City Will Not Grow!

[Cyclone1001]

Okay, I have three (3) neighboring cities, 2 of which are out of room and want to grow like mad. The other city has plenty of room, needs to grow (and I want it to badly), but it wants to curl up in a hole and die. All of the RCI demand is even, if not up slightly (while in the other 2 cities it is through the roof), but the city just sits there. I am totally confused, and if someone might help me I would greatly appreciate it.

[joelyboy911]

If there are road or rail connections between the cities, then the demand of the two busy cities should influence the demand in the empty one.

Even demand means no demand, I beleive - it is possible to have negative demand.

Desirability can also prevent demand, so maybe you should try sprinkling some parks around.

[Cyclone1001]

Alright, I've done all of that stuff but my city just barely starts growing. It gains about 1,000 every year, while other cities gain upwards of 5-10K a year. I've got taxes at 7.0, is that too high? I just want my city to fill up quickly.