The video extract addresses the issue of a city outgrowing its infrastructure, particularly focusing on the traffic problems in Neo South Auckland, originating from an outdated motorway interchange. Possible solutions are discussed, including replacing the interchange and compensatory housing development. However, the resulting traffic issue shift indicates further infrastructural upgrades are needed.
The review highlights the strengths, opportunities, and challenges of the game Cities Skylines 2. The game is viewed as decent but not yet great, with certain gameplay limitations. The reviewer critiques the marketing approach that involved many streamers and YouTubers, suggesting a more selective strategy. Despite some disappointments, expectations are tempered with the knowledge that Cities Skylines 1 took eight years to achieve a high-quality status.
After reaching a population of 10,000, urban planning is underway for the next phase of Neo South Auckland's development for 25,000 residents. The process is detailed in a two-hour video featuring spatial planning, testing of new buses, and a review of the Cities Skylines 2. Key points are addressed within video chapters, including an introduction to a new light rail line and a preview of the International Airport. Future development is set to reach a population milestone of 50,000.
First Cities Skylines 2 series 2024 will see me engage in the first Cities Skylines 2 series - Neo Solarian City! https://youtu.be/qT6v_ojLxWU?si=IrxldUz5GOnGmZcv The map is a modified map of Magnolia County done by fellow Planner and Cities player CityPlannerPlays and can be found on his YouTube channel. State of Game I have chosen Quarter 1 … Continue reading Coming Soon to #citiesskylines2 – Neo Solarian City
Time for a bit of a review before engaging on the next major urban expansion We made it to what is considered the first major population milestone in Cities Skylines; 10,000 residents. I say 10,000 as that is when transit beyond buses becomes viable and the urban area should have enough critical mass to start … Continue reading Time for Spatial Planning as Neo South Auckland hits Population Milestone #citiesskylines2
Feedback from comments Last week I did a Youtube short on why Planners like myself will prefer the pedestrian crossing over the pedestrian overpass. That seemed to have provoked a response from the Northern Hemisphere particularly especially around road width and allocation. However, it was a comment on population that stood out and in reply … Continue reading Pedestrian Overpasses vs Pedestrian Crossings in #CitiesSkylines TAKE 2
What does this Planner prefer? Pedestrian Paths or Pedestrian Overpasses, which do I prefer and why? https://youtu.be/9FyGhJvPqso A midway Pedestrian Crossing
Bus Trips, Million Dollar Views, even some Industry Well, the wheels on the bus go round and round indeed. As does the property money machine, the wheels of industry, even a cargo port. All in this run through of Cities Skylines 2 and Neo South Auckland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkALMmmlxIU Wheels on the bus go round and round … Continue reading Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round in Neo South Auckland – Cities Skylines 2
What happens when your city outgrows its transit system? So, what happens when your city rapidly expands outgrowing its transit system set up in the founding stages? Well, them time to get the hardhat on and solve these problems so cims can move about again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syh0M6cuPwQ Crisis? What Crisis Also in this video we look … Continue reading TRANSIT CRISIS. Time to Redo those, Buses. Neo South Auckland & Cities Skylines 2.
Spatial Planning Time! Uh oh What happens when rapid urban expansion meets transit system not caught up yet (that is designed for founding stage but not growth stage of a city)? It means: Palp the Senate can he fix it Palp the Senate - wait and find out On the next play through of Neo … Continue reading Neo South Auckland Meets Transit “Crisis” – Cities Skylines 2 (Preview)
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