Tag: Urban Design

Going Places with the City Centre. Manukau Ranges. A #CitiesSkylines2 Story. Part 3.x

Manukau City Centre, Manukau Way, and Manukau Riverside.

Planning and Building the Centerpiece of Manukau Ranges - the City Centre 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 Going Places with the City Centre. Manukau Ranges. A #CitiesSkylines2 Story. Part 3.x →

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

Wiri Town

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 →

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

Manukau Ranges founding stages

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 →

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?

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!

Spatial Planning 102 in Neo South Auckland with #CitiesSkylines2

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.

Time for Spatial Planning as Neo South Auckland hits Population Milestone #citiesskylines2

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 →

Pedestrian Overpasses vs Pedestrian Crossings in #CitiesSkylines TAKE 2

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 →

Cities Skylines 2 + Urban Geography = Neo South Auckland

How Urban Geography impacts my Cities Skylines 2 play style What does Urban Geography + Cities Skylines 2 equal? In this video we find out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy8M3ejFz8s Urban Geography + Cities Skylines 2 = ? Coming up in Neo South Auckland and Cities Skylines 2 I did some expansion offscreen including forestry industry. Consequently demand for … Continue reading Cities Skylines 2 + Urban Geography = Neo South Auckland →