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SimCity4 is barely playable with larger cities without the expansion pack "Rush Hour". The transport system seems to collapse by force. More and more roads and subways at some point are no more sufficient to the commuters. With "Rush Hour" have been added alleys, commuter transport system statistics and other relevant traffic-innovations have created new opportunities in the transport sector. But really happy a real urban planner could not be yet. Rather, one urgently needs more options for designing, influencing the look of the city. The plugins I have integrated gradually into the game, will be presented on this page.

Tree-set by JRJ

The set offers different tree species. These do not grow, but remain always in the same size. The relation to skyscrapers is much better than in case of the supplied trees. They bring color to the city, providing the opportunity to make a variety of green spaces. On Simtropolis or SimCityKurier there are other tree sets, which offer more individuality designing parks and other open spaces. Download

Church of St. Martin (Cologne) by xannepan

The real church of St. Martin is located close to the Cologne "Heumarkt" near the Rhine. Built in 12th and 13th century, the church today is one of the most important landmarks of the left bank of the Rhine in the city-panorama of Cologne. In Sim City it can also fulfill a landmark effect (20x40 fields). Moreover the church is looking good in a diverse city, especially in old-town-areas and less to medium compacted neighborhoods. Download

Simtropolis Train Station by SimGoober

Especially many plugins can be found on public mass transit in general and mainline train stations in particular. We will gradually introduce more stations on this page, started with the Simtropolis Train Station by SimGoober. This is a three-pronged station, as shown in the picture. The station is designed quite nice, can be used for many different purposes (including use in very dense neighbourhoods, because of its huge capacity) and provides further fine features. These are in particular additional statistics, such as a display of the city-wide train usage or the number of connections with neighbouring cities. Download

Predestrian zones by bauerme

If you set squares and pedestrian areas without plugins, the Sims could only spend their leisure time here, while it was not possible, the Sims could reached their jobs by a short walk. The pedestrian-puzzle-pieces oby bauerme finally give all us mayors the possibility. In addition to the four different surfaces, the set also offers walkable green spaces and hiking trails (as seen in the picture above right). The pedestrian zones are included in the NAM since a while and more puzzle pieces, as for example pedestrian bridges (to cross highways, avenues, tracks, etc.), have been added. Download

Channel-set by oppie

The Canal-set contains a variety of puzzle pieces to create widely branched canal-systems. Quiet housing districts or high-quality office districts with a special flair will result. With an additive (at Simtropolis there are countless additives to the canal-set available) of Marrast the transport can easily cross the canals why these additives are absolutely recommendable. The handling of the tool is not quite easy initially, but after a short practice-phase you will surely make it. Particularly impressive is the combination with the tram-tool, which will be presented here in detail shortly. Download

Public outdoor pools by simgoober

In this set by simgoober there are three different kinds of pools available, which can be complemented by another plugin containig an indoor swimming pool. The pool will be unlocked if at least three outdoor pools are placed in the city - unfortunately, in my cities this still does not work.
Apart from that the three outdoor swimming pools are themselves worth a download. They offer a high recovery-factor for the neighboring sims and they can lead to more variety in the townscape. At Simtropolis there are more pool-variations available. Just register and search for "swimming pools" and bring more variety into your city. Download

Network Add On Mod (NAM)

The Network Add On Mod offers a further range of options for the transportation network of the city. In addition to various bridges (for example avenue over avenue, avenue over rail-tracks) it now contains also trams. The new system is not always easy to use in the beginning, but with some practice you will succeed and add another important and - espacially in the urban landscape - attractive mode of public transport to your instruments of urban design (see also Tram Kleeberg Höhe). Moreover, there are roundabouts, various avenue- and highway-pieces as well as pedestrian zones inside the NAM. Also in the field of gameplay the NAM offers some innovations: burden of streets, distance commuting profiles and the range of footpaths can be set much more realistic. Download

Subway- and bus-stations by cogeo

Incredibly handy are the subway and bus stops by cogeo. They are available in different designs, that can be selected during installation. There are various models:

• Bus on side road
• Subway on side road
• Bus & subway on side road
• Bus on main road
• Subway on main road
• Bus & subway on main road
• Bus on avenue
• Subway on avenue
• Bus & subway on avenue

Port facilities by PEG

The port facilities require much time. They are not easy to place because they have very specific requirements for the ground level. With a leveler-tool, that can be downloaded on various sites in the net, can give corrective. Nevertheless, some efforts remain necessary in order to get a presentable result. If someone has a trick to add, please contact me.
The results, if one has taken the trouble to create a port, are overwhelming. The atmosphere of the city is positively influenced by a well-designed port. The port facilities give many cities with access to the water a special flair rewarding the efforts. Download

To be continued...