How to Get Skyscrapers in SimCity 4
SimCity 4 is a popular edition of the SimCity programs. SimCity lets you build your own city from the ground up, managing everything from project funding to the building of roads and utilities. However, even if you think you've done everything right in the city you've designed, you may still needs some tips to get skyscrapers to develop in the commercial areas.
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Open your SimCity. Look at your population numbers and determine if your city is big enough to handle skyscrapers. A larger population can help you obtain skyscrapers because more citizens equal more demand. Small cities don't have skyscrapers, no matter how well you run them.
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Evaluate the density of zones you have laid out in the city. The less dense commercial areas don't produce skyscrapers. Create a more densely populated commercial area to attract skyscrapers to your city.
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Decide if the areas of commercial zoning are desirable. If you have a business workforce of more than 45,000 people, one issue could be the area isn't desirable. Increase desirability by placing commercial zones in a central location or near an attraction like the waterfront.
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Review the tax rate--overly high taxes hurt development. You can also use special funding for tourism to increase the likelihood of skyscrapers because commercial developments need customers to thrive. Likewise, make sure the services for the area are adequate by double-checking power, water and transportation to the site. Use data views to determine what you need to update or fix in the area.
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Educate your Sim population by building schools and libraries. A more educated workforce can mean higher paying jobs and businesses that want to locate in your more desirable commercial zones.
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Be patient. SimCity is much like the real world-- you can't build a city overnight. Use common sense when laying out the different zones and think about what you would expect to see if you were in an area with skyscrapers.
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