A SOLUTION for the LEGO City? Residential & Ninjago Relocated!

[@equality_72521]

I suggest continuing to rearrange things. Right now, the residential area is the least exciting part of your city, so making it a focal point doesn’t seem ideal, especially with all the roads up there taking up valuable space. Moving the Ninjago area was a good call as it just does not fit, but I’d recommend adding something more visually striking and with more height on those platforms. Ideally, something with a lot of green space. Possibly dedicating part of the area to a large botanical garden. Anyways, just my two cents.

[@loserlee]

Up house should be down in the city next to the construction. I like the residential being up on the hill… could even build some fancy stilt houses to be on the side of the mountain. The zoo might work better over by the amusement park, too, instead of prime beach-front real estate.

[@jackkramer6787]

Now that you have the Botanical Garden by the zoo you should put in a sky walk over it, like in Banff or the Grand Canyon. Keep up the good work, love your videos!

[@codyburtrum2604]

Why not just put the Ninjago sets as part of the amusement park just like Disney has Baatu, Tomorrowland, Frontierland etc.

[@caseyelkins172]

What if the zoo is where Ninjago was and the houses are where the zoo currently is? Then the residential area would feed into the beach, downtown, and into the countryside. The skate park could be moved/expanded like you mentioned in a previous video and some playground equipment could be added. Some of the downtown buildings could be moved closer to where the residential used to be if more space is needed for residential. It would also allow you to keep the original idea of having the zoo come off the mountain.

[@Theotherotherguy-36]

That’s an amazing idea!!

[@Hawaiiansilky]

I really like this idea!!! Nice job let's see if he considers

[@rbleisem]

That's a good idea, even lets him build on that schoolyard idea and if he takes my idea as well, that would give him even more room to play with, for the city.

[@johnybravo863]

Yep get rid of the zoo

[@caseyelkins172]

@@rbleisemI couldn’t find the comment with your idea. What was it? I’d love to hear

[@jonathanmarquez7717]

The Bricksie energy is on fire today!!!!

[@mrzsmusiclessons]

I think the residential area up on the platform makes more sense than it being between the city and amusement park. That’s a nice change!

[@pietermonnier]

I really like seeing the constant evolution of the city. A bigger downtown core will definitely serve you well!

[@22damaged]

Put the temples into the mountain. With the upside down home. You liked that idea, yet you haven't said anything about it. If you add buildings into the mountain, it's less bricks to make the mountain.

[@Jellede]

16:24 you can also integrate the botanical garden into the zoo by making a walking path through the mountain. then you can bring the botanical garden to the front and around a wall and then you still have room for some extra houses in the residential area

[@Dont_Tell_Anyone_Its_Me]

I think moving the residential area to the hills is the best option, not only because it is what is done in real cities, but also because it allows the houses, which are smaller, to stand out on top of the taller buildings of the downtown. I would love if the Monster Fighter haunted house was moved next to the new residential area, raised by a few bricks, overlooking it Edward Scissorhands style. The only thing I would change is the tunnel under the new residential area. It makes so much more sense to move it where you initially placed it in the last video, before putting it back where it was. That way, it would align with the street, and connect to the gravel road in the country side before crossing the stream and not being hidden behind Winnie the Pooh's tree

[@Devastator07]

1. I think that you should use some of those curved slope pieces that come in the Road Plate packs at the top of the ramps to make a smoother looking transition 2. You should also consider using the glow in the dark 1x2 plates that also come from those for something it could look really cool 3. If the mountains are going to be up to the edge, you should put in some caves or even a mine of some sort, lego did make 2 different waves of gold miners set's for city you could look at for inspiration, maybe get some idk 4. I also think that it would make more sense for the Ninjago City sets to be part of the canal since they are already waterfront buildings, as such, you wouldn't need to mills plate them(I know that would be a massive pain since I have Ninjago City Markets and have seen how let's say complex it is)you would only need to make a walkway ramp on each end

[@Bruticus099]

👍I agree with you, I also think that the beach should have a train station since there is no room for parking especially considering that the beach is so full of people it just makes sense for there to be one

[@MarsRoverRose]

Love the residential location. A comment below me mentioned tiers of mountain with the ninjago placed along it, I think that would be awesome with waterfall features. I think the botanical garden should be pushed more off the street to give it a front garden and entrance space.

[@Oz-Rein]

Sounds like you have a plan Bricksie. We can make all the suggestions we want but it's ultimately up to you to decide what you do and how you do it. I'm liking the direction you're taking so far.

[@helenakathedollyworldunive835]

here's my idea... you could incorporate the ninjago building and make it part of the amusement park. Like star wars at Disney world!

[@Darkthuggg]

Still say to keep medieval and Ninjago together, separated by beach or body of water

[@neilbeaumont8272]

Could you put Ninjago with the canal, then all the water is together? I like the residential moving to the hills. Lego is always going to bring out more city, so making more room for downtown makes sense. Loving how the city is growing, great work. 👍

[@aliciapozzo9947]

i like the idea of moving the residential houses up on the platform.

[@TaniaVincer]

Looking at the ninjago city against your lovely clouded sky looks great.

[@gabbygirl1292]

The whole point of this is to have fun experimenting with the layout. I know it’s a lot of building but have the mountains or Ninjago or residential area in one place for a while and switch it when you get bored with that. You have it all on plates that you can move easily around for the most part so enjoy the process. No need to overthink it. Mountains in one area for a couple of months then change the location. I watch your channel to get ideas and stay excited about my Lego city. That’s what it’s about. If I can give suggestions that help you that’s a bonus for me! It’s fun. You’re very fortunate to be able to do all of this while making a living. Enjoy it while you can. Have fun!!!

[@cloudagent3099]

Regarding the mountains I think a cool feature could be a gap of sorts in the mountains with an old wooden bridge connecting them over a deep canyon or something. Love how the city is currently coming together.

[@katdg1447]

Having space to grow and allocating built sets to unbuilt areas is very ideal. I like how you’ll still integrate the Ninjago sets. They’re essential to your mountains and allow nice stories to be told

[@rosemorrison7075]

Hi Bricksie. Great to see Jose back at work, and you looking happier! It's decision time again in the City! 😂 Lots of ideas and lots of planning. I would love to see the City core expand with more customised modular buildings. I'm sure you will want to build more residential buildings too. Beautiful customised houses. As I have mentioned before I'm not a Ninjago fan, however I will respect your decision. Otherwise I love the City, and it's great to see the design and development of it.

[@steverichardson8080]

If you keep the Ninjago where it is, I'd suggest planning the mountain like the buildings aren't there and cut them into the side of the mountain, as if carved out of the rock itself. The trickle from the snow on top of the mountain melting could feed the canals

[@TheLegoravenclaw]

Have a path going from the zoo to the botanical gardens

[@makermelissa]

Another idea is to move the Home Alone house to the winter village area.

[@Sladesbane007]

You’re an excellent creative builder- if you continue having concerns moving things around you could always build the landscape and then make your own buildings to fit for a more realistic feel!

[@shawnhuston8637]

What you could do is put the school over by the gardens, then put the quick mart where the school was. Then you can maybe build a grocery store in the downtown area 🤔. 🤗

[@rasinaesthetic]

idk about the practicality but id love to see more angles of the city from inside the cutouts

[@95mushroom]

YES! Like @ 17:50, never knew he had a tire shop there!

[@StacksOnBricks]

I love that you’re willing to change things up in major and minor ways! It’s all part of the process- trial and error! I’m here for the journey and I’m enjoying every step of the way!!

[@mrmsc919]

Bricksie- What about 3 tiers of mountain and have different parts of Ninjago built into different layers of the mountain overlooking the amusement park? A raised train line can drop off the minifigs to visit. The mountain can have multiple waterfalls and a ranger station. Adjacent to that mountain would be a snow capped area for the winter scene.

[@dinibo]

I agree. I think the mountain should start where Ninjago is now and then it should be up far above the city like a magical city in the clouds. It doesn't make sense on the same level as the "normal" city.

[@ghostfaitlafett9975]

Residential area looks good there, not sure about the botanical garden, you should make that part the more luxury residential with villas overlooking the bay. The zoo would probably look better closer to the amusement park. And ninjago should be higher up in the mountain.

[@annev3301]

@@ghostfaitlafett9975I get your point! Perhaps if it’s moved towards the observatory it could blend better with the campsite, the hills and he could really go all-out on his greenery skills. Though this lay out might work too, when it comes to the blending with the zoo.. Hopefully we’ll get more updates on that soon - perhaps today😊

[@ChumoDookie]

Ninjago should go under the winter mountain. It could be a secret subterranean cave. This is visible from behind the winter mountain. Would be a great opportunity for lighting.

[@cam3ron993]

A giant mountain that goes from side to side in the back. Then you can put the winter village on one side and line up Ninjago on the other side.

[@shawnhuston8637]

You could put all of the tall buildings on the rase plat form.. then you can see more of the city 😊

[@jimmychu21]

With the layout as you have it, you could move the upper platform and coverings forward a bit where Ninjago is giving you more room for the mountain behind. Remember the platform coverings don't have to be a long straight line.

[@warrennewman5325]

Hi mrs BRICKSIE nice seeing you back in the studio with mr BRICKSIE city looking incredible

[@ABrickDreamer]

Definitely a good spot for the residential area. What you bring the winter village a little bit forward, so you can create a enclosed area behind the mountain for Ninjago. Like a hidden city into the city

[@ytzpilot]

Use the Montreal Mountain as your inspiration, the city goes around that mountain and the citizens utilise it for park and recreation

[@matthewboeschen9892]

Move new botanical garden above zoo and move residential area where you have new botanical now. Definitely keep Ninjago on upper platform.

[@dpin6072]

If you are running out of room in your city already you are in trouble. Recommend repurposing your castle area to the main city. Appears you are much more passionate about the city itself then a castle diorama. Build your castle diorama under your city someday. Add some lighting under the tables and should look great.

[@thebricktroooper]

Yeah, I never understood why he even bought those tables for the medieval area when he did. He hasn’t worked on it since.

[@jbaker3031]

I like the idea of moving the residential area and opening that area open for more downtown buildings. I think that Ninjago city will need to be elevated up even more so that it will be seen above the new downtown area. You might consider embedding Ninjago city into the mountain. The residential area is a lot harder to place.

[@drewsomerville7586]

I think the residential area should be up on the higher ground, then you could have an elevated train track that brings the people down to the city, and a cable car down into the country side !! Loving that you are open to making big changes like this, you’ll be happier once you’ve finished that you did !!

[@DanutaNetherwood]

It's wonderful to hear excitement in your voice about moving your Lego city around! I love watching your video's and hearing about your kids and Mrs Bricksie. Your doing a fabulous job! Keep it up!

[@22damaged]

I like the thought of moving residents up where Ninjago is, building a mid-platform for Ninjago City and extending the City. That makes sense. Plus it'll give more room for more modules in the city.😊

[@mcbou33]

I really like this layout. So many more options for the downtown now

[@jacobgingerhoffman7816]

Pretty nice changes. I honestly think the residential area works really nice there. The only idea I have is maybe to make a staircase from the zoo up to the botanical garden to tie them together and make the mountain face a little more interesting. Love the changes. Good work.

[@michaelrobinson1806]

I LOVE the houses on the replicated area! That makes so much more sense as an architect. The botanical garden can be surrounded by green space and paths for the residences to walk. Most botanical gardens have open garden space too so it make perfect sense. Love the changes. Personally I would put the ninjago where the houses were but I don’t mind them on the mountain and I know you have that vision for them.

[@DeejCampana-ox8ri]

Love the Lego city you should build a race track somewhere. It would be a dream to light the whole city and also you should do like a vote. Maybe on the channel just so to figure out what you want to build there’s a lot of cool ideas. 🎉

[@larsoieful]

So happy for the changes!! Makes more sense for the residential to have more separation with the city. Also like the idea of having the ninjago in the down town themed as a china town

[@MyCapMyEverything]

I do like it like that! - maybe there could be a water source coming from inside the botanical garden or next to it, maybe a hot spring that would warm the botanical garden, which would explain why they chose to build it there, and then you could lead the river up there. That would make it a very beautiful garden place with an incredible view - it is a joy to follow the development of the city btw

[@aaronfiller8930]

Love the residential area up high, I think you could try gradually elevating them (like with the canal/town hall area) to blend with the nearby mountains and break up the boxyness. Also, moving Ninjago city to be behind/part of the theme park would make so much sense. Plus, it would then be adjacent to the winter vilage table, so you have more depth to build the mountains. Only some suggestions though, great work as always and appreciate your drive and passion!

[@richardrussell4022]

Bricksie, love the idea of a lower platform for Ninjago. Maybe consider starting a lower hill in front of where you'd build the mountain and incorporate the tunnel to the countryside into the hill, placing Ninjago on top of the hill instead of the higher baseplate area. You'd be able to keep all those baseplates up top and keep your goal of have the mountains gradually build. Overall, I don't know how realistic those massive flat retaining walls are. It would be an architectural feat to hold back that much landmass with those walls. Go natural!

[@BradAnderson-b8o]

Always thought it would look cool to run the amusement park on top of the central raised platforms, directly behind the zoo. Trains running through tunnels beneath the park would be pretty sweet! Downtown could then extend into the space left open in the back. Maybe Ninjago sets all together on that smaller island display would give them a prime viewing spot . . they look incredible!

[@yeshaelxbl-pc4296]

Hey Jordan, you should move the new botanical garden & the observatory to the space above/overlooking the zoo. This would essentially be the "science district".

[@lizturnis6787]

I think that the Ninjago building would be a great addition to the amusement park. You had said that you plan on adding elevation to the park and that you could incorporate all the ninjago buildings into it, kinda like disney world and epcot. But what you have done looks great so far. Cant wait to see what you add to the downtown area!

[@bmrrfan1]

The new residential area looks good. My only suggestion would be to have the Up house in the city core between a couple of taller buildings, maybe even built up on some clear bricks to look like it's starting to float away.

[@BluejacketBricks]

Why not put Ninjago in the downtown area and integrate it in with the canal, since the Ninjago sets are already designed to be built on bodies of water? It could be a little Ninjago district within the main city core.

[@MrKChernes]

I’ve been waiting many months for these videos where he realizes the mountain was taking up too much space. If he still wants a large mountain range it would take up less space if it was just across the back of the table. That way you really only have to consider the front of the mountain and not worry about having enough space to slope the mountain down on the back side. The back side could just be a solid flat wall that not one will see, or build little scenes into the back like a Batcave or mine shaft or bear den.

[@DalekKhronos]

I would move the stream down to the other end, and have the water flowing from the Ninjago city 'reservoir.' along with the botanical garden, we need a super sized x mansion towering over the zoo(*edit - afterthought - the botanical gardens could be a part of the x mansion's estate*), with a broken golden gate bridge piece protruding from the cliff side, to recreate magneto battle scene. Also, an afterthought, it would be great to see some global buildings in the city, like Britain's houses of parliament and 10 downing street in the main city (mods obviously, I have seen some great ones on rebrickable), and maybe the Sydney Opera House in with Ninjago, in that water based style. Another great one would be putting the Eiffel tower in the city or theme park area, although not sure about that as it might tower over everything else too much, being As huge as it is 😅. These ideas would be beneficial as people across the world will feel more of a connection to the city, and it makes it stand out with the international icons. As always, loving the content! 💙

[@sarahwhitelam12]

Swap the zoo and the residential area and move ninjago down between to downtown and amusement park

[@Brickyard_Builds]

Love the relocated residential area. Might be worth looking at switching the zoo and Ninjago City. The height of Ninjago won’t be as conflicting with your mountain and residential area. It can have a strewn from the mountain that feeds the basin of the city. Then it also looks like the old section of the city. Look forward to seeing the evolution

[@22damaged]

Okay...so I commented as you spoke😅😂. The new layout in my opinion looks awesome!!!!!🎉❤🎉❤

[@garoshant]

what i would do when i was kid and when i had Legos, i would incorporated my space/pirates/castle sets to my Lego city is be having a different themed area in my theme park, like how Disneyland different themed lands at there park, it made sense to me at the time....its your lego city, do your lego city what your lego heart wants, i enjoy watching your videos, keep up the great work. thank you

[@Yuristinkens]

I love the new plan. For sure put the residential area where old nanchago was. Also with the expansion of downtown the big trainststion is in the middel where it has to be.

[@Motlier]

Can't you put the ninjago stuff in the now empty residential area? Add another small river and they even have access to the sea so the port makes sense? Also fixed the issue with one of the buildings being so tall? Free's up space for your mountain too. Either way it looks super cool!

[@martindms77]

Once again, you're crushing it. I love the new changes. I wouldn't worry about lowering the wall in front of the residential area. It's a good safety feature in real life. Also I would try to take up the Ninjago a little, maybe 6 or 8 bricks. Lastly, how does this change were the canal will be flowing in the city? Keep up the great work!!

[@kellbell8866]

Beautiful. Great job Bricksie and family!

[@AshleyWood-e4v]

If you left the sidewalk around the residential area it could be a cool running trail that you could incorporate into the greenbelt of the lower areas with hiking trails. Very common recreation spots for residential.

[@Maguzzo84]

I really loved the idea to keep the ninjago city up on the mountain like monastery kind of thing. I would have built a bit higher mountain behind with a "youth of fountain" as a water source with a small monk monastery or temple or shrine.

[@erinkensick8563]

The residential area should be where the zoo is!!!! That would look so good and make way more sense . And the zoo moved either by the amusement park or up where you have the residential area now ! 😊

[@stonecoldsbottlebin]

School yard is an excellent idea - the train tracks probably aren't the best place for kids to go play at lunchtime :D Is there anywhere you could put a suspension bridge? Bit of a challenge but it would look great having cars above as well as going through tunnels.

[@Persona_Brick]

Happy you’re happy bricksie! (Your kids and your Lego city)

[@guleri]

I like the new placement of the Ninjago city as there would be so much mountain the way you originally planned it, and I thnk those mountains should be steep anyway. MAke them quite steep and make a waterfall making water come from the mountain to the Ninjago area. Maybe you could move the Botanical garden half a baseplate away from the road so you get some green area around the whole building?

[@Bboydomaz555]

I love the changes! I do hope you make the school bigger..looks weird that the school is smaller than the home alone house

[@AaronEdwards]

I used to work in broadcasting, and I was the person who recorded the shows during production. One time I totally forgot to hit record. We had guests and everything, and none of it was recorded. So yeah, I feel your pain.

[@christrudden5114]

Hershey Park, in Hershey PA actually has a residential neighborhood across from it on one side and has a zoo attached it that is bisected by a residential road. So if the aesthetic works for you, there are real life analogs.

[@brick.and.blocky]

Hey Bricksie! in my opinion Ninjago city could have a table just for it (as you did with medieval ones), separated from the original big city, maybe in a different room.. Keep it up, all the best!

[@michaelososkalo2871]

You should push back your Beach for boats, and you should have your countryside next to your residential or city area and have a bridge separating them with a big body of water, if it was like a highway which your should add, and you can make MOCS of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, or downscale the Lego tower bridge that in real life is located in London!

[@jonathanderijk5332]

love the downtown core idea, maybe you could give the skyscrapers a bit more breathing room. not a fan of ninjago in the city. nice to see the progress of your city.

[@tillywallenstein]

Idea: Make the zoo bigger by including the botanical garden where it is located now and the space around it. You could build a second entrance up there.

[@AT1754]

The monster fighters house would be cool up there as well. Or even in a deep forested area kind of secluded from other buildings. Would make it fit the creepy vibes a little better

[@temujanradari1105]

You could make another platform jutting out in between the two access points to extend the raised terrain and put Ninjago there... that way you have the full width for the mountains

[@mrwillb3227]

Nice job, looks fab. I dont see the need to have 8 or more studs of water behind ninjago city, you can just start going up from how ever many studs. its nice to have the 8 studs in front but as there is going to be a mountain behind you dont need worry about that water access. The dragon shrine could be just behind the far left modular slightly higher and have a waterfall feeding into the district, then as you said put the temple buildings at various heights in the mountain.

[@mattscott8961]

Yes yes yes! Residential in the hills - light industrial against the amusement park...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@robdhayes]

You are awesome!! Thanks for mentioning the second channel, had no idea it even existed and I've watched every video every morning for a year or two.

[@themrqbz]

you should put emmetts house from the lego movie 2 in the residential area

[@tonihall7810]

Yes I always thought the residential was too close to city. I hope you find something that you enjoy looking at and working on. I think it is all amazing tfs

[@MagnusX117]

I think he really likes the Ninjago sets. Don’t see many(if any) comments saying to keep them in the city. Majority think they should go. He should do what makes him happy though.

[@dinibo]

I like Ninjago. The details are amazing.

[@MagnusX117]

@@dinibocool sets, but don’t really work in a modern, western city setting. Would be a great mini diorama in his other rooms.

[@thanep9667]

Great energy! Mrs. Bricksie! I really like the changes you are making.

[@Lee1978R]

Just an idea could the ninjago not sit next to the botanical garden on that green space hill that’s raising and have buildings on the different levels? Would leave you more room for the mountain and maybe could incorporate the stream too?

[@AronManuputtij-h7b]

make a high road from the residentia aria through the high-rise buildings and the road goes down again before the amusement park.

[@technoviper15]

The evolution of your city is going great. Maybe some thought into future purchases and additions with how they fit in should come into play. As to Ninjago, it kinda feels like it's own theme and doesn't fit with a city plan or even the medieval plan either. Might be an idea to do another dedicated smaller display area by the stairs or even take it into the back Lego room. Just something to think on.

[@CriticsCupofficial]

Don’t forget to add the XMen mansion

[@codyburtrum2604]

The scale is incorrect for the city. He tried it in the residential and downtown in a recent video. It looked GOOFY.

[@chrisfarri8914]

It’s your city of course but I’m sad that there won’t be a giant mountain just because of the new botanical gardens set. I was sort of hoping you were building a mountain like the Denmark Lego house size! That would have been unbelievable especially with lights. Have a fun day and happy building

[@mattscott8961]

I reckon the new botanic garden could be integrated into the zoo entrance - I know it's been brought up - but you, Bricksie, could make that work pretty spesh...😊

[@TheFabulousScot]

If making another greenspace / park with the second glasshouse, then perhaps one of the Ninjago towers can be in the gardens , with blossom trees etc

[@nigelhunt228]

Love your energy for the city, inspiring.

[@deadbytwenty7752]

Oh man, residential up on the hill looks so good! ❤

[@johnvocatura]

How about placing the arboretum in front of the Friends version in the downtown core.? It can be like one huge building. Take out the wooded section closest to town hall and slide everything back to make space.

[@schroederfjeremy]

The residential I think would be best where Ninjago is located like you suggested and Ninjago on the platform alongside the old residential. That's seems like the best idea you suggested.