Can AI be used in Planning? And could an existing Urban Simulator like #CitiesSkylines 1 and 2 assist?

Could Large Language Models (AI) be used as a tool in Planning? It was used in my submission to the Planning Bill that had included "blueprints" if my submission was to be followed. So, could it now be used alongside an urban simulator like Cities Skylines which has already been used as an illustrator and … Continue reading Can AI be used in Planning? And could an existing Urban Simulator like #CitiesSkylines 1 and 2 assist?

A Brand New City Continues: Waikato and That Infrastructure. | Part 2.1 | #citiesskylines2

Slow but methodical; continuing to lay the skeleton and arteries that will support the brand new city! Infrastructure building can be rather dry, or wet, smelly, electrifying, soothing, enlightening, administrative or any other term you can think of. And certainly it might not make the most enthralling video in Cities Skylines but without infrastructure your … Continue reading A Brand New City Continues: Waikato and That Infrastructure. | Part 2.1 | #citiesskylines2

Waikato City, Part 2.0: Continued infrastructure building for new city | #citiesskylines2

Skelton and Arteries continue to be laid down. Game Infrastructure Planning Mechanics Explained The laying down the foundational infrastructure that will support the first urban centre, and first set of industries for Waikato continues. Most of it is the roading network for which the rest of the infrastructure will follow in the Part 2.X of … Continue reading Waikato City, Part 2.0: Continued infrastructure building for new city | #citiesskylines2

NEW CITY 2026, NUMBER 2: Neo Manukau Ranges, Part 1. #citiesskylines2

Time to introduce the second of my two new cities for 2026 Introducing our second new city for 2026; Neo Manukau Ranges using the Volchoria Map (available from the PDX Mods site). Now if Volchoria sounds familiar it is because it was used for the original Manukau Ranges the predecessor to Neo Manukau Ranges. However, … Continue reading NEW CITY 2026, NUMBER 2: Neo Manukau Ranges, Part 1. #citiesskylines2

Introducing Marsden Point with new DLC | Manukau Ranges Part 7.0 | #citiesskylines2

Bridges and Ports DLC gets a work out with functional port! I also prattle Urban Geography concepts The Bridges and Ports DLC (along with the patch) is out from ‪Colossal Order and it time to get port building in Manukau Ranges! However, I engage in a quick urban geography review as the new game simulation … Continue reading Introducing Marsden Point with new DLC | Manukau Ranges Part 7.0 | #citiesskylines2

CHANGE OF PLANS! | Manukau Ranges | #citiesskylines2

Bridges and Ports DLC = PUBLIC WORKS TIME! To be honest since when am I NOT doing public works and Manukau Ranges continues to grow, while urban renewal is equally needing to be done? BUT! With the Bridges and Ports DLC from Colossal Order out this week allowing for fully modular ports and inland ports, … Continue reading CHANGE OF PLANS! | Manukau Ranges | #citiesskylines2

Cycling Update for  #citiesskylines2 | Also Multi-Modal Transit in Action

Key Transport Asset finally coming to "liberate" cities in Cities Skylines 2! Those familar with Cities Skylines 1 will know the power of the bike and bike lane when the After Dark DLC was released. Designed and built properly, bike infrastructure was a major asset in busting congestion whether the cim used the bike for … Continue reading Cycling Update for  #citiesskylines2 | Also Multi-Modal Transit in Action

GO FISH: (for) 200,000 Cims in Manukau Ranges! #CitiesSkylines2

Celebrating 200,000 cims. Also Go Fish? This city is built using the Volchoria Map from ‪@paradoxinteractive‬ Mods: Volchoria Map This is a special post celebrating Manukau Ranges's milestone at 200,000 cims (aka a very large city). 200,000 Cims 200,000 is not easy as game wise it begins to define a very large city. A very large city like … Continue reading GO FISH: (for) 200,000 Cims in Manukau Ranges! #CitiesSkylines2

Old McDonald Had a Farm; to solve the city, Beverage Crisis. Manukau Ranges. A #CitiesSkylines2 Story. Part 5.x

Establishing Manukau Highlands in Cities Skylines 2

We have the raw resources, we have the factories, we have the people, but the city is THIRSTY! 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 … Continue reading Old McDonald Had a Farm; to solve the city, Beverage Crisis. Manukau Ranges. A #CitiesSkylines2 Story. Part 5.x

Manukau Rides 1.0: Joining the Masses to our new homes #CitiesSkylines2

Masses of pedestrians in Cities Skylines 2

Our first ride in our new city as part of the Manukau Rides Series 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 … Continue reading Manukau Rides 1.0: Joining the Masses to our new homes #CitiesSkylines2