Realistic Sunken Freeway | Cities Skylines Rochester New York

[@GaseousStranger]

What is your favorite concept for the future of the Inner Loop? Should the expressway be completely removed from the city? Let me know what you think below!

[@Xucaboa]

I like the idea of removing the freeway, but will it truly improve resident’s quality of life? Time will tell

[@SupremeFlagshipMusashi]

Subway =)

[@maksi6709]

Hello pleas assest thx

[@SirBrentsworth]

The grid for sure

[@anthonyjkenn6319]

Don't remove it....cap it and use the air space for park and green space.

[@SirBrentsworth]

I had the biggest dumbest smile the whole time watching this, haha. I drive the Innerloop almost every day and your recreation is unbelievably accurate.

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you so much for the kind feedback as a local! I really appreciate it and I’m glad it lived up to expectations 😄

[@drjonritz]

What if....the next CitiesSkylines could take a google maps and all the streetviews and render a city in game with a few mousclicks. That's the only way I can think of you could out-do this build.

[@GaseousStranger]

@@drjonritz Would certainly put me out of business! 😄

[@peterbelanger4094]

@@drjonritz Or maybe a new dev entering the city-sim market? (GASP! HERESY!!!)

[@darrinpelszynski3682]

this guy really needs more attention. City planner plays just talked about you in his livestream!

[@GaseousStranger]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video 😄

[@firefighter14530]

As a former Rochesterian, your detail and accuracy is spot on. One thing to keep in mind as you expand to the north with your infrastructure, where the railroad passes over St. Paul, Clinton, Joseph, Hudson, North, and Scio streets, there is not enough under-clearance for trucks to pass through. The only place the trucks can safely pass under is State Street. I used to work in Emergency Response in Rochester, spending 12 hours per day on the streets. There are many details that you have spot on. Pay particular attention to the hidden alleys etc. as there are many.

[@Xucaboa]

As always, outstanding quality of 1:1 magic and historic explanations that are just captivating. 10/10

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you! Glad to hear you liked the video :)

[@Xucaboa]

@@GaseousStranger liked is an understatement

[@drjonritz]

@@Xucaboa Ditto.

[@itsFig]

I just stumbled upon your channel and the fact that you're re-creating my city (I tried but gave up) AND you're teaching me about my own city is just amazing! Well earned sub!

[@marcusmoreno957]

I just have to say I REALLY REALLY appreciate the fact that you specifically call out what mods/assets your using throughout the video. This helps immensely and I really wish other creators would do the same!

[@GaseousStranger]

No problem! It’s extra effort but I know it’s worth it :)

[@CitiesByDiana]

You are SOOO good at this. I feel like you're part of this new generation of CS players doing really unique cool things. Absolutely love it.

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you! That’s very kind 😄

[@CitiesByDiana]

@@GaseousStranger You're welcome, I love this episode. One thing, I noticed and it's SUPER nitpicky on my part, the font on the Clinton Ave sign it's close BUT - did you know about the Highway Gothic font on the Steam workshop that matches federal standards? I mean I am probably the only person in the world that noticed it, but I'm a deep detail PO person myself too so I figured I'd let you know that the font exists on Steam and it's PERFECT for these signs. :)

[@GaseousStranger]

@@CitiesByDiana haha I appreciate the nitpickiness! (Not sure if that's a word but?) It keeps me accountable when I say I'm going for realism :) I did eventually update those Arial fonts off camera later to the pack here - steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1382113305 Totally missed it in the build though along with a few other minor details! So great catch

[@hossam0101]

Glad to find someone like you 😊

[@GaseousStranger]

Happy you’re here! 😄

[@AlexPrimus]

Seen many videos about city skylines and yours is quite amazing. Great info.

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you!

[@drjonritz]

I'm betting you'll have to use a "prefer cars" setting, and "will only walk 40 yards" one, too...

[@GaseousStranger]

🤣🤣

[@YouWillBeOffended]

Great episode as always. I love the focus on making sure your details are just right. I always think it’s interesting when a city changes major roads and use it to change the life of the city for the better.

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you! I agree completely, I’m eager to see how the city transforms along with the changes to the freeway here

[@brandonbeauchamp4668]

This is amazing!!! Keep it up dude!! Love Rochester ❤️

[@sebastianjoseph2828]

This is great, loving your Pittsburgh series and this one. I live in MD and was doing a similar concept (though far less detailed/skilled) with Baltimore. It's a city I love with a lot of potential. I stopped mostly because of the game being slow/breaking on my PC but you're inspiring me to give it a try again!

[@GaseousStranger]

That’s awesome! Baltimore is a city I wish I could cover myself if I had the time

[@cyberscythex8952]

very nicely made, the FOV really captured the amazing details

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😄

[@VirtualGamerIN]

A really great build, saw a video about this loop upload by BM1 I guess, really excited to see the downtown build and also how you build that redeveloped area.

[@GaseousStranger]

Thanks! I’m super excited as well

[@ryanbryla3087]

Crazy to watch you make the signs of places I've driven through and thinking, yep that's gonna say Clinton, that's gonna say state. This is an amazing build

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you!

[@zap5003]

Great work as usual! It's so incredibly detailed. I love the use of tree tops sticking out of the retaining wall to look like unruly bushes hanging over the highway!

[@GaseousStranger]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the episode and the detailing 😄

[@timothyniper2480]

The amount of detail you are able to capture is amazing. I know you posted to the Rochester Reddit (that’s how I found you), but I would post to the RIT Reddit as well. Bunch of students there would love this

[@GaseousStranger]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@gwtravis5339]

I love the highway building videos, definitely wouldn't mind seeing more. Great video!

[@GaseousStranger]

Thanks for the feedback! Another interchange video may be coming soon 👀

[@ElDimitrius]

Very good video. Love this 1:1 work. Definitely want to try this in the future for a series.

[@GaseousStranger]

Thanks! Definitely go for it, it’s a fun challenge! Would love to see your take on a 1:1 😄

[@ElDimitrius]

@@GaseousStranger looks like alot of fun indeed

[@beckyrowe8887]

This is so much fun! It's so rare to see representation of rochester, I'm like, giddy. Having found this. Lol.

[@GenericUrbanism]

I’ve been there a couple times before. Dude this is amazing.

[@divyanshsrivastava7312]

Amazing work sir, soo much effort put into this project, I was waiting for something to +1 the Cities: Skyline Mars project and I think I finally found it. I can see this channel booming soon. All the best 👍👍

[@Barox7_]

Amazing! One thing that I would love to see improved, is the global lighting. It looks more like a permanent evening. Bright it up a bit and see how it looks. Other than that its so beautiful!!

[@GaseousStranger]

I actually just updated my lighting for the next video! Hopefully it’s more attractive in the future 😄

[@kman915]

My City. When you get to Upperfalls, thats where the hood starts. From St. Paul, to Culver and from Upperfalls to Norton would be the East side. The hood on the westside would be bound by Genesee Park Blvd, Plymouth, Genesee st, Ford st, Brown st, State st, Lake ave, Ridgeway Ave, Mt Read all the way to Chili Ave, to the 390 ramps. Everything outside of those areas, Like the south wedge, East Ave, Alexander, Park Ave, Monroe Ave, South Goodman... Anywhere east of S Union, Culver. Anywhere North of 104, West of Mt. Read or 390 are considered nicer/ safer higher income neighborhoods. typically anything outside of 104, 390, 490, and 590 would be subburbs, or higher tax and income areas. If you need me to break it down any further, I will. Oh, and those map images are dated. The area of the inner loop thats been covered up by land, is already developed with new buildings. It's definitely gentri-ville over there. Every lot is filled, and only one building is under construction, but mostly done.

[@bartvantienhoven3767]

Love both series, keep up the good work!

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you! 😄

[@SupremeFlagshipMusashi]

18:42 I would move the trees away from the track a little, because they hang dangerously over the road

[@GaseousStranger]

Good catch! Will have to do a bit of landscaping haha

[@SupremeFlagshipMusashi]

@@GaseousStranger Ahah it's a typical miss click) I'm sure... I have the same problems)

[@mauriceskyliners9873]

Top quality video, well done for your work!

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you! 😄

[@bgray4667]

Rochester, for a blip in time had a subway. Bring that back, remove the freeway. This of course implies we have infinite money. Realistically, just get rid of it like the south end. That area is sooooo much nicer now without the inner loop.

[@GaseousStranger]

I definitely have some plans in store for reviving the subway! That’s one of the main reasons I chose this city actually. I don’t have anything finalized yet, so any feedback or map suggestions are welcome. I would like to bring it back at least to some extent while also keeping the plans based in reality.

[@zachdailygames]

Great video! Thumbnails look great!

[@GaseousStranger]

Thanks Zach!

[@redjello333]

You should look into the can of worms and the overhaul of the intersection between 490 and 590 and 96 in the 90s.

[@junebaileyhappyhalloween6745]

100 out of 100!

[@mikeo5657]

Right down I90 sits the city of Syracuse, another rust belt city with an infrastructure set to expire, and potential billions about to be spent to remove I81 from the downtown area. As in many other ways, it's probably not as interesting as Rochester, but we do have a railroad bridge that regularly eats trucks, so, there's that...

[@shmoosmith]

its really cool seeing someone give a shit about my neck of the country

[@LazySmartCooking]

I have begun a build of the city of Denver, CO! I'm starting more simple, and I'm currently only up to the roads and a small neighborhood, but I'm looking forward to the fun work I'm going to put in!

[@unblubby7139]

Just found your channel, I love the history and detail, really interesting especially as someone from the UK, look forward to following this series!

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 😄

[@kendraosborn7586]

I drive it all the time and your version looks great! I think they should fill in the northern portion as well.

[@GaseousStranger]

Thank you 😄 I appreciate the feedback, I think that’s the option I’m most interested in as well!

[@quintin7203]

I'd love to the C1 loop in Tokyo.

[@fmoirateddont3920]

just got the game for my computer not to long ago planning on creating ashville nc but a smaller scale to fit more on the map

[@GaseousStranger]

Nice! Hope you enjoy the game :)

[@citiesplanner]

Love the details ❤️❤️ I hope I can do it, too

[@jobe7504]

This my city❤585

[@trizzle-98]

Your work is absolutely amazing, it gives me a lot of motivation to go on with my own project again! I have a question, still wasn't able to figure out how you adjust the tree heights, e.g while planting them on top of those retaining walls. It never worked with "Move It" for me, so how do you actually do that ? :D

[@GaseousStranger]

You will also need the new Prop Anarchy Mod - steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2696146766&searchtext=prop+anarchy+ Once you have this mod, you will gain the shortcuts “.” and “,” in move-it which allow you to scale objects like trees, props, and decals :)

[@trizzle-98]

@@GaseousStranger Thanks for the quick answer! I was using "prop & tree anarchy" before, now it works. I appreciate it :)

[@paulmonachino2668]

When is nick tahous going in, I need a plate

[@iman2341]

Seems a shame not to repurose a grade seperated ROW for piblic transit instead of removing it completely.

[@GaseousStranger]

That’s a fair argument as well! The expressway could be repurposed that way fairly easily

[@doublea06]

8:36 ILETP

[@Possibly_A_Drummer]

How do you sink the trees down with move it? I can't get it to work.

[@TheSkyGuy77]

You need prop and tree anarchy mod

[@truevices]

what mod did you use to have the irl map toggle and Overlay in game???

[@GaseousStranger]

Image Overlay 2!

[@hi_im_sota]

I know this isn't super relevant to the video but does the music used in "part 2. detailing the inner loop" and "freeway signs with PO" give this weird sense of disorientation to anyone else?

[@GaseousStranger]

Thanks for the heads up 👍 I won’t use that song anymore :)

[@teddywilson8778]

Keep working on Pittsburgh bro

[@woody4077]

i want this map

[@CMGInstrumental]

Solid work... I like your videos, if you ever need a beat hmu.