Mike's Showcase!

[Mikeaut1]

Hey and thanks for the comments!!

thundercrack83  - Thank you!

rooker1 - Yes, thanks!

bat - Thanks!

NASCAR_Guy - Thank you!!

jeronij - Wow, thats great coming from a city journal award winner like yourself! Thanks!!!

patfirefghtr - Thanks!

Today we will be looking deeper into Coram; the skyline and such. Here it is!!




Here is Coram Central Station, lots of people take the train into the city!!


Highway 945 runs into Coram, winding through its highrise residential neighborhoods. It is a sunken highway, and can hold lots of traffic.

[Pat]

Mike i loved the update and its soo nice to have a simple park in the middle of a busy cdb

[Filasimo]

great update mike u gotta great showcase here....makes me wonder what youre going to unveil next! 

[bat]

That's a fantastic update! Great first picture!! Also the others are nice!

[thundercrack83]

Looking good, my friend! I like that train station and the start to your sunken highway. Great work! I'll be looking forward to seeing more!

[Madeira aka Constantina]

the first image was quite over-optimized, but the others looked fine. Keep it up.

[Mikeaut1]

WHEW! Its been a while! *blows dust*



Located on the banks of the Chipnall Bay, SimNation Cruises™ port is a major hub where tourists catch cruise ships to go tour tropical islands or vast seas. The two major ships that come through there are the Nina Caliente and the Dina Caliente. They have weekly schedules at many different ports around SimNation.



THE NINA CALIENTE
Length: 882 feet
Cabins: 3,432
Decks: 8
Amenities: Two ondeck pools, tennis courts, running track, 3 dining halls, 2 dance halls, onboard casino, stadium seating lounge.

The Nina Caliente is a sistership of the Dina. It is the little sister, being 9 feet shorter than the Dina. The Nina Caliente is the more affordable of the two, and the ship often sees an average age group of 21-23. The cruise ship is popular among college students during spring break as well. One of the Nina's best assets is the food. On the ship's survey, 94% of the visitors thought the food was "above average".



THE DINA CALIENTE
Length: 891 feet
Cabins: 3,210
Decks: 9
Amenities: Three ondeck pools, tennis courts, running track, 2 dining halls, 2 dance halls, onboard casino, stadium seating lounge.

The Dina Caliente is the more spacious and luxurious of the two ships. With more space and less rooms, cabins are wider and more spacious than on the Nina. The Dina Caliente has an average guest age of 30-35. The ship also has many honeymooners onboard. The greatest asset of the ships is its service, design, and architecture. The lobby is well designed, very elaborate. The food is quite scrumptious as well!





Here is the port right when you get off the boat. There are two circular administration buildings with one taller building that handles the administrative side of the port.

Here is one of Medford's most prominent landmarks, Lady of the Port. This 23 story landmark soars over the Chipnall Bay and welcomes tourists and visitors into Port Medford. By night, the lady watches over the port.

[thundercrack83]

Welcome back, Mikeaut1! The cruise ships look fantastic, I love all the details you provided about them, too. And the Lady of the Port is beautiful, too! Glad to see another update here, I'll be looking forward to future ones!

[bat]

Wonderful new picture of that port, Mikeaut1! (and congrats on more than 100 comments) (forgot to congrats you for that)

[rooker1]

Great pictures.  I have always wanted to use the Somy dock, but I have never found the right opportunity.  You ahve found a perfect spot and it looks fantastic.



Robin   

[Madeira aka Constantina]

hey that looks pretty nice 

[nedalezz]

My favorite part about the update was the tidbit facts you presented us...those are, in my opinion, the perfect companion for your great pics.

[Mikeaut1]

thundercrack83  - Thank you!! Glad you like the Lady of the Port!

bat - Thanks!! I'm glad this MD has been successful!

rooker1 - Thanks, it is a great BAT. I reccommend it for a port of that size. (Port Medford is a pretty big area!)

Madeira  - Thanks!

nedalezz - Thank you! I'm glad you like the tidbits of information, and that someone actually reads them.

Port Medford

Thank you all for your patience, had some RLS returning back to school and officially closing the summer. Here is the FINAL UPDATE of CORAM/MEDFORD METRO AREA. I will move on to another region I'm showcasing next update. (By the way I have a habit for making regions and then only playing one city in them. ) But I would like to try and prevent that for this next region.

Anyway, here is PORT MEDFORD.



Port Medford is located on the Medford side of the Chipnall Bay. The neighborhood of Port Medford is not a recommended travel destination, because most of the crime in the two cities is located in this neighborhood. But this neighborhood is one of the most important areas of the twin cities. Port Medford is the headquarters for the Coram-Medford Industrial Authority, and where all the seaports and freight train stations are located.



Cargo is imported and exported from these seaport areas daily. Industrial headquarters have made use of the port's proximity to do their business.











Chipnall Marine Institute and Aquarium

Chipnall Marine Institute and Aquarium is a university aimed directly at marine biology and maritime studies. The institute is also a public aquarium, where there are dolphin and seal shows regularly. Chipnall Marine Institute protrudes into the water space where the Chipnall Bay and Atlantic Ocean meet, right near the Chipnall Tunnel.





The institute focuses on preserving marine life and studying the behavior of the animals that live there. On the institute's south side, there is a small marina where boats are docked. Students are only allowed on these boats and are driven out into the Atlantic or into the estuaries of Chipnall Bay to study the marine life there. It is a very interesting university with a small enrollment and many maritime programs.

Above is the Western Ring, one of two rings where the public are allowed to view seminars and shows. This was taken during the early afternoon 2:00pm Dolphin Show at the institute.

Well I hope you enjoyed Coram-Medford!

THE REPUBLIC OF WOODHALE IS NEXT TO SHOWCASE! 

[bat]

A fantastic looking port there! Wonderful pictures!

[Mikeaut1]

History

Woodhale was captured by the SimEnglish in 1711, but thousands upon thousands of SimItalians fled to the small little country in search of work and better living conditions. With mountains to the north and seashore to the east, the area was favorable for the many immigrants passing through its borders. Today, Woodhale has developed into a prosperous small republic, with tourism and manufacturing the top economies. The population remains highly Italian. Woodhale is also a peaceful nation as well, going only through one war, with Jargeah. But now, the there is peace between the two.

Geography

Woodhale's geography is very important to its growth. To the north, there are the meandering Fairfax and Elroy Rivers. The main river that flows through the north and out to sea is The River Ai. The north is also characterized by heavily forested mountains and small valleys. Within these small valleys, there are little towns that base their income off agriculture; mainly the growth of orchards, apple, orange, and pomegranite trees. Woodhale's central region is very flat, with many lakes, including Lake Afrago, Lake Hathaway, and Dolan Lake. The south is very flat as well, but a small mountain chain picks up right along the Acola River. The seashore is prestigious along Woodhale. The northern beaches are pristine, forested with West Cedars. Towards the middle and south, Sills, Seavenseas, and Chestnut Bays are backbays along the outer banks.

Everett is Woodhale's largest and most important city. The downtown business district is quite large, packed with highrises which house corporations and large businesses. Everett sits in Woodhale's flattest region, between the western border and the ocean, 30 minutes to the east.

Transportation Networks in Everett:

    * EVERETT EXPRESS™ (Subway System) - Everett Express is a heavily used subway system in the city of Everett. A map of Everett Express will come soon!
    * EVERETT TROLLIES™ (Ground Light Rail System) - Everett's heavily used ground light rail train system completely circles downtown. It is used more by tourists rather than commuters, and it has 4 stations, each named "north,south,east,west" around downtown.
    * Roads, highways, one ways, buses, and an airport too!













Heritage Square

Heritage Square is the central point of Everett. Here, Hathaway Blvd, Carmen Ave, Osborn Ave, and Everett Ave, which are major thoroughfares, meet at one roundabout. The center of the roundabout is the major subway station in the city (all subway lines meet in this one location) and the main hub for the bus stop. The Heritage Square area is known for its great shops, restaurants, and proximity to the major downtown highrises and the little Theatre District.



Here is a diagram of Heritage Square showing the heavy use of the subway lines inbound and outbound into Heritage Square Subway Station. The yellow lines represent the subway paths.



And here is a downtown map of Everett!

[Pat]

Mike wow stunning last few updates i slacked on and im sorry wow but this last one is really great... cant wait to see more here on your showcase - pat

[thundercrack83]

Incredible update, here, my friend! The graphics and map are amazing, and the city looks great, too! I love the downtown, especially. I do have a question, though: Where can I find that roundabout bus and subway station?

[bat]

Fantastic new update, Mikeaut1! Great work on that city! Also wonderful looking downtown, the map is looking very nice, too!

[rooker1]

Outstanding work on the last update.  Where did you get that center piece for the avenue round about?  It looks awesome.  I really like the city setup.  The core is very visible and it works it way out to lower residential.  Over all look is perfect.



Robin