CITY TIPS: THIS build proves why YOUR city needs a Story!

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Hey everyone! A couple of links I forgot to provide: YUMBLtv's Workshop: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2427110846 MaxFC's Workshop: steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198030726872/myworkshopfiles/?appid=255710 City Tips Submission Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea3CFTTT_LWSwDWTT9gnFaSbbJubPNzL8nkGL3QEXlH26XmQ/viewform And I see the comments about CWC and wanted to let you know it's coming soon! We're going to Robert Moses a bit.... for better or worse.... ***STORY*** Founded in the mid-1800s New Yoke started as a rural town surrounding what was lovingly known as Hard Rock. One of the founding companies in the area was Hemlock Logging Co. Immediately spurring on suburban growth. Catching the eye of Luna Marie, a recently widowed heiress who was buying up land for development and industry; and with the surrounding access to water and a booming town, the purchase was easy for her. Luna set about establishing the first farmland and park on Lunesta Shores. Luna Marie became one of the founding members of the newly formed council for the town of New Yoke. With the access to the highway being one of the main throughways for new residents, the council agreed to open a new ferry route to bring more immigration into the city. Foreign Oil Mogul Robert Stark began assessing the land for possible oil pumps near the city. Finding small traces on the mountain he approached the council to purchase the site. The council granted permission with the promise that Stark would develop a small neighborhood for new workers and fund the growing windmill farms around the city. Once oil, farm, and forestry demanded rail access, a big city goal was to have multiple train stops built for each. Upon the completion of the rail, Either Ore Mining Co. purchased half of the western mountain range and built one of their largest quarries. Spurring the development of a warehouse/factory district and Meadow Harbor. Coinciding with the death of Luna Marie. In Luna Marie’s will she gifted one of the largest pieces of land, and what is considered the main area of New Yoke today. She designated large portions for public use, including a master plan for a university, grand park, and zoo. It would be many more years before other investors became interested in these projects. Seṅor Belmont was a developer and an urban architect who saw Luna’s rough layout for the university and began blueprinting the space - taking most of the southside of the land along the river. Meanwhile, Justin Applegate saw the declining Luna Farms and purchased large swathes of land North West of Luna’s initial purchase - creating a large orchard minutes from the city's limits. Belmont, now desperate for financing, went to the city council and presented his plan, the city was eager to begin construction and approached Applegate. They granted Applegate township rights to the south of the city far past city limits in exchange for financing. Stark, now very old, wanted his own town too - and proposed to finance the grand park in exchange for another large development plot to the south on the ocean shores, where he had explored a large oil facility years earlier. Upon the completion of Gaia University, Applegate announced plans to build the Applegate Animal World Zoo fulfilling Luna’s will. The city began selling off portions of land to developers around the university, zoo and park. A banker saw an opportunity to create one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and presented plans to the city. An uproar from Applegate, as most of his orchards would be demolished to build the financial districts. The city appealed to Applegate by allowing him to build two cargo airports near his farms. Hemlock Logging Co declared bankruptcy as it began to sell off land to settle debts. Heather Handson purchased the forest range immediately north of New Yoke and presented plans to open a large logging site with factories. The city was thrilled to begin exporting wood again. The city continues to grow as more and more tech and tourism floods the area. The most recent builds are the launch site in the religious community in the mountains called Mars Town (they believe we are all Martians trying to get home to Mars). And Button Boardwalk, the great niece of Luna Marie, built the boardwalk after spending many summers on Lunesta Shores wishing there was something cooler to do. The city is now awaiting budgetary balance and traffic resolutions before embarking on their next plans, an international airport and a national park.

[@aaronsirkman8375]

Robert Mosesing? As a New Yorker, I'm not entirely sure that's ever for the better...technically he did do some stuff that worked out really well, but largely at the expense of poor black people, so...

[@CityPlannerPlays]

@@aaronsirkman8375 yep

[@lolman533]

@@aaronsirkman8375 boohoo

[@vincent06]

Can you tell me what is the theme used for the map? (Murky coast is supposed to be boreal)

[@unconventionalideas5683]

1/4 mile is circa 400 meters, not 800 meters.

[@MonsterDash]

Yesss I’m glad this series is back, I know these are hard to put together so an episode every few months or so would be nice

[@happyyorkie5252]

Yes plz

[@ulysseslee9541]

or do one per season / long holiday

[@RustyWalker]

City Tips is a great series. It's also not something other content creators do the way you do it. There's a tip Captain Ahvious says that applies here. Don't build up to your tile borders in straight, parallel lines. When you zoom out, it stands out a mile. Change road and rail directions, fade out your density, simplify the landscaping, anything to make it less obvious that the game told you you had to stop on that line.

[@RobertDoornbosF1]

I always make sure the roads are at some sort of angle compared to the border, and then make a road along the border, breaks the grid and looks like a historical road

[@Jdwill206]

Yes! City Tips is back! Let's gooo!!!

[@landofsuchbeauty]

Healthcare budget tip: No matter the city size, I only use hospitals and medical clinics for aesthetic/build purposes. That's because I am mindful to keep noise and industry pollution absent from my entire city. I do, however, use Elder Lodges and Child Care Centres because, respectively, they prevent pop crashes and boost birthrates. Both buildings also provide enoiugh 'health benefit' to the area of effect to make medical centres and hospitals redundant. Following this guide keeps the health budget very lean!

[@mistermidnight1823]

I've found I can keep the budget comfortably teetering between 70% and 80%, same as education.

[@incredulousdisbelief9841]

This is a really pretty build. I absolutely love the boardwalk amusement park across the water from the university. Stunning layout. Even with the nitpicky flaws, the city tour at the end was simply incredible. Very scenic views from all angles. So impressive.

[@drewhale3041]

This format is really fun to watch. The vanilla builds are my favorite to see, the limitations are good for creativity.

[@VaingloriousGaming]

Happy to see City Tips again! One of these days I'll work up the courage to submit one of my own cities (that is if I ever feel like one of them is "finished.")

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Cities are never finished, just submit!

[@wanderingcartographer2479]

I’m so happy to see this series is back! It’s one of my favorites because I think it’s one of the best ways to identify simple things that could be made way better

[@Mclarenboy100]

I love this series, and heck my jaw absolutely DROPPED looking at Button Boardwalk.

[@CityPlannerPlays]

[@arcadebw]

So glad this series is back. I learn a lot about development here! I wish there was a way for you to offer City Tips to console players.

[@colin9548]

Love that this series is back, always found it very nice and informative because you can connect more to your own city

[@Eugene352]

Hello from Ukraine ❤. Found your channel a month ago, already finished Clear Water county playlist and currently in the middle of Nicolet Bay. Keep going, it’s very interesting to watch your videos. Thank you

[@justinsinke2088]

Watching something like this makes me ponder what sort of things you might have to say about my builds. At the very least, watching this has reemphasized that I really need try to incorporate aesthetics and character into my cities rather than working only within the framework of seeking efficiency and maximizing the logistics of the game systems. I know I have a hard time breaking away from a purely grid layout.

[@Yshtola.]

this video gave me the push to fix my traffic and implement proper arterial roads throughout my city, I had to destroy alot of building to get it done but it is much better traffic flow now, it rarely ever stops.

[@TheeBaseballGod]

I love this game but miss social aspects of gaming so I love playing your videos while I’m also playing my own game. Feels like I’m gaming with you and have live tips for my own builds. Hope all is well Phil!

[@bobbyhead2003]

Very glad to see City tips back

[@veritush]

city tips is how i got to your channel, so i love to see the series back again!

[@dreamsongsims4910]

Great city to reboot this series. Love it and so glad it's back!

[@rrivierareject03]

Welcome back to City Tips! You're an awesome content creator AND community builder--and I can only imagine an awesome human being. We're just happy--and lucky--to get to see you.

[@ryanblair2558]

Love the idea of city reviews. Personally I thought this felt long and will watch it in a few sittings. I imagine this type of video takes a bit of time to put together and will only be released occasionally. I do not see myself watching something like this all the time so if so, that would work out great. Thank you for all the work you put into your videos, easily one of the highest quality Cities Skylines youtube channels out there!

[@seanroemer2057]

I LOVE city tips!!!!

[@Drawing4Anime]

Happy to see this series back!

[@udbhavschauhan]

I had given up hope on this series but you brought it back. Thanks Phil.

[@scamp5000]

I love seeing others builds, gives me ideas for my own. This was a nice map to build on as well, love how it was separated into different areas and towns. I hope we don't have to wait another year to see more of these.

[@StruggleBus07]

I love this series.! Glad to see it back. Thank you, Phil!

[@thebearded_guardian3671]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Of all the series, this is probably one of my favorites. I just love how you constructively criticize the build. You are never malicious in your intent. I just love listening to your rationales while still supporting the builder. It’s so well done😊

[@kekkek4963]

just wanna say that i LOVE this series and i would speak for a lot of people if i say we want more of these awesome reviews!

[@AndyBestHP]

I love this series. Also I feel like the city should get a top score just for "Either Ore" made my day.

[@saschaz.8243]

Absolutely raving that this series made a comeback

[@MauFalcon]

so glad city tips is back!

[@AndrewHoweywtwp]

Love this concept... please try to do more. Definitely needs to be a regular series(with seasons?) This is a Winner

[@shaunrashidYT]

Great to see another City Tip video!

[@WilliamMCMXII]

yes im so happy for the return of this series!!

[@adamcobb7892]

I'm stoked for the Console upgrade. It'll be nice to have more options and creative maps or different maps at that.

[@fightingfinn1503]

Whats the console upgrade?

[@adamcobb7892]

@@fightingfinn1503 I'm not 100 on it but it comes out Feb 19th I believe. More maps and created maps. I'm assuming you can create your own map. More assets etc. Console being PS4 and 5 and Xbox. Not sure if switch has it.

[@fightingfinn1503]

@@adamcobb7892 Oh that would be great

[@byfede07stalker25]

​@@adamcobb7892 you sure that it will be added in ps4?

[@PJthePJ]

@byfede07 stalker it won't be for ps4 or old gen xbox

[@lukedeulen1830]

Glad this is back, it's useful and enjoyable.

[@jamesroth6251]

Glad to see this series is back!

[@elinsundqvist6238]

Sooo glad this series is back! 🥳

[@terokai7880]

I really like this series! its great as a beginner to see other peoples work and hear what you think works or what doesnt

[@Vincent_A]

A great series from other normal people having the same issues as me. With the professional opinion and tips from CPP it helps everyone 🥰

[@thorskjelver8564]

I really hope this series comes up more often before Cities Skylines 2 comes out. This is just awesome

[@jpstranger5584]

Love seeing this series back, and also loved you going back into one of your old cities to fix. Would love to see these ideas combined and flipped. Let players rate and improve YOUR old cities

[@GhelberTomer]

Great to see it back!

[@georgeholmes3065]

So glad this series is back

[@skelacor2337]

You gotta keep this series going, so entertaining!

[@jessejames2012]

Happy to see you back

[@tonyb92681]

Thank you so much for bringing this series back.

[@joshuaperry2011]

So glad this series is back. Although all your content is gold.

[@OviD11111]

Phil! We need this series back! It eases my perfection anxiety from watching too many CS channels of great city builders! xD

[@GeminiStars]

I love seeing these. I love people's creativity in their cities and it gives me a ton of inspiration.

[@marcospires4921]

Loved to see the series back

[@strangenotes95]

I’m glad this series is back! Crazy timing too, I was sick in bed this week and actually went back and watched a few older episodes.

[@krisculin9679]

I really miss these. I think it's a great series for you to continue.

[@scottbuck1572]

Sooo happy this series is back :)

[@TheRedWon]

41:57 I absolutely love this used of coverage plants mixed with some flowers to greenify a wide area without it looking ugly and repetitive (which does happen sometimes with those ground cover plants that we see all over Verde Beach sometimes - sorry, Phil!) I do enjoy these city reviews every now and then, it adds some variety to the channel!

[@superderone5]

First time seeing one of these in this series. Enjoyed your professional take on other cities.

[@ericcole2501]

I was just thinking about this series last week! So excited to see it back! 🥳

[@michellef6393]

Love this series! Glad it's back, hopefully you have more to follow.

[@athko]

so glad this is back

[@dancarr820]

Im soo glad that this is back!!!😊

[@JoyBuildsCities]

Sweet, love City Tips! What a nice treat for the weekend.

[@blainwoodproductions]

I’m glad to see that this series is back.

[@srewutube]

I didnt know this series existed, and I liked this way than I think is reasonable. More please

[@thedocumentaryguycomputers]

Yes pls continue this series

[@MrItsAllYourFault]

The train yard at the wastewater treatment plant could be an implementation of rail delivered chemicals. I've seen it before where they even have roll in spots for chlorine gas cars to be hooked right up to dosing. Now I want to do something like that in game.

[@df344]

Keep this series going!

[@kayashotheprotogen4417]

i wish city tips continues as a series

[@microcrap1]

I LOVE City Planner plays

[@gunkshotpoison]

Hello, I liked and am commenting because I enjoy the City Tips series.

[@toromac9786]

I like this series, can't believe its a year since the last one. I don't think I'd want to see them every week, maybe once every two weeks or even once a month maybe.

[@muten4830]

Loving the new episode City Tips episode, keep it up ✌️

[@MorganHJackson]

This is the map I use! It's very interesting seeing a totally different city in the same place

[@ben0329]

I can’t imagine how nervy it is to submit a city for review. Props to G$ this is a solid build!

[@e4envy303]

I think part of the problem for Winston Avenue is that it's missing what looks like it would be a really in-demand connection - when you're checking the traffic routes you can see a lot of cars taking that two-lane road just to get onto the arterial (at 12:14, the top-most two-lane road is carrying a lot of through trips for the district). The arterial at the top of the screen at 12:14 doesn't actually directly connect to Winston Avenue - it has to turn onto the local streets first. Connecting the arterial to Winston where it makes that 90 degree turn one street down from the cemetery would streamline the through traffic. Of course... that's all banking on the fact that Winston is fully functional through its entire course, too.

[@HappyBrontosaurus]

Definitely wanna see more of this. I'm gonna start on my submission right now

[@Sailorboy05]

loved this video..bring more. And hopefully one day I can deliver one to you

[@ash36230]

CPP today: "Your city needs a story" Me: "One day my city was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."

[@jamesalder8628]

Love these videos. I just unlocked 9 tiles for the first time. I am wanting to redevelop my city now and this helps me decide how to go about it.

[@decito]

Love your videos, Phil! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@anthonyclarke725]

A word on real world gradients. Desired maximum gradient for normal roads is 6%, for roads of 8% or more, escape (run off) roads are needed. and 10% is considered impassible for most vehicles. Desired max for Pedestrians is 5%, and for wheelchairs 2.5%. Desired maximums for Rail are 0.6% in normal terrain, 1% in hilly terrain, with maximum peak gradients on mainlines of 2.5%, and 3.3% on branch lines carrying light traffic only. Achieving these in the game requires some thought and some space, but does make maps look much more realistic, and operate better. With more space, transport operates better too. Just thought some of you might find that interesting.

[@simongeard4824]

I think your numbers are a little low. My office backs onto a street at a ridiculous 25% - and while it's a one-way street (down only), I have seen vehicles make it up the hill, so 10% certainly isn't impassable. It was certainly fun when a new apartment block was built on it, watching them trying to manoeuvre big mobile cranes into place. It's less fun walking up it, something I do daily (if only partway). The steepest street in the world is also in NZ - Baldwin St in Dunedin, at a truly unreasonably 35%.

[@oxoras8635]

Really relaxing and helpful commentary, a nice contrast from most of youtube screaming at the audience.

[@xthefirefighterx2152]

I just love how you change up your videos in a really really positive way! I haven‘t watched your videos for like 6 months and it’s just so good! Not to say that your older videos are bad. Loved the style of cutting, commenting etc. But your just getting better. Never seen such a good Let‘s Player! Keep it going bud

[@Cedestra]

My two cents, Phil. I dislike that there's a Map category. I think that any skilled builder could take any map and make a wonderful city. It wouldn't be an ideal city with all features available, but it would be its own thing. If you want to have a map category and feature whether you think it works for the builder's skill level or not count that score against the overall, I think that would be fair.

[@Drakkart]

Really like the series Phil. It can be so inspiring to see what other people come up with, those gardens... Thanks for shareing.

[@newmancl0]

This is nice. I DO prefer Nicolet Bay or Clearwater County Verde Beach is my least favorite. Its good, but the lack of mods just frustrates me :)

[@willewiking98]

that was a really cool background story, i thouroughly enjoyed it. I've found myself creating more of a story around my cities recently and it's a lot of fun

[@Jimmy-Mc]

I'm pretty new here but I think this will be a great cities. Learning how to save cities that don't grow correctly is very important.

[@dragade101]

A brilliant use of this map!

[@jamesscott305]

Sharing the love 🙌

[@anthonyvinnicombe5267]

I've missed these tips videos. Really enjoy these videos 👍😊

[@zackarychairvolotti1994]

Super happy to see this series return!

[@JohnyNoToes]

Love this series!! Would love to see more

[@ThinkICanSing25]

i wish you had like a four hour video just love voice and how you explain everything

[@ariane3558]

🐸excited to see this series is back!! whats next?? the return of the road to the rainbow unicorn unicorn park? 😆

[@misterpi3.14]

I'd love to see more of these

[@akittenplays4104]

love this series! have wanted to be featured in this, but couldn’t cause u stopped doin it. vv happy

[@idcanthony9286]

One of my favorite maps and series. Thanks CPP!

[@nickprice8411]

I hope this series keeps going. I just started a city that is worthy of being reviewed

[@trams_and_apples]

Lovely series! This is the first vid from this series I have watched, I would love to see more!!

[@CptnJCFG]

It so cool to see other people's cities. Gives me ideas for mine I like the university area going to give that a shot