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May 9, 1990
"Oceanpark" is our (my step-son and I) entry for the SIMCITY
CITIES contest. It was designed on the terrain editor to
simulate a coastal city in a low-lying area characterized by
lots of rivers, bays and barrier islands.
We tried to leave the barrier islands relatively undeveloped.
These areas typically are very unstable and the wetlands
surrounding them are very fragile and very important in the
ecological scheme of things. The Central Business District
started developing around a point of land where the river
meets the bay and we provided parks and rail in an
alternating pattern to maximize access to transportation
while providing a "green" setting for the residents and
workers in the C.B.D.
Industrial development was banned within the area bounded by
the main river and the bays behind the barrier islands. As a
result extensive industrial growth occurred on the mainland
across the river from the CBD near the seaport and the
powerplant. The suburban area east of the seaport grew up in
response to demands of blue-collar workers for affordable
housing close to jobs.
The transportation system is primarily rail augmented by some
roads. The barrier island directly west of the CBD is
connected to the mainland by road and rail but has no
transportation infrastructure other than unpaved tracks. The
residents were supposed to be wealthy individuals who could
afford to buy a piece of their own island. Here access would
be restricted to residents. They would use Jeep Cherokees
and Range Rovers for transportation. Unfortunately the
simcity program did not recognize this concept of prime
residential real estate in a low density configuration
without roads or rampant commercial growth. Soon the
developers found themselves with an abundance of beautiful
waterfront lots vacant and they ended up selling them cheap
to churches and hospitals.
We also provided a beach park accessed by rail for the
Oceanpark residents.
Hope you enjoy exploring our city.
Ed Neffinger and Tanner Fahl CIS ID # 70531,1627