Building the Biggest Amusement Pier in the World! | Verde Beach Ep. 76

[@mauliksaxena]

Gotta get a back gate on the Hamilton exp.. near the ferris wheel would be a great opportunity.. for seamless integration, safety (park is fenced in), and access to small lookout. Love the build!

[@titaniadioxide6133]

Definitely agree with that - a back entrance with a small parking lot would be great for adults without kids, who want to avoid the family area, or people who want to visit both the Eye and the Hamilton Experience

[@josh64x]

Great idea - After walking to the wheel you could walk back through the park and play some games.

[@WalkingAccountant]

I dont know… most parks have one for a reason.. control entry and no loss of ticket revenue if people manage to sneak in…

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Completely agree!

[@jemleye]

To avoid claustrophobia and give a wider vision of the amenities in the new Hamilton Experience, I suggest that you downgrade the central path going through the park so there won't be trees there. The side paths look nice, but atm I think it is a bit much as a whole

[@MordechaiKarp]

Ye it did look a bit stuffed

[@gdrriley420]

I think it just needs a change in tree type. those feel huge at human scale

[@CityPlannerPlays]

I agree. I'll take that down a notch in the next one!

[@Yes_I_Would_Kent]

These are the sorts of builds which make Verde Beach stand out amongst other cities. Love the concept and showing the real life examples. Love this series!

[@CityPlannerPlays]

[@MrBmnmtfk]

Hi Phil wanted to share that I've been going through some dark times recently and your videos have really helped keep me afloat. Your chill, smooth style, combined with your goofy laugh (no offense I say it endearingly) really bring relief to my heavy heart. Thanks for your passion.

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Sorry to hear about your dark times. I hope that you see light at the end of the tunnel! I'm glad that I can help in any way! You're in my thoughts!

[@EmmaWargh]

This comment was really touching and made me tear up. I hope you're doing better now. Finding those bright spots can really make a difference.

[@luc4856]

Looks great. I think a ferry stop at the end of the pier would go well, both, with the London Eye and a 2nd entrance to the Hamilton experience.

[@gerdazinner2277]

I was thinking the same thing, it would be great to have an entrance on the other side by the eye along with a ferry stop.

[@CityPlannerPlays]

That is a FANTASTIC idea! I'll get that added in the next one!

[@george7007]

This might have been my favorite build yet. Phil's excitement really came through. The real life examples, the tips for getting nice 45 angles on the roads, the mix use of props and buildings. *chef's kiss*

[@owenmergliano8160]

I think that there should be a second entrance facing the ocean to have ferry acess. It would mirror some amusement parks that I have gone to and would not have to be big. Also it would give the ferry network a reason to move outward besides to avoid collision. (edit: You could make another pier expansion in that landscaped area next to the London Eye and put the ferry stop there.)

[@thebearded_guardian3671]

I absolutely love the juxtaposition between new and old. The environment feels new and fresh, while some reminders are seen in the flooring of what old Hamilton Experience was like. Absolutely awesome. I really hope the metro station is placed smack in the middle of the hotels and the World Fair. Just imagine walking up the stairs to ground level and being greeted with the vista of lush and high end hotels, view of the skyline, and the World Fair. That would look amazing!

[@ben0329]

I absolutely love this build. The integration of the road to place the London Eye worked really well. As others have said a secondary entrance to the Hamilton Experince would work very well next to the London Eye. Also please don’t forget to include walking paths onto the key wall from the rest of the pier so people can actually use them

[@terrancebrown87]

Someone scored big with those original Hamilton experience street lights. Love when people cherish unique antiques.

[@jasonewing8693]

The first episode I saw of yours was episode 18 when you built the Hamilton experience originally, so glad to see it have a makeover I do think you could put a side gate at the end of the park near the London Eye and dont forget to go back and re do the ferry line that was moved

[@CityPlannerPlays]

[@nathanmock1824]

Since the ferry would have to be rerouted anyway, this seems like a great place to add a stop!

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Completely agree!

[@davidruggiero9538]

This was probably my favourite episode ever. I love this build. But a few critiques! I think the trees are too big along the centre path in the Hamilton experience. U cannot see any rides deep into the park. The bigger rides are probably more expensive, so the owner of the park would want full visibility of them IMO. The big trees look cool, but just too big. Also I believe right at the start when you rezoned residential, you cut off an existing path connection. I might not sleep tonight without knowing the path will be fixed 😩

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Going to fix both of those things you mentioned!

[@Epitome_93]

A big ⛩️ Arch or ⛲ Focal point at the end of the Main Road/Collector would be the 🍒 cherry on top! Coming down that road, the line of sight would allow for distant viewing, and build anticipation for the destination. (Examples: Arc de Triomphe, France - St Louis Archway - Flatiron Building, NYC)

[@Jaylen510]

Wow! What timing! I just finished my new amusement park in my city today!

[@Turmbau]

I really love your videos, the calmness and how you get me to ignore every task I have for an hour per video just makes my days a little less stressing. Your videos also get me to be a little bit happier every day I see them.

[@solareclipse188]

hey CPP I LOVE the series. I usually watch your videos while I play and since I've started watching your channels, I feel like I've gotten better at this game that I've been playing COMPLETELY WRONG for so long!!! Keep up the awesome content man!

[@tokinGLX]

haha there has to be a ferry ploppable asset so that you could make the beached one permanent

[@Alahmnat]

Loving how this pier is looking so far! And as a transplant to Spokane, it's great to see Riverfront Park's expo pavilion get a shoutout, especially since the park is nearing the end of its own multi-year glow-up and revitalization project. It's such a valuable and unique asset for the city.

[@timmayer1906]

there is something in my mind you always say: culdesacs are bad for safety reasons. Well isnt this new hamilton experience a big culdesac? Lets think about an emergency in the park. there is just the main entrance to escape, because of no side entrance. you should build one side entrance for safety reasons

[@WillCSOfficial]

Lovely work!! I really like this pier! And congrats on 150 years of VB :)

[@MrJerhomie]

I didn't know that the Palace of Fine Arts at SF was built for a World Fair! I go there from time to time and am always in awe on how beauty the architecture is there. You learn something new everyday.

[@schulze82]

Adding the Observation Tower near the expo center, would give the World's Fair vibe. I think the floating gardens would look good too.

[@beckybee_]

Congrats on 150 years of Verde Beach!! 🎉🎉 Ive been binge watching the playlist while ill and honestly its saved my sanity. So glad I found your channel, thank you!!

[@zpaton]

Wow I never realized how many of those landmarks are from world fairs! I’ve been to Canada Place (Vancouver), Riverfront Park (Spokane), Space Needle (Seattle), and the Biosphere (Montreal)

[@Zilburix]

Will having the road along the amusement park now help firetrucks get to the park? Prior, there were only paths and so you were at the mercy of helicopter response. Does the fence surrounding the park affect the firetrucks? I feel like this is a great opportunity to help fireproof this part of the city.

[@Edgerunner90]

Since Formula1 is in full swing right now, you should maybe consider creating a racing track!

[@fightingfinn1503]

I always wanted a F1 track asset

[@EvanC881]

Awesome top tier build! I really loved the view of the pier from the city. People are saying to turn the wheel but you would lose the great view!! One thing I agree is to remove the trees from the middle path so that patrons can see the rides. Loved this build tho can't wait to see it finished with public transport and such

[@halestorm22]

Hi Phil! So happy I stumbled across your channel which has become my newest hyper fixation! Wanted to mention that I really enjoyed the tucked-away feel of the haunted house in the old Hamilton Experience and would love to see that replicated again. I think centering the building and providing the previous landscaping would do well in breaking up the very parallel path network and separating the "adult" sections from the kids a bit better! 😊 Some rumblings of a new tourism mogul Teresa Tyrell putting some stock into the Expo by building her hotels near the pier... sounds like a new rival for Myrtle and Karen 👀👀👀

[@jesseveenstra9605]

wow, absolutely great video! One of the best vb episodes so far in my opinion! I would love to see the water that you capsuled in with the pier to become the most popular beach in verde beach. With lots of parasols and whatnot. Jetski's, supping...🤩🤩I'm excited for what else you have planned!!

[@Ubi2447]

This was an exciting episode. Loved revisiting a classic location and see it with new life and attractions. The anticipation of working on the island is intense. Can't wait to see more, Phil!

[@str_ss]

Expo 2020 Dubai is taking place as we speak! Bigger than Monaco and with so many iconic works of architecture. Would have been amazing to see it featured in your overview too 😀

[@jasonarthurs3885]

The 80s retro baroque music in outro is gem. Also, new destination pier so befits Verde Beach. Kudos on the build.

[@CityPlannerPlays]

...don't look at the population ! We have some work to do in the next one....

[@ILoveQazaqstan]

I looked at the population

[@terrancebrown87]

I don’t know how these time stamps work but I really appreciate them when they are there. Thank you 🙏

[@nanamae4520]

52:24 oh god it felt so good when u placed those colorful flower bushes (& trees) bc COLOR!! that landmark really needed that color! been really enjoying the builds so far! 💕 (just gotta avoid the comments to ignore the what-could-have-beens lol)

[@davidsdesign543]

Fun fact: Optionally you can just hit ENTER when the demolition comfirmation query pops up, you don't have to move the mouse to YES every time. May save you a couple of seconds/gray hairs...

[@TheMod03]

😅

[@spartacus987]

I think since you have that road now, some floating restaurants would be a nice addition to the ends to add more lush. Although the current may be too severe.

[@JamaicanGirl3150]

This series is my guilty pleasure and comfort videos when they come out :D keep up the wonderful work!

[@PatrioticGaPatriotHD]

I don't know why but the boat beaching itself at !0:00 was so hilarious to me lol

[@IceDree]

Fantastic episode, Phil! Love the redevelopment of the Hamilton Experience. I have an idea for the area behind the London Eye. Extend the area a bit to add the boat museum, the big ferry stop, another gate to the park and a metro station to connect the area to the metro plaza with a stop near the expo center. It would make the Hamilton pier an L shaped and you can name the new area "Its not a tumor".

[@drfreshey]

I have finally caught up on this series! Glad I found your channel, I've learned so much about the game and about how urban planning works through it!

[@CoreyJ07]

I left this on when I fell asleep and city planner plays was in my dreams

[@christophejergales7852]

I'm just sitting here enjoying my lazy Sunday with the Bob Ross of the city planning world. Life is good.

[@murdo4243]

I am not sure where it will fit in, but a model of a fully implemented Monona terrace would be sweet and such a good nod to FLW. It would also allow you to drop that sweet knowledge you have about where the design comes into conflict with zoning and other land use ordinances. Keep it up! These are amazing! Nothing has grabbed me the way that this has.

[@desirp88]

TIL that you can use the bridge assets as upgrades for your roads....you learn something every day man lol

[@enhydralutra]

I think the only thing I would have added to the theme park would be a side gate near the London Eye. The whole thing looks so beautiful though!

[@paulholzer8227]

Looks amazing, but somehow im missing parasols.

[@DuelScreen]

BTW, no insurance company will cover a waterfront park anymore. There was an amusement park in Myrtle Beach, SC called the Pavilion right next to the Atlantic Ocean for many years. After Hurricane Andrew (I think or maybe Katrina) the insurance costs tripled and the park was no longer economically viable so it was dismantled. The last time I was there it was mostly an empty grassy lot. You can google information about it. It was a great park and I have many fond memories from my childhood there.

[@steveroberts995]

You really brought your “A” game to this build. Nicely done! The bare fields in front of the large buildings might serve as a gathering space or a promenade for street vendors (food carts, etc.). A great big fountain would be so cool! I’m sure it will look great whatever you decide to put there. Been enjoying your builds since Bluffside Crossing! Any more 5B1C plans in the pipeline?

[@Sam-es2gf]

Verde Beach and a cuppa makes any day better. Cheers Phil!

[@ODP_Guru]

25:23 I learnt a tip from an @overchargedegg video recently that might help you with problematic level heights when building near water. Make sure you pause the game as the undulation from the moving waves can mess up your height levels when building roads/placing piers etc. 😎

[@saturnuria1217]

I’m sure it’ll be picked up in the next episode, but do you need to check and amend your ferry and fishing paths now? I’m sure some of them used to go past the end of the old pier. Awesome work. It reminds me of a few places in the world. Darling Harbour in Sydney and The Quays in Salford, near Manchester.

[@nspring06]

The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens NY is another World's Fair design that was meant to be taken down but never was

[@SpiritualLoveAwakening]

Love the re-imagined Hamilton Experience… think asset placement of the unique buildings could be better but still looks great 👍

[@edmontim84]

The city tour song SLAPS!!!! What a jam

[@JesusMiranda09]

I think a Dog park by the hotels on Hamilton Experience peninsula would make sense. People travel with their pets. The only current option is the little mini park bye the London Eye.

[@shepard9671]

You should put a road at the end of the pier and flip the eye to get better 360 views, because currently on the one side they are facing the coaster. Also with the road on the end you could place a ferry stop and add a back entrance. Lastly you should add some parking and public transport. I hope the expo buildings get some more love too

[@krutarthdave1938]

30:25... Why? Not going to lie, getting rid of that triangle of open space was sad. It would have been the perfect space to plant a few trees and put down some benches for people to sit and enjoy.

[@wesleypeters4112]

Or a monument of some type commemorating the expo.

[@plonk420]

omg, love the tie-in with IRL "wonders of the world!"

[@dragade101]

hopefully there is a metro or monorail line to the centre of the artificial peninsula; mainly because you have such a rich transit network, then it stops shy of the attractions (technically it wouldnt be as safe, having a metro go through landfill but its also a game, so lets suspend physics)

[@bananadingle]

Re the piers.. Set the ground height to be just below the surface level of the water and then angle that dowen from there. If the quay wall is too deep it goes wiggy.

[@tbestig4164]

This would definitely be one of the smallest world fairs lol, those things were IMMENSE back in the day

[@Nemusplanta]

i just hear in my mind how old people in verde beach are complaining how everything was better before when he destroyed hamilton experience :D

[@robertcooper5375]

At the end of the pier you could also use the asset from the zoo park where it is the sea life that fits into the water

[@zachjohnson9335]

Monorail Access!! A worlds fair is exactly the type of event that would have a monorail running through/to it! Think EPCOT!

[@WongKaiKo]

Spokane resident here (I just live here, I'm definitely not FROM here), while I have no huge love for this city and surrounding area, Riverfront Park and old US Pavilion from Expo 74 are pretty neat and definitely a net positive on the area (an old rail yard square in the middle of downtown occupied the site prior to the event).

[@Jacob-yg7lz]

The bumper cars should be on the same side as the food court, isntead of the tower. That way, you don't get people puking!

[@Wasabi25113]

You probably thought about it but you can use the empty space in front of the expo buildings for parking for both the expo and the Hamilton Experience

[@SeregaKRYL]

Just imagine the boats riding through this in s channel. The bridges over the channel would look striking) I'm writing this when I'm in Amsterdam so I'm a bit biased now :-)

[@edwardmiessner6502]

12:30 😂😂😂 The Dill Dough Peninsula! 😝 EDIT: I wish you could have a customised park entrance instead of that "Chirpyland" and the ability to put the ferris wheel on an internal park path instead of a road. It seems Chirpy Amusements LLC owns all the vanilla amusement parks in City Skylines!

[@mini_moemoe_cow1179]

Add a ferrystop behind the london eye

[@cammysan]

I had ZERO idea the royal exhibition building was from a world's fair. 🌠 I've been living in Melbourne for 30 years

[@tonyb92681]

How could you forget the sunsphere in Knoxville? It was even in the Simpsons as the wigsphere!

[@lifted2575]

almost all the worlds fair host cities commissioned a new attraction to entice tourists. You could have commissioned one for this build. Still a chance in a 150 yr anniversary celebration live stream

[@joop1991]

I would've rotated the London Eye a quarter turn and also add a second gate to the park there.

[@Jimidmih]

"Santiago, Chili"

[@Sam-uk4cg]

can't wait for the finished look of this project

[@Slavir_Nabru]

Had a right double take when the Parthenon came up in the list of buildings designed for world fairs. I didn't even register how pristine it looked, just got confused thinking about the World's Fair 640BC...

[@JonZiegler6]

amazing build, well done!

[@treycarmichael3605]

The district tool should use a pin method, where you can create the shape you want by dropping pins along the bounding area, with power to adjust pins with move it. I hate the current wonky-snapping and oversized paintbrushes!

[@rsrptts]

Right after you talked about the Expos, I remembered the one in my country, Portugal. Nice to see it on the slideshow :) Love your content, keep it up. Cheers.

[@TheMod03]

Super awesome, loved the history tidbit!

[@Legellan]

Make that patio facing the water historial so it upgrades but doesn't change.

[@ash36230]

London would've had Crystal Palace to add to the list if it didn't burn down :P

[@bloodmonkay7748]

This was great. Only thing I think it’s missing is a large parking lot by the expo buildings.

[@sam-fq3ms]

Its vanilla

[@edenlopez1221]

Should flip the coaster with the haunted house so the coaster can be seen from the city, and the haunted house is more hidden.

[@longdutchprod]

It's been like 2 months but I finally caught up on all 3 city builds!!!

[@stevespencer4563]

Spectacular. Your next tsunami is going to have so much fun at the new Hamilton Experience. 🙂

[@paytonpryor]

You should make some jetty rocks for decoration

[@jave2274]

I havent had time to watch the video yet, but i would suggest a bus from the Hamilton Experience to the Pyromania Institute crossing the bridge near the sea. Looking forward to watch the video! You also could do a tourist bus system, haven seen something like this in most lets plays.

[@paulphilley4246]

Consider moving the City Arch to the entrance to the Exposition

[@Cateyez380]

Looking good. Have some ice cream then go on the teacups. 😂

[@jaythursdayofficial480]

Damn, was looking out for The Globe @ Flushing Meadows Park in Queens.. 😩 lol

[@mirandabee2323]

"We want it to be better than any pier that's out there right now." So you want it to be peerless!

[@Shenron557]

I don't know how much close to reality are you looking for in this series. I would guess that the water circulation would get stagnant between the amusement park and the beach due to the shape of the construction (view at 54:50). This might lead to trash and other debris accumulating in that bit of water, leading to bad smell, algal blooms and water that is not appealing to look at. This is just my guess. To get accurate results, you'll need CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) 😅

[@iainjames313]

There's something magical about a pier isn't there? I wonder how in real life the three competing interests (Expo committee, hotel/tourism lobby, Hamilton Experience management) would have came out in terms of proximity to the water. In my view, the Hamilton experience got the prime bit of land here and the poor world fair people came out bottom, but I guess it has better proximity to transit and road access which would also be important. No parking though! The massively increased land values might even spur development on the proximal mainland.

[@justinlumpkin1874]

7:40 you increased the density where you were trying to preserve views from the park

[@Liyah357]

Just visited the Parthenon last week!

[@antzgreen]

I was watching the airport challenge video and now this one and I think you should make like an olympics planning video and maybe even a challenge haha (not sure of the rules or how thatd work) but just sounded fun to me