Nauset - Teaser - June 6th

[Sciurus]

It's very beautiful, and like Albus of Garaway, I love Nauset!
I love all details, all you do. I particullary like the little white church in the park, it's very nice, and I think it's very calm too

Guillaume

[evanator]

      Today's update brings us back into the dense urban landscape of Iyannough after last update's walk in the park. We'll be visiting the home of the great Attucks Murray, Ampleforth Square and Station, as well as the cedar Street Public School. Alright now let's get to it!

      Nestled among much younger buildings, The Attucks Murray House, built 1743 and recently restored to it's past glory, stands proudly on Ridley Street. Attucks Murray is a local hero of the Revolutionary War. Bold and unpredictable he is a character whose personality has become as much a part of Nauset as the twisting streets and beautiful parks.
      233 years ago on January 17th 1776, Attucks Murray, and three friends managed to capture three British soldiers in an alleyway on Milton Street. The British had captured Nauset shortly after the war began and with Washington  bogged down at Valley Forge, liberation seemed a far off thought. The crafty Attucks took the captured British uniforms and disguised himself and his friends as red coats. They waited until nightfall when the British guard was set at it's lowest and snuck aboard The British ship The Manchester docked in the harbor. Once aboard they went below decks and freed three colonial prisoners to be executed the next day. No one quite knows how he did it, but he managed to get everyone off the boat and back into the city without the British alarm being raised. Attucks was praised as a hero and a leader who they could rally around.
      Unfortunately he was captured two days later and hung from the top of the mast of The Manchester as a warning from the British. The warning was not heeded however, and the hanging of Attucks led to the Nauset Insurrection. The Insurrection and it's consequences will be discussed in future updates.
      The house was an extremely modern design for he era, a reflection on Atucks's personality. It became a national historic site in 1885, and was restored a hundred years later in 1985. To the far left of the picture is Drake Street which we will be following for most of the update.




      Here you can see the results of recent Parks and Recreation Department projects. The lots were not too long ago abandoned, condemned buildings, but they have been transformed into neighborhood gathering places, and have unified the local residents. Ridley Street comes from the left and meets Hyde Street at Hyde Street Park.




      Here's the intersection where Irvin Street, on the right, and Hyde Street, on the left intersect with Steven Street. The mid-rise apartments in the area are the results of an affordable housing plan that transformed old row homes into low wealth apartments. 




      If you follow Steven Street past the intersection and around the bend you'll arrive at the familiar sight of Iyannough Boulevard.




      Heading back along Drake Street, as we approach Ampleforth Square, we come across Captain Jack's restaurant. When locals hear that Nauset has a Captain Jack's, they usually scour the riverfront in search of it. They are quite surprised to findout however that the restaurant is in fact no where near the river, but right here.




      Going past Ampleforth Square for a moment we head down Ample Way, and take a left onto Railroad Avenue and come to Ampleforth Station. The station, the second oldest in Nauset, was recently upgraded to handle two more tracks due to it's heavy usage. The station is the principle and busiest station in Iyannough. The upgrade also included, much to the locals delight, new sound walls to minimize the impact of the increased train traffic. The crossing on Ample Way remains unfixed however, and it is one of the most dangerous in all of Nauset.




      Just north of the square is the Cedar Street Public School. The school features grades K-12 and also has a developing preschool program. It is one of three schools in Iyannough.




      Here at last is Ampleforth Square. Named after the great Abbey in York, England. Residents have no the slightest idea why the square is named after it, as it bears almost no resemblance to it's English namesake nor is it even a square. Running straight through the square is Drake Street. Ample Way goes off to the right and over the tracks, and Girding Road bears off parallel to the tracks. At nigh the square has a pleasant atmosphere which is unfortunately commonly disturbed by the noise of passing trains.





      Continuing along Drake Street, and turning around the bend, we come across more low and medium wealth apartment complexes.




      At last Drake Street terminates at, what do you know? Iyannough Boulevard, upper picture. Here the Boulevard has consolidated as it approaches the Joseph Torrie Memorial Rotary.





      Here's a neighborhood near the Cedar Street Public School. Chestnut Drive runs across the picture.




      Lastly, to finish up this update, here's a night shot overview of the area near Steven Street, with Hokum Rock Park off to the left.






Albus of Garaway - Wow, I don't know what to say! I'm glad you like Nauset so much, hopefully you'll enjoy this update because it's full of twisting streets and old brick apartments. Thanks again my friend for your constant support!
Sciurus - Guillaume, thanks for stopping by again! I like doing the fine detailing, as I really think it makes the difference between realism and non-realism. I also love that church, it's very similar to one right near me!

Till next time... -Evan

[Albus of Garaway]

Woo hoo, Nuaset update! That railroad crossing really does look dangerous. I hope no one ever gets hurt!

[Sciurus]

It's very very beautiful And for the chucrch, I jsut would to say taht no one in France look like this
So, we can say that your city is Amercian

Guillaume

[evanator]

      Hey everyone, I have the next update almost ready, and will probably post it by Monday at the latest. Update 6 follows the twists and turns of a good number of roads, so I thought, 'Why not make a map so no one gets lost?'. 'Well, that's a great idea!' I said to myself. And so I spent the better part of the afternoon on this:

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z11/evanat0rr/Update6Mapfinal.png

It's extra large so I wont post it here until I can figure out how to post a thumbnail that link directly to it. It includes all the notable places we've visited, plus some from the coming update. All the roads I've mentioned by name are labeled, as well as the roads we'll be traveling down in Update 6. It will be expanded and filled out as I finalize more of the city.

Also, Nauset nearly has 1500 page views, and has over 40 comments, all in under 3 months! I just want to thank everyone whose been here, even if you haven't posted. Your support means a ton to me, and it keeps my motivation up. Thanks! 

[TopCliff]

That's a good looking map you have there. I can't believe I haven't looked at this before, and I must say, you've been doing a terrific job with this journal. You seem to have a talent for mixing Maxis and custom content. Whatever it is you're doing to achieve this kind of quality, keep doing it!

[dedgren]

Nice map, Evan.  I really like the detailing and the thought you've put into naming things.  The attention Nauset is getting is well-deserved.


David

[pete3d]

wow, cool map...
i´m wait eagerly to see more

-pete-

[evertonforever1]

OK very very cool MD.

Really like the small town ones.


I have a few questions for you though.

What ground texture pack do you use? i see alot of people using this.


How do you achive the curved roads and rail?


What realistic water plugin are you using?

and last how do you get your avenues to look so cool.? i want them!!

Thanks and keep up the amazing work mate!

[danielcote]

Very beautiful and romantic city reminds me of my own.

[evanator]

      Today's update finally brings us across Route 525, and into northwestern Iyannough. So far, the last three Iyannough updates have kept us east of 525, but no longer! Here's a rough map of northern Iyannough so you can sense of direction: linkie

      This is the intersection of 525 and Samoset Street. You may remember a Samoset Street in the town of Samoset itself, but this street is in no way related. Many roads in Nauset are named after the surrounding towns and villages, and so this one is named after the town of Samoset. Route 525 comes up from the bottom after going around the Joseph Torrie Memorial Rotary, AKA JTMR. 525 then turns to the left and is carried down Samoset Street, which runs across the picture.




      We'll take a right and leave 525 behind as we follow Samoset Street north towards Route 45.




      Before we cross the highway we'll go down a few back roads and visit the Swanson Inn. Built in 1952, the Inn was one of many developments in the area at the time which were constructed in an attempt to rejuvenate the area, and attract wealthier citizens. Also built around the same time were new police and fire stations, as well as the R.T. MacArthur School. Ultimately the initiative failed, and the area remained as poor as ever. The Inn was the preferred hotel of Americrat Party members when the Americrat National Convention was hosted in Nauset in 1988. The Convention became well known for George M. Erican's speech in which he said, "Read my lips, I will get rid of taxes." The statement got him elected, but once he realized taxes were the source of government revenue, he had to go back on his promise. Today the Inn is still in operation, and it stands in gaudy contrast to it's surroundings.




      Past the highway Samoset Street ends in an awkward curve near the river, where it becomes River Street. Route 525 can be seen in the top right as it crosses the Scargo River.




      Further down we come to this awkward intersection. While the roadway has a sharp turn and goes back under the highway into Central Iyannough, River Street continues alongside the river. We'll bear right, and follow River Street. The area between Route 45 and the river has come to be known as North Riverside. Cut off from the rest of Iyannough when the elevated Highway was built in 1955 it has developed, or should I say hasn't, differently from the rest of Iyannough. The area features many old row homes, with just a few newer apartments mixed in.




      One of the newer apartments, called River Street Residences, is shown here. You can alos see how River Street twists its way along the riverfront.




      Another such apartment building among the monotonous old row homes.




      Here River Street has a sharp turn and ends. Lansdowne Street, upper center, becomes a major roadway and crosses under Route 45 at Exit 20.




      We follow Lansdowne Street into the tangled web of intersection roads which is Lansdowne Square. In all Six different roadways meet in the 'square'. The Main one is Lansdowne Street which comes into the square on a diagonal from the bottom right, goes through square and exits in the upper left. The three other main roads are (going counterclockwise from where Lansdowne Street enters in the bottom right) Wesley Avenue, Dartmouth Drive, and the main road going to the left, which we'll be taking, Stanley Street.
      The square is a crowded and chaotic place which serves as a gathering place for those living in the surrounding neighborhoods. It has also been voted Iyannough's 'Most Confusing Intersection' by readers of the Nauset Cornucopia.




      Following Stanley Street we come to the intersection with Murphy Road, and the R.T. MacArthur Public School. The school, despite being over 50 years old is surprisingly well maintained, due to the continued supprt of the MacArthur family. Richard Tungstell MacArthur was the man who came up with the 1950's revitalization plan that included the Swanson Inn. Although his dream of renewal was never realized, his name lives on indefinitely through the school.




      Continuing along Stanley Street, we arrive at the Stanley Street Park. Another Parks and Recreation Department success story, the park was overhauled five years ago, and the result is this rose amongst the surrounding thorns.




      At last we arrive at Exit 21. Stanley Street goes under the highway and through the interchange where it connects with River Street on the other side.




      Heading back, and taking a turn onto Murphy Road we can see the new apartments built around the school. Since Nauset lacks a reliable bus service, the closer kids live to the school, the better.




      If you follow Murphy Street to it's end, you'll find yourself at Route 525/Samoset Street once again (left side), completing our circle-ish tour of this region of Iyannough.




      What would this update be without a few night shots? Well fortunately we'll never find out as here's a neighborhood near the R.T. MacArthur School.




      A shot of the apartments on the other side of the school in the Murphy Road area.




      An overview of northern Iyannough, from across the river.




      Finally, next update we'll be returning to Ampleforth Square where we'll start our tour of the remainder of northern Iyannough.






Albus of Garaway - Thanks for stopping by again, and unfortunately that sight is a frequent accident spot, so injuries are common.

Guillaume(Sciurus) - Thanks I try to make it as appealing as possible while retaining the dirty, poor reality of the region. As for Nauset being in America, yes it is, which part though I'm not entirely sure.

TopCliff - Thanks for your nice comment, i try and mix in Maxis buildings a lot, as I think that some of them are actually quite good! 

David(Dedgren) - Thanks again for stopping by, your support is extremely appreciated David!

pete3d - Thanks, I hope I haven't kept you waiting too long!

evertonforever1 - Hi, thanks for your comment. As for the terrain mod I'm using, its the Italia terrain mod by the wonderful c.p.. It can be found on the LEX here. (linkie) The curved roads and rails are the Fractional Angle Roads/Railroads, and can be found in the latest NAM here.(linkie) The water mod I am using is by the fantastic Mas71 and can be found here,(linkie) It's the second one in the pack.

danielcote - Thanks you live somewhere on the East Coast I presume?


Till next time... -Evan

[TopCliff]

Yet another excellent update. I have to ask though, where'd you get that thin tan mid-rise in picture nine?

[Sciurus]

It's just beautiful, and thanks to said me that Nauset is in America, but you sould be sure it is!

Guillaume

[danielcote]

I just love the planning and archetecture that goes into this city!

No actually I live in Edmonton AB I was refering to how similsr youre towns are to mine on sc4. I mean you have a heck of alot of buildings that I have and you build youre cities the same too. Saddly edmonton isnt that beautiful all its down town is is grass the city hall parking lots a big downtown center mall and a bunch of ugly 60's 70's 80's buildings.  it just isnt like it used to be sigh 

[sebes]

Having been away from Nauset way to long... but catched up today. I realy like what you are doing there. Especially the ambiance shown in the April 24th update carried me away.... for some reason that picture and the 1st one in the next update (Iyannough/Hokum Rock) are realy appealing.. don't exactly now what it is but I like it - a lot! 

[evanator]

      Hi all. It's been a very busy weekend, and by the looks of it, it will be a very hectic week, so the next update won't be coming as soon as I had hoped. 
      In the mean time though, here's a shot of the area I just started working on near Hokum Rock Park. As you can see its in it's very early stages, but I think it's coming along quite nicely.



P.S. Thanks everyone for your comments! I'll get to them when Update 7 is posted. I haven't forgotten you, and your feedback and support is really appreciated! 

[danielcote]

I love the lowrise theme! Also the curving winding roads are nice too!

[Nexis4Jersey]

Nice small city!

[evertonforever1]

Thanks alot for the Links... As i will be starting My Mayor Diary soon cause i orderd a new PC this mornig!!! Im sooo exited.

But ps nice new update!!

[Battlecat]

I've missed some great updates here.  Still looks fantastic!  Your urban areas look quite cool.  That preview shot looks nice, I'm looking forward to the finished version.