you then! ;D ;D
Wow, that's... stunning. Swamps, really? That'll be interesting to see. Looking forward to monday.
Cheers,
Willy
Congrats on OSITM! Your MD looks better than ever. Especially love this latest update.
Fantastic Update!
The idea with the film set is brilliant :thumbsup:
Great mix of urban details ;)
Congrats on OSITM! Great update with nice beach and industrial area. &apls
Congrats on the OSITM! Also really nice views of your city. The beach is great, too. :)
Very interesting setting. I'd love to know more about the city.
A little bit of everything in your MD. Great pics.
Robin
Okay, so let's begin the first part of our K.C. Tour. Today we're going to the city centre, the oldest part of the city, and one of the few parts of the city that is genuinely pleasant and trouble-free, but that's not to say there's no crime here. Many of the city's most famous landmarks are here, like the City Hall and the waterfront area. Most of the city centre and the surrounding areas were built between 1700 and 1730, but seeing as this is the 2080's, most of the older buildings have been demolished over the centuries, particularly the lower-wealth areas.
There are still a few run-down areas around the city centre, but in a few years' time the big property developers would of got their hands on these areas and torn them down anyway. What will happen to the people inside? Well they'll just be crammed into the existing housing estates around the city, or maybe they'll just take to the streets? Who cares? Well the rich people don't, they're the true rulers of this city. Now for the replies:
Quote from: Swordmaster on April 06, 2012, 08:51:04 AM
Wow, that's... stunning. Swamps, really? That'll be interesting to see. Looking forward to monday.
Cheers,
Willy
Hi Willy, thanks for stopping by. We won't actually be going to the swamp yet as that's in the western part of the city. For now we'll be focusing on the harbour and the surrounding areas. :)
Quote from: WannGLondon on April 06, 2012, 12:58:36 PM
Congrats on OSITM! Your MD looks better than ever. Especially love this latest update.
Thanks! Glad you liked the update. ;D
Quote from: Framly on April 06, 2012, 02:50:53 PM
Fantastic Update!
The idea with the film set is brilliant :thumbsup:
Great mix of urban details ;)
Hi Framly, thanks for you reply. :) We will see the film set soon enough. Maybe in a couple of weeks or so. ;)
Quote from: nbvc on April 06, 2012, 07:35:43 PM
Congrats on OSITM! Great update with nice beach and industrial area. &apls
Thankyou! I'm pleased you liked the beaches and factories, as there are plenty of both in Kanalka City. ;D ;D
Quote from: bat on April 07, 2012, 07:50:37 AM
Congrats on the OSITM! Also really nice views of your city. The beach is great, too. :)
Thanks bat! ;D ;D
Quote from: RickD on April 09, 2012, 07:26:13 AM
Very interesting setting. I'd love to know more about the city.
Hi Raphael, thanks for stopping by again. Well as always, each update will have some history with it, so you'll learn more about this wonderful/horrible city (depending on who you are) over time. :) :)
Quote from: rooker1 on April 09, 2012, 10:47:21 AM
A little bit of everything in your MD. Great pics.
Robin
Thanks Robin. Hopefully you'll like the enormous variety K.C. has to offer. :) :)
Now, are you ready to go to K.C.?
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(facing north) This is the City Hall. This is where, according to the government, the city is ran from, but in reality this city is governed by the crime bosses and the CEO's of the giant companies, from their mansions and shiny office towers. The City Hall itself was built in 1805, and is the second one to occupy the site. The statue in the middle is a memorial to drunken mass murderer General Abraham Cartwright. He and his army of cheerfully violent alcoholics that he called soldiers led the Barrier Islands in their struggle for freedom against British rule. While historians would say that it was their total lack of fear (most likely due to the drinking) and their terrifying war cry that sent the Britsh Running, in reality, the British were probably scared off by the sight of a noisy, drunken rabble, two thousand strong, weilding guns and swords, running towards them at full speed. The smell probably didn't help either. To the left of the statue is the old customs house, one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city.
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(facing north) Slightly west of City Hall and Abraham Square is Bryant Park. Originally laid out in 1736, the park is the oldest in the city. The park is surrounded by high-end apartments as well as prime office space. By the top-left corner of the park is St. Anne's Church, built in 1810. The grey office building by the top-right corner is the Spencer Building, headquarters of the Spencer Bionics Company since 2054. Before then the building was occupied by numerous smaller firms. The small building across the road from the Spencer Building is K.C. Central Metro Station.
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(facing east) This large building is home to the Kanalka City Times. Founded in 1803, it is Barrierland's oldest Newspaper. While it claims to deliver the real news, the newspaper is always under influence of the rich people, who are constanly altering the news and covering up embarrasing stories that could hurt their reputation. The K.C. Times is merely an instrument for the rich people and crime bosses to destroy the lives and reputations of their enemies while protecting theirs.
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(facing north) On the opposite side of City Hall from Bryant Park is Reed Sqaure. In the middle of the square is the Reed Building, built in 1927. TOday it houses numerous mid-wealth offices as well as apartments. On the west side of Reed Square is the Kanalka City All Saints Church. The Church was completed in 1819, after 10 year's costruction. It remains to this day the largest and most ornate church in the city. The tall, thin building on the other side of the Reed Building is the Reed Square Hotel, Built in 1933, the hotel is a popular choice with tourists as its one of the few affordable places in the City Centre.
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(facing west) Between Reed Square and the waterfront is Charlesford Street, where two of the City Centre's landmarks can be found. To the left is the Charlesford Building, Which is home to numerous Radio Stations and was built in 1922, and was the City's Tallest Building when it was built. (second-tallest excluding the mast) The Radio Transmitter built on the top was the first one in the city, and was part of the building's original design. Even today the transmitter mast is still used by numerous radio staions. The building to the right is the Kanalka City Photography Building. Originally a film reel warehouse built in 1930, the large, spacious rooms of the warehouse attracted the attention of a film company, who bought the building in 1947 and converted it into film studios. Numerous films thoughout the years have used the large studios in the building. In 2015 the building was converted into photography studios.
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(facing south) Moving South from City Hall we come to Central Station. Originally built in 1852, the station has changed relatively little since then. Although it serves the city centre, it's not the biggest or busiest station in the city. Next to the city are numerous shops and offices, as well as a small cinema, which there are hundreds of in the city. Behind the station are many run-down inner-city tenements, built during the first half of the 20th Century. Give it time, shining high-wealth apartments will replace them, whether the locals like it or not.
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(facing south) Mason Gardens is unique amongst most neighborhoods in Kanalka City, because rather than high-wealth buildings being built over the years after demolishing the old ones, most of the original buildings are still intact. Most of the buildings in this neighborhood were built individually, rather than being built as part of larger projects. This means there is a great variety of architecture as well as wealth levels, which means tensions between rich and poor are high in this neighborhood. Muggings, shootings and kidnappings are high, and no-one seems to care. A solution would be to increase police prescence here. But instead, Big companies like Palmacre will just bulldoze the poorer apartments and make the whole neighborhood yeat another enclave for the rich. But what's worse? A econmically diverse but crime-filled community? Or more homeless people on the streets and yet more wealthy fat cats to keep them there?
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(facing north) Just west of Mason Gardens is Mason Terraces. Originally this neighborhood consisted of terraces houses for the middle-class residents of the city. And while this neighborhood is still mostly middle-class, even here modern apartment complexes have been built, sometimes on tiny footprints to maximize profits. Some terraced houses still remain, and will most likely always remain due to the fact that this area isn't quite as run-down as some places in the city. The elevated road running across the pic is the K.C. Southern Expressway. Originally built in 1944 to help reduce traffic levels around the city centre, the entire elevated section was rennovated between 1975 and 1996, so now nothing of the original structure remains. Today it functions as a bypass to the city centre, so motorists can get from the southwestern sections of the city to downtown without having to navigate through the city centre. Underneath the expressway is a myriad of graffiti, drug dealers and street gangs.
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(facing west) Along Brent Street is a common sight. Run-down apartments and shops overshadowed by towering high-wealth apartments and offices. The Gentrification process is nearly complete, and soon the low-wealth apartments will be gone. While the high-wealth buildings may look old, many of them were built in the 2040's in order to blend in with the older buildings in this area.
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(facing north) If the ugly concrete viaduct of the southern expressway wasn't bad enough, it has a little brother. Built only ten years after, the Burling Street Viaduct carries the main route between the inner city areas and Downtown, and crosses three smaller roads and the city's main railway line. It's sleek, concrete design made it look unique in its time, although these days it's just plain ugly. The speed limit has been reduced on the viaduct to 40mph, due to numerous accidents over the years, and complaints from the owners of the mansions and high-end shops surrounding the viaduct about having to remove cars from their roofs. Accidents still happen though, so occasionally there are times when some homeowners have to pry bumpers and car doors out of their chimneys.
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(facing west) Just north of the viaduct is Upper Crescent, an upscale enclave famous for its cricket ground, which is used mainly by the nearby schools, as well as the general public. The cricket ground was opened in 1874, and was the first one in Kanalka City.
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(facing south) Jumping back north across the city centre is the docks. These docks are the oldest in the city, as they were built when the city was first founded in 1692. Many of these waterfront buildings are among the city's oldest. The large sailing ship currently docked is the Smuggler's Ship the Flying Scotchman, famous for keeping the booze supply line running during the Deltan Revolutionary War when supply lines were cut. What the ship and it's crew did may have been illegal, but anything that brings booze into this city will be idolized by the people. Also on the docks is the K.C.P.D. Harbour Division, tasked with keeping drugboats out of the city, in theory. In practice, with the help of a few undisclosed payments, the police simply keep out boats from drug operations not based in K.C., therefore keeping the homegrown industry going. After all, outsourcing would mean loss of jobs and revenue for the city.
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(facing south) To finish off this update, a few night pics. To the bottom of the image is the Southern Ferry Dock, one of two built in 1834 to provide a reliable, regular ferry service between the city centre and Downtown. Although the number of users started to fall around the start of the 20th Century, the Ferries still operate, but only for pedestrians. Opposite the ferry dock is the Made in Oregon Bar and Club, opened in 1935. It's famous for its fine beer, and perhaps even moreso for its giant neon sign, which was switched on for the first time in 1949.
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(facing north) On the western edge of the City Centre is Regal Street, which is full of boutiques, bars, and theatres. Perhaps the most famous is the regal theatre, which was opened in 1934, and has been one of the focal points for the cultural life of the city's elite for decades.
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(facing west) And the final pic for today, the Kanalka City Central Bus Terminal. Built in 1920, the Bus Terminal is still in active use to this day, after several rennovations. Crime scenes are common in the poorly-lit parking area behind it, but then again most areas of the city are full of crime, brightly-lit or not.
Well I hope you enjoyed this update, next time we'll be visiting the university neighborhood of Brockencyde, as well as taking a look at its two iconic bridges. The update will most likely come on friday. I've decided that seeing as this MD is in OSITM right now, two updates a week will be best. So see you on friday! ;D ;D
Great update &apls I really like the RHW work and your night shots and the story of the city is "pleasant" :D Sounds like you need better guard rails on that avenue viaduct ::)
Looking forward to more :thumbsup:
Fantastic update and, as always, fun to read.
Great update, liked the cool neighborhoods and especially that viaduct ;D
I loved everything! Especially the night shots.... ;)
Great city and night shots. :thumbsup:
Wonderful work on the city center.
Update time! I was going to do this yesterday, but I got home too late, so here it is now. Today we're moving east from the city centre, to the neighborhood of Brockencyde. This neighborhood is home to Kanalka City University, or just K.C.U. as it's known to most people, as well as the city's two most famous bridges. As the main campus takes up most of the neighborhood, Brockencyde is mostly a "university town", with about half of the people in the area being students, and most of the rest being university staff. Despite being right next to the city centre, Brockencyde is mostly suburban, with some midrises along the waterfront area. Now before we start this gigantic 23-pic update, (hope this doesn't kill your browser) I have the replies:
Quote from: noahclem on April 09, 2012, 01:55:26 PM
Great update &apls I really like the RHW work and your night shots and the story of the city is "pleasant" :D Sounds like you need better guard rails on that avenue viaduct ::)
Looking forward to more :thumbsup:
Thanks Noah, it's great to know that you like K.C.'s sad but true story and the RHW network, I can assure you there will be plenty more of both, but not in this update. Brockencyde doesn't have any RHW, and apart from drunken, rowdy students, there is little crime here. :)
Quote from: RickD on April 10, 2012, 06:08:24 AM
Fantastic update and, as always, fun to read.
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: WannGLondon on April 10, 2012, 03:40:02 PM
Great update, liked the cool neighborhoods and especially that viaduct ;D
Thanks, glad you liked the viaduct, just be careful of who you're driving next to when you're going across it. ;)
Quote from: ladybug on April 12, 2012, 07:58:52 AM
I loved everything! Especially the night shots.... ;)
Thankyou! You'll be pleased to hear that there are more night shots in the update. :)
Quote from: nbvc on April 12, 2012, 10:46:43 AM
Great city and night shots. :thumbsup:
Thanks! ;D
Quote from: bat on April 13, 2012, 09:44:21 AM
Wonderful work on the city center.
Cheers! ;D
Now here's the pics, enjoy!
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(facing west) We start our tour of Brockencyde with Bathurst Square, on the western edge of the neighborhood. It is said that the square is the exact spot where Brockencyde was founded as a separate village to Kanalka Key in 1723. By 1734 Brockencyde was incorporated into Kanalka Key as the easternmost part of the town. On the east side of the square is Brockencyde Police Station, tasked with keeping the university and the surrounding areas under control, but this is no easy feat with this city's university. Also near the square is Saint Mary's Church, the largest and oldest in Brockencyde, and on the other side of the road is Brockencyde Hall. Originally built as a town hall during those 11 short years when Brockencyde was a seperate town, it was turned into government offices in 1787. In 1907 the Building was purchased by Kanalka City University, and was turned into the Student Union Building, and has been used by K.C.U. ever since.
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(facing south) Moving north from Bathurst Square along the similarly named Bathurst Street, we pass a few notable buildings. To the left is the Kanalka City Chamber of Commerce Building, built in 1929. The large brick building in the centre of the pic was built in 1910, and was originally the headquarters of Barrierland Standard Insurance, until they moved to a larger building downtown in 1967. The Silver Building to the right of the pic is the head office of Brenntian Life Magazine, and the tallest building in Brockencyde. Founded in 1955, the Magazine covers a large range of topics and issues facing the county of Brentland, which is one of the original ten counties and home to the Imperial Capital, Delta City. As I have mentioned before, Barrierland is in fact divided among three counties, the westernmost third (where we are now) being in Brentland. With an upcoming campaign for Barrierland's Countyhood fast approaching, if Barrierland does seperate, Brenntian Life will most likely have to find a new headquarters.
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(facing south) Further along Bathurst Street. Here the buildings are smaller and mostly residential. The large open area is full of people and market stalls every saturday, when the Brockencyde Student Market opens for business. You can find everything a student needs here, as well as a few "not quite legal" items. Some students will tell you that you can buy the best pot in Kanalka City here. The university just ignore this, as 10% of all revenue from the market go to them anyway.
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(facing north) Zooming out we can see the entire waterfront area of Brockencyde. This is the most built-up part of the neighborhood, the rest being mostly suburban in nature. This part of Brockencyde is home to most of the non-student population.
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(facing west) Connecting the two sides of the harbour together is probably the most well-known and internationally recognised landmark in the city - Brockencyde Bridge. This iconic bridge was completed in 1884, and at the time was the longest-span bridge in the world. It held this record for only 12 years, but it remained as the longest span in Deltania until The Charles Cranleigh Bridge was completed in Delta City in 1925. It connects Brockencyde and the inner city to the heart of Downtown K.C. The Bridge carries 4 lanes of traffic, and can be quite busy during rush hour, but thanks to the city's subway and train networks, traffic levels on the bridge have remained manageable, eliminating the need for any improvements. However, seeing as the bridge has been in constant use for nearly 200 years, there is an ongoing debate on how long the bridge can continue to be used before a replacement is needed, as maintenance costs slowly rise. Either way, to this day the bridge faithfully serves the city, and will most likely continue to do so for the forseeable future.
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(facing north) Now that I'm writing this, I've realized that I somehow forgot to take a picture of the northern half of West Brockencyde. I'll take a picture and put it in with the next update. Anyway, this part of Brockencyde is situated between the southern expressway and Burling Street which meet at Unity Roundabout, and is bisected by the main railway line. This is the westernmost extension of Brockencyde. Again, like the waterfront, the population in this part of the neighborhood is mostly non-student, which is apparent by the numerous high-wealth apartments. If you were a student here, you'd have to be the son/daughter of one of the city's corrupt CEO's or crime bosses to afford student accommodation here.
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(facing east) Moving now to the southernmost part of Brockencyde. This area is made up entirely of high-wealth shops and boutiques, of which there are a lot of in Kanalka City. To the left on the other side of the railway line is Brockencyde Primary School. There aren't many schools in Kanalka City. Not because of funding issues or lack of suitable real estate, but mainly because Kanalka City isn't the most ideal place for children, with it's high crime, thriving adult entertainment industry and leniant advertising laws. Only in K.C. will you see adverts for cigarettes and whiskey on a children's cartoon channel. Might as well get them started early on in life I suppose.
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(facing east) And now we've arrived at the beating heart of the neighborhood of Brockencyde - Kanalka City University. Founded in 1856, the University was built on an area of farmland just east of Kanalka Key. While K.C.U. is by no means exeptional in terms of academic performance, it is renowned for its social life, and it's this that attracts most people to K.C.U. This building is the oldest on campus, and currently houses the administrative offices of the university, as well as the student information centre and classrooms for history and geography. Behind it is the central green, where most students come to study and hang out.
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(facing south) Moving north we come to the Media and Literature Building. Nearly all of Kanalka City's Directors, Producers and Writers have been educated in this building, and to this day this part of K.C.U. continues to educate all the young minds who make Kanalka City's Film Industry second to none. Although eventually these same young minds will most likely contribute to the seedy underworld that forms the foundation of the city's entertainment industry. The smaller building next to the Media and Literature Building is the K.C.U. Student Athletic Centre. Image is everything in K.C., so your body needs to be in top condition to make life easier in this city.
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(facing south) Moving south now to the Science and Mathematics Building and Campus Library. While the Science and Maths courses are only barely within national university regulations, there are atill a large number of students who take them, mainly those more concerned with a fun social life than outstanding academic acheivement. The Library is one of two student libraries, this one being the oldest, opening in 1867. The dorms surrounding the two buildings are for the Science and Methematics Students.
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(facing east) This is one of the more recent additions to the main campus. These three buildings were built in 1978, and provided a much needed expansion to the university in terms of number of classrooms and number of courses. Here, in true K.C. style you can learn what you need to be a corrupt businessperson, a corrupt politician, or an accountant working for a corrupt businessperson or politician.
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(facing north) Moving eastwards across the main campus we arrive at the central (to the left) and eastern (to the right) Halls of Residence. Most of the Students who live on campus reside here, and this is where most of the student parties take place, so this part of campus is the most lively.
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(facing north) This is the university's stadium, built in 1972 and named after the man who managed K.C.U.'s football team from 1957 to 1965, Gordon Jones. During his time as manager the football team won the national university tournament 6 times in a row. He then went on to manage the Kanalka City Cannons, who won the DFL Cup in 1967 and 68. "Four-Leaf Jones" as he was known by then, was then chosen to manage the national football team, who won the world cup in 1970. Unfortunately Gordon Jones was found dead in his apartment in Downtown K.C. from a suspected drug overdose. This small, modest stadium was built in his honour at K.C.U., where it all started.
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(facing west) Near the north-east corner of the main campus, we come to the Campus Chapel, built in 1901. Kanalka City has a large christian population, and Brockencyde is representative of this, with numerous churches and chapels in the neighborhood. Also here is the campus playing fields, which is open for all students, and is often used by the football team for practice games.
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(facing north) Jumping to the north-west corner of the main campus is the student shopping area of Frat Row. Named after Charles Frat, one of K.C.U.'s original founders, all the shops, bars and resteurants that a university needs are right here.
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(facing north) Moving east we come to the other main library of K.C.U. Frat Memorial Library was built in 1951, and is still in use today. Further along the road is the Brockencyde Metro Station, which allows students living off campus to travel to classes and lectures quickly and efficiently. K.C.U. offers free subway travel to its students, as an incentive to learn here, in this crime-filled city.
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(facing north) Here in North Brockencyde, most of the houses are owned by the university, who rent them out to those students with a bit more scholoarship money. More space with less roommates is an ideal place to live whie staying at K.C.U., and a house is much better for parties than a cramped dormitory. This part of Brockencyde isn't all student housing though. There are still a few private homes scattered around, but these are usually owned by young people who don't mind the noise and the occasional police callouts that come with being surrounded by K.C.U. students. Also in the pic is the K.C.U. Radio Tower, built in 1987. K.C.U. Radio is broadcasted from 8am to 2am, and has a broadcast range of 5 miles, so even parts of Hasbury Key can pick up the station.
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(facing north) Also in North Brockencyde is the K.C.U. Law School and K.C.U. Tech Centre. The Law School was opened in 1934, and educates 200 students a year, many of which go on to become ambuance-chasing lawyers. (Some of which actually do chase down ambulances) In a crime-filled city like K.C., Lawyers are in constant demand. Next to the Law School is the ultra-modern Technology Centre. Originally there used to be a nightclub here, until one night in 2011 a group of students on a pub crawl destroyed the club in a game of RPG Roulette that got slightly out of hand. (RPGs and other military ordnance are worryingly easy to get hold of in this city) The Technology Centre provides a mltitude of I.T. and Engineering Courses, and if you know the right people, you can be taught the latest in computer hacking here.
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(facing west) A popular place for students and residents alike, Brockencyde Beach is always full of people, due to its proximity to the University and the City Centre. Although there is just enough wind and waves for windsurfers, regular surfers will have to look elsewhere. But with the numerous beaches all around Kanalka City they're spoilt for choice, as are the legions of sun-worshippers in this city.
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(facing west) Moving further down the beach it starts to empty out. Numerous seaside houses have been built along the beach, as well as numerous high-end shops and offices.
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(facing north) Situated south-west of the beach and south of the main campus is Brockencyde Station. Built in 1995 mainly for the university, the station lies between the City Centre Station and the Downtown Station. Seeing as it's not a major station, very few trains stop here at peak times.
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(facing west) And now we come to Brockencyde's other bridge, the Kanalka City Harbour Bridge. Built in 1872, at the time it had the longest span of any bridge in Deltania, a record that it held until 1879. Even today the Bridge still carries rail traffic between the city centre and downtown K.C., and because of a major refurbishment project in the 2020's, the bridge should continue to operate at least until the start of the 22nd Century. To be hnoest I have no idea why I took a nigt shot of the bridge, there's nothing much to see at night with this bridge. I'll probably include a day pic somewhere in a later update.
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(facing south) And finally, to conclude this enormous update, a night pic of Bathurst Wharf. A favourite nighttime gathering place for K.C.U. Students, the bars and clubs on the wharf are some of the best Brockencyde has to offer.
Well I hope you enjoyed this gargantuan update, I assure you the next one won't be as big. Next time we'll be visiting the high-end district of Westkey, and we'll also pay a visit to Ethnictown. See you then! ;D ;D
I really do adore this MD. I think because it reminds me so much of the cities I used to create before I became obsessed with London. Your images somehow remind me of my beautiful Los Angeles. I think it is the mix of older buildings next to high-end mansions that reminds me of L.A. Anyway, great update, would love to see a region view soon. :thumbsup:
Looks good, I love the beach and the night pics.
Keep it up ! :)
Update time! Today we're going to Westkey, a wealthy shopping district right next to the city centre. We were going to see Ethnictown as well, but I though I might as well split them up, as I don't want 2 giant updates on one page. Westkey is around the same age as the city centre, and is one of the best-preserved areas of the city, mainly because the district was high-end to begin with, so none of the big companies felt the need to come in and bulldoze the entire neighborhood. It is heaven for those who like shopping, with numerous boutiques and designer shops, flagship stores for two world-famous fashion labels, and a giant mall built in 2059. But first, the replies:
Quote from: WannGLondon on April 14, 2012, 08:53:33 PM
I really do adore this MD. I think because it reminds me so much of the cities I used to create before I became obsessed with London. Your images somehow remind me of my beautiful Los Angeles. I think it is the mix of older buildings next to high-end mansions that reminds me of L.A. Anyway, great update, would love to see a region view soon. :thumbsup:
Thanks Warren, for the kind words. ;D One of my sources of inspiration for Kanalka City is actually Los Angeles and Southern California. I also take a slight bit of inspiration from the Deep South (particularly Miami and New Orleans) as well as Las Vegas, (Which you'll see when we go to the west part of K.C.) while keeping a somewhat British feel to it, particularly with the names. :)
Quote from: Ol.S / Benoit on April 17, 2012, 07:40:19 AM
Looks good, I love the beach and the night pics.
Keep it up ! :)
Thanks, I'm pleased you liked my beaches, there are plenty more beaches to see around Kanalka City. ;D
Now, off to Westkey...
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(facing north) Now if you read the previous update you'll know that I missedout a small bit of Brockencyde, so here it is. This part of Brockencyde is home to the Retail Trader's Association, as well as Brockencyde Secondary School. To the left of the pic, just outside Brockencyde is a Things Supercentre. Things is a huge retail name in the Deltan Empire, and sell a huge range of non-essential items, mostly electronics, from films and video games to televisions and stereos. This supercentre was built on the site of a former housing estate, which was torn down in 2076.
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(facing west) Along the northern and eastern edges of Westkey is a range of maritime shops, as well as an exclusive bar and a 4-star restaurant on board the Spirit of the South, a majestic old Paddle Steamer which used to be a casino. Why anyone would rather have a restaurant than a casino in this city is a mystery. Also along the waterfront is the Charles Johnson Music Hall, built in 1924. One of many landmarks along Regal Street, the hall has been hosting fine music and performances from around the world, as well as the occasional public presentation about how the large corporations are "Changing Kanalka City for the better". Better for them maybe. Next to the Music Hall is the Parisian Department Store. Formerly a Warehouse for foreign imports built in 1895, in 1930 the building was completely transformed into the 6-storey department store we see today. It's famous for its large selection of luxury goods from the finest brands, as well as its roof garden, which for a long time was the largest of its kind in Deltania.
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(facing north) Hampstead Street is one of many smaller roads that cross Westkey, and along it are numerous small shops nestled between the larger office buildings.
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(facing north) Sheldon Avenue is one of two major roads that serve Downtown and the West side of the Harbour. The road continues north until it terminates just North-West of Downtown K.C., and carries on southwards for another mile or so. Numerous Westkey Landmarks are built on Sheldon Avenue. One of which is the Royal Sheldon Hotel, built in 1932 and used as a luxury hotel ever since. Next to the hotel is the Ostend Building, completed in 1952 as the headquarters of Bicycle Manufacturer Ostend Ltd. It was one of the first modernist buildings in the city, and was built on a city block that had been almost completely destroyed by bombers in 1942 during the Alterra War.
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(facing east) Dominating the skyline of the Westkey is the aptly named Westkey Tower. Built in 2059, this tower consists almost entirely of one huge mall, spanning floors 4-20. The lower 4 floors consist mainly of offices and seperate shops. Next to it is the Flagship storeof Nafmis, one of Deltania's biggest fashion labels. The building is not only famous for the designer shop within it, but its design, which when it was built in 1960, made it stand out almost like an alien structure in the City. To this day most of the rich people in this city shop here for most of their clothing needs.
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(facing west) Just outside Westkey is the Kanalka City Television Centre. Most of the major chanels based in K.C. operate in this building. This is one of the cornerstones of the K.C. Entertainment Industry. From this building many of the city's most popular shows are broadcasted, as well as chat shows and game shows. Most of the people on the top here are corrupt criminals, and often work with the numerous gangs and criminal organisations to silence censorship organisations, crippple rival broadcasters and provide security. The building itself was completed in 2023, as a joint venture by many of the city's broadcasters.
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(facing east) The Eildon Department Store is the oldest in Kanalka City that has been in business continuously. In business since 1930, Eildon is now a major department store chain, and spans numerous countries across the Empire. Like the Nafmis Flagship store only the rich can afford to shop here.
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(facing south) Also in Westlake is the Kanalka City Magistrates Court, built in 1915. This is where you go for swift justice, apparently. Most people in this city usually deliver their own justice down the barrel of a gun. Who can blame them, when the criminals themselves practically control the courts in this city?
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(facing north) Moving out of Westlake now, to a part of the inner city that I forgot to show you. Perivale Green is currently undergoing gentrification, as one by one the older, lower-wealth apartments and shops are either rennovated or destroyed completely. If all parts of Kanalka City were undergoing the same process as Perivale Green is, in about 20 years time there would be no poor people left in this city.
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(facing east) Elm Street is a small lower-class enclave of Perivale Green, its "round the back" location and the fact that there's a major interchange right behind it means that high-wealth property developers have shyed away from redeveloping this area. All of these apartments were built between 1934 and 1941. Low-cost apartments like these so close to the City Centre prove surprisingly popular, despite higher levels of crime.
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(facing east) And to finish this update, a night pic of the Regal Street Mission House. Built in 1932 to help the homeless population get back on their feet, today it has devolved into temprorary accommodation for drunks and hoboes alike. The big companies would demolish it, but seeing as it keeps the "unsightly" people out of their ritzy neighborhoods, they have left the Mission House where it is.
Well I hope you enjoyed this update, as always comments are welcome and encouraged. Next time we'll be visiting Ethnictown, which as its name suggests is home to many of Kanalka City's numerous Ethnic Minorities. Expect the update to arrive on Friday. See you then! ;D ;D
Awesome job on the last couple updates &apls &apls
Did you make those brilliantly-lit seawalls at the end of the last update yourself? I'm also really curious to see more of the interchange from the most recent update. Great bat selection, transport, and storyline again :thumbsup:
Great updates! &apls I especially like the perfect job on the slopes and night shots. ;)
Great work. Nice university and downtown. &apls
Love those street names :thumbsup:
Update time! I know that I said I was going to post this on friday, but I was waiting until there was enough replies so that this update would post on another page. That way page 6 doesn't get completely overloaded with images. Also I've been trying to sort out a phantom slider bug in one of the K.C. squares I was working on. Fortuanately it's still in the planning stages, so I'll just obliterate the city and start again with little loss.
So today we're visiting Ethnictown, the centre of Kanalka City's asian-descent communities, as well as the headquarters of the Deltan Chapter of the Triads, as well as a gang of cyberpunk hackers known as the Kiminari. However, it isn't all drugs, guns and gang warfare. Ethnictown is the best place in Barrierland to find exotic goods, and its bars and adult entertainment facilities are renowned all over K.C. The city's thriving industries and role as a major port has meant that it has been one of the main places in Deltania to receive immigrants. Now for the replies:
Quote from: noahclem on April 17, 2012, 10:45:21 PM
Awesome job on the last couple updates &apls &apls
Did you make those brilliantly-lit seawalls at the end of the last update yourself? I'm also really curious to see more of the interchange from the most recent update. Great bat selection, transport, and storyline again :thumbsup:
Thanks Noah. ;D Those Seawalls are actually Colyn's CSX WFK - Spindrift Quays. (http://www.sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=722) I agree they're beautifully lit at night. :) We'll also have a look at part of the major interchange that you saw a glimpse of in the last update. ;)
Quote from: ladybug on April 20, 2012, 11:41:14 AM
Great updates! &apls I especially like the perfect job on the slopes and night shots. ;)
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: nbvc on April 21, 2012, 11:27:59 PM
Great work. Nice university and downtown. &apls
Thanks. K.C.U. is actually the first modular university I've ever built. I'm pleased you liked it. ()stsfd()
Quote from: WannGLondon on April 22, 2012, 08:24:17 PM
Love those street names :thumbsup:
Cheers! Like I said before, I try to retain a British feel to my cities with the place and street names, to reflect the significant British legacy left behind in Deltania. :)
Time to go to Ethnictown...
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(facing north) In the south-east corner of Ethnictown is the Market Building. Built in 1933, at the time the building was the second largest building in K.C. by footprint, after the Quicksilver Motors Factory. (Now demolished) The building hosts literally hundreds of shops and stalls hosting a myriad of products, representative of the diversity of the neighborhood. You can find everything here, from traditional Cuisine to Genuine Fake Designer Brands. Opposite is a smaller market building built in 1968, specialising in electronics.
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(facing east) At the southern end of Bailey Road, one of Ethnictown's two main throughfares is Bailey Court. Here you can find low-wealth tenements, built between 1940 and 1955. This is where many of the immigrants that move to K.C. to experience the city's glitz and glamour end up. Still, there's a chance for them to make it to the top by joining up with the Triads or the Kiminari.
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(facing north) In the heart of Ethnictown is the [Picture This] Art Gallery. It was built in 2030 and opened a year later. While it's by no means one of Deltania's biggest or most famous Art Galleries, it is famous in K.C., as well as its surrounding areas. It hosts various works of Art from around the city, with a particular emphasis on the works of Ethnictown Artists. The work of K.C.'s current greatest artists can be found here.
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(facing west) The most luxurious hotel on the West Side of the Harbour is the Ethnictown Palace. Built in 2013, the Palace consits of a Triad-run Casino, as well as an oriental-themed 5-star hotel. The Casino is ones of the main sources of revenue for the K.C. Triads. Only the wealthiest residents in the city are allowed access to the casino, unlike the majority of K.C.'s Casinos. Despite the galmourous appearance of the Palace, it is a hive of criminal activity, which is kept going by a few undisclosed payments to the K.C. Police Department.
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(facing north) Kanalka City is famous in the architectural world for producing some unique buildings for their time. A prime example of this is the Kamurocho Building. Built in 1976 by a young foreign architect and designed with the future in mind, it consisted of modular blocks attached to two solid towers. Although back then it was an impressive example of possible future architectural styles, it eventually fell into disrepair in the 1990's when the depression took hold. Although it was rennovated in 2014, only the bottom two floors were used, and the pods remained empty. In 2037 it was abandoned again, at which point it was taken over by the Kiminari, and has been used as their headquarters ever since.
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(facing east) Further north from the Kamurocho Building along Bailey Street are numerous apartments to house the thousands of low-wage workers living in Ethnictown. The large white and red building was originally built in 1929, and was the largest apartment building in Barrierland at the time. Although in most Deltan Cities the squalid conditions in this building meant that it would have been demolished long ago, sometimes in the late 20th Century. But numerous "rennovations" thanks to the Triads means that this building still stands, as a constant reminder to the persistant and squalid standards of living many people in K.C. Still Endure. The other apartments surrounding it were built later on in the 1960's. While they're still pretty horrible to live in, their conditions are still a great improvement.
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(facing west) One of Ethnictown's more upscale areas is Jade Garden. Situated between the western waterfront of Downtown K.C. and the high-rises dominating the rest of the neighborhood, The apartments here are spacious and pleasant. Usually the higher ranking members of the Triads and Kiminari live here. The largest building in the pic used to be hotel, and was the hotel of choice for many foreign politicians when they visited the city. The Hotel was converted into apartments in 1995.
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(facing east) The Lotus Tower is where Ethnictown's Elite live. Built in 2025, the tower is relatively minimalist in design, but inside are some of the best apartments the west side has to offer. The top three floors are the residence of the leader of the K.C. Triads. The Tower is also believed to be their headquarters. Next to it is the smaller, less luxurious apartment building known as the Bailey Tower.
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(facing north) Heading further north the Ethnictown Commerce Building comes into view. Built in 1995 in the heart of the depression in order to provide low-cost office space to try to encourage foreign investment, at the time the building just provided a shelter for drug dealers, the homeless, seedy shops and other filth. It wasn't until around 2020 that the building started to fill up with foreign companies looking to get a cheap foothold in Kanalka City. The Building sits on its own podium, in which a mall was openend in 2018.
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(facing south) North Ethnictown looks much like any other middle-class or upper-class neighborhood in central K.C., the only thing setting it apart being the ethnic diversity of the residents and the businesses. Only the wealthiest gang members and businessmen can afford to live in this part of Ethnictown.
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(facing south) Jumping back now to the southern end of Ethnictown. This roundabout interchange is the official border Ethnictown and Perivale Green. Here Great Western Street (The TLA-7 running through Ethnictown) Meets The Southern Expressway where its elevated section ends, just before its interchange at Junction 2 of the M169, Kanalka City's main Motorway and only road link to mainland Deltania. Originally the Perivale-Ethnictown Interchange was a simple roundabout, but the underpass was built for Great Western Street in 2010 to deal with rising traffic levels. Despite this underpass the interchange is one of the city's congestion blackspots during peak times, mainly because it's right next to a busy junction with the M169, Barrierland's busiest road.
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(facing west) Here we have Kowloon House, one of many of Ethnictown's low-wealth apartment buildings and built in 1954. Next to it is Lappers, one of hundreds of strip clubs and adult dance clubs to be found in Kanalka City.
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(facing west) Another nighshot, this time of Macau Apartments. This is one of the most affordable places in North Ethnictown, although rents are still high. The ground floor is occupied by retail, and floors 2-6 are occupied by offices. The building also has two large advertising spaces that are surprisingly cheap. Currently advertised is Cockatoo Ridge Wine, one of the finest brands Deltania has to offer, as well as the new Squash PMX-5010, with improved Cranial Augmentation Compatibility. This is 2082 after all...
Well that does it for this update, as always don't forget to leave a reply. Constructive criticism is also encouraged. The next update will most likely be on thursday, if not friday. The next update will be about Marina Gardens, the wealthiest and most expensive part of K.C., where all the corrupt politicians, movie stars and organized crime bosses live. See you then! ;D ;D
Great update. The market building is a very nice bat and the kowloon house looks stunning at night. I also like the TLA-6 there.
Another excellent update. :thumbsup:
WoW! Great urban scenes &apls
Full of colours and life &apls
The picture of the Kowloon House looks amazing! :)
Absolutely awesome. I cannot get enough of this MD &apls
Time for update 15! Today we're leaving the depths of depravity and taking a tour of Marina Gardens, by far the wealthiest part of Kanalka City. It's here that all the movie stars, politicians and Organized Crime Bosses live, as well as being home to some of the most expensive shops and boutiques in the country. Bound by water on three sides, many houses have spectacular views of the harbour and the ocean, and some of the more expensive houses have exclusive beachfront access, which is one of the main reasons this neighborhood is so expensive. Another reason is that Marina Gardens is right next to the excitement and nightlife of Downtown K.C. The neighborhood derives its name from Kanalka City Marina, which is located on the south shores of Marina Gardens. Before we start the tour though, we have the replies...
Quote from: RickD on April 24, 2012, 12:59:11 AM
Great update. The market building is a very nice bat and the kowloon house looks stunning at night. I also like the TLA-6 there.
Thanks for dropping in Raphael. The great thing about that building is that it's HD and it looks awesome at night, so it made an excellent nightshot. ;D
Quote from: ladybug on April 25, 2012, 07:02:15 AM
Another excellent update. :thumbsup:
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: Framly on April 26, 2012, 04:43:25 PM
WoW! Great urban scenes &apls
Full of colours and life &apls
The picture of the Kowloon House looks amazing! :)
Thanks, I try to give every part of K.C. an urban feel to it, while at the same time making the different parts of it as diverse as possible. Glad you liked it. :) :)
Quote from: WannGLondon on April 27, 2012, 01:29:05 PM
Absolutely awesome. I cannot get enough of this MD &apls
Well that's good to hear, because there's plenty more in this update. ;D ;D
Now let's move on to the pics...
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(facing north) We start our tour of Marina Gardens from wher it meets Downtown K.C., on Central Avenue. This is the main road that serves the north side, and handles a large portion of traffic in Downtown K.C. Central Avenue continues west for almost three miles, and terminates near the industrial docks. Along the road are some of the most prestigious businesses and apartments in Marina Gardens. You can also see the Northern Ferry Dock, one of 2 docks to serve the harbour, the other being in the City Centre. Although the ferries used to carry vehicles, today the ferries only carry pedestrians.
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(facing north) Further along Central Avenue are numerous ritzy aparrment buildings, with excellent waterfront views, and instant access to the Marina so the residents can store their fancy yachts. At this point I've realised that I've called the same road two different names. In future updates the road will be known as Central Avenue. Marina Boulevard sounds a bit too fancy, considering this road runs through some pretty run-down areas that we'll see in future updates. The large white apartments to the right are the Lincoln Apartments, built in 2013. Currently these apartments are the cheapest in Marina Gardens, but are still very expensive. Many of the residents here are staff working at the mansions surrounding the apartments.
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(facing east) In the north-west corner of Marina Gardens is Kanalka City's busiest station. Built in 1868, Lincoln Station directly serves downtown K.C., and is only a ten-minute walk from Central Park, heart of the old downtown. A western extension to the downtown line was built in 1934, to service the west side of Downtown. An addition was built to the Downtown Junction of the M169, to make access to Marina Gardens easier, and to ease congestion on the other parts of Kanalka City. Opposite the station is the Celestia Tower, the tallest residential building in Marina Gardens.
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(facing south) The northwestern part of Marina Gardens is where many of the large office buildings are. Also in this part of the neighborhood are many of the older high-end shops, nestled in between the offices. The large blue building in the pic is the R&D facility of a major robotics company. The older building next to it is the Brentland Offices of Wesfield Bank, and was built in 1924, which made it the tallest building in the neighborhood at the time. K.C. probably isn't the best place to have a Brentland Office though, considering the fact that Barrierland may soon break away to form its own county.
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(facing south) Lincoln Road is the main throughafare for the northern part of Marina Gardens, and derives its name from Lincoln Station. Many large mansions are found here, and apart from the small gardens, the busy road is the only downside about living here. The people who live here most likely did terrible things to be able to afford one of these houses. Either that, or the people that provided the houses for them did terrible things to get them.
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(facing west) Further along Lincoln Road is the Marina Gardens Metro Station. It's a major interchange station on the K.C. Metro System. The two lines on the left continue on towards Downtown, and roguhly follows the Harbour Waterfront along the Inner Circle Line. The two lines to the right serve the Outer Circle Line, which runs right around the outer parts of the city. Between Marina Gardens and Brent Street Station the line runs parallel with the Inner Circle Line. Further west the Outer Cicle deviates, one line continuing west, the other heading north, heading towards Delta City across Kanalka Bay. This inter-city subway connection was built in 2034.
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(facing east) Moving further along Lincoln Road we come to yet more luxury boutiques and fancy resteraunts and cafes. The large building in the pic is the Kennedy Dinner Theatre, one of the best in the city. Here you can also see the railway line making its way south towards Brockencyde and the City Centre.
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(facing east) Going further south we come to the intersection between Lincoln Road and Central Avenue. To the right is the Fox Head Pub, home to K.C.'s Finest Ale, and hangout of all the rich snobs of Marina Gardens. It opened for business in 2010, after the original pub closed down and moved away. Across the level crossing are the biggest and most expensive houses in the city.
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(facing east) Large Mansions overlooking the Marina can be found at the southern end of Lincoln Road. Also in the pic is Club Goober, one of the most exclusive nighclubs in the city, as well as the Marina Gardens Cemetery, which offers the finest plots to those who want their dearly departed to rest in luxury as well as peace. Other shops found here include the SPACE Furniture showroom, a Modac Luxury Electronics Store and a branch of Barrierland Standard Insurance.
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(facing east) Along Escobar Road you'll find the finest mansions this city has to offer. On this road lives the mayor, who occupies the Orange Mansion. The huge yellow and brown mansion to the left is the home of John Whiteford, owner of United Southern Oil, the Empire's biggest oil company, which has its headquarters in Downtown K.C. The Mansion on the right is currently occupied by Judge Hillwood, who is supposed to provide justice for the citizens of this city, but he works closely with the organized crime bosses, and is as crooked as a judge can get. The mansions on the other side may be smaller and less luxurious, but as a compromise they have their own beach access complete with a small wooden pier for boats.
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(facing north) Further up Escobar Road we come to some more beachside mansions, which are somewhat smaller but still pretty big nonetheless. Looks like the owner of one of these mansions went a bit overboard with the trees though, let's hope they don't damage the foundations. At the end of the road is Knoxville supercar and limo hire, which provides cars of luxury to anyone with enough money. They also have a couple of party buses available for rent, should a limosine be a bit too small. Next to it is Fotherington's Toy Shop, and across the road is Kelly's Escort Service, which has been faithfully serving the businessmen of Kanalka City since 1987.
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(facing west) The Lincoln Tunnel carries the city's main railway line underneath the M169 and the industrial areas just north of Downtown. The railway line re-emerges about a mile west, near the port. Construction of the tunnel started in 1964, a few years before the Downtown section of the M169 was due to start construction, and was completed 3 years later. Had the tunnel not been built, parts of the M169 would have had to be elevated or sunken, or even slightly re-routed, which would have proven to be very expensive.
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(facing west) Here we have one of the biggest luxury estates in the Barrier Islands. This is the home of Ignacio de Santa V, Boss of the De Santa crime family since 2045. The De Santa family originates from the nation of Serberno Tikina, a large Catalan-speaking country to the east of Deltania. The family moved to Kanalka City in 1979 when the Serberno Government started a major crackdown on organized crime, at which point the De Santa family was nearly destroyed. By the start of the 21st century they were the most powerful organized crime family in the city, and had control over many of the neighborhoods. Ignacio de Santa has also been the CEO of Palmacre Developments, the company responsible for the relentless gentrification of the city, the company that owns many of the large apartment blocks and luxury offices throughout Kanalka City, Hasbury Key and many other parts of the country. Ignacio de Santa also has close ties with United Southern Oil and the city government, and is easily the most powerful and influential man in the city. Although he isn't the mayor of Kanalka City, he controls much of what happens in the city. He has huge businesses, city government and hundreds of gang members at his disposal, and his organization has enough firepower to take over a small country. Ignacio de Santa isn't just a Crime Boss, he's a Crime King, and K.C. is his Kingdom.
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(facing west) Jumping to the other side of Marina Gardens we come to the Kanalka Arms Hotel, the most luxurious in the city. Originally built in 1949, the Hotel was one of many buildings constructed in K.C. that was unique for its day. Unfortunately, the Hotel is famous for something else other than its unique architecture. In the Summer of 1951, the hotel suffered from immense damage to the 14th floor, (third one from the top) when a bomb was detonated in a conference room. A few minutes later two cars sped out of the underground car park, followed by another. A high-speed chase occured, accompanied with gunfire, as the cars made their way through downtown K.C. The shooting stopped a few blocks away, when the occupants of the first two cars had been shot dead. The estimated number of deaths from the incident was around 50. It was believed the incident was part of a vicious gang war between two major crime families. (both of which are now long gone)
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(facing east) To finish this update, a night shot of the Marina Tower, currently under construction. This tower is being built by Palmacre, and will become the headquarters of the De Santa Crime Family when finished. It will be clad completely in blue-tinted glass, and will be the tallest building in Marina Gardens when finished. It is expected to be finished by the end of this year, the current year in Alterra being 2082.
Well that's it for this update, I hope you enjoyed it, as always comments and constructive criticism is always welcome. Next time we'll be taking the first look at Downtown K.C., and see some of the big companies that are based in Kanalka City. The update will either be on monday or tuesday, so stay tuned! ;D ;D
Awesome work on the last couple updates &apls I do like the way you've arranged the roundabout interchange and it's nice seeing more of it. Both the poorer areas and richer areas are very nice. My only complaint is that those walls seem a bit out of place in a rich neighborhood--perhaps some nice trees would give it a wealthier feel.
Thanks for the link as well!
Looking forward to next time :thumbsup:
Nice surburbs! Full of little details i like :)
The little private beaches looks amazing.
Great OSITM! &apls
You are certainly a pro at handling your slopes, the walls on them make your city seem so smooth. Really like how you did those beach front mansions. :thumbsup:
Awesome pics, great little stories and facts equals a very enjoyable month!!
Thank you.
And a huge congrat from myself and the SC4D Staff for making it to The Best Sellers section!!! &apls &apls
Robin :thumbsup:
Here comes update 16! Today is part one of our Downtown tour. Today we're visiting the Old Downtown, the original core of Downtown K.C., where most of the older buildings can be found. This part of Kanalka City was built mainly around the early 1800's, when the area served as the main port for the city. As ships got bigger and bigger, by the start of the 20th Century the harbour was no longer adequate as a port, and so construction started on a bigger port further north. It was around the 1910's that the area started to become the city's Downtown, with growth encouraged by the Brockencyde Bridge.
Today the old Downtown is beyond recognition, with ultra-modern skyscrapers fighting for space and skyline with the numerous historic buildings, and luxury shops and boutiques standing side-by-side with the offices of the numerous major companies that are based in Kanalka City. There are still a few reminders of the original industrial areas in the converted warehouses and the extensive waterfront surrounding the Downtown area. Before we start the tour though, I have the replies:
Quote from: noahclem on April 28, 2012, 08:28:21 AM
Awesome work on the last couple updates &apls I do like the way you've arranged the roundabout interchange and it's nice seeing more of it. Both the poorer areas and richer areas are very nice. My only complaint is that those walls seem a bit out of place in a rich neighborhood--perhaps some nice trees would give it a wealthier feel.
Thanks for the link as well!
Looking forward to next time :thumbsup:
Hi Noah, thanks for your reply. Yes I'll admit that those walls seem a bit too industrial to be in a neighborhood like Marina Gardens, the main reason I chose them is because those are the walls I used all around my harbour area, and plus it makes the walls look quite old and weathered, which they're supposed to be. ;) I'm pleased you liked my rich and poor neighborhoods, I try to make them as different and distinct as possible. :)
Quote from: Framly on April 29, 2012, 08:12:09 AM
Nice surburbs! Full of little details i like :)
The little private beaches looks amazing.
Great OSITM! &apls
Thanks, I'm glad you like my beaches. ()stsfd()
Quote from: WannGLondon on April 29, 2012, 02:09:15 PM
You are certainly a pro at handling your slopes, the walls on them make your city seem so smooth. Really like how you did those beach front mansions. :thumbsup:
Thankyou very much. ;D ;D I've had a lot of experince with slopes and retaining walls, I used to do the same thing in my old MD. I just hate building on slopes, mainly because I'm so bad at it. $%Grinno$%
Quote from: rooker1 on May 01, 2012, 03:27:51 AM
Awesome pics, great little stories and facts equals a very enjoyable month!!
Thank you.
And a huge congrat from myself and the SC4D Staff for making it to The Best Sellers section!!! &apls &apls
Robin :thumbsup:
Thanks, I'm very pleased you liked what you saw in my month in OSITM. ;D ;D
Now, lets go to Downtown K.C....
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(facing east) We start our tour in Central Park, which is co-incidentally located in the centre of the old Downtown. Numerous skyscrapers surround Central Park, which you'll see further on in the update. The Park was opened in 1898, as the focal point for the construction of the (then) new Downtown area. The park is a very popular meeitng place for all the businesspeople to discuss business things, as well as tourists wishing to gaze up at some of the taller skyscrapers in the old Downtown.
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(facing east) On the western edge of the Old Downtown is Barrierland's biggest hospital - Saint Anne's. Completed in 1962, this hospital is the city's main hospital, and has one of the country's largest A&E centres, to deal with the high number of injuries that comes with the high crime rate in K.C. Stabbings, Shootings, Drug overdose, you name it, this hospital has seen it. The hospital also gives classes and on-the-job training for K.C.U. Medical Students. St. Anne's recently got a major rennovation, meaning that the hospital is once again equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and can now deal with augmentation-related injuries and ailments, as well as emergency augmentations to those who have suffered particularly horrific injuries.
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(facing north) To the left of the Brockencyde Bridge Northern Approach is the Francis Building. Built in 1932, the building consists mostly of luxury apartments. However, at the bottom is a large ballroom and conference centre, which is often used for major business presentations, as well as playing host to political meetings and the occasional organized crime meeting. This is one of the most luxurious buildings in Downtown K.C..
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(facing west) On the other side of the Bridge Approach is Moresby Dock, a lower-rise area where many of the original warehouse buildings can be found. Today they have been converted into offices or luxury apartments, their waterside location making them highly desireable properties.
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(facing north) Moving slightly south we come to Bridgeside Park. Created in 1945, the park is built on two blocks that were destroyed in a bombing raid during the Alterra War. Because demand for real estate in Kanalka City was low during the Alterra War, the area was just converted into greenspace, a decision which is still greatly appreciated today, especially for photographers who want a close up of the Brockencyde Bridge. Along the park's waterfront are numerous shops and stalls, as well as boat rides and binouculars to look across the harbour towards the City Centre.
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(facing east) On the south-west corner of the Old Downtown lies the Provincial Building. Originally built in 1939 as the Headquarters of the Royal Provincial Bank, the building was converted into low-cost apartments during the depression of the 1990's, when R.P.B. collapsed. In 2034 the building was bought by Palmacre and was converted into luxury apartments. Behind it is a converted warehouse which now houses numerous small firms.
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(facing east) Now we come to the Patterson Building, named after the first mayor of K.C., Joseph Patterson. This building houses the government offices for this part of the county of Brentland. Currently, Kanalka City and the western third of Barrierland are part of Brentland. Each of Deltania's 52 counties are split up into districts, and the part of Barrierland that lies within Brentland is known simply as Barrier District, with K.C. being the district centre. Should Barrierland acheive its countyhood in the upcoming campaign, then the Patterson Building will be the headquarters of the county government. The building was completed in 1915, and was built on the site of a toilet factory. Now there aren't many government buildings that can share that claim to fame.
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(facing west) On the northern edge of Downtown is the North Side Tunnel. When it was completed in 1920, it was the first direct connection between Downtown and the northern industrial areas, making trips to the docks quicker and easier, and keeping traffic off the smaller roads. When the first section of the M169 was completed in 1970, many smaller roads were demolished to make way, and so traffic levels in the tunnel increased. Despite this, the tunnel has coped throughout the years, even if it does get busy during rush hour. The southern portal's ornate design is a stark contrast compared to the northern portal's dull, plain design.
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(facing south) A raised embankment between the Old Downtown and Junction 7 of the M169 carries the Downtown Spur, a short extension built in 1934 to help reduce crowding on Lincoln Road as numerous pedestrians and taxis drive down the road into Downtown from Lincoln Station. The spur runs for about a mile from Lincoln Station to North Downtown Station. Although there is less crowding at Lincoln Station and Lincoln Road, the spur itself is also somewhat crowded, and the small station built at the end may soon need replacing.
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(facing south) Hidden amongst the skyscrapers is the K.C. Central Fire Station. Built in 1904, the building has been in constant use by the Kanalka City Fire Service ever since. The vehicles and crew of the station have special equipment to deal with fires in high-rise buildings, given their coverage area is most of Downtown K.C..
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(facing west) Just outside the Old Downtown is Kanalka City's Central Police Station, and the Police Headquarters for Barrier District. This luxurious building, built in 2027 was apparently funded by numerous crime families who were based in or had major operations in the city, as a gift to the cops for perpetually looking the other way, as well as an incentive for them to keep doing so. The building features all the luxuries a crooked cop could need, as well as parking for the hundred or so police cars the station uses. Due to the high crime in this city, there are A LOT of police cars and officers.
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(facing north) On the north side of Central Park is one of the icons of Kanalka City - the Harrisburg Tower. Built in 1922, for 11 months it was the tallest building in the world, until the Barthlet Tower was completed in Delta City. It remained the tallest building in K.C. until the West Quay Tower, known today as the U.S.O. Building was completed in 1979. It was originally the headquarters of the Quicksilver Motor Company, which at the time was the biggest car manufacturer in the country, based in K.C. since it was founded in 1899. While the company struggled through the Alterra War, it became prosperous again with the production of the Windsor Model, which proved incredibly popular, and quickly became known as the K.C. Car. The company started to go into decline in the 1970's as it started to lose out to Patriot Motors. By 1985 the company was on the verge of collapse, at which point Quicksilver abandoned the building. The building stood vacant for nearly 6 years, until the city government decided to convert the building into a mixed-use building, with ground-floor retail, the 6 floors above being offices, and the rest being mid-wealth apartments. The Quicksilver Motor Company still survives today, but it is only a fragment of what it once was.
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(facing east) On the east side of Central Park is the tallest building in the Old Downtown - The Messenger Building. Built in 2009, this tower is the headquarters of Messenger, Deltania's biggest advertising company, and have a virtual monopoly on Kanalka City's advertising industry. they're responsible for the numerous billboards found around the city. The company was founded in 1994, to provide cheap advertising to companies trying to get more business in the heart of the depression. From these small foundations grew an advertising giant. The building is famous for the giant advertisments that are shown on the smooth glass surface on the corner of the building that change every month. The current advertisment is for Palmacre Developments, on how they're shaping the city for the better. Apparently.
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(facing east) In the Old Downtown's north-eastern corner are its second and fourth tallest buildings. On the left is the Regatta Tower, the tallest of the two. Built in 2057, it's one of the newest high-rises in Kanalka City, and houses numerous luxury apartments. To the right is the AMP Building. Built in 1992, this building became the tallest building in the Old Downtown when completed, and housed the headquarters of Arlington Metal Production, a major Deltan Steel Company. Although it's headquarters moved to St. Leonard City in 2003, the company still occupies the top half of the building, the rest being let out to mid-wealth tenants.
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(facing south) Finally, the fourth nightshot, the Aurora Building. This is the headquarters of the Aurora Business Group, the owners of numerous online web hosting sites, search engines and other popular websites, as well as film studios, broadcasters and e-book publishers. The building was built in 2014, and sits on the south side of Central Park. In 2062 a giant advertising board was added, which has been used by Erskibb ever since. Erskibb is a very popular brand of lager in the Deltan Empire, and because of this giant advertisement the building is more often known as the "Erskibb Building". Behind the Aurora Building is the Herald Sun Building, built in 2018 and home to the second largest newspaper in Kanalka City, after the K.C. Times.
Well that does it for this update, as always don't forget to leave a reply. Next time we'll be visiting the New Downtown, where Kanalka City's "Big 4" are based. See you then! ;D ;D
I love downtowns and I have to say your downtown is just gorgeous. It is obvious that you really care for your city/MD, just the awesome detail in your descriptions and the work you seem to put into your areas. I am telling you, this has got to be my favorite MD. Everything seems just so organized to me. Anyway, love that bridge-side park and the tunnel portal. Absolutely wonderful &apls
Great to see the downtown &apls Very nice choice of buildings and stories. Congrats on reaching the Best Sellers and awesome month of OSITM! :thumbsup:
That was a great ositm run! &apls
I love your night pictures ! :) I wish I could have one those private beaches ! Great OSITM updates.
Great pix! I love your latest work &apls
Okay, I've been waiting until I can post this on the next page, (just so there isn't loads of pictures on one page) but I'm off on holiday tomorrow for a week so here's the update now. Today we'll be visiting the newer part of Downtown K.C., where giant companies and supertall skyscrapers can be found, as well as the most expensive real estate in the city. Most of the existing skyscrapers were built in the late 20th and early 21st century, but there are still some of the original buildings, mainly on the edges of the area though. Kanalka City's "Big 4", the four largest companies in the city have their headquarters here. These companies are the main controlling influence on city government and commerce, and have billions of pounds in assets in the city. Before we go there though, here are the replies:
Quote from: WannGLondon on May 01, 2012, 01:39:47 PM
I love downtowns and I have to say your downtown is just gorgeous. It is obvious that you really care for your city/MD, just the awesome detail in your descriptions and the work you seem to put into your areas. I am telling you, this has got to be my favorite MD. Everything seems just so organized to me. Anyway, love that bridge-side park and the tunnel portal. Absolutely wonderful &apls
Thanks, I'm honoured that my MD is your favourite. I'm pleased you liked Bridgeside Park, and we'll be seeing what's at the other end of the tunnel a few updates from now. ;)
Quote from: noahclem on May 01, 2012, 01:54:15 PM
Great to see the downtown &apls Very nice choice of buildings and stories. Congrats on reaching the Best Sellers and awesome month of OSITM! :thumbsup:
Thankyou! ;D ;D Hopefully the New Downtown is also to your liking. :)
Quote from: RickD on May 02, 2012, 01:10:54 AM
That was a great ositm run! &apls
Thanks! Glad you liked it. ;D ;D
Quote from: Ol.S / Benoit on May 04, 2012, 01:15:19 AM
I love your night pictures ! :) I wish I could have one those private beaches ! Great OSITM updates.
Cheers! If you wanted to own one of those mansions, you would need a LOT of money and probably some mob connections. ;)
Quote from: Schulmanator on May 08, 2012, 07:37:22 PM
Great pix! I love your latest work &apls
Thanks! I'm pleased you like it. ()stsfd()
Now let's go Downtown...
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(facing north) On the edge of New Downtown, overlooking the Old Downtown is the headquarters of fast food giant Cecil Burger, one of the Big 4. Established in Kanalka City in 1905, the franchise has gone from strength to strength, and in the 2040's became the largest fast food chain in the Empire, with resturaunts in every country, and an annual profit of several billion pounds, and several promotions going all the time. The latest craze at Cecil Burger is the Cecil Tower, 4 half pounders in one bun. Pure Genius. Cecil Burger is probably the least corrupt of the Big 4, but they aren't completely innocent. There have been instances where animal rights protests and union strikes have been broken up with mob muscle, and sometimes even hired mercenaries. But this is K.C., big businesses are untouchable here. The building itself was constructed for the company in 2021, as they had outgrown their old Headquarters. Out of the Big 4 HQ's, this one is the smallest by height.
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(facing south) In the north-east corner of New Downtown is Outlook Hill. What was once a small, grassy hill, was flattened in 1884 to create more space for industries. Eventually the industrial areas were cleared to make way for the expanding downtown, and so apartments were built. However, these were demolished in the 1980's and a car park was built, which still stands today. While the hill may be long gone, the neighborhood kept the name.
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(facing south) One of K.C.'s larger apartment complexes, the Three Kings Complex was built in 2034 to provide "affordable" downtown housing. The Apartments are probably the wealthiest apartments of this size in the city, and are popular with middle-class businessmen and small families. They provide spectacular views over the harbour to the south, and the grimy industrial port areas to the north.
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(facing west) Built on a small rectangular area of land jutting into the harbour, Northkey is mostly residential, and was once occupied mostly by warehouses, before the port was moved out of the harbour in the 1910's. Today, some of the finest apartments in Downtown K.C. can be found here.
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(facing east) Further south more high-end apartments come into view. At the bottom of the pic you can see a small green built for the high-wealth residents.
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(facing east) Here is the headquarters of the largest of the Big 4 - Palmacre. The company was founded in 1885, as a company to oversee the development of high-end apartments and stately homes around Kanalka City, as well as providing ample if not apalling accommodation to the poorer residents of the city, which hasn't changed much over the last couple of centuries. The company experienced exponential growth during Kanalka City's heyday during the 60's and 70's when the city's desirable seaside location and reputation for leniant law enforcement and significant corporate freedom meant that new buildings were springing up everywhere, and Palmacre was there to manage it all. It is estimated that Palmacre owns approximately 35% of the housing in the city, as well as 25% of the office space. This means that Palmacre make hundreds of millions just from Kanalka City, let alone the thousands of properties they own along the Deltan Coast and elsewhere. Today they are one of the largest development companies in the enitre Empire. The building itself is a gigantic structure, and was built in 2005. Today it's the second tallest building in the city.
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(facing south) In the heart of the New Downtown is the K.C. Bank Tower. As its name suggests, this is the head office of the Bank of Kanalka City, a relatively small bank that operates solely in Barrierland. The unique design of the building makes it stand out from the rest, even if it has relatively little impact on the skyline. It was built in 1997, and originally housed an insurance company that went bust in 2058. Since then the Bank of Kanalka City has used it as their main office.
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(facing west) On the northern side of New Downtown is the headquarters of the Titan Business Group. Created in 2029 with the merger of the Prometheus Casino Group and Kronos Entertainment Group, T.B.G. runs most of the casinos and luxury hotels in the city, as well as numerous bars and clubs, some of which are world-renowned. T.B.G. also controls many of Deltania's largest and most famous casinos, as well as some in other parts of the Empire. This means that the company is worth tens of billions, and is a power player in the Kanalka City Corporate sector. It's massive headquarters building was constructed after the merger, and was completed in 2034. Next to it is the smaller but still impressive Lincoln Tower, named after it's pretigious location on Lincoln Road. Most of the apartments are for the higher-ups who work for T.B.G. It was built in 2040. Behind the two towers is the Downtown High School.
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(facing east) This is the North Downtown Station. Opened in 1934 after the completion of the Downtown Spur, The station was originally built to help alleviate some of the crowding at Lincoln Station, but the small station didn't make much of a difference. Soon a larger station will be needed in order to help handle the thousands of people who use this 2-platform station every day. Surrounding the station are numerous ritzy midrises, their close location to the station making them very desirable.
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(facing north) Near the intersection between Sheldon Avenue and Central Avenue is the North Downtown Metro Station. The original outdated station was demolished in 2056, and the current entrance was built. This station is the third busiest in the city after the Lincoln Road and Central Park Stations. The station lies on the K.C. Metro Inner Circle line.
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(facing east) Nestled between the shiny skyscrapers is something of a hidden gem in Kanalka City - the Museum of Modern Literature. While Kanalka City doesn't seem like the most cultured place in Deltania, (unless you think gang violence and adult entertainment is "cultural", in that case Kanalka City is an X-Rated Paris) but some of K.C.'s works of writing are some of the country's greatest, but are still nowhere near as famous as its film industry. Despite the city that it resides in, the Museum has some of the finest works of 19th and 20th Century Literature from Kanalka City and elsewhere in Brentland and the Barrier Islands. It was built in 2003.
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(facing north) And now we come to the last of the Big 4, United Southern Oil. This company is a relic of a bygone age of Oil exploration, Petrol Stations, and Greenhouse Gasses, a time when companies like this were the most powerful corporate entities in the world. Since the worldwide implementation of Hydroenergy began in the early 2010's, demand for oil has steadily decreased, as cars, homes, even entire cities run on the clean energy provided by Hydrosphere technology. The only oil companies could hope to survive was either diversify their industries, become nationalised, or merge with other oil companies. U.S.O. was created in 2060 in a merger between Royal Brentland Oil and the Carver Oil Company. Today it is one of only 2 oil companies left in Deltania, and one of 8 remaining in the Empire. This is the largest of all, but its future is still uncertain. With Barrierland's Oil supplies dwindling and oil prices barely justifying production, U.S.O.'s profits slowly fall, as does its power in K.C. It's a dying Giant, one that failed to modernise in a rapidly changing world. The buillding itself was built in 1979, and became the headquarters of U.S.O. in 2062.
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(facing north) On the north side of New Downtown are numerous mid-to-high wealth offices along Lincoln Road. A myriad of businesses can be found along here, along one of the most expensive roads in the city. Behind the office buildings are some small apartments for those with money.
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(facing east) Further along Lincoln Road, near the North-West Corner of Downtown K.C. is the Martin Samson Building. It was completed in 2016 as the headquarters for Barrierland Standard Insurance, and is named after the founder of the company. B.S.I. was founded in 1922, and experienced much growth in the second half of the 20th Century as the crime rate started to rise and their premiums went with it. Today, B.S.I. is the second largest Insurance Provider in Southern Deltania, and has become a very successful firm over the years. If there was such thing as a "Big 5", B.S.I. would be the fifth company.
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(facing west) Occupying the northwesternmost part of Downtown K.C. is the Atlas Motors Centre. Originally built in 1967, this convention centre has had numerous owners and name changes over the years, the owners before Atlas Motors being United Southern Oil, until they sold it to reduce expenses. Numerous Conventions and gatherings occur here, as this centre is one of the best places in the city for conventions. The convention currently taking place is the annual Atlas Motors Show, where the company shows off all of its new vehicles and vehicle-related technology.
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(facing north) In the New Downtown is the headquarters of one of the Empire's biggest booze peddlers - Blackliver. Famous for their fine whiskey, Blackliver have since made brandy, wine, even their own lager and cider. They're partly responsible for the binge drinking culture of K.C., as well as the damage they've done to the city's youth partly because of the city's leniant advertising laws, lack of enforcement for minimum drinking age and cheap alcohol prices. Despite their atrocities the booze this company makes is still some of the best in Deltania. Blackliver was founded in Delta City in 1794, but moved its entire operation to Kanalka City in 1892, at a time when the mainland was trying to cut back on the public's alcohol concumption. Since then the company has flourished, and continues to flourish today. It's current hadquarters was built for the company in 1960.
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(facing north) Rising out from the Downtown like a giant monument to capitalism and success is the Pinnacle. Rising nearly 1500 feet into the sky and visible from almost any part of te city, the tower was built in 2075, and became the tallest building in Deltania outside Delta City, a record which it lost only 3 years later. However, it is still the tallest building in Barrierland, and an impressive sight. It includes a huge luxury hotel, a mega-mall, high-wealth offices and luxury apartments at the very top. There are very few places in the world that can offer a sight like the apartments in the Pinnacle. This is the jewel in Kanalka City's Crown, a monument to the city's immense success, and the terrible things that have happened for the city to get there.
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(facing north) Now a nightshot of Northkey Docks. The tallest building in the middle is the Kanalka City Equity Tower, once the headquarters of a long-gone finance firm. Today it houses numerous smaller companies, and the top part (the part with the corners lit in blue) is the headquarters of the Blue Angels. After the De Santa family, the Blue Angels are the biggest organized crime syndicate in the city, and have connections all over the country, even in the capital, Delta City. The Penthouse is home to the leader of the Angels. To the left of the Equity Tower is the Embassy Hotel, the largest 4-star hotel in the city. To the right are a couple of high-end apartments.
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(facing east) To finish off, a nightshot of some high-rise offices along Central Avenue.
Well that's it for update 17, I hope you enjoyed it! The next update will probably on Monday the 21st, and we'll be taking a look at the West Side of the Harbour. See you then! ;D ;D
Truly beautiful shots. You use all of your custom content well. Seems like a very rich and successful city you have here. Would love to see a region shot soon though :thumbsup: keep it up!
Great update again &apls I agree, a region view or map would be really nice to see :thumbsup:
Hmmm ... the Cecil Tower.
Now you made me hungry. ::)
Impressive new stuff. I like it!
Well it's finally here, update 18! I was originally going to post this when I got back from holiday last friday, but I've been having internet problems on and off since then, so I've never got the chance to post this update. But never mind, here it is now. Today's update is quite small with only 7 pics, but hopefully you'll like it just the same. This update is about the west side of the harbour, a small area of affluent housing and waterside office blocks situated between the City Centre and Downtown K.C.. But first the replies:
Quote from: WannGLondon on May 12, 2012, 04:17:20 PM
Truly beautiful shots. You use all of your custom content well. Seems like a very rich and successful city you have here. Would love to see a region shot soon though :thumbsup: keep it up!
Thanks for the kind words Warren. ;D ;D Unfortunately it may be a while before you see a region shot, because many parts of the city aren't complete yet, and also I'm currently rebuilding a lot of the city, so there are a lot of blank areas right now, and I don't really want to post a region shot until the area is finished. But hopefully you'll enjoy seeing the rest of K.C. until I post a region pic. :)
Quote from: noahclem on May 13, 2012, 02:18:22 AM
Great update again &apls I agree, a region view or map would be really nice to see :thumbsup:
Hi Noah, thanks for your reply. ;D Like I said it's going to be a while before Kanalka City will be ready for a region view, but there is still plenty more of the city to see until then. ;) ;)
Quote from: RickD on May 14, 2012, 02:23:46 AM
Hmmm ... the Cecil Tower.
Now you made me hungry. ::)
Well you should see Cecil Burger's latest promotion, Mount Bellyache. A 6-pound burger with everything on it, floating on a vast sea of fries, topped with a miniature Deltan Flag. Don't attempt to eat the whole thing on your own. &dd :D
Quote from: Schulmanator on May 14, 2012, 03:31:02 AM
Impressive new stuff. I like it!
Thanks! ;D ;D
Picture time...
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(facing east) Starting just north of Westkey, we can see what makes up the majority of the West Side. Large Apartment blocks close to the water with the smaller, historical apartments set further back, with the skyline punctuated by office towers. Most of the property here is quite expensive, but still a bargain compared to some of the real estate Downtown. The building on the left with orange borders is the Britannic Hotel, which opened in 1937 and still operates under the same family today.
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(facing east) Heading further north towards Downtown towering office buildings start to replace towering apartments dotted amongst the smaller, older buildings that still remain on the West Side. If you look carefully, you can still see a couple of the original 1920's tenements built to house the poor, that have survived over 150 years of demolition and gentrification at the hands of Palmacre and similar companies. The large white office building is the headquarters of the Burnley Development Company, a firm similar to Palmacre. While it's much smaller, it has still built a number of Kanalka City's Landmarks, like the Atlas Motors Centre and Ethnictown Palace. It is believed that the company has roots in numerous organized crime operations in the city particularly with the Casino operators. The smaller white office building to the right is the KSIM Building, one of the numerous Broadcasters based in K.C..
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(facing west) Along Sheldon Avenue are many older office towers, some of which were the tallest in the West Side when they were built. In the centre of the pic is 260-262 Sheldon Avenue on the left, and 263 Sheldon Avenue on the right. They were built in 1925 and 1927 respectively. To the right, partially hidden by the U.S.O. Tower is the McFarlane Tower, originally built to house the McFarlane Insurance Company. Although the tower's original inhabitants have long since gone out of business, it's original name remains. The building was the tallest on the west side from its completion in 1931 until the completion of the Burnley Building in 1964.
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(facing north) Further north we come to the Tilford Estates. Construction originally started in 1949 to create new accommodation for those who had lost their homes in the city centre and Downtown to the war. Kanalka City's strategic location and the fact that the city was home to the country's largest Naval Base (at the time) meant that the city was bombed heavily, and experienced heavy damage during the Alterra War. The Tilford Esates were built to replace lost housing, but their location right next to Downtown K.C. means that the rent for one of these apartments is astronomical. These days, the Tilford Estates are mansions inside Council Estates. Opposite the estates is the Andrew Gilbert Fashion Boutique, one of the city's finest locations for this season's must-haves.
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(facing north) The rest of the estates. Today they are surrounded by shops and offices, most of which are mid-wealth firms looking for cheap office space near the city. To the east however, you can see the businesses there are of significantly higher wealth. To the bottom left of the pic you can see the edge of Junction 4 of the M169.
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(facing east) To the north of the Tilford Estates, around the back of the Atlas Motors Centre is Beckley Terrace. Here, you can see, from left to right the apartments become more and more expensive. Many neighborhoods in K.C. follow this trend. As property values in most parts of the city slowly rise, the older apartments are torn down and newer, more expensive apartments are built in their place. Soon the older apartments will mostly be torn down and shiny residential midrises will most likely take their place.
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(facing north) In the heart of the West Side is the Connerford Building. This building, iconic due to its extravagent nightlighting, is currently the Deltan Offices for the MNC Computer Company. MNC is one of the world's largest computer manufacturers, and have offices and industrial facilities all over the Empire and beyond. The building was completed in 2018.
That's it for this update, next time we'll be visiting the industrial areas of North Point, and taking a look at some of the city's largest and most iconic factories. See you then! ;D ;D
What gorgeous waterfront properties! And I enjoy your wonderful use of the NWM. Your city is quite stunning as usual. And I understand, it would be better to see a fully developed city before you post a region shot. :thumbsup:
It seems like I haven't made a comment here.
I like your MD and I enjoy the bunch of background info you give. I wonder why some of these roads need such a high capacity, though.
Well done! &apls
Great city with nice waterfront. &apls
Great update and you have a very nice collection of BATs.
Robin
Update time! Today, we'll be moving away from the prosperous areas surrounding the harbour and moving north, into the gritty industrial area of North Point, an area where high-end houses and businesses are slowly encroaching on the factories and warehouses. Despite the city's main source of commerce and income lying in its tourism, corporate and organized crime sectors, Kanalka City is still the industrial capital of Barrierland, and has a thriving port and numerous industrial businesses, despite the relative decline of Manufacturing industries in Barrierland over the decades.
Many of the city's largest factories are found here, as well as some of the docks. On the eastern edge of North Point however, high-end properties are starting to spring up, and are slowly making their way westwards, thus slowly transforming North Point. Crime levels are high in the industrial areas, and many factories and businesses in this area are directly linked to the numerous organized crime syndicates in the city. Before we go there though, we have the replies:
Quote from: WannGLondon on May 26, 2012, 10:23:02 AM
What gorgeous waterfront properties! And I enjoy your wonderful use of the NWM. Your city is quite stunning as usual. And I understand, it would be better to see a fully developed city before you post a region shot. :thumbsup:
Thanks Warren, I'm pleased you like my work with the NWM. In my opinion it's the most useful component of the NAM after the RHW. ;D And about the region shot, you may have a long wait, but it'll be worth it. ;)
Quote from: MrMAvE94 on May 26, 2012, 02:07:58 PM
It seems like I haven't made a comment here.
I like your MD and I enjoy the bunch of background info you give. I wonder why some of these roads need such a high capacity, though.
Well done! &apls
Thanks! The reason there's so many large roads is because I was hoping that as the high-density areas developed, they would fill with traffic, but unfortunately there wasn't nearly as much automate as I thought there would be. I would use traffic generators on some of the emptier roads, but they tend to make SC4 pretty sluggish. &mmm Glad you liked it though. ;D ;D
Quote from: nbvc on May 26, 2012, 08:59:25 PM
Great city with nice waterfront. &apls
Thankyou! ;D ;D
Quote from: rooker1 on June 04, 2012, 08:13:30 PM
Great update and you have a very nice collection of BATs.
Robin
Cheers! ;D
Now, let's go to North Point...
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(facing north) We start our tour on the southern edge of the area, near the Old Downtown. Here lies the old Kanalka City Nuclear Power Station. Built in 1957, it was one of the first in the country to be built, and from it's construction to it's decomission in 2043 it was the only one in Barrierland, and supplied power to the entire city as well as Hasbury Key. Today the entire westernmost quarter of Barrierland is powered by the Progress Passage Hydrosphere Power Plant. Although it's stood useless for nearly 40 years, there are no plans for demolition, and people are still seen occasionally entering and leaving the premises. There is speculation that the government is using it as some kind of secret testing facility, and a few poeple think that the De Santa family use it as a secret hideout. North of the plant you can see the old pumphouse that once supplied it with water.
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(facing east) Nearby is the Blackliver Brewery. Built in 1890 as the company started to move its entire operation to Kanalka City, the brewery has been making the companies' fine whiskey ever since, and has also started to accommodate production for Blakcliver's Beer and Wine. It is one of North Point's largest factories, and one of the most famous, mainly because of the fact it makes booze. There are also tours around the Brewery that come with free samples which have proved incredibly popular to alcoholics all over the city.
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(facing west) Just across the road from the Brewery is the North Point Docks, situated on the North Point Canal. The Canal was built in the mid-1880s to provide docks for the local factories in North Point, and during the early 20th Century as the main Port was built and later expanded, the smaller boats collected goods from these docks and took them to the larger ships at the main port, something which continues to this day. This helps reduce the amount of trucks on the road, and also helps keep the nearby industries in business, as well as stopping the canal from falling into disrepair.
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(facing west) Washington Quay, in the South-East corner of North Point, is where the transition from industrial to residential and commercial started. While you can still see a couple of old apartment buildings which originally housed factory workers, most of the area has been regenerated. A new schol and playing field has been built, as well as ultramodern apartments by the Quays. The 35-Floor office tower to the left of the pic is part of the Washington Quay Complex, also known as 1-5 Washington Quay, and was built in 2020. It consists entirely of mid-wealth offices, and now stands as the tallest building in North Point. You can also see the studios for Channel 21, which were built for the channel in 1995. Also in the pic you can see the Northern Portal of the North Side Tunnel, which connects North Point with Downtown.
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(facing north) Moving further north we now come back to the Canal. Here you can see the water treatment plant, which helps remove illegally dumped waste and bodies. The Martin and Martin Shoe Polish Factory on the other side of the canal was built in 1934, and shut down in 2030 after the firm went out of business. The Building stood vacant for a while, but in 2076 another local company bought the building and now use it as a storage building. The parking lot on the other side of the road is where another warehouse once stood.
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(facing north) Further along the canal. Two docks still remain here, and are still in use by the local industrial businessses, despite the fact the number of docks and boats on the Canal have more than halved since the canal's construction. Standing out among the Grimy warehouses and factories is the Robust Robots R&D facility, which was built in 2004. The only logical reason a robotics company would move here is most likely because of the cheap real estate.
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(facing east) The North Point Docks, where the Canal meets the sea. While the operator's cabins still remain, the docks are entirely automated, and have been since 2018. Next to the upper lock is Crunchy's Body Shop, one of the finest in the city. Do you want to transform you regular, boring car into a near-uncontrollable racing beast? Or maybe properly equip it for driving the streets of K.C. with bulletproof tyres, windows and doors, and why not add a spiked battering ram for "persuading" pedestrians to move out of the way? Crunchy's does all this and more, no questions asked. Thanks to protection provided by the De Santa family, all the criminals in the city can be garunteed a quality, discreet service.
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(facing south) Here we have an overview of the majority of the North Point industrial areas, where many of the city's larger factories and warehouses can be found. The railway line in the pic links the North Point docks and the main port together, as well as connecting both of these to the mainline.
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(facing north) Overlooking railyards and the M169 Motorway, and watcing over North Point and the docks is the gigantic Port Authority Building. The building is built on the site of the Quicksilver Motors factory, which shut down in 1984, and stood vacant until 2013, when the factory was demolished. In 2018 construction started on the P.A. Building, and was completed 5 years later. The building houses all departments of the Kanalka City Port Authority, as well as the Maritime Control Centre for the Port. The K.C.P.A. also manages infrastructure around North Point and the Port, including the Canal and its locks and drawbridges. The building is by far one of the largest in the city, and is an iconic structure nowadays.
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(facing north) This is the Bursley Brewery. Bursley is a popular brand of beer in Deltania, and was founded in Kanalka City in 1894. The Brewery is one of the oldest surviving factories in the city, and looks much the same as it did when it was built, save for an extension to the back and a few minor changes to the facade.
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(facing west) Moving now to the eastern parts of North Point. Here the redevelopment is in full swing, and numerous new apartments have already been built, and a new residential area in North Point has been established. Slowly but surely the nearby industrial buildings will be converted into apartments and shops, or demolished entirely. The large building in the Thornton-Fisher Laboratories, which has remained mainly due to the high-paying jobs it provides to the rich people who now inhabit the areas where hundreds of workers once lived in tiny apartments breaking their backs at the factories and the docks.
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(facing south) Futher east many of the old factories and industrial offices have been converted into offices and boutiques, as well as a few malls and hotels. Most of the redevelopments took place between 2010 and 2040.
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(facing north) One of the larger redevelopments in North Point is the Washington Gardens Apartment Complex. Built in the 2020's, these apartments have low rates compared to others of similar size, mainly due to the location in what was once an industrial area. Many people have taken up residence here before rents inevitably skyrocket, and the area becomes another business centre in the city.
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(facing west) On the eastern edge of North Point, these industries will most likely be safe from the redevelopment, mainly due to the barrier created by the M169.
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(facing north) To finish off, a nightshot of Morris Court, one of the many smaller roads in North Point. At the top of the pic you can see the Swartz Chemical Plant, built in 1945, and to the right is the old Schau Soft Drinks Factory. The factory ceased production in 1987, and instead became a warehouse for the company. In 2050 the building was abandoned entirely, and has stood vacant, deteriorating slowly.
Well that's it for this update, this time next week we'll be visiting the Old Port, see you then! ;D ;D
Very intersting to see this area and the change it is undergoing. And a nuclear power plant / secret testing facility next to the commercial highrises? $%Grinno$% I also wouldn't want to be responsible for cleaning the pipes in the water treatment facility. I can imagine that some of the larger objects being dumped in the water get stuck frequently. ::)
Also, where did you get that Blackliver Brewery building?
Nice industrial area. &apls
Great job my friend, I like so much the small canal port, it looks so good though the other pictures also are nice :)
Keep up the good work :thumbsup:
Love the industry. I feel like industry is not showcased enough in MDs. Great work, as always. I'll be back when the next update comes around :thumbsup:
Great update.
The building next to the freight station in picture 9, reminds me of the office building that use to part of the freight station close by the Copenhagen Central Station. The building still there. Freight station moved out of the center of town.
Here comes Update 20! It's a day late due to internet problems I've been having, but better late than never. Today we're going to the Old Port, which as its name suggests is the oldest part of the Port of Kanalka City. While today it only sees a few ships a day, in the 20th Century the port was packed with ships and their cargo, and was a giant hive of activity. While its heyday is long gone, the port still employs many people and many local businesses still rely on it, and gangs still use the docks to ship drugs, guns and narcotics into the city. The old port was constructed shortly after the start of the 20th Century, and was expanded to the west in the form of the new port in the second half of the 20th Century. Firstly, the replies:
Quote from: RickD on June 06, 2012, 04:21:19 AM
Very intersting to see this area and the change it is undergoing. And a nuclear power plant / secret testing facility next to the commercial highrises? $%Grinno$% I also wouldn't want to be responsible for cleaning the pipes in the water treatment facility. I can imagine that some of the larger objects being dumped in the water get stuck frequently. ::)
Also, where did you get that Blackliver Brewery building?
Hey Raphael, thanks for the reply. :) Yeah I agree that a nuclear power station seems strange right in the middle of a major city, but it was built before the dangers of radiation and nuclear waste were fully understood and taken seriously. ;) And yes, there are a lot of "objects" that tend to jam the treatment plant, most of which dumped by gangs and organized crime syndicates.
Quote from: nbvc on June 06, 2012, 10:47:17 AM
Nice industrial area. &apls
Cheers! ;D ;D
Quote from: kelis on June 06, 2012, 11:45:46 AM
Great job my friend, I like so much the small canal port, it looks so good though the other pictures also are nice :)
Keep up the good work :thumbsup:
Thanks, glad you liked the Canal and its docks. :) :)
Quote from: WannGLondon on June 06, 2012, 01:20:13 PM
Love the industry. I feel like industry is not showcased enough in MDs. Great work, as always. I'll be back when the next update comes around :thumbsup:
I agree, there isn't enough industry in MD's, but don't worry there's plenty more industry in Kanalka City to see yet. Hopefully you'll enjoy today's update. :) :)
Quote from: vester on June 06, 2012, 02:19:00 PM
Great update.
The building next to the freight station in picture 9, reminds me of the office building that use to part of the freight station close by the Copenhagen Central Station. The building still there. Freight station moved out of the center of town.
Thanks! I thought the P.A. Building looked best overlooking the downtown and the industrial area, in a way marking the gateway between the two areas. :)
Now, onto the pics:
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(facing east) We start at the Eastern Railyard, where most of the trains heading to the port are loaded and unloaded. Unused carriages and shunting engines are also kept here. Surrounding the railyard are numerous factories and warehouses, taking advantage of being right next to the port.
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(facing east) Nearby are the Head Offices for the port. The entire port is managed from here, and the people here report directly to the K.C.P.A.. (Kanalka City Port Authority) The Port Worker's Union is also located in this building.
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(facing south) Zooming out, the Old Docks come into view. Even today ships arrive here daily, mainly owned by low-cost shipping companies that provide shipping services at a fraction of the cost by using refurbished cargo ships, some over a century old, but retrofitted with Hydroenergy Cells, making them completely self-sustaining. The use of older, non-containerised ships means that numerous workers are needed at the port, thus keeping many of the city's poorer inhabitants employed.
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(facing east) Piers 2, 3 and 4 further down the docks. Normally the docks aren't this busy, but the Student Parties have come early this year in K.C. for some reason, and so the spike in demand for drugs has come weeks before normal. Crime Bosses have ordered their ships into drug trafficking service earlier than usual, and so the Old Port is unusually busy.
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(facing north) Behind the piers are where most of the unused trains are kept, in the Western Railyard. Criminal organizations also keep illegal cargo in certain carriages when their safehouses are full or have been compromised.
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(facing west) Further north of the port is Portside Station. The subway station was built in 1956 to provide better transport for those who worked in and around the port. The building aboveground collapsed in on itself in a fire in 1997. Due to tight budget restrictions at the time, the gaping hole was simply covered in glass. This choice is well appreciated today, as natural light now pours onto the platforms below. The railway station next to it was built on the mainline in 1978, but only half of the scheduled trains per day stop at this station, which is only a minor destination. The station complex is built right next to Junction 6 of the M169, and the level crossing is known to cause major delays at rush hour. However, until funding is allocated (And the right NAM peices come out) it'll remain a congestion blackspot.
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(facing east) Portside Roundabout connects the roads adjacent to the docks, Portside Drive (which runs parallel with K.C.'s northen docks) and Junction 5 of the M169. This allows trucks heading northbound on the M169 towards the docks to leave the motorway before Junction 7, thus reducing congestion around the North Point area.
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(facing west) Further along Portside Road is the Portside-Ring Road Junction. This helps reduce the number of vehicles on Portside Drive. The junction also allows vehicles travelling eastbound on the Ring Road to leave it before it merges with the M169 collector-express system. (Which we'll look at soon enough in a later update) The Kanalka City Western Ring Road was constructed in phases between 1969 and 1994. It starts at Junction 5 of the M169, and continues counter-clockwise and terminates at Junction 7 of the M105 Surrounding the junction are numerous industrial businesses.
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(facing south) Directly west of the Old Port Complex is Creighton Dock. Built in the early 1940's by the Creighton Shipping Company, today the dock is owned and run by Santos Shipping, a K.C.based company that's owned by the De Santa Crime Family. Ownership of this dock means that the family can import all sorts of weapons and narcotics to a city already choking to death on drugs and violence. While the dock is not part of the Old Port Complex, it's still considered part of the Old Port due to the fact it's right next to it, and was built only a few years afterwards.
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(facing north) Just south of the Port, on the other side of the Ring Road is the industrial area of Kempton Yards. This area was once home to numerous factories and warehouses, and while some remain, today the area is mostly light manufacturing and high-tech industries. The large building next to the Ring Road is a distribution warehouse for G.E.A.R. Robotics, a large company that manufactures numerous robot models, mostly for military use. Across the street is a Pharmaceutical Research Lab.
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(facing north) Seeing as there wasn't really anything interesting to take a night pic of, here's a couple of similar-looking ships unloading very different cargo. The one on the left has just finished loading up on Electronic Components, to be shipped all over the country. The one on the right, however, has just arrived from a foreign country, and is loaded with Cannabis. (Marajuana) While most of it is bound for Kanalka City University, some will be dsitributed around the poorer parts of the city, and some will even be sent to the Naval Base.
Well that's it for this update, hope you enjoyed it! Next time we'll be going down Sunset Avenue, and taking a look some of the famous landmarks located on this iconic street. Now I'll say this update will be posted this time next week, but as I've already mentioned my internet has been playing up, so it may end up being slightly late, so stay tuned! ;D ;D
Great work on this area! I really like how you managed the RHW in your City &apls
Keep it on :thumbsup:
Awesome industrial area and your use of the RHW is so good. Love that port area too. I find ports to be so condusive to the prosperity to many major cities so I always love making them in my cities.
Wow, I've missed a lot! Great updates &apls I particularly like the RHW work :thumbsup:
Wow! that harbor night shot! also, I really liked the industrial are locks in your last update. keep up the great work!
Hello Ape,
unfortunately, i'm not allowed to send you a Massage ::)
I've a little question:
Where did you find the AVE4 - MIS connection in this picture??
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Many thanks for your help! :)
Nice update. I like the Creighton dock. :thumbsup:
Very nice seaport and industrial area &apls
Also great use of the NAM and especialy the RHW :thumbsup:
Hello again, it's time for update 21! Today I'll be showing you one of Kanalka City's most iconic streets, Sunset Avenue. Along this road are high-end boutiques, luxury offices, film studios and spacious apartments. The street first became famous in the years before the Alterra War, when many of the city's socialites, business tycoons and fashionistas had their homes and businesses along this road. The street managed to keep its prestiege and attraction as the 20th Century progressed, when the city started to expand rapidly outwards and the M169 Motorway was built right nearby. The Avenue became even more famous when Imposter Studios opened its doors in the late 2060's. But before we cruise down Sunset Avenue, we have the replies:
Quote from: Framly on June 13, 2012, 10:40:48 AM
Great work on this area! I really like how you managed the RHW in your City &apls
Keep it on :thumbsup:
Thanks! ;D I'm pleased you liked my RHW network, we'll soon be looking at it in greater detail.
Quote from: Framly on June 14, 2012, 02:13:02 PM
Where did you find the AVE4 - MIS connection in this picture??
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Many thanks for your help! :)
As for the piece you're looking for, it's included in the latest RHW release, under Avenue/RHW pieces. ;)
Quote from: WannGLondon on June 14, 2012, 09:04:37 AM
Awesome industrial area and your use of the RHW is so good. Love that port area too. I find ports to be so condusive to the prosperity to many major cities so I always love making them in my cities.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked my port, because there's a lot more of it to see in the next tile across, which you'll get to see in a few weeks time. ;)
Quote from: noahclem on June 14, 2012, 11:29:24 AM
Wow, I've missed a lot! Great updates &apls I particularly like the RHW work :thumbsup:
Thankyou! ;D ;D
Quote from: eldaldo on June 14, 2012, 01:17:41 PM
Wow! that harbor night shot! also, I really liked the industrial are locks in your last update. keep up the great work!
I'm pleased you liked that night shot, to be honest I almost didn't include one, but I decided that no update's complete without one. ;D ;D
Quote from: nbvc on June 14, 2012, 09:35:47 PM
Nice update. I like the Creighton dock. :thumbsup:
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: A. Gates on June 17, 2012, 03:29:33 AM
Very nice seaport and industrial area &apls
Also great use of the NAM and especialy the RHW :thumbsup:
Cheers! Like I already mentioned, soon we'll be taking a look at the tile's RHW system in greater detail. :) :)
Now for the pics:
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(facing east) We start our tour in the South-West corner of the tile, in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Sunwood Green. This neighborhood was once made up entirely of middle-class suburban housing, which made the area a desireable place to live even before Sunset Boulevard's (The AVE-4, not the TLA-5) rise to fame. Now a lot of the area has been rebuilt with high-end condominiums and apartments, as well as a large variety of luxury shops and boutiques.
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(facing east) On the eastern edge of Sunwood Green is the Arthur Bogg Retirement Home. Named after a famous radio campaigner who tried to get the young people of K.C. to respect their elders, stop drinking and taking drugs, and stay in education during the 1970's. His campaign was unfortunately unsuccessful, mainly due to the fact that the ultra-cool youth population didn't want to listen to "some old killjoy with too much time on his hands". Instead, the 1970's saw a slight increase in alcohol and drugs use, and a small increase in crime. It wasn't all for nothing though. The former Holladay Park Plaza building, shut down in 1968, was converted into a retirement home and named in Arthur Bogg's honour. It was Barrierland's tallest and largest retirement home when it opened, and remains so to this day.
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(facing west) Along Sunset Avenue are many boutiques as well as offices for film studios and various media-related companies. There are also luxury apartments and townhouses along this street. Some of the top-floor apartments along Sunset Avenue have exclusive access to the roof gardens, perfect for socialites who want the perfect party.
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(facing west) Behind the penthouses and boutiques of Sunset Avenue are the apartment rows and townhouses of Berkley Terrace. The townhouses were built in 1940, while the apartments are slightly older, and were built in 1936 and 1939. Many of the city's best-known names in television like on Berkley Terrace.
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(facing east) Moving slightly north we come to Imposter Studios. Opened in 2068, Imposter Studios has become The Empire's biggest film producer almost overnight, and is a well-known name in film all over the world. It's founder, Dan Imposter is one of the Empire's biggest celebrities, and is just as famous for directing films as he is for starring in them. Dan Imposter has one of those personalities that everyone really loves and really hates. He's self-loving, selfish and obsessed with money, fame and of course himself -- much like everyone else in the K.C. film industry. The studio is a massive, sprawling complex, with enough studios to film every scene of a film at once, and enough space for big, open-air sets, like the one being shot right now, Cows vs. Mechs 3: Farmer Joe's return. The city set currently under construction is for the opening scene of Imposterman, Dan Imposter's latest film, starring him, and showing everyone how great he would be as a superhero. Nothing like shameless self-promotion to make a good film.
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(facing east) Continuing north we arrive at the GooberCorp Centre. GooberCorp is a major company that specializes in Pharmaceuticals, Alcohol, Real Estate and numerous other fields. The Company has its headquarters in Downtown K.C. GooberCorp built this convention centre in 2010 to showcase new products and developments within the company. Every year they host a large trade show, which draws over 2000 people each year. Next to it is the Alligator Building, headquarters of Alligator, a well-known cosmetics company founded in Kanalka City in 1879. It's founder, Tabitha Alsop named the company after the Alligators that inhabited the swamp near to the farm she grew up on. The company experienced rapid growth after the turn of the 20th Century, and the make-up they made was popular nationwide. The building itself, despite its modern, contemporary look, was built in 1932. It is said that the building was designed much like the company it housed - trendsetting, different, cutting-edge. In many ways the building was ahead of its time, and even today it stands out from its surroundings.
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(facing north) Near the north end of Sunset Avenue are many high-end offices and numerous mansions, many of which are owned by movie stars and film producers. In the pic you can see the Channel 69 Television Studios, famous for their 24-hour news show, bringing the latest celebrity news from the Entertainment Capital of the world and beyond.
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(facing east) Running Parallel with Sunset Avenue is Meridian Road, so called because it runs down the geographical centre of the city, bisecting it North-South. Along the road are a mix of fabulous mansions and smaller houses for middle-class executives and their families, all of which have nice, big gardens and room for at least two cars. The area around Meridian Road and Sunset Avenue has one of the lowest crime rates in the city, but still higher than the national average.
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(facing west) Further along Meridian Road are the aptly named Meridian Condominiums. If you want to be near to Sunset Avenue and the celebrities that inhabit it, but can't afford the houses there, then your best chance is here. The apartments may be a little small for what you pay, but the shops, the nightlife and the sights to see in the area more than make up for it. Construction on the complex started in 2016 and ended in 2022 after slight delays.
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(facing east) Sunset Park is a small, pleasant green filled with deciduous trees that marks the northern end of Sunset Avenue. Here, two grid networks that were once seperate meet, which is evident in the shift to the east Meridian Road does as it heads north. The Park was opened in 1923, and the size was reduced slightly when Junction 4 of the M169 was built in the late 1960's. Extra trees were added to the park when the concrete soundwalls were added in 1986.
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(facing east) Moving beyond Sunset Avenue and Sunset Park is the city's oldest surviving stadium, Bannerman Park. Named after George Bannerman, the 1920's owner and manager of the Kanalka City Destroyers, who led them to national victory in 1926. The stadium was completed in 1943, and was used by the destroyers until 2003, when they moved to the Kingston Stadium. The reason for the move was because the stadium was too small and showing its age, and despite the depression at the time the club had enough money to build the new stadium, and so the move took place at a ceremony that celebrated 60 years at Bannerman Park. Since then the stadium has only been used occasionally by the Deltan Baseball Association to host games between smaller, less popular teams, as well as hosting many of the national secondary school league games, mainly finals. Recently there's been a lot of talks about converting the stadium into a new indoor arena for the city.
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(facing west) Across the road from Bannerman Park is Bannerman Close. This small, upscale enclave is today home to some of the city's baseball players, as well as many important figures in the Deltan Baseball Association, whose headquarters are in the top right of the pic. The large mansion in the bottom left of the pic was once the home of George Bannerman, and is still inhabited by the Bannerman family.
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(facing north) Still moving north, we come to Central Avenue. We are getting close to the Kempton Yards industrial area now. To the right of the pic is the Kanalka City Young Offender's Prison, where all the youngest gang members and other unruly teenagers come to be rehabilitated. Currently the Prison is burtsing at the seams, and so many of the inmates only get a fraction of the sentence they should. The Prison is mostly ineffective at preventing crime, as many gangs have roots in the Prison Management, mainly to make sure their youngest initiates don't turn straight. Next to the Prison is the Kempton Police Station, which also houses one of Kanalka City's five Riot Squads.
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(facing north) Just East of Kempton Police Station is a rare sight in the Empire Today. Small pockets of Oil were first discovered beneath Kanalka City in 1935, and Kempton Oilfield was the first to be built. It taps into the largest known pocket of Oil beneath the city, and until the 2030's there was a steady stream of oil from the site. However, the Oilfield was reduced in size during the late 1960's due to the construction of the M169, and due to the crash in oil demand in the 2010's, many of the derricks were removed. Today, as the Oil supply dwindles, it is likely that in the next few years the oilfield will be cleared. This Oilfield is owned by United Southern Oil, and is one of three similar oilfields in the city.
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(facing west) Opposite the Oilfield are five apartment blocks, built in the 1950's to house the workers on the oilfield, most of the foreign. Today, with the mostly autmoated oilfields, the apartments house low-income residents who work in the factory areas as well as the port.
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(facing north) To finish off, a night pic of the Alder Office Park. Named after the street that runs next to it east-west, Alder Street.
That does it for this update, as always comments are encouraged, and constructive criticism is appreciated. Next time we'll be Taking a trip down the M169 Motorway, the busiest road in Barrierland, and taking a look at some of the interchange designs. See you then! ;D ;D
Hmm, I liked the first Cows vs. Mechs movie, but the second one was disappointing. ;D
Great update. I like the oilfield, but the houses there seem a bit too close together. Looks like you could shake hands with your next house neighbor through the window. ::)
In pics two and five and can see what looks like a highway with collector lanes. Very, very well done. I'd love to see more to see what you have done.
Great updates, great pics, thanks for sharing.
Robin :thumbsup:
Okay, here's update 22! Due to some computer problems in the last few weeks, Windows had to be reinstalled on my computer, which is why this update has been delayed. This update is about the M169, the motorway that runs through the centre of Kanalka City, and serves the Dowtown and its surrounding areas. The M169 starts near the south coast of K.C., where it deviates from the M105, which continues to follow the coastline west. The M169 is Barrierland's busiest road, and Kanalka City's only nearby road link to the mainland via the Kanalka Bay Bridge, which we'll look at soon enough. The majority of the Motorway was built between in the late 1960's and the 1970's. Now for the replies...
Quote from: RickD on June 20, 2012, 01:38:54 AM
Hmm, I liked the first Cows vs. Mechs movie, but the second one was disappointing. ;D
Great update. I like the oilfield, but the houses there seem a bit too close together. Looks like you could shake hands with your next house neighbor through the window. ::)
Hi Raphael, thanks for dropping in. I see what you mean about the prefabs next to the oilfield. To be honest though, I imagine a lot of low-wealth housing projects around the world are built close together like that to save room. I just zoned some mid-density residential and they just grew like that. And don't worry about Cows vs. Mechs 3 being bad, a bigger budget and more exploding mechs will make it the best C.V.M. film yet. ;D ;D
Quote from: rooker1 on June 20, 2012, 04:43:51 AM
In pics two and five and can see what looks like a highway with collector lanes. Very, very well done. I'd love to see more to see what you have done.
Great updates, great pics, thanks for sharing.
Robin :thumbsup:
Well you're in luck, because we're looking at that same highway today. ;D ;D I've also made a couple of last-minute additions, in the form of light towers and dirt lots in the median. It looked a little bare before. Hopefully you'll like it. :) :)
Now for the pics...
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(facing north) The first part of the M169 on our Motorway tour is Junction 2. It's a standard Parclo A-4, and connects the Motorway with the Kanalka City Southern Expressway, which continues east through the outskirts of the city centre and terminates in Brockencyde. The proximity of the Ethnictown-Perivale Roundabout on the southbound side and the intersection with Sunset Avenue on the Northbound side causes some major congestion on the Southern Expressway, whereas congestion on the M169 itself is no longer a major problem thanks to the collector-express system, which is in place between Junction 1A and Junction 5, the busiest section of the Motorway.
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(facing north) A closer look at the loop on the northbound side. This junction was built in the early 1960's, when the K.C. Section of the M169 was built. The small heap of rock and gravel is the leftover debris from a recent re-alignment of the loop ramps. As you can see someone took the turn a little too sharp, or they were ran off the road by an impatient, aggressive driver, (which there are a lot of in K.C.) or maybe both.
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(facing east) Just half a mile north of Junction 2 is one of the motorway's more unique junctions. Junction 3 is a combination of a standard Parclo A-2 on the Northbound side, and a Star Junction on the Southbound side. Originally, the Southbound ramps intersected with the Avenue on either side of the underpass, which connects Ethnictown with Sunset Avenue the west side of the city. Due to severe congestion, the southbound ramps were elevated and extended to the next road across, which had a higher capacity. This allowed motorists quicker access to Ethnictown and the West Side of the Harbour, and kept traffic off the smaller avenue.
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(facing west) Another half a mile further north is Junction 4. This interchange is a compact, high-capacity trumpet, and directly serves Ethnictown, Tilford Estates and the West Side Waterfront. Despite its large footprint, there was not much demolition required to make way for Junction 4. Only a couple of small commercial buildings, 1 side road, a small portion of Sunset Park and Car Parks for Bannerman Park Stadium were cleared. The large area of mud and water in the middle was created in 2034, in an effort to make the M169 more environmentally freindly. This water level in this miniature swamp can fluctuate rapidly. There hasn't been much rain in K.C. this week, so the water level is relatively low right now.
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(facing west) The ramps connect with the city streets on the southbound side of the Motorway. To the left is the apartments and markets of Ethnictown, while on the right are the large apartment complexes of Tilford Estates.
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(facing north) Continuing north we arrive at Junction 5. This is the largest of the interchanges in terms of area. The collector-express system ends at Junction 5, as there wasn't enough space or funds to extend it any further. This is one of the busiest interchanges on the M169, as it's where the K.C. Western Ring Road meets the M169, which is also very busy.
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(facing north) Moving slightly north the ramps come into view. The highway to the left is the K.C. Western Ring Road. The smaller ramps give northbound traffic access to the port. At Junction 5 the M169 changes direction, and heads east towards North Point and the old Downtown. The interchange is basically two partial y interchanges built together. The railway line running underneath the interchange is the Kanalka City mainline, which goes full circle around the city before re-joining the Barrierland Mainline.
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(facing west) Just beyond Junction 5 is Junction 6. This is nothing more than a simple half-diamond, built mainly to allow southbound (now westbound) access to the port, as well as quick access to the New Downtown. There can be delays on this junction because of the level crossing right next to it, as well as the Junction's proximity to the Downtown area. The Atlas Motors Convention Centre is built just opposite Junction 6, and major events at the centre can cause severe delays at this Junction, especailly since Junction 6 would be the junction that most people coming from the mainland would use to get to and from the centre.
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(facing north) Moving east we come to Junction 7. This roundabout interchange is a vital link between the Old Downtown and the industrial areas of North Point, as well as providing a quick route to these areas for commuters. The Junction was opened in 1971, and has been operating at capacity since then. Despite long queues during rush hour, the interchange is mostly adequate, and no major upgrades are needed.
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(facing east) On the East side of Junction 7 is an extension, built in 2005. The main reason for the construction of the extension was to releive some of the congestion on the Downtown Streets, by giving motorists going to and from Marina Gardens a quicker route to the M169, as well as a more direct route back to Marina Gardens, thus avoiding the busy Downtown Streets. The extension was also built as a quick route from the motorway to Lincoln Station, which helps to further reduce congestion in the Old Downtown.
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(facing south) Beyond Junction 7 the M169 makes its way north and crosses the small inlet at Washington Key. The Bridges were built in 1975, and had a major refit in the 2020's, to ensure the bridges won't need replacing until the 2090's. There are no more interchanges on the M169 in Kanalka City heading north, after the Kanalka Bay bridge there are a few miles of coastal swamps before the M169 reaches Delta City, the Capital of the entire Empire.
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(facing south) And to finish off, a night pic of Junction 2.
Well I hope you enjoyed this update, as always comments are encouraged and appreciated, as is constructive criticism. Now you've seen everything on this tile, we'll be moving onto the next tile, the western parts of K.C. But before we move onto the next part of Kanalka City, next week we'll be making a return to Hasbury Key to take a look at the progress that's been done on the South-East Hasbury Project. See you then! ;D ;D
Amazing :thumbsup:
I love the last pic with traffic jam &apls
Good work with the highway system, really well set! ( psshh, I just spot an accident on picture eight, seems like a truck is going mad in the traffic. :P )
Nice work on the RHW ;) I really like your interchanges :)
Great Highway. &apls I've been staring at the pictures, thinking something was wrong. Then I realized, you are using the LHD version. Stupid me. $%Grinno$%
WOW, fantastic. You have some very interesting network setups.
I think I'll be borrowing some ideas. ;)
Robin :thumbsup:
You are a master at incorporating large highways and roads in your city. Great work here. &apls
I imagine some of you are wondering what's happened to this MD. Basically my desktop computer is starting to show its age, and rather than carry on with a computer that finds it increasingly difficult to run SC4, soon I'll be buying a new one with better specs. From what I've been reading on this site about ideal specs for SC4, I'm going to find a computer with a powerful dual-core processor, 6-8GB of RAM and at least 1TB HD space. So don't worry, this MD is not dead, I have no intention of stopping the Deltan Empire anytime soon.
I have everything backed up and ready to transfer onto a new computer when I buy one, which should be relatively soon. In the meantime, I've installed SC4 onto a laptop I bought off a freind, and I intend to do a little side project about a small city-state that isn't part of the Deltan Empire, but has close economic links to Deltania. So just to recap, this MD is not dead. It may still be a couple more weeks before any new updates are posted, but they will come eventually.
Good! I look forward to your triumphant return!
You better return, I am addicted to your MD!
So the Deltan Empire finally returns after a longer-than expected wait. The reason for the longer delay is mainly due to the decorating that's been going on in my house, making my computer inaccessible for the last couple of months, and so I've been away from SC4 temporarily. But I guess it's happened to most people here at SC4D at some point, real life just gets in the way.
This update is the first on a new tile, the north-west quarter of Kanalka City, which is west of Kanalka City Centre. Today we'll be visiting the northern ghetto of Kanalka City, where crime and depravity run rife, as well as the port areas that surround it. But first, we have the long-awaited replies:
Quote from: supremec on July 03, 2012, 09:49:08 AM
Amazing :thumbsup:
I love the last pic with traffic jam &apls
Thanks, there are more highways to see in K.C., but they won't be quite as busy as that. :)
Quote from: art128 on July 03, 2012, 10:22:17 AM
Good work with the highway system, really well set! ( psshh, I just spot an accident on picture eight, seems like a truck is going mad in the traffic. :P )
You'll find that mad drivers are worryingly common on Kanalka City's roads. :D Glad you enjoyed the update. ;D
Quote from: Framly on July 03, 2012, 01:44:40 PM
Nice work on the RHW ;) I really like your interchanges :)
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: RickD on July 06, 2012, 01:59:16 AM
Great Highway. &apls I've been staring at the pictures, thinking something was wrong. Then I realized, you are using the LHD version. Stupid me. $%Grinno$%
I know what you mean. When I've made other parclos in the past by following the RHW tutorials I've only realized when they're finished that I forgot to mirror them for LHD. Fortunately I didn't make that mistake here, otherwise building the M169 would have taken quite a long time. :D
Quote from: rooker1 on July 06, 2012, 04:16:28 AM
WOW, fantastic. You have some very interesting network setups.
I think I'll be borrowing some ideas. ;)
Robin :thumbsup:
I'm pleased that you like my highway that much. ;D Hopefully you'll enjoy this update as well. :) :)
Quote from: WannGLondon on July 08, 2012, 10:47:45 AM
You are a master at incorporating large highways and roads in your city. Great work here. &apls
Cheers! ;D ;D
Now let's go back to Kanalka City...
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(facing north) We start our tour in the north-east corner of the tile. As the increase of cargo and the advent of containerization meant that the old port was undersized and ill-equipped to deal with the container ships that had become the norm after the Alterra War, construction on the New Port began in 1952. By 1967 the new container port had reached its current size, and meant that once again Kanalka City was a competitive port on the Deltan Coast.
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(facing south) When the new container port was built, numerous factories and industrial areas sprung up around it, and this district that the new port and its surroundings made up was appropriately named Newport. The container port is currently the 12th largest in the country, and the largest in Barrierland.
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(facing south) The new port doesn't just consist of container services. There is also a dedicated RORO (Roll-on, Roll-off) port, used mainly to transport cars in and out of the city. The two main companies that use this dock are Lockhart and Quicksilver, both of which are based in Barrierland. The County has one of the highest rates of car ownership in the country, and so automobile demand is always high.
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(facing south) Moving further west we come to the Oil Terminal. It's owned and run by U.S.O. (United Southern Oil, you may remember seeing their headquarters in Downtown K.C.) and was opened in 1965. While the Port only sees a handful of ships a week, as demand for Catalan Sea Oil continues to decline, U.S.O. still continues to scrape a profit, and so the terminal has survived the last 5 decades of Rapidly declining oil prices. It is said that the only way U.S.O. continues to make a profit is by bribing government officials, as one investigation found that the company only pays on average £5 of corporate tax a year. This investigation was then shut down quickly on the grounds of being "too intrusive and unimportant to be continued". Yeah, right.
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(facing west) Moving inland now, to the factories and industrial yards of West Portside. Here we can see the K.C. Western Ring Road as it makes its way west, running parallel with the port.
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(facing north) Further south is the Portside Rail Depot, built around the same time as the Old Port. As you can see it's built on the spur of Kanalka City Main Line, which continues west. The spur heads slightly north towards the U.S.O. Storage Depot, and rejoins the mainline about a mile west of the depot. You can see numerous large warehouses constructed during the 1930's and 40's, which were on the outskirts of the city at the time, but have now been completely swallowed up by it.
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(facing north) This is the Portside Interchange, the main interchange for freight traffic heading to the New Port. while it also serves the nearby residential areas, the traffic using this interchange is mostly freight trucks. To the west is the edge of the U.S.O. Storage Depot. Overlooking the interchange is the J.K. Bolton Warehouse, built in 1946.
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(facing north) Making up a sizeable proportion of Newport is the U.S.O. Storage depot, where oil from Barrierland and the Catalan Sea is stored. Oil is transported to and from the facility by both ship and train, which use the large railyard next to the depot. The Depot is bisected by the Western Ring Road, with Portside to the east and the Westpoint Docks to the west. (Which we'll see in a later update)
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(facing north) There is a large amount of open space on the western edge of the Depot. Originally, there were plans to expand the depot with more tanks, but after the Oil Crash of the late 2010's these expansion plans were scrapped. Now these open waste areas serve as rubbish dumps, drug dealing haunts and ideal places for crime families to solve their "problems".
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(facing north) Heading back east two large buildings come into view. On the left is an R.C.A. (Royal Cromwell Arms) factory. Founded in 1797, R.C.A. supplied the Deltan Army with large numbers of firearms for the Taboran Wars, (1760's to 1850's) the Delta War (1896-1900) and the Globe-spanning Alterra War. (1935-47) This factory was built at the start of the war, to help keep up demand for rifles. It's location was chosen due to the large number of low-wage jobs required, which would be filled easily thanks to the new housing projects to the west having just been completed. Although the company is smaller than it once was, it still produces high-quality shotguns and rifles, mainly for private use. Next to it is a Moriaty Department store, which has occupied the building since 2023. The building was constructed in 1945 as a warehouse.
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(facing east) We now move into the Northern Ghetto areas. Most of these apartment towers and tenements were built during the Alterra War to house those from Barrierland whose homes had been destroyed by bombing raids, as well as refugees from other Allied Countries. There is a large Hispanic community here, many of whom are descended from those who fled to Deltania during the Alterra War when the neighboring country of Serberno Tikina was being ravaged by relentless attacks on its eastern borders. The large road to the right is Central Avenue, the very same road which runs through the mansions and ritzy condos of Marina Gardens, and the gleaming skyscrapers of Downtown K.C.
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(facing south) This is Mayfair Road, which runs along the northern edge of the ghetto, where grimy apartments meet derelict oil tanks. While the undesirable living conditions make this area bad enough, the Northern Ghetto also suffers from an extremely high crime rate, mainly due to gang activity. The area is home to Los Carnales, a street gang made up mostly of local teens, many of which are of Hispanic descent and whose families come from Serberno Tikina. The Gang is run by Raul De Santa, youngest son of Ignacio De Santa, head of the crime family of the same name. (Which also originates from Serberno Tikina) Unfortunately this gang activity can cause tension between the local communities, which in turn makes this area one of the worst places in the city to live in.
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(facing south) In the heart of the Ghetto is Mayfair Station, which serves both the mainline and the K.C. Subway. A lot of shootings and muggings occur here, as well as carjackings, which may explain why the public car park is so empty. A train station was originally built here in 1957, while the subway station wasn't built until 1970, but the current building was completed in 2009.
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(facing south) North of the apartment blocks are the railyards of Newport, as well as the rail terminals for the Oil Depot. You can see that some apartments were torn down to make room for more oil tanks, as demand increased in the 1960's and 70's. Not only does this fill the Ghetto with the smell of crude oil, but it also presents a massive fire hazard to the nearby residents, however many of them don't have to choice to move elsewhere.
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(facing north) The Juarez Towers is a large complex of two low-rise buildings and two taller towers, all built between 1956 and 1958. Tower C is the tallest building in the complex, and the tallest in Newport and the Northern Ghetto. Residents lucky enough to live on the top floors of Towers C and D are treated to unparalleled views of overgrown swamps, run-down housing estates, ugly factories and monotonous oil tanks. I guess something has to attract people here. In between Towers C and B is the top portion of a large underground strip joint. Maybe that's why people live here.
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(facing west) On the other side of Central Avenue are numerous seedy businesses, as well as a large Police Station to maintain at least some law and order in this part of Kanalka City. Just behind these shops is the swamps.
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(facing north) Making up a significant part of the Northern Ghetto is the Sellafield Estate, which was built between 1949 and 1955. It's surrounded by other shops and offices, most of which were built during the late 1950's. The small expansion to the south side was built in the early 1960's. The whole estate is bisected by Central Avenue which terminates next to the Tephra-Cola Bottling Plant. Tephra-Cola was established in 1976, and started selling in Deltania in 1994. This Plant was opened in 2005, and caters to Deltania and a couple of neighboring countries.
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(facing west) Near the Sellafield Housing Estate is the Trading Estate, which is occupied mainly by home improvement stores. You can also see the Sellafield Secondary School opposite the bottling plant, and near the top-left corner is the Quicksilver Motors Factory. After the company's decline in the second half of the 20th Century, this smaller factory was built in 1999, and while the company still survives, it's a mere shadow of what it once was. Today the company produces only a few dozen cars a year, mainly built-to-order.
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(facing north) A night shot of Mayfair Road Industrial Estate. In the pic is the San Carlo Sounds Radio Station.
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(facing south) To finish off, a night pic of the Sellafield-Newport Tunnel's Northern Portal. This tunnel was built in the 1980's to eliminate congestion on the Portside Interchange by giving drivers from the Northern Ghetto an alternate route to the Port. Above it is the pipeline connecting the Newport Oil Terminal with the U.S.O. Storage Depot.
Well that's it for this update, next time we're going to see how the South-East Hasbury Project is shaping up. See you then! ;D ;D
Great to see you back. And what a huge update. Wow! But I enjoyed reading the descriptions. You are creating a very believable world.
Awesome work on the last couple updates and glad to see you back &apls &apls Your highways are fantastic and the oil port area looks perfect--I hope to borrow some ideas from that one. Keep it up :thumbsup:
Fantastic seaports and industrial areas. &apls
Awesome industrial area. :thumbsup:
Wow, big chunk to bite in. Railways are pretty decent in terms of realism. The nightlight pictures stand out, though. Very good.
Cheers
Willy
Well done! Definitely has an authentic feel to it.
I really like your highway system, and those shipping docks. Your Ghettos are very nice too, as I cannot make a good ghetto when I try to make one $%Grinno$%
So many oil tanks........
I do not know why, but I love ports. Yours is just awesome. It looks so realistic. Glad to have you back, bud.
Update time! Today we're going back to Hasbury Key to see how the South-East Hasbury Project has progressed as it nears completion, as well as new developments around the ruined Sea Fort. But before that, we have the replies:
Quote from: RickD on November 05, 2012, 04:35:54 AM
Great to see you back. And what a huge update. Wow! But I enjoyed reading the descriptions. You are creating a very believable world.
Thanks Raphael. :) I do try to make my cities realistic, and It's good to know it's working. ;D ;D
Quote from: noahclem on November 05, 2012, 05:32:28 AM
Awesome work on the last couple updates and glad to see you back &apls &apls Your highways are fantastic and the oil port area looks perfect--I hope to borrow some ideas from that one. Keep it up :thumbsup:
Thankyou, I'm pleased that you found inspiration from my Port areas. At first I thought putting tanks among the apartments was too unrealistic, but I decided to keep it that way because made it look unique. :) :)
Quote from: nbvc on November 05, 2012, 10:58:09 AM
Fantastic seaports and industrial areas. &apls
Cheers! ;D ;D
Quote from: feyss on November 05, 2012, 12:08:02 PM
Awesome industrial area. :thumbsup:
Thanks! :)
Quote from: Swordmaster on November 05, 2012, 12:11:35 PM
Wow, big chunk to bite in. Railways are pretty decent in terms of realism. The nightlight pictures stand out, though. Very good.
Cheers
Willy
Thanks, glad you liked my railways. ()stsfd() Unfortunately there aren't any nightshots in this update, but hopefully you'll still like the update. ;D
Quote from: Schulmanator on November 05, 2012, 03:26:14 PM
Well done! Definitely has an authentic feel to it.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. ;D ;D
Quote from: sunv123 on November 05, 2012, 04:21:43 PM
I really like your highway system, and those shipping docks. Your Ghettos are very nice too, as I cannot make a good ghetto when I try to make one $%Grinno$%
So many oil tanks........
Glad you liked the highways, in this update we'll be seeing a new motorway junction. ;) Also, a good way to make ghetto areas is to alter taxes for residential so that only low-wealth residential will grow. Just make sure you have enough jobs available. ;)
Quote from: WannGLondon on November 05, 2012, 06:20:33 PM
I do not know why, but I love ports. Yours is just awesome. It looks so realistic. Glad to have you back, bud.
Thanks Warren, glad you liked my comeback. ;D ;D
Off we go to Hasbury Key...
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(facing north) We start with the central part of the development, the Palmwater Mall. Even with the advanced construction technology available in the 2080's, the mall has been built in record time, thanks to extra staff and funds from Real Estate giant Palmacre, who are overseeing the management of the mall, as well as leasing out retail space. As you can see the entire development is still incomplete, as there are still new shops to be built, and the nearby Palm Acres development is still under construction.
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(facing east) Henley Oaks, the first part of the S.E.H. project to be built is now completed and fully inhabited, and has helped with the never-ending demand for luxury housing in Barrierland. The building under construction will be a new state-of-the-art Medical Centre, and will be used mainly for treating serious diseases like Cancer, as well as having a bionic ward for augmentation upgrades, repair and the facilities to treat any augmentation-related illnesses, like Bionic Rejection Syndrome. The Centre is being built on the site of the old Blue Lagoon Fire Station. A newer, more modern facility has been built as part of the Palm Acres Development.
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(facing west) In order to keep the smaller roads clear of the influx of traffic caused by the new housing as well as the inevitable shopping traffic around the Palmwater Mall, Junction 3A has been built. Although the traffic levels are relatively low at the moment, but the people behind the S.E.H. Project knew that other developers would come along and start building in the area, due to the appeal of the shopping mall and the unused but very desirable land along the beachfront. In the years to come it is almost certain that more developments will spring up in the area, and the Junction will be fully utilized.
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(facing north) In a recent deal with the town authorities, BarryTech is building a brand new army base on the site of the old Hasbury Sea Fort, and will be appropriately named Fort Hasbury. But before the new base can be built, the land has to be cleared. Not only does this involves deforestation, but the ruins of the old fort have to be cleared, not to mention the swamp behind the fort, which has been made poisonous due to machinery from the old Fort. Specialist pumps will be needed for this, for which the crane in the top-left is preparing a foundation. The tetrapods that litter the area will also have to be removed, but their weight means that heavy-duty cranes will be required. The land is expected to be cleared by spring next year.
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(facing west) In order to speed up the process, land clearing has begun on both sides of the Fort. The road that used to run through the area will be cut off, and will instead provide access to the new base. Although the road was only one of 4 roads from Hasbury to the east, it had very little traffic, and the new motorway junction will now handle the traffic.
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(facing north) Not only will the new base be larger than BarryTech's current facility, but it will also include docks, for their patrol boats and transport vessels. The Empire prohibits corporate entities from owning warships and other large military vessels, and so BarryTech's fleet consists almost entirely of patrol boats and small gunboats. In order to provide shelter for the construction of the new docks, a temporary seawall made of prefabricated concrete blocks is being built. Ships from the Hasbury Dredging Company are being called in to aid in the construction of the seawall and the dock, as well as clearing all of the debris off the beach and in the surrounding waters.
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(facing north) To finish off, another smaller project in the South Hasbury area. The large area of waste ground next to Junction 5 of the M105 is being cleared and drained in preparation of construction of a new train station for Horizonte, which will replace the small station currently in use. This new station's position on the Barrierland Mainline and its proximity to a motorway will make it a new rail hub for the Hasbury Area, and should encourage more growth in South Hasbury.
Well that's it for this update, next week I'll be showing you the swamps in North-West Kanalka City, as well as more of the dock areas. See you then! ;D ;D
Beautiful work, your construction scenery is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see how some of these projects turn out.
Good job! Last picture is really well done.
Cheers
Willy
Yes, the last picture is great. A beautiful picture with a modern train.
Boy, your city is a model for all modern cities. It just seems to have it all.
At long last, here is a map of Deltania, showing its counties, major cities and motorways. I know it's a bit crude and lacking things like names of rivers and other natural landforms, as well as a scale bar, but I'll probably improve it at some point in the future. Click for full size. Replies will come with the next update.
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Yes, a scale bar is pretty essential. But apart from that, a great map!
Cheers
Willy
Excellent update--I love the variety of scenes &apls
EDIT: Very nice map too. Scale seems huge though $%Grinno$%
Woah, huge map. I admire the time and energy it must have taken to create that. Awesome.
Wow, man that's big! :o
The freeways or motorways look a lot like how they do in the US, a major highway and loops around the city and metro area. Very realistic! :thumbsup:
Excellent map. &apls Is all of this your SimCity region or did you add some fantasy parts?
Update time! Today we're going to take a tour around Kanalka Creek, Kanalka City's swamp, as well as have a quick look at the West Side Docks. While the swamp may be smaller than the extensive coastal swamps in the area, (Which we'll take a look at sometime in the future) there is still a lot to see in them, from the wildlife to the shacks built among the reeds. First though, the replies:
Quote from: sim_link on November 14, 2012, 08:35:01 AM
Beautiful work, your construction scenery is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see how some of these projects turn out.
Thanks. ;D Soon enough we'll return again to South-East Hasbury to see the housing developments complete, as well as see the progress of the New Fort. ;)
Quote from: Swordmaster on November 14, 2012, 08:45:00 AM
Good job! Last picture is really well done.
Cheers
Willy
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: Dantes on November 15, 2012, 06:09:53 AM
Yes, the last picture is great. A beautiful picture with a modern train.
Thanks, glad you liked it. :) If you're wondering what train skin it is, it's Oppie's X2000 skin, which as far as I know can only be found here. (http://www.simcitycentral.net/forums/showthread.php?tid=104)
Quote from: WannGLondon on November 15, 2012, 08:41:46 AM
Boy, your city is a model for all modern cities. It just seems to have it all.
Well I wouldn't call Kanalka City a model city, what with all the crime, corruption and inequality, but I see what you mean with all the amenities the city has. Hasbury Key however, is much more of a model city to follow. :) :)
Quote from: noahclem on November 15, 2012, 03:12:10 PM
Excellent update--I love the variety of scenes &apls
EDIT: Very nice map too. Scale seems huge though $%Grinno$%
Thanks, glad you liked my map. ;D From my calculations (Assuming Alterra's equatorial circumference is 40,000km), the scale is correct at the equator. Deltania is the second-largest country on Alterra, so it's a huge country anyway. ;)
Quote from: WannGLondon on November 17, 2012, 01:37:38 PM
Woah, huge map. I admire the time and energy it must have taken to create that. Awesome.
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: sunv123 on November 17, 2012, 04:39:39 PM
Wow, man that's big! :o
The freeways or motorways look a lot like how they do in the US, a major highway and loops around the city and metro area. Very realistic! :thumbsup:
Thankyou. I tried to make my highways look realistic in that sense, as many major cities in the U.S., UK and elsewhere have large circular or semi-circular roads surrounding them, so I decided to recreate that for many of Deltania's cities.
Quote from: RickD on November 19, 2012, 04:31:41 AM
Excellent map. &apls Is all of this your SimCity region or did you add some fantasy parts?
The current Barrierland region I'm playing on is 100km west-east and 24km north-south, centered roughly on Kanalka City, so my SC4 region covers only a tiny part of this map. I do plan to do another city in Deltania sometime in the future, when I'm done with Kanalka City.
Now, who wants to go to the swamp?
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(facing east) We start our tour on the eastern edge of the swamp, by the Sherman Jones memorial bridge. Built in 1946 and named after Kanalka City's Mayor at the time, the bridge as the main road between the docks to the north and the Naval Port to the south. Today it serves as a bypass route, so traffic stays off the smaller streets and out of the residential areas. It's also a favourite place for people to dump "illegitimate goods".
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(facing north) On the south side of the swamp are numerous small islands, a rare haven for wildlife in Kanalka City, as well as a great place for drug labs, moonshine stills and crazy people to look for buried treasure. The only thing they're going to find buried in the swamp mud are dead mobsters, drug stashes and the occasional alligator.
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(facing east) Swampside Drive is really just a small sandy track that leads down from the Sellafield Estates to Swamp Town. To the left you can see a small parking area, which is used mainly by campers who want to sleep outdoors near the swamp.
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(facing east) Zooming out the entirety of Swamp Town comes into view. Built between 1902 and 1923, this small collection of shacks, docks and warehouses was built mainly by fisherman looking to exploit the large amount of crawfish in the swamps, but it also attracted hunters, artists looking for a quiet retreat, and swamp dwellers looking for better housing at a very cheap price. Although the crawfish industry has declined over the decades, Swamp Town is still bustling with activity, and today there are shops, offices, even a hotel here. Gangs take advantage of the spacious warehouses here to store their illegal goods, as well as interrogating their enemies.
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(facing north) On the north side of the swamp is where the Kanalka City Pipeline emerges, transporting oil to the U.S.O. storage depot. The pipeline used to tasnport oil from 12 different platforms, but now the pipelines serve only two. As United Southern Oil continues to decline along with the demand for oil, lack of funds for maintenance means that as the pipelines deteriorated over the decades, oil has been slowly seeping out hence the dead trees around the pipes. For years people in Swamp Town have said that the noxious gases in the swamp are good for you, but in reality these people were probably just getting high off the fumes leaking from the pipeline.
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(facing north) This small wooden house is the Kanalka City Nature Centre. Open to the public, it provides information about the swamp and its biodiversity, as well as guided tours in dinghies.
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(facing north) Thieves Island was so named because of the smugglers that used to keep their loot there, away from prying eyes. It's not known exactly who lives in this shack, but there are many more shacks like this in the larger coastal swamps, inhabited by those who want to be away from the technology of the late 21st century, those who want a simpler life surrounded by nature, those who want to make moonshine away from the prying eyes of the law.
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(facing west) The Creek Channel Bridge was the first of five bridges to be built across the channel, which connects the swamp to the rest of the sea. The bridge was completed in 1876, and has carried the Kanalka City Mainline ever since. To the right of the pic you can see a small residential area with prime access to the swamp, ideal homes for nature lovers.
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(facing south) In this pic we can see the other four bridges that span the Creek Channel. On the left is the Westwood Bridge, which was built in 1956 to improve access to the West Side Docks, and today carries the K.C. Western Ring Road. The massive steel construction has made it a city landmark. On the right are the George Coxley Bridges. The central one was the first to be built in 1942, and the two one-way bridges on either side were built in the 1970's to help alleviate congestion. They are named after the main planner of Kanalka City's entertainment district to the south, which we'll see in a later update.
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(facing east) Moving north of the creek channel we come to the West Side Docks. The docks are used by the Imperial Navy to store goods and repair their ships, like the Escort Ship H.M.S. Mercury, which is undergoing refurbishment and repainting. The Kanalka City Coastguard are also based here, which serves Kanalka City, Hasbury Key and other nearby towns, as well as providing support to the Navy when necessary.
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(facing east) Here we can see where Naval Cargo is unloaded and stored. Only everyday, non-precious cargo is stored here like food and ammunition, while high-security cargo is stored directly at the Naval Harbour to the south.
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(facing north) Here we can see one of Kanalka City's three remaining Oilfields, this one being the smallest. Like the others it's run by United Southern Oil, and is rapidly being exhausted. In the next few years it'll likely be cleared to make way for something else.
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(facing west) Westside is a primarily industrial neighborhood, dotted with low-rent shops and offices as well as large apartment complexes built at various times during the first half of the 20th Century. Most of the residents work in the factories and offices, or in the nearby docks. The Solar facility is one of many that were built in the Southern Counties in the late 20th Century as a means of reducing fossil fuel consumption. Barrierland is an ideal place for Solar Power, as its equatorial location means that it receives plenty of sunshine, and less cloud cover than inland areas, further increasing solar output. While it still provides power, the Launceston Key Hydrogen Power Station now powers the majority of the city.
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(facing north) A myriad of industries can be found in Westside, from high-tech pharmaceutical companies to foundries and refineries.
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(facing west) To finish off, a night pic of Channel Ocho Studios, Deltania's primary Spanish Television Channel. Many of Deltania's Counties, particularly Eastland, Alcobend, Altipla, Buckland, Brentland and Barrierland have a large spanish-speaking community, most of which are descended from refugees who fled the neighboring country of Serberno Tikina during the Alterra War, and settled in the south-east counties and the coast. Channel Ocho was created in 1960, and has been broadcasting in 10 Deltan Counties ever since.
That's it for this update, next time we're going to Arena City, as well as taking a look at some of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. See you then! ;D ;D
Seems like there is a lot of crime in the swamp. :satisfied:
Looking forward for the next update! :)
Great swamp and city. &apls
Quite a unique set of pictures. You don't see swamps all that often in SC4. Well done!
Cheers
Willy
Wooh. Great work. It's the first time I see swamps on Sim City and it look very realistic. :thumbsup:
Wow, this has got to be my favorite update yet. So realistic and so creative. I really want to take a ride down that swamp :D. I also love the way those pedestrian bridges lead up to that major bridge. That transition from swamp to river is awesome too. Great work &apls
Great update &apls The swamp work is truly novel and a really great idea! Love the rest as well :thumbsup:
Very nice work on this update, creative and quite unique ! :) Great swamp.
Time for update 26! Today we're visiting Arena City, A huge sports and entertainment complex and home to Kanalka City's Football and Baseball Teams. We'll also be taking a look around the neighborhoods surrounding Arena City. But first we have the replies...
Quote from: sunv123 on November 20, 2012, 04:17:33 PM
Seems like there is a lot of crime in the swamp. :satisfied:
Looking forward for the next update! :)
Well there's lots of places to hide in the swamps, which makes it a magnet for crime of all types. ;) Swamp Town is virtually lawless. $%Grinno$%
Quote from: nbvc on November 20, 2012, 09:06:52 PM
Great swamp and city. &apls
Thankyou. :) :)
Quote from: Swordmaster on November 21, 2012, 05:35:38 AM
Quite a unique set of pictures. You don't see swamps all that often in SC4. Well done!
Cheers
Willy
Well I always try to do something a little different from the norm. While I tried to base the swamp off those you find in the Southern States of the USA, I never once looked at any pictures for reference, (I never do with anything I recreate in SC4 $%Grinno$%) so I have no idea how close to my source of inspiration it is. I'm pleased with how they turned out though, and soon enough we'll be seeing some more swamps north of Kanalka City. ;)
Quote from: feyss on November 21, 2012, 07:00:00 AM
Wooh. Great work. It's the first time I see swamps on Sim City and it look very realistic. :thumbsup:
Thanks, glad you liked my swamps. ;D ;D
Quote from: WannGLondon on November 22, 2012, 08:46:16 AM
Wow, this has got to be my favorite update yet. So realistic and so creative. I really want to take a ride down that swamp :D. I also love the way those pedestrian bridges lead up to that major bridge. That transition from swamp to river is awesome too. Great work &apls
Thanks! ;D I can promise you more swamps to come, as well as seeing what's on the other side of those bridges in a later update. ;)
Quote from: noahclem on November 22, 2012, 03:18:48 PM
Great update &apls The swamp work is truly novel and a really great idea! Love the rest as well :thumbsup:
Cheers! ;D ;D
Quote from: Ol.S / Benoit on November 23, 2012, 08:38:28 AM
Very nice work on this update, creative and quite unique ! :) Great swamp.
Thanks, glad you liked the update. :) :)
Time to see the pictures...
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(facing west) Now before we visit Arena City, we'll be taking a look at a few of the suburban neighborhoods in this part of K.C. We start off in Shackley, which is located south of Portside and Central Avenue, and West of Kanalka Creek. This neighborhood originally sprang up around the 1910's and 20's, and housed some of the wealthier workers at the Port. Today it's a popular place for families to move to, with plenty of open areas, a decent school, and a good selection of shops and other amenities in the nearby area. Unfortunately, the proximity of the nearby Sellafield Estates, which is prominent gang territory means that many of those who grow up here join the ranks of the Los Carnales Gang. In fact, many retired gang members now live here in Shackley.
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(facing west) Near Arena City, many office buildings have opened up on major roads, particularly Cowley Road. This road was the main route from the Naval Harbour to the Port in the early 20th Century, but now it's one of many larger roads that criss-cross the surrounding residential areas. Opposite the offices is Emerald Green, which is in fact two parks separated by a small side road.
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(facing north) Just south of Emerald Green is the upmarket neighborhood of Emerald Gardens, home to wealthy businessmen and socialites, many of whom work at or are associated with Arena City. The kind of people living in this neighborhood makes it nicer to live in than Shackley, if you can afford it. This area was first built on in the 1950's, during the postwar years when new housing was needed.
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(facing north) Continuing south we come to Halver Green. Even more expensive than Emerald Gardens, many of the residents here are the city's football players, as well as a few baseball players. Other rich people here include sports officials, business executives and retired football players. In the bottom-left corner of the image is the Halver Library, which opened in 2034 and includes numerous books on sports.
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(facing east) On the western edge of Halver Green is a small open park area that separates it from Cowley Road and Arena City.
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(facing north) Heading even further south we arrive at a large five-way intersection known locally as Century Junction, named after Century Road which runs east-west through the junction. Hennington Street starts at the junction and heads south, while the two roads that head northwards and serves Emerald Gardens and Shackley. Surrounding the intersection are numerous shops that take advantage of the traffic levels that pass through the area, as well as houses that take advantage of their proximity to many of the main areas of interest in Kanalka City.
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(facing north) If we follow Century Avenue west under the K.C. Western Ring Road we can see the roundabout where it meets Cowley Avenue, which itself crosses the Ring Road, but over instead of under. The Half-Diamond Ramps were built in the 2010's to improve traffic flow around Arena City.
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(facing west) As we continue west, we see yet more high-end shops and offices along Century Avenue, and nearby we can see the Arena City South Station, which was built in 2020 to relieve overcrowding at the main station further north. Also nearby you can see where Arena Avenue splits from the Western Ring Road, which becomes elevated, while the Avenue turns north towards Arena City.
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(facing west) We now head directly to the heart of Arena City, the Kanalka City MegaDome. While not actually a dome, the head people behind the project thought the name was more catching than Mega-Arena or Super-Arena. When it was completed in 1989 it was the largest stadium in the country, and is still the largest in the Southern Counties, with room for 90,000 spectators. It is the home ground of Kanalka City F.C., one of the best teams in the country, who on many occasions have won the National Cup, their last victory being in 2078.
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(facing west) Zooming out, the entire Arena City complex comes into view. We can see the Kendall Baseball Stadium, which was built in the 2000's as a replacement for the rapidly ageing Bannerman Park Stadium, and has been home to the Kanalka City Destroyers Ever Since. The large white building is the Garrison UltraPlex, which is by far the finest cinema complex in the city. Many of the films created in K.C. Premier here, and because of this it's become an important part of the City's Film industry, as well as a famous city landmark.
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(facing south) On the edge of the complex is the Arena City Convention, Exhibition, and Showcasing Space, or ACCESS for short. Built during the 2030's, ACCESS Plaza consists of the exhibition space, a tower containing a Luxury Hotel and a couple of Office Buildings housing a number of firms, mainly communications and marketing companies.
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(facing west) To finish off, a pic of Arena City Station. It serves the complex as well as surrounding areas, and was built in 1986.
That's it for this update, next time we're going to take a tour down the Magnificent Mile, where the entertainment capital of the world got its title. See you then! ;D ;D
Looks great, but maybe you need some more R$$ and R$$$ lots (mattb325's are very good) to counter repetition. Other than that, great work on the transportation.
Cheers
Willy
Simgoober's and NDEX ones may also be a good choice. Since this is a little older, 1900s style city, c.p.'s houses may work as well.
Hey, do i see the swamps again? ;)
Nice and realistic looking pictures. Great work! :thumbsup:
Time for update 27! Today we're going to the true heart and soul of Kanalka City, the Magnificent Mile. Created between 1960 and 1980, it consists of casinos, luxury hotels, high-end apartments and shopping malls built along Grand Boulevard, and is world-famous. It is here that most of the wealthy make and spend their money, and many of the properties here are owned by the local crime families. Here you make hundreds of thousands in an instant and lose it just as fast. This is the place that makes or breaks you. The Magnificent Mile is quite literally Kanalka City in a nutshell. Now for the replies...
Quote from: Swordmaster on November 27, 2012, 08:25:48 AM
Looks great, but maybe you need some more R$$ and R$$$ lots (mattb325's are very good) to counter repetition. Other than that, great work on the transportation.
Cheers
Willy
While suburban housing can be repetitive anyway, I see your point, there is a lot of monotony. I downloaded all of Mattb325's houses, however since I've finished this tile, as well as the next tile, it'll be a while before you see the difference.
Quote from: sunv123 on November 27, 2012, 05:30:33 PM
Simgoober's and NDEX ones may also be a good choice. Since this is a little older, 1900s style city, c.p.'s houses may work as well.
Hey, do i see the swamps again? ;)
Yep, that was Kanalka Creek you saw again, just north of Arena City. :) On the subject of housing, I already have all of the NDEX Mansions and all of Simgoober's houses. While I like c.p.'s 19th Century Housing, there a little too old for my cities. Remember that this MD is set in the 2080's, and so neighborhoods would have been demolished and rebuilt over the decades. ;)
Quote from: Schulmanator on November 29, 2012, 06:24:36 PM
Nice and realistic looking pictures. Great work! :thumbsup:
Thanks, I'm pleased you liked my update. ;D ;D
Picture time...
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(facing east) We start this update in the north-east corner of the Magnificent Mile. To the left we have the Wayward Hotel, built in 2022. Not only is it a renowned as a 5-star hotel, it's spa is a favourite place for the city's businessmen to unwind and de-stress. On the right is the Volitan Casino. Built in 1974, it's one of the smaller Casinos on Grand Boulevard, as well as one of the oldest. This Casino is run by the Blue Angels Gang, and is one of the main sources of profit for the gang. In between the two buildings is a statue dedicated to Arthur Bannerman Jr, one of the masterminds behind the Magnificent Mile, and one of the most famous figures in the History of Deltan Baseball. Behind the Casino is the K.C. Western Ring Road, which runs parallel with Grand Boulevard.
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(facing north) On the opposite side of Grand Boulevard is Coxley Park. Like the Nearby Bridges that span Kanalka Creek, the park is named after George Coxley, who was the master planner of the Magnificent Mile, and a gambling addict. Shortly after the Casinos opened on Grand Boulevard, he gambled away his earnings and ended up on the streets, before dying of a drug overdose in 1989. He wasn't the first famous person in K.C. to end up like that, nor was he the last. The Park itself is a pleasant open green in a dense jungle of gambling and organised crime.
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(facing east) Moving down Grand Boulevard, we arrive at Serenity Palace. This Oriental-themed Hotel also features a Gentleman's Club as well as a High-End lounge club on the top floor. The Gentleman's Club is very popular for the "performances" it hosts every night, for those who can afford it. The Palace was built in 1980, and is rated 5-star. While some of the rooms may only have a view of the elevated dual carriageway, most people aren't bothered. People don't stay here for the beautiful urban scenery.
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(facing east) Seeing as Kanalka City is only about 8 miles south of the Equator, there isn't enough snow for ski resorts in this part of the country, not to mention that nearly all of Barrierland is completely flat. In order to get around these setbacks, The Kanalka City SkiTower was built in 2015, and for over 50 years it was the largest indoor ski slope in the world, and is still the largest in the Empire. This is probably the only reason anyone in their right mind would bring children here, amongst the debauchery and depravity of the Magnificent Mile, as the SkiTower offers lessons to children, as well as family discounts.
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(facing west) Across the road is the SGM Grand Casino and Hotel. Despite its enormous size, the SGM is only the second-largest casino on Grand Boulevard. Completed in 2010, it is one of the most decadent buildings in the city, and the Hotel is one of Barrierland's finest. Aside from the gambling and 5-star accommodation, it also has a theatre and arena, which usually hosts boxing matches. The Casino is run by the De Santa Crime Family, and is the largest of the family-run Casinos.
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(facing west) Just south of the SGM Grand is Treasure Island, an island-themed casino with a slight hint of Spanish culture as well. The 5-star Hotel is popular for its pool and fine restaurants, as well as its fine room service. This Casino is run by T.B.G., (Titan Business Group) a business syndicate based in Downtown K.C.. It was built in 1974.
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(facing east) Tucked just behind Treasure Island is the Globex Club and Hotel. To the left is the ultra-exclusive club, which is for members only, who can only join by invite, keeping the clientèle absolutely A-list. Celebrities, Politicians and Crime Bosses are among those that can be found at the club. Next to it is the exclusive Hotel, which is World-renowned for its pool parties. These buildings were built in the 2020's by a very wealthy socialite, but today they're run by Titan Business Group.
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(facing east) Opposite from Treasure Island is the 5-star Fortnum Luxury Hotel. Opened in 1982, the Hotel is part of the Fortnum Hotel Brand, a chain of luxury hotels that operates in prime locations all over the Empire. Compared to the others on the Magnificent Mile, this hotel is more business-oriented, but still boasts a decent sized pool as well as a very upscale restaurant.
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(facing west) Continuing south we come to the Mirage Casino, the largest on the Magnificent Mile, and largest in Deltania. It was the first Casino to open on Grand Boulevard, when it was completed in 1969. Not only does it have the largest gambling floor in the country, it's 5-star Hotel has swimming pools and tennis courts. The Casino also boasts a nightclub, a small theatre and a gym for the hotel guests. Next to it is the Coral Kingdom Tower, another building owned and run by T.B.G. It consists of a small underwater-themed Casino, a 5-star Hotel, and a small exclusive shopping mall. Just West of the Magnificent Mile is Bayou Beach.
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(facing east) Here we can see the Ultimax Mall, built in 2034 and is one of the more famous examples of de-constructivism in the Empire. It consists of high-end boutiques and technology stores, many of which are unique to the Mall, making it a popular shopping destination in the city. Next to it is the entrance to Grand Boulevard Metro Station, located on the outer circle line. Further along is the 4-star Atlantica Hotel. Even though it's the cheapest hotel on Grand Boulevard, it's still pretty pricey, and is at the upper end of the 4-star scale. It was completed in 1987.
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(facing north) At the south-west end of the Magnificent Mile is the vOLcanic Nightclub and Four Rings Mall. The nightclub was built in 2043 after the Montague Burns Casino was demolished. Today this club is one of the hottest locations in the city, where nearly every night there are hundreds of people queueing to get in, hoping to be seen in this high-end club. The club is run by the Blue Angels Gang, and is by far their largest and most profitable. The Four Rings Mall was built in 2005, and features all the Empire's high-end chain stores and ritzy bars.
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(facing north) Standing at the south-east end of Grand Boulevard is the Cartwright Arena. Built in 1978 and named after the famed Barrierland Hero Abraham Cartwright, this gigantic arena holds up to 20,000 spectators. It regularly hosts concerts, boxing matches (Which Abraham Cartwright was a big fan of when he was alive) and wrestling matches, like BloodBrawl. Next February is the start of BloodBrawl XCIII, (93) The biggest competition in Professional Wrestling in the Empire, hosted right here in the entertainment capital of the world. The building connected to the arena contains the headquarters of the Imperial Wrestling Entertainment, among others.
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(facing north) Crammed between Arena City and the Magnificent Mile is the small neighbourhood of Arena Woods. The houses are cheap here for a number of factors. Firstly, the crime rate is pretty high due to the heavy gang presence in the area. Secondly, during major events in the Cartwright Arena or a major Football or Baseball match in the Arena City all the local roads get packed. Thirdly, the ugly concrete viaduct of the Western Ring Road cuts straight through the neighbourhood.
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(facing west) The Coral Resort Hotel is a 5-star hotel located just outside the Magnificent Mile on the other side of the Western Ring Road. to the right is one of many huge apartment complexes surrounding the Magnificent Mile. Most of the residents here work in the casinos or the luxury hotels.
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(facing west) Coxley Drive is the name of the road that runs parallel with Grand Boulevard and the Western Ring Road. Along its length are numerous apartments, some of them are lower-wealth apartments built mainly for casino and hotel workers, while others are luxury condominiums. There are also numerous office buildings on Coxley Drive, taking advantage of the nearby transport links.
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(facing north) Here we can see what will be Kanalka City's newest Luxury Hotel, the Triton. When it's completed in January 2084, it'll be the tallest twin tower complex in Barrierland, and Kanalka City's first 6-star hotel. Nearby is a housing complex completed in the 2030's. While cramped and right by the swamp, these apartments are popular because of their proximity to the Magnificent Mile, and the fact that they're cheaper than most in the area.
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(facing east) Here we have the second tallest building on Grand Boulevard, Club ATOM BLUE. This was built by the Blue Angels exclusively for their members and associates, and since its completion in 2014 it's held the title as the tallest nightclub in the world. It's extravagant lighting and significant height makes it stand out day and night, and is visible for long distances.
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(facing east) To finish off, we have a night pic of the Parkinson Tower, the tallest building on Grand Boulevard. In 2045 during the planning phases, the Mayor of Kanalka City at the time, Gareth Parkinson was opposed to the project for unknown reasons. But after the planners decided to name the tower after him (and after a few undisclosed payments of both money and whiskey) he quickly changed his mind, and the project went ahead. Once completed in 2049 it became the tallest building in the western half of Kanalka City, a title it holds to this day.
Well I hoped you enjoyed this update, as always constructive criticism is appreciated. Next time we'll be visiting Grand Bayou, where Kanalka City's journey to become the world's premier entertainment destination began. See you then! ;D ;D
Great selection of buildings!
Though in the first pic it's a little strange the pedestrian bridge leads to a guardrail. ::)
The swamp from the previous update is very well done as well. Keep it up! :thumbsup:
Las Vegas? :D
Sorry if i'm annoying you, but do I see that swamp again? :P
Dude! I am seriously ready to win big money! :satisfied:
Nice selection of buildings here. I'd like to see more night views, though.
Picture 1 also has some issues with the RHW there. Something's cutting into it.
Cheers
Willy
Nice work on the last couple updates &apls I like the way you've incorporated so many "mega structures" in both. The freeway and 8-lane boulevard are great, as are the night pictures :thumbsup:
Kanalka town "The Magnificent Mile" is a showcase for your region. The tall buildings are a great skyline. You present each building as a work of art that are well put together on the road to an overall concept.
Great work ! :thumbsup:
Love the idea of a "Magnificent Mile". I have always tried to create a sort-of one in all of my cities. I sure do enjoy the youthfulness of your city.
Well after another delay, the Deltan Empire is back with update 28. Christmas was very busy for me (And everyone else I imagine) so I never got round to updating, also I got a few new games for Christmas (Starhawk and Black Ops II to name a couple) so I was also busy playing them. ::) Today is a special day for the Deltan Empire, as 1 year ago today I started it here at SC4D. Unfortunately because I've been busy this Christmas, I completely forgot about making any kind of special anniversary update, but I can promise you that there is still plenty to see in Barrierland and beyond. The year in Alterra is now 2083, and will be a big year for the Barrier Islands, as the following article from Brentland Life Magazine explains:
2083 - A good year to be a BarrierlanderArticle by Brett Danes, Barrierland EditorSince they won their independence from the British Empire along with the 10 founding colonies nearly 358 years ago, the people of Barrierland have been in a constant political struggle to have their claim for countyhood recognized by our government. Many politicians and political groups since the time of Abraham Cartwright have been doing everything in their power to see Barrierland recognized as a separate county.It all began in the Independence war of 1725. At the time the Barrier Islands were mostly uninhabited, and considered part of Brent Territory. (What we now know as Brentland) When the fighting started in Kanalka Key, the British Naval Blockade meant that the people of this small sugar-farming community were cut off from the mainland, as the British Empire hoped to hold the strategic Barrier Islands to help reclaim the mainland. Their plans were thwarted by Barrierland hero Abraham Cartwright and his 2000 strong army, who fearlessly led his men against seemingly impossible odds and emerged victorious. His military campaign took him across the length of the Islands, founding towns and building monuments to his success as he went. When the war ended and the founding counties united as the Kingdom of Deltania, he was ready to proclaim the Barrier Islands as the eleventh founding county.It wasn't to be though. When the first king and revolutionary leader Alexander I took the throne, the newly named Barrierland was split into three, and Cartwright's hometown Kanalka Key came under jurisdiction of Barrierland. This has angered the Barrierlanders ever since, as many feel that their part in wiping out the Naval Blockades and re-opening supply passages made their part in the war deserving of a county to call their own. Since then the government has argued that Barrierland is too small in size to be a county, and that Abraham Cartwright siding with revolutionaries and pledging allegiance to Alexander I meant that the Barrier Islands were officially part of the ten counties upon independence. This hasn't stopped the Barrierlanders from creating their own flag, naming Kanalka City as Barrierland's Capital City, and treating Barrierland as a separate county.Then, nearly 360 years later on the 15th of November 2082, there was a surprising turn of events. The Senate made a decision to allow Barrierland residents to vote on whether Barrierland should be an independent county or not. The results came out on the 29th of December, with a huge proportion of voters (approximately 84%) voting yes on Barrierland's Independence. This is a momentous occasion for residents of the Barrier Islands, because from the 22nd of March, (Abraham Cartwright's Birthday) the Barrier Islands will be able to make its own laws, as well as have its own Senator and governors. This proved something of a late Christmas Present for those who have waited so long to see this day come. In an interview with Raymond Dunwell, current Mayor of Kanalka City, this is what he had to say about the news:"This is indeed a great day for Barrierland and its people, a real triumph to know that those who sacrificed their lives all those centuries ago will have their sacrifice recognized. In a way, we've always been independent, it's only now that the politicians in the Imperial Capital have taken notice of our claim, no, our right to Countyhood. Now we'll be able to make our own laws and keep Barrierland's prosperity in Barrierland, and not have to listen to some Senator from the mainland tell us that are businesses are bad, our people are criminals, and our politicians are corrupt." They think we can't run Barrierland by ourselves, that if we split from them we would decline, but look around - Kanalka City has never been this prosperous, tourism is booming and crime is decreasing, not to mention the high standards of living across the City. But progress is not just in K.C., Hasbury Key hasn't been expanding this fast in nearly a hundred years, and is well on its way to becoming a city thanks to investments from Barrierland businesses. Despite what many politicians are saying, I think we'll do just fine as a county.A large ceremony is due to take place on what will be known as "Abraham Cartwright Day", and will involve a parade through Kanalka City and across the Brockencyde Bridge, which will be the epicentre of the celebrations, as the 22nd March is also the day of another anniversary. On that day in 1883, the Bridge first opened to the public, and at the time had the longest bridge span in Deltania. While details are minimal at the moment, the Mayor has promised "The celebration of a lifetime". Similar celebrations are also being held in other towns and cities, including Hasbury Key, Sunshine Keys, Galloa and Sandport.There are many opponents to Barrierland's Countyhood however, not just from the mainland, but Barrierland residents as well. Some argue that it will lead to even higher crime, (The Barrier Islands already have one of the highest crime rates in the country) as well as a larger divide between the rich and poor, and even more unethical corporate practices. In the past politicians in Barrierland (Kanalka City especially) have been accused of having a lenient stance on crime, as well as numerous allegations of corruption and illegal dealings with large businesses. But whatever the future holds for the Barrier Islands, for better or worse, when you drive across the Bay Bridge towards the gleaming skyscrapers and elegant casinos of Kanalka City, or drive down the Anaconda Highway into Sunshine Keys with its beautiful beaches and luxury hotels and see signs Welcoming you to the County of Barrierland, for the first time they'll actually mean something.So to sum up, Barrierland will soon be an independent county and there will be a big celebration. But don't worry, this update has pictures as well, because today we're visiting Grand Bayou, where the first casinos and entertainment hotspots were built in Kanalka City, laying down the foundations for its future greatness. Anyway, now for the replies:
Quote from: vortext on December 03, 2012, 01:15:32 PM
Great selection of buildings!
Though in the first pic it's a little strange the pedestrian bridge leads to a guardrail. ::)
The swamp from the previous update is very well done as well. Keep it up! :thumbsup:
Thanks for the reply. ;D I didn't notice that when making it, only when I posted the update. I'll try to make sure that doesn't happen again. ;)
Quote from: sunv123 on December 03, 2012, 01:59:49 PM
Las Vegas? :D
Sorry if i'm annoying you, but do I see that swamp again? :P
Well as you probably guessed Las Vegas was my main inspiration for the Magnificent Mile. And yes, that's the same swamp from the last two updates. There are also some large coastal swamps we'll visit after Kanalka City. :) :)
Quote from: Schulmanator on December 04, 2012, 03:49:29 AM
Dude! I am seriously ready to win big money! :satisfied:
Just be careful who you play against, Kanalka City is full of cheats and conmen, and don't play against any big-time mobsters, they
hate losing. ;) :D
Quote from: Swordmaster on December 14, 2012, 02:59:39 PM
Nice selection of buildings here. I'd like to see more night views, though.
Picture 1 also has some issues with the RHW there. Something's cutting into it.
Cheers
Willy
Hi Willy, thanks for dropping in. Yes I noticed that as well, I think is the way the model was rendered, but it's built right next to the Highway, so there's nothing that can be done about it. &mmm
Quote from: noahclem on December 17, 2012, 04:37:13 AM
Nice work on the last couple updates &apls I like the way you've incorporated so many "mega structures" in both. The freeway and 8-lane boulevard are great, as are the night pictures :thumbsup:
Thanks, I'm pleased you liked all the major landmarks. Being the entertainment capital of the world means that Kanalka City has a lot of them. While there are no "megastructures" in this update, the entirety of Grand Bayou is in a way a city landmark.
Quote from: Dantes on December 18, 2012, 05:55:06 AM
Kanalka town "The Magnificent Mile" is a showcase for your region. The tall buildings are a great skyline. You present each building as a work of art that are well put together on the road to an overall concept.
Great work ! :thumbsup:
Thanks, glad you liked it. ;D ;D I must admit it took me a while to decide what buildings I was going to use and where on Grand Boulevard I would place them, to make the area look just right.
Quote from: WannGLondon on December 18, 2012, 08:47:47 AM
Love the idea of a "Magnificent Mile". I have always tried to create a sort-of one in all of my cities. I sure do enjoy the youthfulness of your city.
Thanks Warren, hopefully you'll like this update, while the casinos and hotel are smaller, it's still a popular destination for tourists and gamblers alike.
Now for the pics...
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(facing west) Grand Bayou has a long and colourful history. In the late 1780's many of the city's businessmen sought to create a small trading post near Kanalka Creek, mainly for fisherman and alligator hunters. At the time the small peninsula that Grand Bayou is built on was a marshy area of tall grass and stinking mud. It wasn't until the alligator skin trade started to decline in the 1820's that the idea of building a resort town on the peninsula, at the time known as west point, came to light. Bayou Square was where construction started in 1830. At first Grand Bayou consisted of a handful of bars, hotels and gambling houses, but all through the 19th Century the area continued to expand, and soon people were flocking from all over the country to visit Grand Bayou. Many of the buildings surrounding the square are the oldest in the area.
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(facing east) The central monument was built in 1982, 150 years after the first businesses opened in Grand Bayou. As you can see there are numerous bars, clubs and theatres surrounding the square. The building to the left with the Model Windmill is the Scarlet Belle, and is one of the oldest and most popular entertainment venues in the city. The multi-coloured building with the billboards is club ZOO, which is a popular techno-themed bar and nightclub. On the street corner is Twisters Bar and Club, which is retro-themed and popular with the slightly older crowds in Grand Bayou.
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(facing north) On one of three roads connecting Grand Bayou to the Magnificent Mile and the rest of the city is one of the most expensive hotels in the city. The Centaur Spear Hotel was built in 1934, and has been offering world-class service ever since. If you're coming to Grand Bayou and have a lot of money, then the chances are you'll be staying here.
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(facing north) Among the tightly-packed streetscapes of Grand Bayou is Rutland Green. Surrounding it are numerous Hotels, luxury apartments and clubs, but the most famous building of all is definitely the Stickmann Headquarters. One of the biggest names in the Deltan Video Game Industry, Stickmann was created in 2063, and since then have made a number of legendary titles, including the Valvetron series, which is known as one of the most critically acclaimed action game franchises of all time. Outside their studios are statues of their three most famous video game characters. The building itself started life as a warehouse for storing goods brought in by traders, and was built in 1911. Stickmann have occupied the building since 2066.
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(facing north) Built on Bayou Boulevard, Poseidon's Palace was the first large-scale casino to be built in Kanalka City, as all the gambling done in the city beforehand was in small Gambling houses as well as certain bars and saloons. When it opened in 1949 it was the largest casino in the Empire, a record it quickly lost when construction of the Magnificent Mile started 15 years later. Although it's small in comparison to mega-casinos found elsewhere in the city, it stands as a monument to the beginning of K.C.'s role as a major Gambling City.
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(facing north) The north side of Grand Bayou is home to the largest hotels and apartments. Here we can see the largest hotel in Grand Bayou, the Greenwater Hotel, built in 1973. Next to it is the Coralstone Tower, the tallest residential building in Grand Bayou.
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(facing north) Further along the water front we come to the Waterkey Hotel Complex, which was built in 1985. The Main Tower is currently the tallest building in Grand Bayou, and is a four-star hotel. Its waterside location and fine views from the higher up suites makes this hotel a desirable option for tourists.
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(facing east) On the left is the Geraldson Building, named after Maxwell Geraldson, the main financier behind the construction of Grand Bayou. It was built in 1854 as the main office for his company, which specialised in numerous fields. The tank parked outside the building is a model replica of a Deltan-built Goliath Heavy Tank. A real one used to be parked outside the building when Thomas Geraldson, Maxwell's grandson worked there from 1948 to 1978, and used it commute to work. He bought it from the Deltan Military, as he used to drive one in the Alterra War. However, in 1975, a group of young men on a wild bachelor party hijacked the tank and took it on a joyride around Grand Bayou, destroying numerous cars as well as a block of flats. Since then, a replica statue has been there. On the right is Repentance Church, which was built in 1905 when the business owners of Grand Bayou realised that they would get a lot more revenue if people had a place to repent for their sins before going out to sin some more, thus spending more money. Today, the Church is run by popular televangelist Reverend Scott Maccleson, who can get anyone, no matter what they've done, into heaven - for the right price.
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(facing south) One of the more recent additions to Grand Bayou is the Kanalka City International Cruise Terminal. This terminal was built in 2020 as a replacement to the old Cruise Dock, Which could no longer handle the larger and more numerous Cruise Ships that the city was receiving. Currently docked at the Terminal is the Santa Maria, a Cruise Ship which has been bought and converted into a Megayacht by the De Santa Family. The Luxury Hotel built as part of the complex caters to those who are stopping at the city for a few days as part of a Multi-Destination Cruise.
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(facing east) On the south and west side of Grand Bayou is the beaches, which used to be the edges of the peninsula that would have defended the marshy areas inland, before the whole area was drained to build Grand Bayou on.
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(facing east) Further along the beach, on the outskirts of Grand Bayou, are numerous condos and holiday homes.
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(facing east) Here is a rarity for my MD, an overview showing the entire area of an update. As you can see Grand Bayou is relatively small, but the effect of its construction in Kanalka City is immeasurable, as it was here, in this small resort town that the city started on its long journey to become the entertainment capital of the world.
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(facing north) To finish off, a night pic of Bayou Square, the central hub of activity of Grand Bayou.
Well I hoped you enjoyed this update, next time we're moving on to the south-west tile of Kanalka City, where the naval harbour is located. We'll take a look around the suburbs surrounding the harbour. Also at this point I would like to thank everyone who supported this MD in its first year, it was all of you that made this MD a Best Seller, and it was you that got this MD an OSITM award. So Thankyou to all who have supported the Deltan Empire. See you next week! ;D ;D
Nice cruise port and night images. &apls
Great mix of buildings and the beach area looks great. :thumbsup:
Could you send me s link of the cruise ship port? It looks fantastic. :satisfied:
I like the Entertainmentclubs and nightclubs. :) Very nice building blend again. Here can everything make holidays with lots of partying. :P
Great looking and very lively city. Nice work! :D
Your city is so cosmopolitan, it's awesome. I know some Pensites that sure would like to vacation here!
Time for an update! Today we're moving on to the South-West tile of Kanalka City, where the naval port, Wilberforce Harbour is located. Today we'll just be looking at the suburbs that surround the harbour. Now, it's been mentioned that the suburban areas of my cities look somewhat repetitive. While I have downloaded more houses to counter this issue, this was after I finished this tile, so while the residential areas here don't have the new houses, the South-East tile does. Anyway, before we go on a journey round the suburbs, we have replies:
Quote from: nbvc on January 01, 2013, 10:36:06 PM
Nice cruise port and night images. &apls
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: sunv123 on January 02, 2013, 04:21:00 AM
Great mix of buildings and the beach area looks great. :thumbsup:
Could you send me s link of the cruise ship port? It looks fantastic. :satisfied:
Thanks, I'm pleased you enjoyed my update. As for the Cruise Ship Port, you can find it here: http://members3.jcom.home.ne.jp/somy000/p9.htm
Just Click on the image to start downloading. ;)
Quote from: Dantes on January 05, 2013, 04:47:01 AM
I like the Entertainmentclubs and nightclubs. :) Very nice building blend again. Here can everything make holidays with lots of partying. :P
Kanalka City is by far one of the best place in Deltania for wild parties and crazy holidays, just be careful. You may never leave. ;) :D
Quote from: Schulmanator on January 05, 2013, 05:22:54 AM
Great looking and very lively city. Nice work! :D
Cheers! ;D ;D
Quote from: WannGLondon on January 05, 2013, 09:20:34 AM
Your city is so cosmopolitan, it's awesome. I know some Pensites that sure would like to vacation here!
Well soon enough we'll be visiting an airport, but not one you'd want to take a flight to. ;)
Now for the pics...
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(facing east) In the southwestern areas of Kanalka City, just south of the casinos and clubs of the Magnificent Mile and the stadiums of Arena City, are numerous suburbs and industrial estates surrounding Wilberforce Harbour. We start by the west shores, where we can see one of two major Sewage Outflow Facilities in the city. Although the facility was shut down and demolished in the 2030's, the pipes still remain, and since the city's sewage has been treated at clean, efficient facilities since the late 2020's, the pipes have served as little more than storm drains. This was welcomed by the patrons of Bayou Beach slightly to the north, who were getting tired of picking rubbish and dead fish out from between their toes after swimming in the sea.
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(facing south) Firstly, I know that this picture doesn't look as good as it could be because of the cutaway view, but I didn't want to reveal too much of the Naval Port and the facilities surrounding it, which we'll see in the next update. This is new Penrith, the residential neighbourhood that separates Arena City and the Magnificent Mile from the Port. While its westernmost section consists of wealthy mansions and villas, the majority of the neighbourhood is home to middle-income families, who are drawn to the area because many of the city's better schools are found here. Also, New Penrith has on average the lowest crime rate in the city, mainly due to the huge military presence in the area.
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(facing north) Along the northern edge of Wilberforce Harbour is its railyard. Originally, the railyard was built to transport fuel for the ships, but today the tanks hold other liquids and gases. Most of the cargo brought in by train is ammunition and vehicles, but it transports food and other supplies as well.
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(facing south) New Penrith Station is the next stop on Kanalka City Mainline after Arena City South. It caters to the residential areas as well as the north side of Wilberforce Harbour. It's located just across the street from the Naval Technical College. It was built in 1925, around the time when Wilberforce Harbour was being expanded.
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(facing south) Moving further east the Kanalka City Western Ring Road comes into view, as it heads south the join the M105 near the Barrier Beach. Most of New Penrith's commercial development is located in its western half, as well as a couple of small apartment complexes built along Martin Street, the wide road that runs east-west across the neighbourhood. On the other side of the railway line is the industrial areas that line the east side of Wilberforce Harbour.
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(facing south) On the other side of the K.C. Western Ring Road is Havelock, which is more densely populated than New Penrith due to the number of apartments and townhouses in this neighbourhood. Originally, the townhouses would have been given to retired Naval Officers as a reward for their years of service, but now many have been converted into flats. In the pic we can see Havelock Church, which was built in 1934 for the families of the Navy Personnel.
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(facing north) Further South, the Havelock Market Building comes into view. It's one of the oldest buildings in the area, originally opening in 1825, when it was part of a sugarcane farm when there was no substantial development in this area. When the neighborhood and the Naval Harbour were built in the early 20th Century, the building was converted into a large market, a purpose it continues to serve to this day. Across the street is a hyper-modern Lunar-Tec car showroom, manufacturers or high-tech city cars.
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(facing east) Separating New Penrith and Havelock is the K.C. Western Ring Road. This interchange is one of the busier junctions on the Ring Road, as it serves most of the harbour area and provides quick access to the Port and the M105 Motorway. This junction was upgraded in 2023 from a basic diamond to a SPUI due to congestion problems. The large area of waste ground next to the Junction used to be a light manufacturing complex, but a fire in 2056 destroyed much of it, and so it was torn down. There are plans for building an entertainment complex here, but so far nothing is confirmed. So for now, at least, this giant patch of bare concrete will continue to serve as a dumping ground, a drug dealer's haunt, and a place for people to settle their differences. Like now for example. Looks like a couple of gangsters are about to have a one-on-one street race.
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(facing west) Moving to the southern outskirts of Havelock, we see luxury shops and industrial estates. To the left of the pic we can see the northern portal of the Havelock Tunnel.
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(facing north) This is one of the main rail junctions of the city. The Barrierland Mainline, coming from the east turns south towards the coast, where it will run parallel with the south side of Wilberforce Harbour, before it leaves the city and continues to the western tip of the Barrier Islands. Here it meets the Kanalka City mainline, which completes a full circle around the city.
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(facing north) Here we have the Southern Portal of the Havelock Tunnel. Built in 2045, the tunnel improved the congestion problem in the area, and improved travel times around the station. Mistgreen Station was built in 1984, and the Metro Station a year later. The entrance for the Metro Station was rennovated in 2018. The rail station lies on the Barrierland Mainline and so it gets busy at peak times, while the Metro Station lies on the Outer Circle Line, which isn't as busy as the Inner Circle line, which serves the Downtown and the City Centre.
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(facing west) Mistgreen Gardens lies on the southern outskirts of the city, and is named by the nearby pond and woodland. As you can see it's an affluent neighbourhood, as the rich are drawn to Mistgreen Gardens by its quiet position on the outskirts of Kanalka City, as well as the nearby woodland.
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(facing north) Just south of its namesake neighbourhood, Mistgreen is popular with nature lovers due to its wildlife that thrives in the marshes and forests. Unfortunately, like everything in K.C., there is a darker side to it. This is one of the most popular places in the city to dump bodies and contraband, due to its location on the outskirts of the city. In the pic we can also see a few mansions, built by those who want to be close to nature, but still want to live in luxury. Or maybe they just want to have an excellent signal from K.C.B.L. 95.5. (Kanalka City Blues Line)
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(facing north) To finish off, we have a night shot of the tallest building in the South-West suburbs, 1 Campbell Street. Also known simply as the Campbell Tower, this office building was built in 1965 to provide much-needed office space at the time.
Well that's it for this update, next time we'll be having a look at Wilberforce Harbour, one of the largest Naval Bases in the country. See you then! ;D ;D
You've got some problems with transparent lot bases. I also don't see much of a rail depot. More like a small industrial connection. The first and last but one pictures are very nice, though.
Cheers
Willy
Great job on this, I love the simple, but complex road network. :thumbsup:
I agree with Swordmaster, the rail depot needs a main warehouse, a roundhouse if you like, a big railyard, plus many more features to it. For the transparent base tiles, try placing them RIGHT BEFORE you take the picture for maximum results.
Keep up the good work! ;)
Time for Update 30! Today we'll be taking a look around Wilberforce Harbour, which is a major Naval Base in Deltania, and is home to many famous ships in the Deltan Navy. It was first built as a small harbour for Naval Ships to resupply, but during the Alterra War it was expanded into one of the largest Naval Bases in the country. First, the replies:
Quote from: Swordmaster on January 13, 2013, 01:48:45 AM
You've got some problems with transparent lot bases. I also don't see much of a rail depot. More like a small industrial connection. The first and last but one pictures are very nice, though.
Cheers
Willy
I noticed that as well, but as usual only once I'd taken the pictures and uploaded them. I'll keep an eye on those lots in the future. (as I do use them a lot) Also I see what you mean about the rail depot, I guess it is a bit small considering the harbour's size, but there is a second rail "depot" (again, too small to call a proper depot) in this update, so that does increase rail freight capacity for the harbour. But considering Kanalka City's location on the Barrier Islands, rail connections to the rest of the country is somewhat limited, so most cargo for the harbour will be brought in by sea or road.
Quote from: sunv123 on January 13, 2013, 05:19:14 AM
Great job on this, I love the simple, but complex road network. :thumbsup:
I agree with Swordmaster, the rail depot needs a main warehouse, a roundhouse if you like, a big railyard, plus many more features to it. For the transparent base tiles, try placing them RIGHT BEFORE you take the picture for maximum results.
Keep up the good work! ;)
Thanks, I'm pleased you liked my road layout. ;D I always lay out all the transport networks first before anything else, which helps to minimize the need for improvements or alterations later on. ;)
Picture time...
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(facing south) The idea of building a harbour in the south-west of Kanalka Key was first suggested in 1754. When construction of the first part of the harbour was completed in 1760, it was nothing more than a small dockyard for the recently created Deltan Navy to store goods and resupply before reaching the mainland or taking the long voyage across the Catalan Sea. During the Delta War of the 1790's, the Harbour was expanded to store more supplies and hold more ships, as Kanalka Key was the first major settlement that ships travelling to Delta City would reach. (This was in the days before the construction of Hasbury Passage, when ships would have to sail around the West Tip of the Barrier Islands to reach the Delta Estuary) We start our tour at the headquarters of the harbour, (in the centre of the image) occupying the centre of the small peninsula where the original harbour was first built. The gate facing the main road, in front of the H.Q. was once part of the fortifications that were mostly destroyed during the Alterra War.
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(facing north) Also on this peninsula is Fire Wharf. It is named after the Fireboat Station that was built here in 1804. It is currently the oldest surviving building in the harbour, and miraculously survived the Wilberforce Harbour Bombings of 1938, when all the other buildings were destroyed. It sustained damage to the roof, but continued to operate. The station currently has two fireboats, the larger one being built in 2023. It's still in use, (Despite the fact it appears to have a substantial leak in its hull) but only for emergencies in more open water, as its large size makes it less affected by heavy seas. The smaller boat was built in 2060, and its small size and fast speed allows it to respond to any size fire, in any part of the harbour very quickly. Also in the pic is the H.M.S. Belmont, a relatively small vessel carrying missiles armed with very deadly Nanite Warheads, capable of extensive, controlled destruction on any target, from a single ship to an entire city. The Alterra Council has placed a strict limit on the number of Nanite Warheads to 200 for each Empire, and the Belmont carries 23.
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(facing west) This is one of the most legendary ships in the Deltan Navy - the H.M.S. Invulnerable. This enormous battleship was launched in 1942 from St. Leonard City, during the height of the Alterra War. At the time, it was the largest, most heavily armed and heavily armoured warship ever built, and was exactly what Deltania and the Allies needed to regain dominance of the seas. It was the first of three Invulnerable-class Battleships to be built, and is still in service today, making it the longest-serving vessel still afloat in the Deltan Navy, as well as the entire Imperial Navy. Its heavy armour and weaponry made it an ideal escort ship, and during the war it escorted many supply fleets across the Catalan Sea and Beyond. The Invulnerable also served its original role as a Battleship during the war, and destroyed more than its fair share of Axis Warships, and helped tip the balance of power at Sea in the Allies' favour. During the 21st Century, when battleships were virtually obsolete, the Invulnerable was again used as an escort ship for ships in waters infested with pirates and later, Inferno Supporters. It still makes the occasional voyage from time to time, but hasn't seen combat since 2063.
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(facing north) On the north side of the harbour, (as its name suggests) is the North Wall. This extension to the Harbour was made in 1940 after the 1938 Harbour Bombings, to cater to larger vessels, primarily Aircraft Carriers. Today, the harbour side of the Wall is home to Deltania's Hermes-class Submarines, which are currently the fastest subs in the World. While lightly armed, they were built for Patrol and Reconnaissance Missions, rather than attacking or defending. They were first built in 2056, and entered service in 2058. They were used extensively during the Inferno War, and proved vital in spotting Naval Patrols and Sea-based fortifications that would have impeded the Empire's war effort. Next to it is the Wilberforce Coastguard Station. The building is the oldest on the North Wall, being built in 1942. The coastguard serves the Barrier Islands as well as the nearby swamps, its sleek, shallow hull making it ideal for traversing the narrow passages that drug boats are often hiding in.
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(facing east) Here we have another Battleship, the H.M.S. Centurion. Built in 1974 as the first Centurion-class Battleship, it ended up being the only one, as there were no wars at the time. The reason for its construction was because of the L.I.N. (League of Independent Nations) was apparently spying on the Three Empires, secretly surveying their military forces to see if they were vulnerable. Whether or not this was actually true, the Deltan Government decided to build a large battleship as a sort of scare tactic. It costs hundreds of millions to construct, and never saw real combat. In fact, the only time its ever needed to use its guns was when it went on its first mission to patrol the Catalan Sea. It sunk a 60-foot yacht suspected to be carrying heroin off the coast of Serberno Tikina in 1989. At the time, it was considered a huge waste of money, the White Elephant of the Imperial Navy. However, in 2013, rather than scrapping it, it was refurbished and converted into a transport ship. The guns were left on not out of necessity, it was simply cheaper than dismantling them.
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(facing west) The Central Intelligence Office at Wilberforce Harbour is one of fifteen in Deltania, with the headquarters located just outside Delta City. It is responsible for all intelligence concerns at the harbour, as well as providing battle tactics and fleet coordination during times of war. Behind it is Parade Plaza, used for Naval Graduations, Naval Shows and victory parades, as well as the occasional funeral service for high-ranking officers.
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(facing north) Overlooking the Harbour are the Northern Warehouses, used mainly for storing food and other perishables. Opposite is the Central Training Centre, named so because it serves the Central Barracks. Also found here is the L.A.V. (Large Armoured Vehicle) Maintenance Centre.
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(facing east) Matteson Pier is located between Cartwright Dockyard (to the top) and Baird Dockyard. (to the bottom) The Pier is really more of a small peninsula, built with the first expansion of the Harbour in 1793. In the Alterra War the pier was packed with Warehouses, all of which were destroyed by Bombers in the attack of 1938. After the War numerous smaller piers were built, to handle the new fleet of Patrol Boats that were constructed to help counter the Drug Boat problem that plagued the Deltan Coast after the Alterra War. The fleet was replaced completely in 2070, for the third time. The large empty area in the centre of the pier once had warehouses, but after the Bombing of 1938 This space was used as a Firing Range, as well as a place for the Harbour's Fire Crews to practice firefighting, as there was ample room for the equipment and fake houses and ship hulls that were used for training.
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(facing north) Further along we have the Northern Barracks. The smaller building house the harbour's engineers, as they are in a convenient distance of the maintenance facilities and the Naval College. The Maintenance Centre caters to all vehicles in the Harbour, armoured or not, as well as providing storage for these vehicles.
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(facing north) Here we can see some of the more important buildings in the harbour. On the left was have the Kanalka City Military Hospital, which caters primarily to the harbour, but is open to civilians as well. to the left of that is the main shopping centre of the harbour, providing all of the basic supplies for the soldiers during their stays in the Barracks. This way they don't have to experience the filth and depravity of Kanalka City that awaits outside the perimeter of the harbour. To the right is the Engineer's School, one of the Premier Engineering Schools in the country. All of the harbour's technicians are trained here, where they learn everything they'll need aboard their vessel, in times of war and peace.
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(facing east) Near the Harbour is the Haverton Housing Estate. Built in the late 1960's it's one of the smaller estates built in the Mid-20th Century. It lies on the edge of the Industrial Area of Haverton, which lies just east of Wilberforce Harbour. Most of the residents here work in the Industrial Area.
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(facing east) Just south of the Haverton Estate is a Lee-Harland Distribution Centre. Lee-Harland is one of the largest overland shipping companies in the south, and caters to all the coastal counties, with its headquarters in Delta City. Nearby are three disused Gas Holders, that were once part of a small gasworks built in 1920. When the facility was demolished in 1976, the Gas Holders remained for another 10 years, and when their demolition was planned, environmentalists staged a rally, because many species of birds, rarely seen in the Barrier Islands were roosting in the framework. The protests worked, and the giant frames remain to this day. Not the rest of the gasworks though, that's now an S-Mart.
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(facing north) The Dry Docks were the last addition to be made to Wilberforce Harbour, completed in 1945, just in time for the end of the Alterra War. While they may have been too late to repair ships for the War, to this day ships visit these dry docks regularly for repainting, refitting and refurbishing.
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(facing north) Dockyards 1 to 5 were added during the early 1940's, and were built in record time to provide more room for ships and storage for the increasing number of Naval Engagements during the Alterra War. Most of the ships berthed at these Dockyards are destroyers and escort ships.
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(facing south) Further West. Docked here are two Type-99 Destroyers, and an Inquisitor-class Escort Ship.
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(facing west) Occupying nearly half of Dockyard 1 is the H.M.S. Benjamin Ross. While it looks a lot like a Battleship, this vessel is in fact a far more advanced ship, as it was the first naval ship to have only laser weaponry on board. When it launched in 2063, it headed directly for Pantaniya, in order to destroy the shielding systems that were mostly invulnerable to projectile-based attacks. The large triple-cannons are capable of destroying a shielding system large enough to cover a large stadium, whereas all batteries firing together are capable of destroying any known shielding system that exists today. The smaller guns can swivel fast and were built primarily for shooting down missiles. The Ship was named after the Deltan Prime Minister at the time.
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(facing north) On the opposite side of the Harbour is the second rail depot and the harbour's Ammunition Depot. The Barracks here are mainly for the Crew of smaller destroyers and Patrol Boats.
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(facing east) This is the Western Entrance to Wilberforce Harbour. The Training Centre here is for Navy Personnel to be trained for things such as running aground or boarding other ships during combat. There is also a coastal combat training centre nearby, in a somewhat unlikely place that we'll see in a later update.
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(facing north) This Memorial is built on what used to be a large fort, built in 1779. Fort Baird, named after a famous Barrierland Commodore during the Deltan Revolutionary War was built on top of a large hill, to provide unparalleled views all around. From the fort, soldiers could look towards the swamps to the north, the West tip of Barrierland to the west, Delta City and Hasbury Key to the East and the Catalan Sea to the South. Its location at the entrance of Wilberforce Harbour meant the ships docked there were pretty safe, and it was the construction of Fort Baird that helped make the harbour safer for ships, which led to its expansion during the Delta War in the 1790's. However, the fort was not immune to air attacks, and although anti-aircraft guns were built in 1938, the fort was torn apart by bombers as they laid waste to the harbour. A memorial was built in 1978, and is open to the public during the Summer.
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(facing west) Zooming out we see Mount Baird in its entirety. Although it's hardly a "mount", being only 426 feet above sea level at the summit, it's still the highest natural point in Kanalka City and Hasbury Key and it was vital to the protection of the harbour before the invention of the airplane. However, in 1938, Mount Baird's obsolescence as a natural defence became apparent when the entire harbour was devastated by a squadron of Axis Bombers, leaving the harbour and Fort Baird in ruins. The Antenna halfway up was built in 2034 and serves the Naval Communications network for the harbour.
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(facing east) To finish off, a night pic of the H.M.S. Argentum, a Helicopter Carrier launched in 2034. While it's capable of carrying a full squadron of Hurricane Attack VTOLs, it's flight deck isn't wide enough for carrying the Empire's Albatross Gunships.
That's it for this update, next time we'll be taking a look Southside, as well as another, more unusual part of the city. See you next week! ;D ;D
Very nice military-area! :thumbsup:
But my favorite of this site is mistgreen from the update before, the moody field. Great pic! &apls
Nice work. I'm a bit surprised at how much transit capacity you've provided for this base. Then again, I don't know too much about any of that.
Quote from: apeguy on January 15, 2013, 03:55:56 PMBut considering Kanalka City's location on the Barrier Islands, rail connections to the rest of the country is somewhat limited, so most cargo for the harbour will be brought in by sea or road.
That's a valid counter. Rails are indispensible to me, but they're not a must-have everywhere. Also, who knows what'll happen by the 2080s ;)
Cheers
Willy
The naval base and more surburban areas are very nice and I always enjoy your roads and rails. That promontory with the memorial looks great &apls
Update time! This is the third and last update on this tile, before we move onto the south-east tile of Kanalka City, and the last main part of the city. It isn't quite ready yet, so there may be a smaller update beforehand depending on whether I finish it or not. Anyway, today we're visiting Southside, which as its name suggests is located south of the rest of the city, on the narrow strip of land between Wilberforce Harbour and the abandoned Airport, which we'll also be looking at today. But first are the replies...
Quote from: tb7 on January 16, 2013, 01:25:09 AM
Very nice military-area! :thumbsup:
But my favorite of this site is mistgreen from the update before, the moody field. Great pic! &apls
Thanks! ;D ;D
Quote from: Swordmaster on January 16, 2013, 06:18:28 AM
Nice work. I'm a bit surprised at how much transit capacity you've provided for this base. Then again, I don't know too much about any of that.
Quote from: apeguy on January 15, 2013, 03:55:56 PMBut considering Kanalka City's location on the Barrier Islands, rail connections to the rest of the country is somewhat limited, so most cargo for the harbour will be brought in by sea or road.
That's a valid counter. Rails are indispensible to me, but they're not a must-have everywhere. Also, who knows what'll happen by the 2080s ;)
Cheers
Willy
Thanks, I'm pleased you liked my update. ;D The reason for all the large roads was firstly I thought that a lot of people were going to be commuting to the harbour (Many of the SNM Naval lots provide hundreds of jobs) but in the end they were only working at the dry docks. Also, some of the larger roads are part of the city's main road network, and just ended up terminating at the harbour. Also, I imagine a naval harbour of this size would have a lot of trucks going in and out with personnel and cargo, not to mention convoys of high-importance cargo. :)
Quote from: noahclem on January 23, 2013, 05:45:18 AM
The naval base and more surburban areas are very nice and I always enjoy your roads and rails. That promontory with the memorial looks great &apls
Cheers, glad you liked it. I was originally planning to place an actual fort or military installation, but nothing I found really looked right, so I decided to build a memorial instead. :) :)
Now for Update 31...
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(facing north) We start this update just east of Southside and south of Mistgreen and Havelock, where the K.C. Western Ring Road terminates at Junction 8 of the M105, after completing its counter-clockwise journey around the western half of the City. In the top left is an abandoned Chemical Plant, destroyed during the 1991 Tsunami. The Interchange as a modified T-Bone, with one of the flyover ramps on the inside lane of the Ring Road to save space.
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(facing east) Nearby is the Kanalka City Speedway. This small venue was constructed in 1975, and still hosts racing events to this day. While not large enough to hold races from the CATCAR and CarverCar series, the Speedway regularly hosts stock-car races, buggy races and even go-kart championships. Motorsports aren't as popular in Barrierland as they are in other places in the country, so the city has no need for a full-sized speedway. The ruined Chemical Plant behind it was built in the early 1940's by the Dalton Broderick Chemical Company. Due to fears of rail links to the Barrier Islands being disrupted or destroyed during the Alterra War, the government decided to permit construction of a Chemical Plant in Kanalka City to provide chemicals directly to the Harbour. At the time Dalton Broderick was the largest Chemical company in Deltania, but went out of business in 2014. This plant was in full use up until the great Tsunami of 1991, when the huge waves smashed through the facility, destroying most of the facility, and contaminating a large portion of Kanalka City with hazardous chemicals. The 553 foot chimney survived, and still stands to this day.
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(facing north) Moving west we arrive at the eastern edge of Southside. When the Southside Airport first opened in 1968, it was seen as a great achievement for the city, during a time when commercial flight had become incredibly popular. The adjacent strip of land just south of Wilberforce Harbour was the perfect place for hotels, shops and offices, to cater to all the new arrivals at the airport as well as the extra money and commerce it brought to the city. This pic is centered on Southside East Station, the smaller of the two stations that serve Southside. This is the one furthest from the airport, and so when the airport was open it wasn't as busy as Southside West. To this day it continues to serve the residents and businesses in the area. There is also a metro station here, one of three that make up Kanalka City's Southwestern Line.
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(facing north) Southside is bisected by the M105 Motorway, as it heads west past the harbour and out of the city. You can see Junction 8A in the top-right of the image. The northern half is primarily commercial, while the southern half is made up mostly of apartments. There is a very wide variety in the size and style of the buildings here, mainly due to the poor urban planning and unregulated development of Southside. When the Airport was first built the city was eager to sell of all the nearby real estate to the highest bidder without any regulation or consultation. This means that there are luxury apartments and government-issue tower blocks side-by-side, as well as a huge mix of shops and offices. This gives Southside an extremely varied and diverse feel to it.
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(facing north) Further west we see a large number of small prefabricated blocks built in the early 2000's to replace housing lost in the Tsunami, as well as a surviving complex of tower blocks built in the 1960's. The grassy area below used to be a sheltered beach between Southside and the Airport, but after the Tsunami the area fell into disrepair and the beach turned into a swamp. There used to be stairs leading down, but the Airport and its surroundings have been closed off to the public since 1991, and the stairs have been removed.
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(facing south) Here we can see a prime example of the uncontrolled development in Southside and the resulting diversity. A luxury hotel, built next to a strip club, built next to a library built next to a Solar Power Station. Only in Kanalka City will you find a combination like that.
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(facing south) The latest development to take place in Southside is the appropriately named Southside Towers, a commercial development that will become the tallest commercial triple-tower complex in K.C., and second tallest overall after the Three Kings Apartments in Downtown. Across the road is a contemporary apartment complex built in 2015, and behind the construction site is the Barrierland Mainline.
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(facing north) This is Southside West Station, the main transport hub for the area. Built in 1968 to directly serve the airport, it has a metro station, as well as bus services to Kanalka City International Airport, which is located nearly two miles to the west. This larger airport, opened in 2016 now serves the city and surrounding towns, and Southside Station provides direct links to it. This is one of the reasons that Southside hasn't gone into decline, as the shops and offices are still within easy reach of the airport thanks to the Rail and Motorway links. Next to the station you can see a midrise business hotel.
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(facing north) Near the western end of Southside is the tallest building in the area. Known as the Airport Avenue Tower, today it provides cheap office space for low-wealth businesses. Behind it is Junction 9 of the M105. In the bottom left of the image you can see that RipRap has been placed across Airport Avenue to keep traffic out.
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(facing east) At the western end of Southside is a small industrial area. Originally, this area was comprised mostly of businesses that served the Deltan Navy, or Wilberforce Harbour directly, but since the opening of K.C. International Airport, which has cargo terminal much large than that of the old airport, the Industrial area has expanded.
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(facing north) Moving across to Southside Airport, we start at the northwest corner, where the Imperial Military has set up a training centre at the abandoned airport. Southside Airport was built on a large, rectangular area of reclaimed land, on the seaward side of the Barrier Islands. While this means that the island could be placed closer to the city, it also meant that it was more vulnerable to storms and coastal flooding, which became a harsh reality, when the airport was devastated by the 1991 Tsunami, which was the reason for abandoning the airport. The training centre was built on an area of empty land which was being reserved should another terminal be needed. A simple concrete bridge was built to provide access to the centre, as well as gates connecting to the main airport road as well as one leading directly to the taxiways. The training centre was needed to train soldiers in coastal warfare after the Hasbury Sea Fort was also destroyed by the Tsunami.
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(facing north) Moving along we come to the Main Terminal. At the time of construction it was the longest terminal building in the world. However it was oversized and the interior was poorly designed, and had a lack of windows meaning that lighting costs were high. The hotel and wholesale shopping centre opposite the terminal are dilapidated but still standing after 92 years, sheltered from the destructive waves by the enormous terminal building. These two structures are used for indoor combat training, as well as the terminal building. To the top left you can see where part of the road and parking area have collapsed into the water, as the swamp behind the airport slowly encroaches on the airport. You can also see the grassy areas of the airport have become overgrown, and the grass is starting to claim the tarmac of the gate areas.
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(facing north) Further along, we can see one of the planes has smashed through part of the terminal building. Most of the planes were washed back out as the Tsunami retreated, but some still litter the airport as well as the swamps behind. What was once a small channel of water lined with beaches and small pleasure craft is now an overgrown swamp. Coastal Swamps are quick to spread to any area that has little or no current and is sheltered from the open sea. Next to the collapsed area is what used to be the main taxi rank and bus stop of the airport, where Airport Shuttles would transport thousands of people every day. While the terminal looks relatively new, it was almost white when built, but has faded to a dull grey. It was built to be mostly elevated above ground, so damage was less extensive that on other buildings in the airport.
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(facing north) Next to the Taxi Rank is Northumbria Park, named after the two Northumbria Bombers that occupy the airport's greenspace. These bombers were the largest and most powerful bombers that Deltania had built during the early 1940's, and helped the allies push forward and reclaim precious territory in many theatres across the world. Here it's only a matter of time before one of these bombers falls into the swamp, and joins the numerous other planes resting at the bottom of what is now known as Southside Swamp.
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(facing north) Moving further east we arrive at the small cargo centre that served Southside, which is slowly being overrun by the numerous plant species that inhabit the island. Here we can see another part of collapsed land, with a cargo plane and private jet slowly decaying in the putrid swamp. (I know a lot of these buildings don't looked wrecked, but until someone makes a pack of ruined planes and warehouses, I'm a bit stuck. Also an MMP pack of wrecked vehicles would come in handy)
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(facing west) At the east end of the Airport is the Storage Hangars, or what's left of them. Many of the smaller hangars have been washed away, while the larger hangar becomes more and more unstable as the land around it slowly collapses into the swamp. Here you can see that the sea is also washing away the airport, as evidenced by this small cove created by the destruction of the seawalls.
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(facing north) While small parts of the airport are being slowly consumed by the swamp growth, the sea has had a far more extensive effect on the airport, as parts of the runway are now being washed away. The entire unprotected south-facing side of the island is exposed to the full force of the Catalan Sea, and today nothing is left of the seawalls on the south side of the airport. The many loose rocks leftover from the seawall have provided the perfect conditions for the growth of coral reefs.
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(facing north) Although the newly formed coral reef provides some protection for the beaches and calm water behind it, it's not extensive enough to completely shield the island, and so erosion continues at a slow but steady rate. Here we can see another stranded plane left to fall apart on the beach or get washed away in the next major storm.
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(facing north) Today the runway and taxiways have become completely overgrown, and are littered with rocks and debris. The entire island is closed to the public, and is the property of the Deltan Military, who use the entire island for training their soldiers, not just the buildings.
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(facing east) Lying in the centre of Southside Airport is an unlikely sight. The Brinehammer was a small oil tanker that was launched in 1975. On the day of the Tsunami it had left the Port of Delta City and passed through the Hasbury Passage, en route to the city of Argentum Bay to the West. It was a mile and a half due south of Southside Airport when the Tsunami sent it north, smashing through the seawalls and finally coming to a stop just short of the main taxiway. Its huge size prevented it from being carried far across the airport, had it hit the terminal the damage could have been far worse. Fortunately, the tanker was empty at the time, and so there was no oil spillage, as it was heading to Argentum Bay for minor repairs.
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(facing north) Zooming out you can see how far the Brinehammer was sent across the island by the Tsunami's devastating waves. This has created a large, sheltered lagoon behind the coral reef. As the decades pass the vegetation will completely cover the airport, and if left alone, coastal Barrier Forest may establish itself on the island, and after a century or so, the airport may just become completely connected to the Barrier Islands or just completely washed away or turned into swampland.
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(facing south) On the western side of the island we can see some marshy areas further inland, as well as a small commuter jet stranded in the boggy marshes.
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(facing north) An overview of the western half. Here you can see the bouys surrounding the island that designate the restricted zone surrounding the airport. You can also see the original concrete bridge that people used to get on and off the island, which is now surrounded by overgrown swamps and blocked off by rocks.
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(facing north) And to finish off, an overview of the east side of the island.
Well I hoped you enjoyed this big update, as always constructive criticism is always welcome. Next time we'll most likely be visiting the south-east tile of Kanalka City, where you will find the rich and poor living almost side-by-side. See you then! ;D ;D
Wow! This is skillfully executed! :thumbsup:
Nice work on the abandoned airport &apls I also really like the first interchange. Not so sure about the gokart track though $%Grinno$% Keep it up :thumbsup:
A lot of imagination for this abandoned airport ;)
The swamp growing over the airport looks fantastic. &apls
Very good! The third last is the best.
(You should number your pictures.)
Cheers
Willy
Cool idea and very well executed. I love the stranded ship.
It seems that a certain small green car is trying to cross the rip rap on airport avenue. ;D
Hello again, time for an update! So Kanalka City's South-East tile isn't ready yet, so instead we're going to have a look at the Kanalka Bay Bridge and its surroundings, which I was originally going to show at a later date. Anyway, now for the replies:
Quote from: M4346 on January 23, 2013, 12:23:54 PM
Wow! This is skillfully executed! :thumbsup:
Thanks, I must admit it took a while to plan and make, but I'm glad the result was worth it. ;D
Quote from: noahclem on January 24, 2013, 06:58:16 AM
Nice work on the abandoned airport &apls I also really like the first interchange. Not so sure about the gokart track though $%Grinno$% Keep it up :thumbsup:
Thanks Noah, I'm pleased you liked it. ()stsfd()
Quote from: Girafe on January 24, 2013, 07:15:27 AM
A lot of imagination for this abandoned airport ;)
Cheers! ;D ;D
Quote from: nbvc on January 24, 2013, 11:16:14 AM
The swamp growing over the airport looks fantastic. &apls
Thankyou, glad you liked it. :) :)
Quote from: Swordmaster on January 24, 2013, 03:50:18 PM
Very good! The third last is the best.
(You should number your pictures.)
Cheers
Willy
To be honest, I never thought of numbering my pictures, but I'll do that from now on if it helps, starting now. :)
Quote from: RickD on January 30, 2013, 08:00:11 AM
Cool idea and very well executed. I love the stranded ship.
It seems that a certain small green car is trying to cross the rip rap on airport avenue. ;D
I never noticed that before. :D I hope that car transforms into a monster truck, it's going to need some BIG wheels to get over those rocks. :D
And now the pictures...
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1. (facing north) We start off in North Point, which as its name suggests is the northernmost part of Kanalka City. The North Point Agricultural Complex is an example of farming in the late 21st Century. While it doesn't take up much room, the facility has extensive underground caverns that grow all sorts of crops for general consumption. While many traditional farms remain in the Empire, most farming, particularly with the supermarkets and larger food companies is done in these high-tech facilities.
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2. (facing north) Near the tip of North Point are two large office towers, surrounded by numerous smaller offices that have taken advantage of North Point's low-cost land, before this primarily industrial area of K.C. is turned into a sea of high-end shops, luxury apartments and expensive offices. The tower on the left is the regional headquarters of Aesir Real Estate, a large firm based in Thorland. They are the third largest real estate and property developers in the Empire, after Carver Development Co. and Palmacre. The building was constructed in 2030. The building on the right is much older, being built in 1962 as an R&D Centre for the General Metals Manufacturing Company. GMM was founded in 1823 as the Steel Industry in counties like Kingsland, New Blackwater, Bretton and Mancunia started to Boom. The company's goal was to provide enormous quantities of high-quality steel for all manner of uses.
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3. (facing west) Slightly east of the office towers are where the majority of the apartments are located. Also in this picture we can see the Southern Approach to the Kanalka Bay Bridge, as the M169 leaves Kanalka City before making its way across the swamps towards Delta City. The prefab shops located next to the bridge approach were originally built to house the construction of some of the bridge components, to save money on transport costs. Once the bridge was completed, the warehouses were converted into cheap retail space and leased out to help pay for the cost of the bridge's construction.
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4. (facing north) On the other side of the Southern Approach, seperated from the shops and offices, this part of North Point is still entirely industrial. Here we can see a gas refinery and storage facility, which stands out due to the large red chimney, which is the tallest structure in North Point.
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5. (facing west) The Kanalka Bay Bridge. An impressive sight, from both the land and the sea. This gigantic structure is still a marvel of engineering, several decades after its construction. Its 6650-foot span makes it by far the longest-span suspension bridge in the world. It crosses the 2-mile wide western entrance to Kanalka Bay, from which the bridge gets its name. Construction started in the late 1980's, as the ferry services at the time were inadequate, and the Politicians in Kanalka City wanted a permanent road link to the mainland to help fuel the Barrierland Economy, which at the time was somewhat isolated from the rest of the country. Construction stared in 1986, but when the Tsunami hit, and the Great Depression soon after, the project was abandoned. Only one half-finished tower and the concrete foundations for the towers were built. However, by the late 2000's when the economy had picked up again, construction quickly resumed, and the bridge opened in 2010. It carries six lanes of the M169 Motorway, and provides a direct link from Kanalka City and Delta City. When Barrierland becomes a separate county, the Bridge will straddle the border.
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6. (facing north) We have now crossed the soon-to-be county border into Brentland, one of the 10 founding counties of Deltania, or 11, as many Barrierlanders consider the Barrier Islands as the 11th founding county. This is the Northern Approach to the bridge, situated near the tip of the Southpoint Swamp. Because of the low-lying, unstable ground of the Southpoint Swamp, this approach is much thicker and more reinforced than the Southern Approach. This helps protect against coastal flooding, storm surges, earth tremors, shifting swamps and even military attacks. Nearby is a campsite which is often used by schools, colleges and nature groups, where you can experience first hand the abundant plant life, the serene calmness of the swamp's waterways, the rubbish thrown off the approach by careless motorists, and the noxious swamp gas.
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7. (facing north) Less than a mile to the west of the bridge is one of many swamp settlements situated along Brentland's Coastal Swamps. Hennigan's Point was originally founded in 1904, as a fishing village and an alligator hunting community, it flourished until the Tsunami of 1991, when it was completely washed away. The village was rebuilt in the 2000's, and continues to thrive on the crawfish industry.
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8. (facing north) Located at the southern tip of the swamps is the Southpoint Lighthouse. Built in 1888, the lighthouse helped ships travelling through Kanalka Bay avoid the dangerous waters around the swamp. However, since the construction of the Bridge which is well-lit, the lighthouse hasn't been needed. Instead, it's rented out to those who need a quiet, isolated retreat.
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9. (facing east) To finish off, a night pic of the North Point Incinerator. When it first switched on in 2014, it was one of the cleanest incinerators in the world, thanks to the most advanced waste disposal technology available at the time being used in its construction and operation. It is still in use to this day, and currently processes about 80% of Kanalka City's Waste.
Well that's it for this update, as always constructive criticism is always accepted and appreciated, and don't forget to leave a comment. See you next time! ;D ;D
wow, amazing work with the beach and airport in the previous update &apls
Nice little bridge you got there. Is it toll-free?
Great work with the swamp again, too.
Cheers
Willy