Venture into the bustling metropolis of Neo South Auckland, where the population skyrockets beyond 135,000 in the first Cities Skylines 2 endeavor. Discover the strategic spatial planning and decision-making behind this booming city as it gears up for monumental development in 2024. Are you ready to witness urban growth at its finest?
In the final episode of our traffic and transit optimization series, we tackle the well-utilized buses in Neo South Auckland’s bustling Manukau sector. We confront the constant challenge: bus versus tram. We dissect urban geography basics, expose the futility of a one-lane solution to congestion woes, and unravel unexpected tram bugs. Ultimately, we emphasize that cities, like living organisms, demand consistent growth and optimization. Stay tuned as we preview the main City Centre's Greenfield development next. It’s time to hop on for the thrilling ride!
The Neo South Auckland gaming series demonstrates the rapid city growth and hurdles of urban intensification. Infrastructure, especially in transport, quickly transforms from surplus to deficit. To manage this, quick optimization of transport systems can ensure fiscal prudence. This includes altering bus lane placements for efficient traffic flow before resorting to bigger infrastructural changes like tram introduction. Optimization also reflects on real-life benefits of multi-modal systems, highlighting the potential of gaming in urban planning.
The author achieved a 50,000 population milestone in Cities Skylines 2, surprising even themselves, and is preparing for the next 50,000. The post reflects on initial thoughts, bug issues, traffic problems, and the need for spatial planning. It also adds that the nuclear power plant in the game is overpowered.
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outgrowing its infrastructure, particularly focusing on the traffic problems in Neo South Auckland, originating from an outdated motorway interchange.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.
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
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