Using the New Skyscrapers Content Creator Pack to Create a Second Skyline! | Verde Beach 109

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Using the new Cities Skylines Skyscrapers Content Creator Pack (CCP) to create a second skyline! | Verde Beach 109
Hello everyone and welcome back to Verde Beach! In this episode, we're taking a bit of a detour from neighborhood development to focus on something that should have happened years ago - old Verde Beach is getting it's own skyline! We'll use the new Skyscrapers CCP to create a secondary central business district or CBD to rival that of many small cities. Enjoy!
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CHAPTERS
Introduction - 0:00
Preparing To Build - 4:29
Skyscraper Exploration and Placement - 10:02
Pedestrian Roads, Plazas, and Promenades - 24:08
Landscaping Simulator 2231 - 28:54
Transitioning Density - 30:16
City Tour - 38:40
Thoughts about the CCP - 39:49

[@HAVgiraffe]

11:00 Australia Square Tower in Sydney, Australia. 11:38 the Dreischeibenhaus in Düsseldorf, Germany. 12:30 I Tower in Kyushu, Japan. 13:24 One Montgomery Tower in San Francisco, California. 13:55 One Moody Plaza in Galveston, Texas. 14:37 Pirelli Tower in Milan Italy. 16:13 Hamamatsucho Building in Shibaura, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan 17:48 Tour Pleyel in Saint-Denis, France 18:47 Uptown Munchen in Munich, Germany 20:25 Marble Towers in Johannesburg, South Africa 23:09 Im having trouble finding this building too...no database I've checked seems to list it. will update when/if I figure it out.

[@HAVgiraffe]

23:09 (it's not letting me edit the original comment) Condomínio Edifício Conde Andrea Matarazzo in São Paulo, Brazil

[@stavison]

Looks like the "mirante do vale" in são Paulo

[@HAVgiraffe]

@@stavison i updated the list in a separate comment. it's the Condomínio Edifício Conde Andrea Matarazzo in São Paulo, Brazil

[@HAVgiraffe]

it's an interesitng touch that the original building had a skybridge connecting to the neighboring building but the content creator removed this feature for the game.

[@stavison]

@@HAVgiraffe I'm just happy that they put something from Brazil on the pack, it isn't much but it is honest work

[@thedailyfirestarter]

Hellooo Verde Beach! Today is an always sunny day in our majestic city! I’m Andrew Hamilton and your listening to The Daily Fire Starter! A controversial redevelopment project in old town verde has caused much controversy and has caused some marches in down town! But none the less, the building has began. Many people are calling this “The second skyline”. We are currently trying to get a comment from the current city planner for Verde Beach and many other cities in The state of Superior, but we may not get a comment. This has been the Daily Fire Starter, and I’m Andrew Hamilton. See you next time!

[@Thompson8200]

Hi FS, long time listener first time caller. Personally I love that the city is getting a fresh look. As somebody who moved here from Melbourne in Australia I think a lot of cities undervalue having a unique and attractive skyline like we do back home. Sure, people are complaining that progress is overtaking what they remember about the city but as they say: "Progress waits for no man."

[@keynage6693]

thank you father

[@HugoSnowboard]

I'm a bit upset that the farmer's marekt had to go just to tapper down the density! It was one of the oldest attractions in the city!

[@BrotherSkodidi]

With all respect to@@HugoSnowboard , the Farmer's Market had lost significant ground and interest with the exodus of young families to the new Johnson developments. Better to revitalize Old Verde Beach than have it be a blight.

[@thedailyfirestarter]

@@Thompson8200 Indeed! But what about preservation of History? I’m sure that this will ripple across Verde Beach!

[@popinjayishuman]

This is one of the most realistic looking builds you’ve done. All these skyscrapers are going to be great for making high density areas feel way more immersive. Looking forward to seeing the old downtown come to life.

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Thank you!

[@mikaeleriksson1779]

I love the “kill your darlings” approach to this! It’s not easy to redevelop one of your most valuable areas. But you had a clear vision and you delivered. Well done!

[@jstokes]

I loved the idea of the Farmers Market in the city, and I think that would be something that residents and visitors alike would still want. It could be with a new asset added from the workshop. The Ferry Building in San Francisco is a destination like this, and in Los Angeles you have the original Farmers Market. In Barcelona you have La Boqueria. If you could revisit this in a new spot I would love it as it was a great destination and landmark of Verde Beach.

[@rebecca99994]

There's a couple of vanilla assets a bit like this - the Winter Market I think it's called?

[@gwohlers]

I agree, seems like it'd be a popular place, but also it didn't mesh well with the pedestrian paths as CPP said. Hopefully there's a place for people in Verde Beach to get fresh and local produce coming soon (hopefully lots of smaller footprint farmers market areas throughout the city)!

[@jstokes]

@@gwohlers yes! I can see where the parking lots did not make sense with the pedestrian paths - it will be interesting to see how Phil could make this work. The new Korea themed buildings have an asset called Food Alley. Its an interesting thing to see how to make it work.

[@CityPlannerPlays]

I think we're going to have to have a public market / farmer's market build soon!

[@jstokes912]

@@CityPlannerPlays Yay!

[@PaladinUltra]

Really loved the first person angles in the montage today Phil! And of course, it wouldn't be a CPP episode without a raging fire 🔥🚒

[@kizzmequik70four]

Went in expecting fire; got fire. 10/10 episode right here.

[@MordechaiKarp]

This style of city tour is so much better, you really get to take it in!

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Thank you and I'm glad that you liked it! I think we're going to do this route a bit more. I like them a lot more myself!

[@ben0329]

The UK based skyscraper is Tower 42 also known as the NatWest Tower after the bank that occupied it. The overhead of the building is the same profile as the logo of the bank

[@lukerazer9565]

I really enjoyed the different style of city tour! Gave a closer feel, as if I was visiting the city myself.

[@MordechaiKarp]

This style of city tour is so much better, you really get to take it in! The zoomy tour feels more rushed somehow

[@CityPlannerPlays]

@@MordechaiKarp I think that's a good point. I think the main thing is that I just have less control. I felt a ton of control with this style, which I think leads to a better, more deliberate result.

[@damonaverette]

Love the build! As you started describing the second skyline, I as an Atlanta Native thought to myself "Oh, he's making a Midtown. Nice!" And then you actually brought up Atlanta! Made me very happy.

[@TheBenSanders]

I thought that as well being in Georgia myself. 😀

[@hby4966]

Actually this kind of city tours would be amazing, with such music, weather conditions and time of the day combined with slow camera movements and zooms, it looks like great atmospheric Cities Skylines cinematic. Cool episode as always!

[@CityPlannerPlays]

love the idea of adding weather conditions! I'll experiment with that a bit!

[@joe_f]

Hey Phil! I don't comment often, but I wanted to say I really appreciated the city tour in this episode. Frankly, it's what I do, and want to see, as a reflection of a session: how does this look from the perspective of someone who lives here? The flybys are cool and are a nice summary, but are ultimately not incredibly useful, how often do people see their city from a bird's eye view? It gave me the feeling of *being* in the the place, which I love! P.S. I've had an apartment picked out in fireside commons that I chose as my "house" in your build, and try and take in your episodes as a resident there with that perspective. Your worldbuilding makes it a joy to do! Thanks for the vids, and especially thank you for the wastewater episode in Clearwater! My brother works in that industry, and it gives me a lot of pride to see someone give that essential service the respect it deserves.

[@stephengibbens5430]

The City tour in this episode is absolutely THE best city tour yet. I loved the low angles. Hope to see more of this style city tour. Of course the new CCP was the real star of the show and you did a great job of showcasing it. Thank you for what you do, I truly enjoy all of your content.

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Thank you!!

[@georgehutto2157]

"One Galveston" is modelled after the American National Insurance building in my hometown, Galveston, TX! I've been in that building many times. There are AMAZING views of old downtown Galveston, called The Strand (Phil, you should check this area out for inspiration on future builds) and of the Gulf of Mexico!

[@chadtaylor5097]

I was scrolling the comments to see if anyone got to it. Galveston island in general is one of my favorite places to visit. Being only 45 mins from me. Beautiful views.

[@georgehutto2157]

@@chadtaylor5097 love my hometown, but unfortunately I haven't been able to go back and visit for several years. I do need some beach time next year when the weather warms up!

[@jaystephens1651]

Phil, Ever since I was 15, I've struggled on and off with pretty severe panic disorder and hypochondriasis. In fact, I was institutionalized for two weeks for that and a myriad of other severe mental health issues just before my 16th birthday, in 2015. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, I've been struggling once again with panic attacks and excessive worry. I have been through half a dozen different medications that did not work. Common coping skills like writing, slow breathing, among others, haven't worked either. In April of this year, I discovered your channel between my hobby bouts of Planet Coaster, Animal Crossing, and digital drawing. I remember that I'd picked up a copy of Cities Skylines for my Switch, and was looking for a tutorial. About a month or so later, I had the most severe panic attack I've had to date. It seemed like nothing would work to stop the constant shaking, extreme dread, and the false feeling of being near death. However, one thing that I've found that does help is watching this channel. The Bob Ross-esque style of these videos helps being me back down from the what is arguably the worst part of my day. I always look forward to watching you tinker with all the tools and mods and watching these cities grow before my very eyes. So, thank you, Phil! For helping me find peace in a world of chaos. I wish there was more that I could say or do to express my full gratitude to you.

[@ancientmonkey5327]

Hey CPP, I think that Marble Building from South Africa at 20:28 is a replica of the Marble Towers located here in Johannesburg, South Africa. The in-game specifications are a bit different, but the look is almost identical. The actual height is 152m tall and it was build in 1973. I hope this is interesting :)

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Super interesting! It's a nice looking tower!

[@Ubi2447]

This was a really fun episode. Love seeing the construction of these signature city locations. The city tour shot from within a burning vineyard was just hilarious.

[@OrangeNBlueFish]

For the road/terrain at like 17:40, what if you leveled the whole area out and converted that road into a bridge, thus creating a sort of grassy area underneath that connects both buildings (assuming it's high enough to walk under). Could be a sort of mini corporate park area for employees to walk around in

[@hunterfergie1292]

As a resident of Atlanta, you nailed the look and feel of the second skyline. Driving through Atlanta you get large swaths of land with trees and low density and all the sudden you find yourself surrounded by height. Well done!

[@GerritCoulter]

I love Verde Beach so much. You've done so much with the Vanilla game.

[@KeepitClassical]

I LOVE the static shots for the city tour. Feels like we're pausing and taking in the vista here and there.

[@MordechaiKarp]

Its soooo much better!

[@h.f6364]

The brazilian building is Condominium Andrea Matarazzo, located in São Paulo's iconic Paulista Avenue

[@JelliinaCup]

Thank you for slowing down the city tour by showing highlights and amazing views, rather than breezing past it at a rather nauseating speed. It really shows things off well, and if you watched the whole video, then there isn't a need to breeze past as if to "sum up" every detail; that's what the main video is for, ya know? Thank you bean, and gosh verde is looking amazing especially since episode 10

[@securedtortilla2146]

This is just stunning. Been watching for almost 2 years now, since 10k subs, and this is one of your best builds ever, alongside with the original Hamilton Experience build. One suggestion for a new build would be to go through the city and update the existing tram network with the new tram roads and build new ones! Keep up the greatness, Phil!

[@a_boat93]

Excellent episode; very tasteful use of those assets in old VB. And thank you for allowing us to see all of the buildings that came with the CCP; my internet has been a bit rough so I haven’t gotten a chance to download them yet. Nonetheless, seeing them already has me thinking about how and where I’ll be using each building. Btw, I think that style of city tour was perfect for what you built. Being able to see the street views as well as sight views from other sections of the city were awesome. My personal favorite shot for this one was 39:25. I think this may be something you’ll have to continue to work in from here on out in your city tours. Well done

[@lorenzo3147]

Hi, I'm from Milan, and it's funny that "Pirelli Tower" in the game has been name as "Torre Gioia", which is another famous skyscraper in Milan, and the name of the zone were this two buildings are built!

[@Pienzo]

I live in Cape Town South Africa and having a second cbd is key cause most of the subs is quite far from downtown. So Bellville is being turned into the second cbd and it's a mid rise kinda style building and transit is very accessible like trains, taxis and busses we have long distance rides as well. It has basically all the government services we require like Labour offices, tax officers, home affairs like passports and id's and a few more. I think that it's a great a addition to Verde Beach because most neighborhoods aren't situated close to downtown

[@kobus_n]

That's awesome. Marble Tower is a very good representation of Marble Tower in Johannesburg CBD. No weird name here. Always a surprise to see anything South Africa in games. 😁

[@josiem2157]

Hey Phil! the Australian buildings are both located in Sydney City, the first is Australia Square Tower and the second is 25 Martin Place (formerly known as the MLC Centre), both were built by renowned Australian Architect, Harry Seidler. This is an awesome addition to the game, loving the representation!

[@Illiyeen_Jameel]

Hey Phil. I think some night clubs or late nights shops would be a good idea by the skyscraper as it would be very dead at night and some people might not feel safe walking through it.

[@LonelyLilPetunia]

It reminds me of Columbus Ohio in its current state lmao. It's a ghost town at night where the skyscrapers are

[@squifftopher]

@@LonelyLilPetunia I found that to be the same with Baltimore

@@squifftopher La Défense near Paris feels exactly the same.

[@CityPlannerPlays]

Great idea!

[@TheInfiniteAmo]

I'd love to see the new business district named in honor of the historic farmers' market. I'd also expect the metro station in the center of the new development to be expanded to handle the new demand.

[@christopherkoen5991]

As a South African, I'm so happy to see one of our buildings in Cities Skylines. The buildings name is the Kine Centre, which is a Skyscraper in Johannesburg. :D I truly appreciate that you added it to Verede Beach ! (After looking at the other comments, it actually looks more like out Marble Towers in Joburg😅)

[@evelynross2176]

I've been binge watching and am almost caught up. As an Atlanta, great to see you reference our beautiful city in your episode. Interestingly enough, Atlanta has almost added a 4th district in Dunwoody/Perimeter, north of Buckhead. I amazing to look south from a 30th floor in Dunwoody and see the skyline across the sea of tree canopy. Thank you so much for this series, and I can't wait to finally completely catch up.

[@alexmonk]

19:40 - i think, that in Verde Beach's climate completely shadowed plaza would be like a paradize!

[@fma654321]

I love this so much! One suggestion I had would be to just use RICO and turn the towers into high-capacity office. Think it’s entirely unreasonable for them to be just for 40 tourists to visit lol.

[@bigdaneization]

The view of the new skyline from Founders Park (39:45) reminds me of looking at Midtown from Piedmont Park in Atlanta....another great build! Thanks

[@Mitsunori_Hokuto]

I absolutely loved the inclusion of the Galveston Texas One Moody Plaza, Didn't expect such buildings getting all the way up to this DLC, really accurate looking

[@petew9991]

I have been enjoying the Verde Beach build since beginning. This installment is one of the best ever! There is just one thing that comes to mind. There are simply not enough hockey arenas, baseball diamonds, soccer/football fields and simple playing fields for the young citizens of this city. High schools usually have them. This would create inter-school rivalries etc. I believe Madison has them at their respective high schools, like Middleton HS or Madison East HS.

[@kdkbear]

I love seeing a nod to my home country of Poland, the building is based on two towers in Downtown Warsaw, one is the Warsaw Marriott and the other is Oxford Tower.

[@l.5679]

Wow, I loved the city tour there at the end! Something strangely calming about these skyscrapers at dusk... I really appreciate the different approach!

[@jnewman83]

Great work Phil! The new district looks amazing and I loved the new city tour format. My favorite Verde Beach episode in quite some time.

[@albertodv2165]

A history note: the structures of Australia Square Tower in Sydney and Pirelli Tower (il Pirellone, per gli italiani) were both designed by Pier Luigi Nervi (in collaboration with Gio Ponti for the Pirelli and Harry Seidler for Australia Square Tower), one of the greatest italian engineers :) Nice to see a tribute in cities skylines For the most curious ones, i suggest other Nervi works: UNESCO Headquarters in Paris (with Marcel Breuer and Bernard Zehrfuss), Paul VI Audience Hall and Artemio Franchi Stadium of Florence :)

[@juliahenriques210]

Verde Beach is a tropical city. People want those shadows! In the tropics, shade is king! The highest property values are for units that receive just a bit of morning sun, and nothing more. If you want to ensure a large concrete area stays mostly empty, keep it in the sun for most of the day. Want it to be used by the people? Give them shade.

[@rebecca99994]

This really does look stunning, and that redevelopment alongside your earlier Founders Shores one (with which it really fits in well) is basically the ultimate example of how to redevelop areas in this game in my book.

[@EntertainmentGutierrez]

The city really was looking like Las Venturas with those palm trees. Even the game engine rasterize it as GTA. Good nostalgia, great build, and thanks for making the second downtown a plaza - with trees -. Usually (Other builds) is just an XXL block of concrete to call it a day.

[@StaK_1980]

22:03 - that little tree at the top of the skyscraper looks like a hidden gem.

[@seanfraser9162]

I instantly recognized old VB when you showed it. One of those "Isn't that....?" moments . I was watching A LOT of CPP then. Glad you're still at it. Best wishes

[@eric_welch]

Ive taken to watching a lot of your content while doing work, and its very much like when i watch the joy of painting. i look away for a moment and your voice is so soothing i forget to look back and just work while you talk, and then there is a masterpiece on the canvas when i look at the screen again a few moments later. ive been enjoying your channel for awhile now and im really glad you enjoy doing this enough to keep us inundated with new content. thanks for all you do :)

[@Gray_Tempo]

Absolutely love what you've done with this one! I love the way you've thoughtfully placed and spaced out the buildings. You've integrated them incredibly well into the Old Verde Beach area. This has easily become one of my favourite areas in the city! 🔥🔥🔥

[@IceDree]

Excellent work, Phil. Love love the new business district. I have a few suggestions, I just can't help myself lol: 1. A new dual-line metro would suit the new business district more than the OG one as the business district could use an express metro line from Mulligan International Airport through the Metro Plaza. The Train Stations CCP metro stations would be great, but the compactness of the P&P Metro Station (1x3) would make it easier to implement. You could also extend the new line to nearest Ferry Station to accommodate visitors from Palma Del Fuego. 2. Check out the Plastic Surgery Clinic from the Heart of Korea CCP, It's tall enough to fit & compact enough (1x2) to be squeezed in here & there. 3. The adjacent tram Blvd could use an upgrade to one of the new tram Blvds with trees to emphasize the importance of the new district. 4. The Modern City Center CCP buildings are tall iirc & might help with the tapering of the skyline. They could work to create an adjacent high-end shopping district, they're loud though. As for downtown VB, I think you should wait for the Financial Districts DLC next month before you overhaul it. ______ The One Montgomery Way looks like the 100 Wilshire Tower in Los Angeles, or for all the GTA players out there, Lombank West. ;) Love the math bit & the Justin Timberlake reaction to it lol.

[@wayneyb1978]

That view through a raging fire on the city tour - perfect!

[@kennethwehrs8924]

Loved the city tour! The extra work you put into it makes the development feel real and very lived-in.

[@MordechaiKarp]

I absolutely love the new area!! This style of city tour is so awesome! Much more interesting, and you can really take in what an area would feel like in real life from different perspectives, plus it's cool to just watch sims go by. I always feel a little rushed on the zoomy tour.

[@davesym]

I really liked this city tour. Really showcased the affect of what you built this episode.

[@jeffreypeterson1364]

I know right! It allowed us all to see the city from the ground view. The pool perspective was the chef’s kiss!!

[@MordechaiKarp]

This style of city tour is so much better, you really get to take it in!

[@JoJoJet100]

Its crazy how different the old version of Verde Beach feels when you load it back up. It feels like some unfinished debug build, the way the city just cuts off. Now that it's so much more filled out, Verde Beach actually feels like a real city

[@pandasauce52]

I always love settling down for the day and watching your videos, just the best content out there.

[@masonfisher619]

Love the content as always, Phil! I really appreciated the different city tour style. I love the other style too but the still frames really allowed me to soak in the beauty of the second skyline! Can't wait for the next episode

[@josebaez7116]

One Galveston looks just like the one in Galveston, TX! It sticks out like a sore thumb with its height and everything around is shorter. My favorite restaurant is near it. For those visiting Galveston, TX, go to Mama Theresa’s Flying pizza for the best pizza or Alfredo around!

[@zakkline2631]

I LOVE the new city tour. Love when we get a chance to take in the details and scale from a realistic POV.

[@JongKong_]

I love this kind of city tour. It gives different views from the normal playing view.

[@zundema]

Amazing! Love the thought put in to the builds. The view of the towers from street level is just Amazing!! 😍🤩

[@taller_than_short]

The "Olympiaturm" looks as though it's based on the O2 Turm (O2 Tower) in Munich, which is situated near Olympiapark (the site of the 1972 Olympics), where the actual Olympiaturm is. I live nearby and am personally not a fan of it, or skyscrapers in general, but I do think it fits in better in your new district.

[@kaisarautiainen6288]

Fun fact about that Lehto logo. "Lehto" is actually a Finnish word meaning grove. As you might know that Cities: Skylines is developed by a Finnish company and actually one of the programmers surname is also Lehto. 😄 The new buildings look so nice! Can't wait for the next episode 🤩🤩

[@colinwagner5249]

Would love to have seen a food truck plaza or some sort of lunch spot in between skyscrapers for all the people who live and or work in the skyscrapers.

[@alaksandr5569]

Rewatched the city tour - so mesmerising!

[@rellys6039]

As an accountant how wanted to be an architect, your math was hilarious. The graphics were the icing on the cake 🤣

[@killxxhollywoodxx]

This was a great build! Good job man! Good to still see Verde Beach growing and changing.

[@charliecarrot]

Awesome build today! Loved the city tour with all the human level perspectives

[@matthiasoc7141]

Ahahaha, the Australian "Triangle" tower. Good to see some Sydney architecture making its way into the game. It's a beautiful bulding.

[@jrmcbabyface]

Whoa, wait... THANK YOU!!!! I didn't know there was content release today. BLESS YOU for giving that info. You are an incredible content creator

[@enriquecorrales9705]

one of the buildings is the Cepsa Tower from Madrid, Spain. it is the tallest building of the country and it is part of a series of 5 towers that are considered the main business district. the model is pretty good, and i’m really surprised to see it in the game!

[@creet9996]

actually Torre de Cristal nearby is 1 meter taller :D

[@MarioLiterario]

Same! Seeing something from Madrid in the game makes me feel weird, kinda proud but also somehow confused 😄

[@Mayalost]

@@MarioLiterario specially for those like us who saw them being built day by day irl!

[@rmlombard1217]

Marble Building from South Africa: Marble Towers is a skyscraper in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was built in 1973 and is 32 storeys tall. The building has an eight-storey parking garage attached to it. It has the biggest electronic sign in the Southern Hemisphere, measuring 44 by 32 by 12 m (144 by 105 by 39 ft). It is made out of a mixture of concrete and marble. Its main use is for commercial offices.

[@Nemusplanta]

Its nice to see that old verde beach gets the love it deserves.It coud be left its on devises and becoming decreped but now its turning very dynamic place to be

[@apoptastic7845]

Love seeing some attention to downtown after a lot of suburban/exurban focus! Can't wait to see how it looks with all the assets incorporated :)

[@willsimpson3783]

Hey there, Despite having a not so brazilian name, I am from Brazil! I live in São Paulo in the country side roughly an hour from the capital(Also São Paulo). Seeing you add a brazilian building really meant a lot and I was really happy to see that. So, thank you!

[@danonck]

I'm loving the new-old downtown, it looks so realistic. Now I can't wait for the improvements to the main downtown area! As for the building from Poland, I'm actually surprised they added one from here. And I'm not impressed by the choice, it's a Marriott Hotel building (Centrum LIM is the name) from Warsaw and it's quite a meh building from the late eighties that could as well be placed in any American city. I wish they'd add some better tower instead, like Q22, Warsaw Spire or even Rondo1. However, I recently found out about an interesting trivia about the Marriott/LIM building. Apparently it does not own the land which it's placed on so it's not permanently attached to it with regular foundations but instead is built on pillars for some type of a bypass of local regulations.

[@jadeanthonyrubia8670]

I love that city tour, man! It really gives us a first person view of what the streets of Verde Beach looks like 👌

[@CityPlannerPlays]

[@Labzork]

So cool to see a building I know very well in Verde Beach! I work near and have visited Australia Square in Sydney. It was designed by Australia's most famous architect, Harry Seidler and has incredible art pieces on the curved concierge level walls by famous artist Sol LeWitt.

[@Luna-iq3yy]

I looooooooove how it looks!! And the parking! Thank you for not putting a parking lot on a pedestrian district. I also love the new city tour

[@simongeard4824]

You commented on the shadows cast by the tall buildings - but their effect on airflow is also important, the spaces between them often becoming wind tunnels, as the wind is channeled between them.

[@tiagomnlmnl]

This is going to be an exciting episode, I can feel it!

[@antoniorull3458]

idk what about these videos you post, i never watched city skylines before but today i have watched 4 episodes and feel like i haven’t watched enough. great videos.

[@ricksharp7]

That's a place I would love to visit. Nice work! I especially love the tapering of the building heights.

[@sofadhana1289]

Just realised that the skyscrapers don't provide living space, so you could end up creating a large downtown area with no residences if you go overboard.

[@jeffreypeterson1364]

I can imagine it! The future north side Island development featuring Beachside resort DLC along the coast and the Korea Town DLC assets closer to the mountains. I can’t wait to see new developed areas in Verde Beach, yet I appreciate the emphasis on redevelopment over sprawl!

[@PockyFiend]

Not just Korea Town, but a whole Asian district, including Japanese assets (including the new skyscrapers), and any Chinese assets.

[@prinznikitaiii]

Hey, city planner, its time to build an edge city!

[@Popolamma]

I hope that down the road, a natural Verde Beach transition could go from vanilla to modded. Introducing all the modded functionality to a built-out city would be very interesting.

[@SharabTi]

Great job! I bet people working there would love to have someplace to sit between these huge buildings during break

[@RS-pb2se]

I liked this build, and is a good use of the new CCP. I originally thought all the skyscrapers were too close together, but the distance between them felt natural and realistic when you did the city tour, reminding me of CBDs I’ve visited in the world. Although maybe one of the three towers closest to downtown could be moved to the other side of 4th Street to improve separation. Also, I would add just one taller skyscraper to anchor the area. I would also reroute the tram down the new pedestrian roads, given it runs so close and would make use of the new tram roads in the update.

[@cornerbloke8861]

Wouldn't it be great if VB starts coming twice a week :)

[@CityPlannerPlays]

I've been thinking about that - not specifically with VB, but just when I'm in the middle of a build like I am with this one, it's be nice to finish. I'll give that more thought!

[@cornerbloke8861]

@@CityPlannerPlays Well I don't really enjoy watching modded builds and when it comes to vanilla builds, VB is unmatched...

[@Pingours123]

really like the different city tour style! I want to see more of those pedestrian level views

[@jimmiewillis131]

That city tour was so cool! More please!

[@matthewk7429]

"These buildings are probably too close together, and I don't see that as plausible siting location", well my friend, book yourself a ticket to London and witness 8 Bishopsgate and 22 Bishopsgate, unreasonable but sadly realistic. Also love that Tower 42 is getting some love in cities skylines, an iconic London Tower with a unique shape based on the original owner when viewed from above, and now the top part has an LED display showing seasonal motifs across the year, most recently a poppy for Remembrance Sunday

[@TheRedWon]

The new business district looks great! Can't wait to see the new downtown next time.

[@mgunter]

Add a fire watch tower near the Disaster Response Unit to act as a control tower with all the chopper traffic.

[@denisb1098]

I had never heard “to pull a mulligan” ever before watching this video and suddenly it’s stuck in my head! ❤❤😂😂

[@danielbrough7477]

Hi Phil. G'day from Australia. Just want to let you know I really enjoy watching CCP every week, thanks for the great content. I think the Australian Triangle Building is Naru House in Melbourne.

[@jave2274]

After seeing the new Content Packs, i was looking forward excactly to episodes like this!

[@frogdoctor9148]

I think there's an opportunity to add a third skyline significantly further from downtown Verde Beach. There are numerous examples of a second CBD in cities worldwide - for example Parramatta in Sydney, Australia. The content creator pack has so many good-looking skyscraper assets and I feel it would be a waste not to use them somewhere! As an added benefit - there would be no height restriction

[@MattJamesK]

Man, those 40 minutes flew by! Can't wait to see the larger builds get incorporated...especially hoping Torre Cepsa from Madrid (one of my faves) makes its way in there. Worth a google as their business district is quite striking.

[@AliZaybakII]

Since these are tourist buildings, maybe VB needs a reassessment of specifically tourist routes, like from the ports, and actual tours. A walking tour of the new second skyline would probably draw a lot of people!