Manukau Rides 2.X: Bus Rides, Industry, and MADNESS in Kamai Valley #CitiesSkylines2

The Price of Success = A Transit System that is actually utilised! This city is built using the Volchoria Map from ‪@paradoxinteractive‬ Mods: Volchoria Map Each blog post will contain either: The standard X.X series where I undertake City Building along with talking Planning Methodology. The Manukau Rides X.X series where I jump on the transit system and … Continue reading Manukau Rides 2.X: Bus Rides, Industry, and MADNESS in Kamai Valley #CitiesSkylines2 →

WE ARE GO: Manukau Ranges. A #CitiesSkylines2 Story. Part 2.x

PEDESTRIANS EVERYWHERE in Cities Skylines 2

First cims and businesses move into my brand new city This city is built using the Volchoria Map from ‪@paradoxinteractive‬ Mods: Volchoria Map Each blog post will contain either: The standard X.X series where I undertake City Building along with talking Planning Methodology. The Manukau Rides X.X series where I jump on the transit system and travel around. … Continue reading WE ARE GO: Manukau Ranges. A #CitiesSkylines2 Story. Part 2.x →

Manukau Ranges. A #CitiesSkylines2 Story. Part 1.x

Establishing the latest Cities Skylines 2 city! Time to get this blog going again, with the regular updates via my YouTube channel on how my Cities Skylines 2 cities start and evolve. Introducing my fourth Cities Skylines 2 city: Manukau Ranges. This city is built using the Volchoria Map from ‪@paradoxinteractive‬ Mods: Volchoria Map Each … Continue reading Manukau Ranges. A #CitiesSkylines2 Story. Part 1.x →

Mixed Reality Meets Planning Reality #CitiesSkylines2

https://voakl.net/2025/05/20/the-very-definition-of-planning-complexity/?page_id=21520 Also I will endeavour to get more regular posts back here again with the current series running in Cities Skylines 2!

New UK Urban Content Pack adds Urban Flair to New City #CitiesSkylines2

Glenbrook is getting a British makeover with Colossal Order's latest UK content pack for Cities Skylines 2. This extensive urban upgrade features a mix of residential zones, from low-density detached homes to high-density buildings, blending UK styles with EU designs for an intriguingly chaotic aesthetic. Fans eagerly anticipate the evolution of Glenbrook, which promises to thrive amid this rich architectural tapestry. Will this revitalization be enough to keep players engaged?

Building the City Centre in Neo South Auckland #CitiesSkylines2

In a marathon of urban development, the completion of Neo South Auckland's City Centre is celebrated after 150,000 residents. A two-hour video chronicles the meticulous planning and construction process, emphasizing the crucial 75% planning to 25% building ratio. The unveiling of the City Centre Loop 1 tram line marks the milestone, illustrating the intricate balance between infrastructure development and urban expansion in the burgeoning metropolis.

100,000 Cims! Also, an Overview of Neo South Auckland with #CitiesSkylines2

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?

Traffic and Transit Optimisation Part 3 #citiesskylines2

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!

Traffic and Transit Optimisation Part 2 #citiesskylines2 – Neo South Auckland

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.

Traffic and Transit Optimisation Part 1 #citiesskylines2 – Neo South Auckland

The series of videos highlights the growth and intensification of a fictitious city, Neo South Auckland, in a game similar to Cities Skylines. The content centers on optimizing the city's traffic and transit systems, starting with bus lines and intersections, before upgrading to more significant and costly improvements like trams. It emphasizes that smaller, inexpensive adjustments can be considerably effective in managing cities' infrastructure demands during rapid urbanization.