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The cities tallest has that iconic design feel to it. Are you planning any taller buildings to eclipse it?
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The layout of North Bay
For now, I will be using generic terms that are descriptive of places.
Highpoint Park is at the top of this map. The Cove is just below. The Drive goes around the Cove and Highpoint Park. The Boulevard starts in the lower left. It runs on a slight angle relative to the general grid and connects to the drive at the cove. http://imageshack.us/a/img36/5398/6fmy.jpg My next post will be part 1 of a two part tour of The Boulevard. Part 1 will start in the lower left of this map at University Circle and proceed north towards The Cove and Highpoint Park. Part 2 will feature shots of the city from Highpoint Park before heading south down the Boulevard. http://imageshack.us/a/img9/6236/rdq2.jpg |
Thats really cool that you made a map like this!
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Boulevard/Highpoint Park part 1
The Boulevard is a primary gateway into the city from the southwest.
http://imageshack.us/a/img443/6084/w62m.jpg One of the city’s major universities is located just west of University Circle. http://imageshack.us/a/img713/6131/8bjp.jpg University Circle http://imageshack.us/a/img405/2008/4uk5.jpg University Circle http://imageshack.us/a/img547/6388/jga0.jpg The 2 mile stretch between University Circle and the Cove is primarily residential mixed with hotels, cafes and a few other businesses. http://imageshack.us/a/img138/8660/6uiv.jpg The Boulevard is situated on an escarpment just above the western side of the city center. http://imageshack.us/a/img46/3583/dbc0.jpg The Boulevard lends itself to being a popular strolling circuit. http://imageshack.us/a/img202/7776/m2y1.jpg Only a few of the streets from the downtown grid connect directly to the boulevard, due to the sudden elevation change. Thru lanes (2 in each direction) pass some of the intersections by going under. http://imageshack.us/a/img51/4322/q2ng.jpg Monument Park http://imageshack.us/a/img543/595/66bf.jpg Monument Park is on the left. Museum Park is on the right. A promenade under the boulevard connects the 2 parks. http://imageshack.us/a/img20/8679/afgz.jpg The observatory and communication tower atop Highpoint Park can be seen in the distance. Note the lower town on the right. http://imageshack.us/a/img543/4936/237t.jpg The northern part of the Boulevard with Highpoint Park in the background. http://imageshack.us/a/img13/8257/piqh.jpg The Cove is 2 miles north of University Circle. Veer to the left and the drive will take you around the cove towards Highpoint Park. http://imageshack.us/a/img41/736/5k6l.jpg Approaching Highpoint Park. Part 2 will feature views of the city from the park before heading back down the Boulevard. http://imageshack.us/a/img163/286/dbey.jpg |
Your city is looking good!
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I didn't realize how hilly North Bay was, fantastic work with the terrain it really does add a realistic effect!
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Lovely tour! Really a great way to present your city. I really admire how well-thought-out this city is. Looking forward to seeing the next tour.
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Highpoint Park, the Drive, the Boulevard: part 2
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Aerial view looking south toward Highpoint Park and the North Bay skyline. The Communication tower and observatory are visible on the right. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img13/1581/hvr6.jpg Finally started adding sidewalks to the “Drive”. Like the “Boulevard”, the drive creates a string of parks; it is optimized for biking, jogging and walking. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img819/3265/ckv7.jpg The drive is a primary gateway from the north. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img850/9734/49ws.jpg Approaching the roundabout at the point. This is where a bridge connects the Drive to the other side of the river. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img849/5867/xnxc.jpg This road in Highpoint Park leads to the observatory. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img11/8205/etyy.jpg View from the observatory - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img703/4766/lzl8.jpg In the cove. We need some sailboats. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img818/871/btl2.jpg This is where the Drive meets Inner Harbor road and the Boulevard. Inner Harbor road is straight ahead; it eventually runs along the Inner Harbor area and Marina District. The Drive/Boulevard greenway veers to the right. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img109/6014/bu8d.jpg Looking south down the northern stretch of the Boulevard. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img600/1091/x8xv.jpg The Boulevard - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img708/8361/2lud.jpg Monument Park - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img708/3678/jebj.jpg Museum Park is on the left; Monument Park is on the right. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img189/5972/xzrh.jpg One of the bypasses for through traffic. - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img96/7389/qecj.jpg The Boulevard - - - http://imageshack.us/a/img20/7963/y7x8.jpg This Hotel at University Circle features a revolving rooftop restaurant. |
You have managed to implement terrain extremely well. I don't think another city on here uses this so successfully. The terrain helps to define the character of the city more and creates a degree of realism much more than if the model was flat.
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Your city is looking great:D But how did you make those hills so nicely? When I tried to make a hill in my city it looked terrible, so I deleted it!
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Another great tour! I agree, that the terrain looks great and it really helps in making this city very realistic. Another thing is the realistic massing of those buildings. Hopefully we'll see more tours soon!
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That's one beautiful skyline! I love the amount of low rises in the city, really adds to the realism! I've always wanted to do that with Staunton but I never manage to get past the CBD!
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I am surprised how good even the open spaces look, that must indeed be the terrain. :)
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Impressive as ever, terrain complexity is very successful.
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Wow - very impressive! For some reason the grid reminds me of Halifax.
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There is a little Halifax influence in there; The Citadel area and water. A suspension bridge in view doesn't hurt. I think Halifax has a great natural setting. |
The realistic layout and skyline and the huge size take my breath away every time I look at this. Wonderful!
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