Re: The Deltan Empire - 30/01/13 Update 32 - Kanalka Bay Bridge

[WannGLondon]

Wow, this has got to be my favorite update yet. So realistic and so creative. I really want to take a ride down that swamp  . I also love the way those pedestrian bridges lead up to that major bridge. That transition from swamp to river is awesome too. Great work 

[noahclem]

Great update    The swamp work is truly novel and a really great idea! Love the rest as well 

[Ol.S / Benoit]

Very nice work on this update, creative and quite unique ! Great swamp.

[apeguy]

Time for update 26! Today we're visiting Arena City, A huge sports and entertainment complex and home to Kanalka City's Football and Baseball Teams. We'll also be taking a look around the neighborhoods surrounding Arena City. But first we have the replies...

Seems like there is a lot of crime in the swamp.

Looking forward for the next update!

Well there's lots of places to hide in the swamps, which makes it a magnet for crime of all types. Swamp Town is virtually lawless.

Great swamp and city.

Thankyou.

Quite a unique set of pictures. You don't see swamps all that often in SC4. Well done!

Cheers
Willy

Well I always try to do something a little different from the norm. While I tried to base the swamp off those you find in the Southern States of the USA, I never once looked at any pictures for reference, (I never do with anything I recreate in SC4 ) so I have no idea how close to my source of inspiration it is. I'm pleased with how they turned out though, and soon enough we'll be seeing some more swamps north of Kanalka City.

Wooh. Great work. It's the first time I see swamps on Sim City and it look very realistic. 

Thanks, glad you liked my swamps.

Wow, this has got to be my favorite update yet. So realistic and so creative. I really want to take a ride down that swamp  . I also love the way those pedestrian bridges lead up to that major bridge. That transition from swamp to river is awesome too. Great work 

Thanks! I can promise you more swamps to come, as well as seeing what's on the other side of those bridges in a later update.

Great update    The swamp work is truly novel and a really great idea! Love the rest as well 

Cheers!

Very nice work on this update, creative and quite unique ! Great swamp.

Thanks, glad you liked the update.

Time to see the pictures...



(facing west) Now before we visit Arena City, we'll be taking a look at a few of the suburban neighborhoods in this part of K.C. We start off in Shackley, which is located south of Portside and Central Avenue, and West of Kanalka Creek. This neighborhood originally sprang up around the 1910's and 20's, and housed some of the wealthier workers at the Port. Today it's a popular place for families to move to, with plenty of open areas, a decent school, and a good selection of shops and other amenities in the nearby area. Unfortunately, the proximity of the nearby Sellafield Estates, which is prominent gang territory means that many of those who grow up here join the ranks of the Los Carnales Gang. In fact, many retired gang members now live here in Shackley.





(facing west) Near Arena City, many office buildings have opened up on major roads, particularly Cowley Road. This road was the main route from the Naval Harbour to the Port in the early 20th Century, but now it's one of many larger roads that criss-cross the surrounding residential areas. Opposite the offices is Emerald Green, which is in fact two parks separated by a small side road.




(facing north) Just south of Emerald Green is the upmarket neighborhood of Emerald Gardens, home to wealthy businessmen and socialites, many of whom work at or are associated with Arena City. The kind of people living in this neighborhood makes it nicer to live in than Shackley, if you can afford it. This area was first built on in the 1950's, during the postwar years when new housing was needed.





(facing north) Continuing south we come to Halver Green. Even more expensive than Emerald Gardens, many of the residents here are the city's football players, as well as a few baseball players. Other rich people here include sports officials, business executives and retired football players. In the bottom-left corner of the image is the Halver Library, which opened in 2034 and includes numerous books on sports.





(facing east) On the western edge of Halver Green is a small open park area that separates it from Cowley Road and Arena City.





(facing north) Heading even further south we arrive at a large five-way intersection known locally as Century Junction, named after Century Road which runs east-west through the junction. Hennington Street starts at the junction and heads south, while the two roads that head northwards and serves Emerald Gardens and Shackley. Surrounding the intersection are numerous shops that take advantage of the traffic levels that pass through the area, as well as houses that take advantage of their proximity to many of the main areas of interest in Kanalka City.





(facing north) If we follow Century Avenue west under the K.C. Western Ring Road we can see the roundabout where it meets Cowley Avenue, which itself crosses the Ring Road, but over instead of under. The Half-Diamond Ramps were built in the 2010's to improve traffic flow around Arena City.





(facing west) As we continue west, we see yet more high-end shops and offices along Century Avenue, and nearby we can see the Arena City South Station, which was built in 2020 to relieve overcrowding at the main station further north. Also nearby you can see where Arena Avenue splits from the Western Ring Road, which becomes elevated, while the Avenue turns north towards Arena City.





(facing west) We now head directly to the heart of Arena City, the Kanalka City MegaDome. While not actually a dome, the head people behind the project thought the name was more catching than Mega-Arena or Super-Arena. When it was completed in 1989 it was the largest stadium in the country, and is still the largest in the Southern Counties, with room for 90,000 spectators. It is the home ground of Kanalka City F.C., one of the best teams in the country, who on many occasions have won the National Cup, their last victory being in 2078.





(facing west) Zooming out, the entire Arena City complex comes into view. We can see the Kendall Baseball Stadium, which was built in the 2000's as a replacement for the rapidly ageing Bannerman Park Stadium, and has been home to the Kanalka City Destroyers Ever Since. The large white building is the Garrison UltraPlex, which is by far the finest cinema complex in the city. Many of the films created in K.C. Premier here, and because of this it's become an important part of the City's Film industry, as well as a famous city landmark.





(facing south) On the edge of the complex is the Arena City Convention, Exhibition, and Showcasing Space, or ACCESS for short. Built during the 2030's, ACCESS Plaza consists of the exhibition space, a tower containing a Luxury Hotel and a couple of Office Buildings housing a number of firms, mainly communications and marketing companies.





(facing west) To finish off, a pic of Arena City Station. It serves the complex as well as surrounding areas, and was built in 1986.


That's it for this update, next time we're going to take a tour down the Magnificent Mile, where the entertainment capital of the world got its title. See you then!

[Swordmaster]

Looks great, but maybe you need some more R$$ and R$$$ lots (mattb325's are very good) to counter repetition. Other than that, great work on the transportation.

Cheers
Willy

[sunv123]

Simgoober's and NDEX ones may also be a good choice. Since this is a little older, 1900s style city, c.p.'s houses may work as well.

Hey, do i see the swamps again?

[Schulmanator]

Nice and realistic looking pictures. Great work! 

[apeguy]

Time for update 27! Today we're going to the true heart and soul of Kanalka City, the Magnificent Mile. Created between 1960 and 1980, it consists of casinos, luxury hotels, high-end apartments and shopping malls built along Grand Boulevard, and is world-famous. It is here that most of the wealthy make and spend their money, and many of the properties here are owned by the local crime families. Here you make hundreds of thousands in an instant and lose it just as fast. This is the place that makes or breaks you. The Magnificent Mile is quite literally Kanalka City in a nutshell. Now for the replies...

Looks great, but maybe you need some more R$$ and R$$$ lots (mattb325's are very good) to counter repetition. Other than that, great work on the transportation.

Cheers
Willy

While suburban housing can be repetitive anyway, I see your point, there is a lot of monotony. I downloaded all of Mattb325's houses, however since I've finished this tile, as well as the next tile, it'll be a while before you see the difference.

Simgoober's and NDEX ones may also be a good choice. Since this is a little older, 1900s style city, c.p.'s houses may work as well.

Hey, do i see the swamps again?

Yep, that was Kanalka Creek you saw again, just north of Arena City. On the subject of housing, I already have all of the NDEX Mansions and all of Simgoober's houses. While I like c.p.'s 19th Century Housing, there a little too old for my cities. Remember that this MD is set in the 2080's, and so neighborhoods would have been demolished and rebuilt over the decades.

Nice and realistic looking pictures. Great work! 

Thanks, I'm pleased you liked my update.


Picture time...



(facing east) We start this update in the north-east corner of the Magnificent Mile. To the left we have the Wayward Hotel, built in 2022. Not only is it a renowned as a 5-star hotel, it's spa is a favourite place for the city's businessmen to unwind and de-stress. On the right is the Volitan Casino. Built in 1974, it's one of the smaller Casinos on Grand Boulevard, as well as one of the oldest. This Casino is run by the Blue Angels Gang, and is one of the main sources of profit for the gang. In between the two buildings is a statue dedicated to Arthur Bannerman Jr, one of the masterminds behind the Magnificent Mile, and one of the most famous figures in the History of Deltan Baseball. Behind the Casino is the K.C. Western Ring Road, which runs parallel with Grand Boulevard.





(facing north) On the opposite side of Grand Boulevard is Coxley Park. Like the Nearby Bridges that span Kanalka Creek, the park is named after George Coxley, who was the master planner of the Magnificent Mile, and a gambling addict. Shortly after the Casinos opened on Grand Boulevard, he gambled away his earnings and ended up on the streets, before dying of a drug overdose in 1989. He wasn't the first famous person in K.C. to end up like that, nor was he the last. The Park itself is a pleasant open green in a dense jungle of gambling and organised crime.





(facing east) Moving down Grand Boulevard, we arrive at Serenity Palace. This Oriental-themed Hotel also features a Gentleman's Club as well as a High-End lounge club on the top floor. The Gentleman's Club is very popular for the "performances" it hosts every night, for those who can afford it. The Palace was built in 1980, and is rated 5-star. While some of the rooms may only have a view of the elevated dual carriageway, most people aren't bothered. People don't stay here for the beautiful urban scenery.





(facing east) Seeing as Kanalka City is only about 8 miles south of the Equator, there isn't enough snow for ski resorts in this part of the country, not to mention that nearly all of Barrierland is completely flat. In order to get around these setbacks, The Kanalka City SkiTower was built in 2015, and for over 50 years it was the largest indoor ski slope in the world, and is still the largest in the Empire. This is probably the only reason anyone in their right mind would bring children here, amongst the debauchery and depravity of the Magnificent Mile, as the SkiTower offers lessons to children, as well as family discounts.





(facing west) Across the road is the SGM Grand Casino and Hotel. Despite its enormous size, the SGM is only the second-largest casino on Grand Boulevard. Completed in 2010, it is one of the most decadent buildings in the city, and the Hotel is one of Barrierland's finest. Aside from the gambling and 5-star accommodation, it also has a theatre and arena, which usually hosts boxing matches. The Casino is run by the De Santa Crime Family, and is the largest of the family-run Casinos.





(facing west) Just south of the SGM Grand is Treasure Island, an island-themed casino with a slight hint of Spanish culture as well. The 5-star Hotel is popular for its pool and fine restaurants, as well as its fine room service. This Casino is run by T.B.G., (Titan Business Group) a business syndicate based in Downtown K.C.. It was built in 1974.





(facing east) Tucked just behind Treasure Island is the Globex Club and Hotel. To the left is the ultra-exclusive club, which is for members only, who can only join by invite, keeping the clientèle absolutely A-list. Celebrities, Politicians and Crime Bosses are among those that can be found at the club. Next to it is the exclusive Hotel, which is World-renowned for its pool parties. These buildings were built in the 2020's by a very wealthy socialite, but today they're run by Titan Business Group.





(facing east) Opposite from Treasure Island is the 5-star Fortnum Luxury Hotel. Opened in 1982, the Hotel is part of the Fortnum Hotel Brand, a chain of luxury hotels that operates in prime locations all over the Empire. Compared to the others on the Magnificent Mile, this hotel is more business-oriented, but still boasts a decent sized pool as well as a very upscale restaurant.





(facing west) Continuing south we come to the Mirage Casino, the largest on the Magnificent Mile, and largest in Deltania. It was the first Casino to open on Grand Boulevard, when it was completed in 1969. Not only does it have the largest gambling floor in the country, it's 5-star Hotel has swimming pools and tennis courts. The Casino also boasts a nightclub, a small theatre and a gym for the hotel guests. Next to it is the Coral Kingdom Tower, another building owned and run by T.B.G. It consists of a small underwater-themed Casino, a 5-star Hotel, and a small exclusive shopping mall. Just West of the Magnificent Mile is Bayou Beach.





(facing east) Here we can see the Ultimax Mall, built in 2034 and is one of the more famous examples of de-constructivism in the Empire. It consists of high-end boutiques and technology stores, many of which are unique to the Mall, making it a popular shopping destination in the city. Next to it is the entrance to Grand Boulevard Metro Station, located on the outer circle line. Further along is the 4-star Atlantica Hotel. Even though it's the cheapest hotel on Grand Boulevard, it's still pretty pricey, and is at the upper end of the 4-star scale. It was completed in 1987.





(facing north) At the south-west end of the Magnificent Mile is the vOLcanic Nightclub and Four Rings Mall. The nightclub was built in 2043 after the Montague Burns Casino was demolished. Today this club is one of the hottest locations in the city, where nearly every night there are hundreds of people queueing to get in, hoping to be seen in this high-end club. The club is run by the Blue Angels Gang, and is by far their largest and most profitable. The Four Rings Mall was built in 2005, and features all the Empire's high-end chain stores and ritzy bars.





(facing north) Standing at the south-east end of Grand Boulevard is the Cartwright Arena. Built in 1978 and named after the famed Barrierland Hero Abraham Cartwright, this gigantic arena holds up to 20,000 spectators. It regularly hosts concerts, boxing matches (Which Abraham Cartwright was a big fan of when he was alive) and wrestling matches, like BloodBrawl. Next February is the start of BloodBrawl XCIII, (93) The biggest competition in Professional Wrestling in the Empire, hosted right here in the entertainment capital of the world. The building connected to the arena contains the headquarters of the Imperial Wrestling Entertainment, among others.





(facing north) Crammed between Arena City and the Magnificent Mile is the small neighbourhood of Arena Woods. The houses are cheap here for a number of factors. Firstly, the crime rate is pretty high due to the heavy gang presence in the area. Secondly, during major events in the Cartwright Arena or a major Football or Baseball match in the Arena City all the local roads get packed. Thirdly, the ugly concrete viaduct of the Western Ring Road cuts straight through the neighbourhood.





(facing west) The Coral Resort Hotel is a 5-star hotel located just outside the Magnificent Mile on the other side of the Western Ring Road. to the right is one of many huge apartment complexes surrounding the Magnificent Mile. Most of the residents here work in the casinos or the luxury hotels.





(facing west) Coxley Drive is the name of the road that runs parallel with Grand Boulevard and the Western Ring Road. Along its length are numerous apartments, some of them are lower-wealth apartments built mainly for casino and hotel workers, while others are luxury condominiums. There are also numerous office buildings on Coxley Drive, taking advantage of the nearby transport links.





(facing north) Here we can see what will be Kanalka City's newest Luxury Hotel, the Triton. When it's completed in January 2084, it'll be the tallest twin tower complex in Barrierland, and Kanalka City's first 6-star hotel. Nearby is a housing complex completed in the 2030's. While cramped and right by the swamp, these apartments are popular because of their proximity to the Magnificent Mile, and the fact that they're cheaper than most in the area.





(facing east) Here we have the second tallest building on Grand Boulevard, Club ATOM BLUE. This was built by the Blue Angels exclusively for their members and associates, and since its completion in 2014 it's held the title as the tallest nightclub in the world. It's extravagant lighting and significant height makes it stand out day and night, and is visible for long distances.





(facing east) To finish off, we have a night pic of the Parkinson Tower, the tallest building on Grand Boulevard. In 2045 during the planning phases, the Mayor of Kanalka City at the time, Gareth Parkinson was opposed to the project for unknown reasons. But after the planners decided to name the tower after him (and after a few undisclosed payments of both money and whiskey) he quickly changed his mind, and the project went ahead. Once completed in 2049 it became the tallest building in the western half of Kanalka City, a title it holds to this day.


Well I hoped you enjoyed this update, as always constructive criticism is appreciated. Next time we'll be visiting Grand Bayou, where Kanalka City's journey to become the world's premier entertainment destination began. See you then!

[vortext]

Great selection of buildings!

Though in the first pic it's a little strange the pedestrian bridge leads to a guardrail. 

The swamp from the previous update is very well done as well. Keep it up!

[sunv123]

Las Vegas?

Sorry if i'm annoying you, but do I see that swamp again?

[Schulmanator]

Dude! I am seriously ready to win big money! 

[Swordmaster]

Nice selection of buildings here. I'd like to see more night views, though.

Picture 1 also has some issues with the RHW there. Something's cutting into it.


Cheers
Willy

[noahclem]

Nice work on the last couple updates    I like the way you've incorporated so many "mega structures" in both. The freeway and 8-lane boulevard are great, as are the night pictures 

[Dantes]

Kanalka town "The Magnificent Mile" is a showcase for your region. The tall buildings are a great skyline. You present each building as a work of art that are well put together on the road to an overall concept.

Great work ! 

[WannGLondon]

Love the idea of a "Magnificent Mile". I have always tried to create a sort-of one in all of my cities. I sure do enjoy the youthfulness of your city.

[apeguy]

Well after another delay, the Deltan Empire is back with update 28. Christmas was very busy for me (And everyone else I imagine) so I never got round to updating, also I got a few new games for Christmas (Starhawk and Black Ops II to name a couple) so I was also busy playing them. Today is a special day for the Deltan Empire, as 1 year ago today I started it here at SC4D. Unfortunately because I've been busy this Christmas, I completely forgot about making any kind of special anniversary update, but I can promise you that there is still plenty to see in Barrierland and beyond. The year in Alterra is now 2083, and will be a big year for the Barrier Islands, as the following article from Brentland Life Magazine explains:

2083 - A good year to be a Barrierlander
Article by Brett Danes, Barrierland Editor

Since they won their independence from the British Empire along with the 10 founding colonies nearly 358 years ago, the people of Barrierland have been in a constant political struggle to have their claim for countyhood recognized by our government. Many politicians and political groups since the time of Abraham Cartwright have been doing everything in their power to see Barrierland recognized as a separate county.

It all began in the Independence war of 1725. At the time the Barrier Islands were mostly uninhabited, and considered part of Brent Territory. (What we now know as Brentland) When the fighting started in Kanalka Key, the British Naval Blockade meant that the people of this small sugar-farming community were cut off from the mainland, as the British Empire hoped to hold the strategic Barrier Islands to help reclaim the mainland. Their plans were thwarted by Barrierland hero Abraham Cartwright and his 2000 strong army, who fearlessly led his men against seemingly impossible odds and emerged victorious. His military campaign took him across the length of the Islands, founding towns and building monuments to his success as he went. When the war ended and the founding counties united as the Kingdom of Deltania, he was ready to proclaim the Barrier Islands as the eleventh founding county.

It wasn't to be though. When the first king and revolutionary leader Alexander I took the throne, the newly named Barrierland was split into three, and Cartwright's hometown Kanalka Key came under jurisdiction of Barrierland. This has angered the Barrierlanders ever since, as many feel that their part in wiping out the Naval Blockades and re-opening supply passages made their part in the war deserving of a county to call their own. Since then the government has argued that Barrierland is too small in size to be a county, and that Abraham Cartwright siding with revolutionaries and pledging allegiance to Alexander I meant that the Barrier Islands were officially part of the ten counties upon independence. This hasn't stopped the Barrierlanders from creating their own flag, naming Kanalka City as Barrierland's Capital City, and treating Barrierland as a separate county.

Then, nearly 360 years later on the 15th of November 2082, there was a surprising turn of events. The Senate made a decision to allow Barrierland residents to vote on whether Barrierland should be an independent county or not. The results came out on the 29th of December, with a huge proportion of voters (approximately 84%) voting yes on Barrierland's Independence. This is a momentous occasion for residents of the Barrier Islands, because from the 22nd of March, (Abraham Cartwright's Birthday) the Barrier Islands will be able to make its own laws, as well as have its own Senator and governors. This proved something of a late Christmas Present for those who have waited so long to see this day come. In an interview with Raymond Dunwell, current Mayor of Kanalka City, this is what he had to say about the news:

"This is indeed a great day for Barrierland and its people, a real triumph to know that those who sacrificed their lives all those centuries ago will have their sacrifice recognized. In a way, we've always been independent, it's only now that the politicians in the Imperial Capital have taken notice of our claim, no, our right to Countyhood. Now we'll be able to make our own laws and keep Barrierland's prosperity in Barrierland, and not have to listen to some Senator from the mainland tell us that are businesses are bad, our people are criminals, and our politicians are corrupt." They think we can't run Barrierland by ourselves, that if we split from them we would decline, but look around - Kanalka City has never been this prosperous, tourism is booming and crime is decreasing, not to mention the high standards of living across the City. But progress is not just in K.C., Hasbury Key hasn't been expanding this fast in nearly a hundred years, and is well on its way to becoming a city thanks to investments from Barrierland businesses. Despite what many politicians are saying, I think we'll do just fine as a county.

A large ceremony is due to take place on what will be known as "Abraham Cartwright Day", and will involve a parade through Kanalka City and across the Brockencyde Bridge, which will be the epicentre of the celebrations, as the 22nd March is also the day of another anniversary. On that day in 1883, the Bridge first opened to the public, and at the time had the longest bridge span in Deltania. While details are minimal at the moment, the Mayor has promised "The celebration of a lifetime". Similar celebrations are also being held in other towns and cities, including Hasbury Key, Sunshine Keys, Galloa and Sandport.

There are many opponents to Barrierland's Countyhood however, not just from the mainland, but Barrierland residents as well. Some argue that it will lead to even higher crime, (The Barrier Islands already have one of the highest crime rates in the country) as well as a larger divide between the rich and poor, and even more unethical corporate practices. In the past politicians in Barrierland (Kanalka City especially) have been accused of having a lenient stance on crime, as well as numerous allegations of corruption and illegal dealings with large businesses. But whatever the future holds for the Barrier Islands, for better or worse, when you drive across the Bay Bridge towards the gleaming skyscrapers and elegant casinos of Kanalka City, or drive down the Anaconda Highway into Sunshine Keys with its beautiful beaches and luxury hotels and see signs Welcoming you to the County of Barrierland, for the first time they'll actually mean something.


So to sum up, Barrierland will soon be an independent county and there will be a big celebration. But don't worry, this update has pictures as well, because today we're visiting Grand Bayou, where the first casinos and entertainment hotspots were built in Kanalka City, laying down the foundations for its future greatness. Anyway, now for the replies:

Great selection of buildings!

Though in the first pic it's a little strange the pedestrian bridge leads to a guardrail. 

The swamp from the previous update is very well done as well. Keep it up!

Thanks for the reply. I didn't notice that when making it, only when I posted the update. I'll try to make sure that doesn't happen again.

Las Vegas?

Sorry if i'm annoying you, but do I see that swamp again?

Well as you probably guessed Las Vegas was my main inspiration for the Magnificent Mile. And yes, that's the same swamp from the last two updates. There are also some large coastal swamps we'll visit after Kanalka City.

Dude! I am seriously ready to win big money! 

Just be careful who you play against, Kanalka City is full of cheats and conmen, and don't play against any big-time mobsters, they hate losing.

Nice selection of buildings here. I'd like to see more night views, though.

Picture 1 also has some issues with the RHW there. Something's cutting into it.


Cheers
Willy

Hi Willy, thanks for dropping in. Yes I noticed that as well, I think is the way the model was rendered, but it's built right next to the Highway, so there's nothing that can be done about it.

Nice work on the last couple updates    I like the way you've incorporated so many "mega structures" in both. The freeway and 8-lane boulevard are great, as are the night pictures 

Thanks, I'm pleased you liked all the major landmarks. Being the entertainment capital of the world means that Kanalka City has a lot of them. While there are no "megastructures" in this update, the entirety of Grand Bayou is in a way a city landmark.

Kanalka town "The Magnificent Mile" is a showcase for your region. The tall buildings are a great skyline. You present each building as a work of art that are well put together on the road to an overall concept.

Great work ! 

Thanks, glad you liked it. I must admit it took me a while to decide what buildings I was going to use and where on Grand Boulevard I would place them, to make the area look just right.

Love the idea of a "Magnificent Mile". I have always tried to create a sort-of one in all of my cities. I sure do enjoy the youthfulness of your city.

Thanks Warren, hopefully you'll like this update, while the casinos and hotel are smaller, it's still a popular destination for tourists and gamblers alike.


Now for the pics...



(facing west) Grand Bayou has a long and colourful history. In the late 1780's many of the city's businessmen sought to create a small trading post near Kanalka Creek, mainly for fisherman and alligator hunters. At the time the small peninsula that Grand Bayou is built on was a marshy area of tall grass and stinking mud. It wasn't until the alligator skin trade started to decline in the 1820's that the idea of building a resort town on the peninsula, at the time known as west point, came to light. Bayou Square was where construction started in 1830. At first Grand Bayou consisted of a handful of bars, hotels and gambling houses, but all through the 19th Century the area continued to expand, and soon people were flocking from all over the country to visit Grand Bayou. Many of the buildings surrounding the square are the oldest in the area.





(facing east) The central monument was built in 1982, 150 years after the first businesses opened in Grand Bayou. As you can see there are numerous bars, clubs and theatres surrounding the square. The building to the left with the Model Windmill is the Scarlet Belle, and is one of the oldest and most popular entertainment venues in the city. The multi-coloured building with the billboards is club ZOO, which is a popular techno-themed bar and nightclub. On the street corner is Twisters Bar and Club, which is retro-themed and popular with the slightly older crowds in Grand Bayou.





(facing north) On one of three roads connecting Grand Bayou to the Magnificent Mile and the rest of the city is one of the most expensive hotels in the city. The Centaur Spear Hotel was built in 1934, and has been offering world-class service ever since. If you're coming to Grand Bayou and have a lot of money, then the chances are you'll be staying here.





(facing north) Among the tightly-packed streetscapes of Grand Bayou is Rutland Green. Surrounding it are numerous Hotels, luxury apartments and clubs, but the most famous building of all is definitely the Stickmann Headquarters. One of the biggest names in the Deltan Video Game Industry, Stickmann was created in 2063, and since then have made a number of legendary titles, including the Valvetron series, which is known as one of the most critically acclaimed action game franchises of all time. Outside their studios are statues of their three most famous video game characters. The building itself started life as a warehouse for storing goods brought in by traders, and was built in 1911. Stickmann have occupied the building since 2066.





(facing north) Built on Bayou Boulevard, Poseidon's Palace was the first large-scale casino to be built in Kanalka City, as all the gambling done in the city beforehand was in small Gambling houses as well as certain bars and saloons. When it opened in 1949 it was the largest casino in the Empire, a record it quickly lost when construction of the Magnificent Mile started 15 years later. Although it's small in comparison to mega-casinos found elsewhere in the city, it stands as a monument to the beginning of K.C.'s role as a major Gambling City.





(facing north) The north side of Grand Bayou is home to the largest hotels and apartments. Here we can see the largest hotel in Grand Bayou, the Greenwater Hotel, built in 1973. Next to it is the Coralstone Tower, the tallest residential building in Grand Bayou.





(facing north) Further along the water front we come to the Waterkey Hotel Complex, which was built in 1985. The Main Tower is currently the tallest building in Grand Bayou, and is a four-star hotel. Its waterside location and fine views from the higher up suites makes this hotel a desirable option for tourists.





(facing east) On the left is the Geraldson Building, named after Maxwell Geraldson, the main financier behind the construction of Grand Bayou. It was built in 1854 as the main office for his company, which specialised in numerous fields. The tank parked outside the building is a model replica of a Deltan-built Goliath Heavy Tank. A real one used to be parked outside the building when Thomas Geraldson, Maxwell's grandson worked there from 1948 to 1978, and used it commute to work. He bought it from the Deltan Military, as he used to drive one in the Alterra War. However, in 1975, a group of young men on a wild bachelor party hijacked the tank and took it on a joyride around Grand Bayou, destroying numerous cars as well as a block of flats. Since then, a replica statue has been there. On the right is Repentance Church, which was built in 1905 when the business owners of Grand Bayou realised that they would get a lot more revenue if people had a place to repent for their sins before going out to sin some more, thus spending more money. Today, the Church is run by popular televangelist Reverend Scott Maccleson, who can get anyone, no matter what they've done, into heaven - for the right price.





(facing south) One of the more recent additions to Grand Bayou is the Kanalka City International Cruise Terminal. This terminal was built in 2020 as a replacement to the old Cruise Dock, Which could no longer handle the larger and more numerous Cruise Ships that the city was receiving. Currently docked at the Terminal is the Santa Maria, a Cruise Ship which has been bought and converted into a Megayacht by the De Santa Family. The Luxury Hotel built as part of the complex caters to those who are stopping at the city for a few days as part of a Multi-Destination Cruise.





(facing east) On the south and west side of Grand Bayou is the beaches, which used to be the edges of the peninsula that would have defended the marshy areas inland, before the whole area was drained to build Grand Bayou on.





(facing east) Further along the beach, on the outskirts of Grand Bayou, are numerous condos and holiday homes.





(facing east) Here is a rarity for my MD, an overview showing the entire area of an update. As you can see Grand Bayou is relatively small, but the effect of its construction in Kanalka City is immeasurable, as it was here, in this small resort town that the city started on its long journey to become the entertainment capital of the world.





(facing north) To finish off, a night pic of Bayou Square, the central hub of activity of Grand Bayou.


Well I hoped you enjoyed this update, next time we're moving on to the south-west tile of Kanalka City, where the naval harbour is located. We'll take a look around the suburbs surrounding the harbour. Also at this point I would like to thank everyone who supported this MD in its first year, it was all of you that made this MD a Best Seller, and it was you that got this MD an OSITM award. So Thankyou to all who have supported the Deltan Empire. See you next week!

[nbvc]

Nice cruise port and night images.

[sunv123]

Great mix of buildings and the beach area looks great.

Could you send me s link of the cruise ship port? It looks fantastic.

[Dantes]

I like the Entertainmentclubs and nightclubs.  Very nice building blend again. Here can everything make holidays with lots of partying. 

[Schulmanator]

Great looking and very lively city. Nice work!