The Biggest Urban Renewal Project in Cities Skylines 2

On our journey to 100.000 population, we're removing the Oldport Rail Yard to make room for a massive mixed-use urban renewal project featuring towering office and residential skyscrapers, shopping, row-houses, and IMAX cinema, and much more! Hope you enjoy!
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Mods;
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[@Infrastructurist]

We're getting closer and closer to the magical 100k in Riverview! As always, would appreciate a LIKE if you enjoy my content, thank you! 😊 - More stuff on Patreon (such as early-access to some videos, including this one) at www.patreon.com/infrastructurist - Check out the description for frequent questions: Hardware, settings, map, mod list etc. Hope you'll have a great weekend! Infrastructurist

[@b.t.nexploring2866]

I think old port wharf or old port galleries would be a good unique name for the area

[@Thatoneofficialdutchman]

what if we instead of calling it oldport we call it newport

[@Infrastructurist]

Hmm... Maybe we should extend one of our public transport lines to this new district? 😊

[@Morkeoth]

Yes.

[@mcj1m_noonewillfindthis]

Yes, more trams! Also, talking about transport, I think the railway would make much more sense if it was elevated rather than underground/sunken...

[@sabrinaruetz8527]

I would love to See a trainstation at the old train depot

[@Morkeoth]

@@sabrinaruetz8527I kinda agree with that.

[@jdzla]

a passenger terminal could also probably work. a bit of a "legacy" train halt

[@trayambakchakravarty]

You should name it "The Yard" because it connects to the old railway yard and also sounds really modern and Cosmopolitan, something the highly earning residents and office goers would call it. "Hey ya i love at the yard"

[@heathkinzer7772]

Came here to make this same suggestion. Washington DC revamped its old Navy Yard and called it “The Yard.”

[@franki1651]

Came here to say this. Sounds like Hudson Yards in NYC aswell!

[@karlengel583]

Yeah I was gonna say "The Yards" would be a fitting name

[@shimky301]

Fantastic suggestion. It has a ring to it!

[@kungfujiujitsufliptrick4832]

Yeah something Yard would be fitting like New River Yard

[@alexhentschel1080]

it would be cool if you made those extra tracks look more abandoned/overgrown. with more bushes and textures to make it look like they havent been maintained.

[@Evokyr]

The cliff walls are a bit harsh downwards to the rail tracks, maybe add a pedestrian path and make it as a wall on the inner sides? So it's more like a sunken railway

[@williamesselvall9758]

Yeah do that

[@MotorStorm]

I like the more natural look of a cliff but having bedrock next to a riverbed kinda doesn't make sense. The soil would be mostly silt and should be very reinforced wherever possible

[@sol_in.victus]

I was going to comment the same thing. Another way they could do it is level everything to the ground and use the road tools mod to make both sides have retaining walls. It might seem cramped but that's the kind of clearance you've got on subway rails anyways so its not really unrealistic, and it gives some extra separations between the rails and the building. Could plant some trees and make it look nice.

[@alisacrowder4833]

this city could use some bike lanes and protected bike lanes to bad we don't have bikes.

[@Infrastructurist]

Agree, that is sorely missing!

[@joshuacaalim]

With the recent massive expansion of both Riverview and East Riverview, I think a transit-focused episode is long overdue. Although it'd be cool to add a train station in the old rail yard, I think it's too close to the Central Station. So maybe trams, metro or buses are the best options to connect the new areas to the rest of the public transportation network.

[@Morkeoth]

Hey ! Nice adding to the city. I missed the vote on this one. (I was kinda occupied on other matters you know, stuff happening.) But since i agree with how the vote ended there is no harm done. Investors will be very very well here ! I cannot stop to think the rail-track should be covered by a "tunnel" (Anarchy can allow to make "outdoor" tunnels) or with retaining walls, allowing for a more slick and clean border for buildings and parking. Speaking of parking, don't forget that there is underground parkings too. The asset is cool ! The city seems to miss some death-care no ? (No i don't have any shares in death-care in the city and though some friend of mine do there is no conflict of interest here.)

[@Infrastructurist]

Good input, good input! Interesting idea with turning it to a tunnel, I might experiment with that. Maybe just the middle section? as the sunken segments look so cool with all the train traffic! Also, we have deathcare but likely not enough, as I guess you've noticed some small deathwaves 😅

[@Morkeoth]

@@InfrastructuristMiddle segment tunneled and the other ones retained on each side ?

[@rubbadagHD]

Name suggestions: Hammerbrook is a district in Hamburg, Germany, characterized by its industrial heritage and strategic location near the city center. Historically known for its railway connections and warehouses, Hammerbrook has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, transitioning into a vibrant mixed-use area combining commercial and residential spaces. The name "Hammerbrook" is fitting for this transformation due to its historical significance in industry and commerce, reflected in the hammer mills that once operated in the area. As the district evolves into a modern urban center, incorporating both commercial establishments and residential developments, the name maintains a connection to its past while symbolizing its future as a dynamic and multifaceted neighborhood.

[@Macks404]

I feel like some of the rural areas are too close to the downtown area and should be converted into suburbs

[@Infrastructurist]

That's a good point Macks - it has definitly gotten worse with all the densification of Riverview :-)

[@charliegmc1712]

Video reminded me a lot of Canary Wharf, and I think this place should have its own name on this theme. The name for Canary Wharf comes from Ship Berth no.32 which imported fruit from the Canary Islands, and wharf as in dock/mooring/port. Ideas regarding this in a sort of/not sort of Colorado city, could refer to the Colorado River running through into the gulf of California. there are 2 Mexican states - Baja California and Sonora - surrounding this gulf, with the latter being a large fruit producer, so the name could be something like 'Sonora Wharf'/'Sonora Mooring'/'Baja Wharf'/'Citrus Quay' (due to citrus fruit grown there) or something like this

[@idbestshutup4424]

man I love your editing and humor, alongside your fantastic eye for appealing design, this series is incredible

[@piscesbelfast]

This is the most satisfying cities skylines series I have watched. One of my favourites

[@alisacrowder4833]

ever since the past 2 epsidoes it is like there is always something happening in riverview metro area if only they had a news station that i could turn on to see the crazy.

[@stefanertmann8343]

Hillside Brook = The Yards? Riverside Yards? Akin to Hudson Yards in NYC

[@Infrastructurist]

Great suggestion Stefan - In fact I thought about Hudson Yards as I created this build!

[@makhnosrope3802]

Name suggestions for the new district: Riverside Yards/Old Riverside Yards The FRY (Former Riverside Yards) Central Yards Oldport Yards Oldport Yards Improvement Zone (OYIZ)

[@pierreturquin965]

Maybe you should build like a hospital or improve the public transportation system

[@Infrastructurist]

Good suggestions Pierre - what do you suggest for our public transit? :-)

[@bocaj1272]

@@Infrastructurist I think some avenue trolly lines would be cool just going up and down dedicate a main st and have one on each side going back and forth could have a series of bars/ pubs, museums, or something along the line giving it a historic feel. Also I really think the water front near the new district should all be turned into a waterfront park to balance the density and bring more urban walkable feel. Love the series and all the time you put in has been awesome to see and be apart of love from the us

[@bshipman2k]

I actually like the trees around the old train tracks, typically when train tracks go abandoned, the vegetation goes wild, including trees.

[@ryanoberdorf928]

I'd like to see you add some sort of mixed-use, cross-city path. A lot of cities in the US are trying this sort of development to increase public physical activities like running, biking, walking etc. Furthermore, it also encourages non-vehicular commuting in cities. One initiative that I know my state and city participate in is Rails to Trails; they utilize old rail right of way and convert them to mixed use paths. One such example is the Southwest commuter Path in Madison, Wisconsin. Old rail ROW is nice for paths because the grade is usually not too steep, it passes through the heart of most cities, and are often surrounded by some nature aspects since many people did not build right up against an active railway. If this is a Colorado-based city, it is also good to note that those areas are generally really into endurance sports like biking and running.

[@dexterjhb]

Loving this series! Potential district name Docklands Yard. Also key walls with graffiti would look good on the sunken rail section.

[@bertkears6208]

You should call it “The Depot” since it was an old train depot. It’s still a catchy name and a cool place to work and live!

[@circlePulse]

Great work! I love how Riverview is looking! As always, I absolutely love your attention to detail and how you transformed an under-utilized piece of infrastructure into a place that is special for the Riverview community. I do have one piece of feedback: when you unlocked the medical institute thingy, I noticed that you have no hospitals in Riverview. I think that a region that is that dense and urban would absolutely require an actual hospital, not just medical clinics. Hopefully, you take this into consideration! (I'm not sure if you plopped a hospital somewhere in the series and I missed it).

[@jimdotcom1972]

i'm glad you're still going with this series, most people seem to have given up or just started again without showing everything the game has to offer, the mod that lets you search for buildings so we can see the unique things we haven't yet seen is very useful for that. i hope to see more public transport and less parking in the future, i know its a NA city, but a man can hope.

[@Edgar.A]

Potential name for the new district, Riverview Yards. Paying the homage to the old train tracks that still occupy the area, but a whole new life with the residential and commercial occupants.

[@flintmcinnis818]

For a name for the new office space I suggest Port Plaza or Port Park. It flows off the tongue well while also paying tribute to the port upon which it’s built. And since it’s an NA city a lot of office places are simply suffixed with « plaza » or « park »

[@shimky301]

Hillside Brook renaming suggestion: The Strand This would tie your IMAX in nicely with London's the Strand - which is part of the West End theatreland. The name comes from the Old English 'strond', meaning beach or river's edge. For added fun, you could rename some of the new roads and lanes you built to those found around the Strand in London. Rename the tallest building to Savoy House and the surrounding roads to some of these: Tower Street, Savoy Street, Savoy Hill, Savoy Place, Savoy Court, Drury Lane, Victoria Embankment, Aldwych, Surrey Street, Tavistock Street, Long Acre, Seven Dials, Short's Gardens, Floral Street. The roads with bridges could be named Waterloo Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Golden Jubilee Bridge. I absolutely love the detailing in this episode. Your efforts pay off - the area looks fantastic! Using the IMAX tiling was a stroke of genius. I especially love the dual-coloured twin building, the town house triplets, and the train underpass. If train line segments can be named, there's even a Strand Underpass in London (road not train track). Me thinks the next modernisation of the city could be the Riverview Stock Exchange district and perhaps Riverview Municipal Court; super modern mixed with grand old. Did you notice the wild animals starting to cross the street at 51:50?! :@D

[@Cripesok]

Bro is making history with this city I hope you could reach 1M population in the future

[@MarioOnage64]

Would love to see a custom park that follows the old rail line, similar to the NYC Highline. Keep in segments of the old track but have a footpath following the route. Good way to get people out and about and enjoying nature in the downtown.

[@johnlorentzen7678]

Loved the redevelopment of the old railyard in this video. Was thinking "Railyard Commons" could be a decent name for the district. Though a lot of the other suggestions fron viewers are also great!

[@killiammusicandgaming]

hillside brook can be duoland or doubland, for the double colored custom building and the 2 split red stripes building

[@janus1124]

I love the redeveloped train yard. You could call the district "Oldport Yards", similar to New York's "Hudson Yards" where they did something similar and built a high rise district on top of the old Hudson subway yard.

[@hannesafgeijerstam3655]

Much love from Sweden! Ser alltid fram emot att titta på dina videor!

[@TeeFunkable]

Several people have suggested "The Yard" already. Which I think is a cool name the uppity folks could use to get in touch with their blue collar alter ego (that also justfies buying an oversized pickup.) New Oldport would also be hilarious.

[@Oxygen.O2]

I could watch HOURS of you building this city! Thanks man :)

[@tigonologdring9189]

I reckon Yardside for the new area name, given that the old railyard was previously there. I love that you can still see the trains running through but I have a funny feeling that that's the sort of thing that might actually get covered over and hidden in a tunnel, freeing up the space for more urban development. Nice to see that your PC isn't dying too...

[@thecosmickid545]

This is my favorite build on KZbin right now hands down

[@samuelmanzolillo2757]

Hillside Brook can be renamed to "Port Laurel" - The new urban development that has replaced old industry has been looked upon by city residents as one of Riverview's greatest achievements, hence the word "Laurel" representing the praise this new area has received. It is indeed still situated at the waterside and used to be part of "Old Port" , hence the prefix "Port" in the town name giving reference to its old usage.

[@thomas_bergkvist]

Great redevelopment! I like that you kept the old tracks - with a little imagination, it reminds me of Godsbanearealet in Aalborg, Denmark 🥳 They kept some tracks in the area to remind people of its history as a freight terminal.

[@tubewando8517]

This city looks insanely good

[@eduardpuiggarcia6584]

I think it should remain a part of Oldport, as Oldport in the future is going to be all redeveloped. And Oldport is surely a cool name for some dockland office redevelopment.

[@SurplusJester]

There is an area in Munich, which is called „am Lokschuppen“ which means at the railyard, so I think something like that would be fitting

[@drewwebber6419]

Call it "The Railyard"! Sounds like a district that was clearly originally some sort of industrial use, but is now upscaled, hip, and exciting!

[@alfredVN]

Love the progress, but gotta say I love the slightly more detailed and intentional builds even more, makes the places feel more meaningful. Always brightens my day to see you post a vid - greetings from a fellow Scandinavian!

[@Echelon88]

How about naming the new district 'The Yard'? It gives a bit of a cosmopolitan meets industrial heritage vibe 😊

[@statelyelms]

Wish there was a way to experience these cities from a citizen's view.. whether being able to walk around a simple apartment in one of the buildings on any given floor, or being able to direct a car around the city, or being able to walk/take transit/bike.. it would be breathtaking!

[@jgiddy-42]

Hey man I love this series and the us desert one too love ur content always fun to watch greetings from alabama. Also i can give suggestions for the new mexico city based off of winslow Arizona.

[@Infrastructurist]

Hey man I appreciate it, thanks a lot - Greetings right back at ya from Denmark! I'll take a look at Winslow! Any interesting places in Alabama I should take a look at as well?

[@jgiddy-42]

@Infrastructurist I mean there's some great cities in alabama that are unique like guntersville which is on a peninsula in a lake or downtown hunstville and other places like bayou la batre and dauphin island and cullman

[@airflight767]

It feels like Boston’s Seaport. All built recently with modern buildings and stands out from the rest of the original city. I think the walls around the railroad should be quay walls as it’s more modern and “finished feeling.

[@flycielo268]

"Oldport Wharf" Oldport because its nice to keep the history somewhat, and Wharf off the idea of Canary Wharf which is a similiar district in London that is a newly developed skyline.

[@FigureInMind]

Another great video of Riverview

[@victorayala4847]

You should call it Riverhead an affluent neighborhood with Upscale Restaurants and Shops . kind of like Buckhead in Atlanta

[@franciscopires7264]

You could make this a new district and name it Nations Park as there is a district similar to this in Lisbon, Portugal with that name. The district used to be an industrial area and was remodelled for an international expo at the time. Keep up the videos!

[@joshgellock]

Great work as usual! I like the selection of buildings. They look great! I do think adding medium density might help. I also think that rail trench needs more shrubs and foliage.

[@aldonozza6926]

Nice episode I would love to see a transit oriented one soon, that area needs some care!

[@fu571]

Why not add ped path quays on each side of the sunken railway so it looks like a retaining wall? Also add underground parking lots in that area. Impeccable work as always!❤

[@matheusg0192]

I love this guy’s vids so much ❤

[@z3nie]

Thanks for a great episode. I was thinking Portside as a name for the new area. It's close to Old Port and sounds kinda trendy 😂

[@AboutABen]

I thought the same!

[@jacobwhinberg9717]

Music always on fire!

[@Spoonn_vr]

I think he should add the really tall signature building to the DownTown section of Riverview.

[@mihirdhakan7042]

beautiful map, beautiful city 11/10

[@gmdaskham]

That detailing around the car park... *drool*

[@antonwulp]

26:32, maybe its me but the clipping houses in the cinema looks pretty cool. They blend well no?

[@invisiblebike99]

The inlet to the wharf needs a nice modern pedestrian bridge.

[@wrick17]

Add some cargo train stops to the train lines that come to the industrial sectors. A little train activity will look nice.

[@janrhd]

Great videos. We definitely need to have more traffic in that big city and on the highway as well. Please try the Traffic Spawner.

[@barny4893]

Maybe you could name it New Riverview not very creative but in my opinion it would fit very well

[@georgepig7362]

I would like to see an update where you can add pedestrian bridges and elevated plazas in downtowns I feel like it compliments the large buildings

[@gabrielassaf9229]

thank you so much for the content, greetings from Lebanon

[@Infrastructurist]

Thanks Gabriel, greetings from Denmark! 🌍

[@peciarda]

​@@InfrastructuristI thought you were from Massachusetts

[@RandyJGJ]

The densification pressures are getting heavy for Victoria Peak, Palmer, and Hillside Brook. 😅 Preferably housing. And bless those modern rowhomes in the shadows of those high rises.

[@monomomonononono]

if there's a downtown, there's gotta be an uptown! Uptown Yard would be a great name imo.

[@katu9366]

What about something like "Riverbend [something]" since is really close the river. *Riverbend Centre* could suit, since it has a lot commercial and offices in there. Other name could be *Riverblock District*, since is kinda square shaped

[@juliuserikbunda3946]

That old rail track 100% needs a custom passenger train station

[@chrismeister85]

i like the rest of the old railyard - in a view years (episodes) it could be part two of the transformation process in this area. Maybe a big sports-complex or a healthcare cluster or education (university / college). Some parts can be transformed into a rail-park with the old raillines left behind. Best regards!

[@Boonatix]

Baffled that you still play this game so much and are able to get so much out of it with all the lack of assets and possibilities... which is enjoyable to see. Myself, I am taking a break from building anything and am waiting for asset packs and mod updates to continue my city (which hopefully will not break the savegame after future updates).

[@SourDisc]

should call this area something similar to canary wharf, like "eagle dock" or "budgie marina" i know its kinda corny but why not lol

[@chrisw443]

"Did you see that train? It was dancing!" "Sure bob. Sure."

[@rthomp03]

For the new district name, it's a simple formula: New Port Redistricting Authority + pseudo-trendy but ultimately meaningless corporate naming convention = Nupora

[@catsrcute69]

u should create a town based of off an australian city or town, for example port welshpool or kaima both beautiful places

[@ollihakala710]

Love your vids!!! What about a BRT line: Kendrick - East Riverview - Downtown - that new district developed in this video

[@vladswardrobe]

I don't know if it is possible, but maybe make a sunken custom railway station. I feel like it would be a great spot for another station. Maybe the name of the area should be High-Mile since it rivals the DTR Skyline. High-Mile station would also be a great transit hub, many residents could get off the train and get the tram towards the rest of the city, putting less pressure on the central station. Now that I think about it, in many European cities these type of stations get labeled as "set city-south".

[@akjay10]

Need more parking garages with these large assets!

[@adriandeanpiet8963]

Great content ... I notice there is no Military presence in this build.... Maybe we can have a combine big costum Army,Navy and Airforce Base on a small island... Awesome series keep it up👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@sethwright2096]

Love the videos, man! Hope you and yours are doing well

[@Infrastructurist]

Thank you Seth - likewise!

[@Red81849]

last episode, you said Riverview was in Colorado? I think it would fit better in Washington with the climate looking wetter, while Colorado is a very dry place.

[@Thatbasedbrit]

Thanks so much for these episodes (love this city pls don’t stop it) btw can you read my other comment it’s something important

[@antorseax9492]

48:10 Yardside or The Yard District, maybe?

[@dragon-ksp]

Damn, the fps drop from the beggining of the series is crazy. And they won't do nothing about it

[@notshylo]

The redevelopment turned out great! I do think some parking garages or even underground parking would be a bit more fitting for a new redevelopment than surface parking. Even in the US they’re attempting to be a bit more urban with these things 😅. Does CS2 have any parking garages or underground parking?

[@Ankles]

How about calling it just "Prosperity". After years of steady development the economy and population are really BOOMING and this new district could be seen as a direct product/symbol of all of that, indicating a very prosperous present and future ahead for RIverview and all it's inhabitants :)

[@glassick]

you coudl have just put the train route underground in some tunnel. maybe it would look lil better and make some more space for another things

[@MrDusk41]

I think the area needs a parking ramp for all the commuters!

[@TheSikodude]

I like that you left some of the unused tracks. Did you take any inspiration from Two Dollars Twenty? He's doing a similar thing in his series. I think yours turned out great!

[@thetexanhusky]

0:29 - That's supposed to be I-25?! Interesting.

[@Koma7oze]

"King Dong", dude that's the new place in town where all the big guys live

[@heathkinzer7772]

For a few seconds, Riverview had an IKEA 🇸🇪

[@malius1841]

I would suggest to have wall or quay for train track straight through modern district than hilly landscape

[@BlazingsNL]

Do we still have enough education capacity for all the new people moving into the high rise buildings and filling 20k jobs? I'd also love some cinematic shots during night time.

[@rovdgh]

Maybe you could call it "Oldport Financial District" or something like that

[@stanbaranski90]

we need more SPRAWL ! :)

[@Barvey26]

Should call it ‘Canal Flats’

[@commanderpinnacles]

Wish I lived there

[@Infrastructurist]

Which building 😀?

[@commanderpinnacles]

@@Infrastructurist just somewhere in the revamped Old-port area.