DuskTrooper
September 4th, 2004, 12:22 AM
All of the content in the following update is from Old Town.
Development has finally picked up on Wyden Boulevard ( south of the university ) with planty of mid rise lofts and townhomes. B.A.R.T. has a proposal for a subway line to this area, which will help ramp the development up a bit more, as the area does not have too much retail. The closest B.A.R.T. transit line runs through Downtown, which is about a mile north of Wyden Road.
The old condos across the street will likey be torn down are replaced by retail, as the subway line will run right under Wyden Boulevard. The area has great demographics(plenty of high wealth sims) and a high traffic count ( about 130,000 cars per day ) which has caused land values to shoot up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830046.jpg
The area north of Downtown has seen a recent construction boom, too. New condos popped up here recently, and several new priojects will be underway soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830042.jpg
A new loft development just north of the skyline. This area is known as NorthDowne.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830048.jpg
Northdowne square, which is NW of the main blocks just north of downtown is home to one of the region's first Urban versions of UBER Kargmart. UBER Kargmart is a large store that is popular in the suburbs, but would be a valuable asset to any urban village. This Kargmart features a garage to the rear of the main building, and three levels. The footprint is much smaller than a typical suburban Kargmart, and the parking lot ( which is an eyesore ) was eliminated, and replaced with the garage. The Urban UBER Kargmart also feautures special products not normally availalbe in a regular Kargmart, such as a large selection of urban style furniture, and a hardware section that appeals to sims who live in lofts and such.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830044.jpg
Dawn view of Northdowne Station Square. The concert pavillion located in the middle of Northdowne Boulevard sees many events, and is an attraction for this part of town. The subway line runs right underneath the boulevard.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830043.jpg
Closeup view of some Northdowne Station Square residences.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830045.jpg
An event taking place at the amphitheatre. residents living within 250' of the pavillion have signed a waiver acknowlaging the possible loud music, althouh most of the performances are rather subdued, consisting of jazz and classical musical performances. Some rock concerts can get loud, however, but all events must end by 11 PM. Rap music is banned in the entire city.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830049.jpg
And of course, there is the Old Town skyline. Severalnew skyscrapers have been built in the past few years, and a few more will be built soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830047.jpg"
The night skyline of Old Town.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830041.jpg
Comments, anyone?
Development has finally picked up on Wyden Boulevard ( south of the university ) with planty of mid rise lofts and townhomes. B.A.R.T. has a proposal for a subway line to this area, which will help ramp the development up a bit more, as the area does not have too much retail. The closest B.A.R.T. transit line runs through Downtown, which is about a mile north of Wyden Road.
The old condos across the street will likey be torn down are replaced by retail, as the subway line will run right under Wyden Boulevard. The area has great demographics(plenty of high wealth sims) and a high traffic count ( about 130,000 cars per day ) which has caused land values to shoot up
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830046.jpg
The area north of Downtown has seen a recent construction boom, too. New condos popped up here recently, and several new priojects will be underway soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830042.jpg
A new loft development just north of the skyline. This area is known as NorthDowne.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830048.jpg
Northdowne square, which is NW of the main blocks just north of downtown is home to one of the region's first Urban versions of UBER Kargmart. UBER Kargmart is a large store that is popular in the suburbs, but would be a valuable asset to any urban village. This Kargmart features a garage to the rear of the main building, and three levels. The footprint is much smaller than a typical suburban Kargmart, and the parking lot ( which is an eyesore ) was eliminated, and replaced with the garage. The Urban UBER Kargmart also feautures special products not normally availalbe in a regular Kargmart, such as a large selection of urban style furniture, and a hardware section that appeals to sims who live in lofts and such.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830044.jpg
Dawn view of Northdowne Station Square. The concert pavillion located in the middle of Northdowne Boulevard sees many events, and is an attraction for this part of town. The subway line runs right underneath the boulevard.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830043.jpg
Closeup view of some Northdowne Station Square residences.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830045.jpg
An event taking place at the amphitheatre. residents living within 250' of the pavillion have signed a waiver acknowlaging the possible loud music, althouh most of the performances are rather subdued, consisting of jazz and classical musical performances. Some rock concerts can get loud, however, but all events must end by 11 PM. Rap music is banned in the entire city.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830049.jpg
And of course, there is the Old Town skyline. Severalnew skyscrapers have been built in the past few years, and a few more will be built soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830047.jpg"
The night skyline of Old Town.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/DuskTrooper/City%20Pics/Update%2083004/Old%20Town/OBOAKS0830041.jpg
Comments, anyone?