Arcology Cities

Learn how to build a highly populated SimCity 2000 city using arcologies, focusing on managing crime and pollution. Get tips on city layout and essential services.

Hey there! So, you're looking to build a super-dense city in SimCity 2000? One awesome way to do it is by focusing almost entirely on arcologies. This approach is fantastic if you want to pack in the absolute maximum population possible. Plus, there's a fun little Easter egg if you manage to build hundreds of them!

Now, a city like this plays by different rules than your typical SimCity sprawl. Forget about fiddling with transportation networks and zoning balance – those become almost meaningless here. Instead, your main headaches are going to be pollution and crime. They'll both skyrocket with a massive population, so you'll need a solid plan.

Let's talk crime first. With a huge population, crime rates will go through the roof unless you're proactive. Seriously, you're going to need to place a police station for every two or three arcologies you build. No joke, that's the kind of police coverage you'll need to keep things from getting out of hand.

Pollution is the other big one. The best way to combat it is with parks – and I mean lots of them. Aim to build a large park for every two or three arcologies. You'll probably end up with a bunch of small, empty plots of land scattered around, so just fill those up with smaller parks too. It helps break up the monotony and keeps the air a bit cleaner.

Transportation is actually pretty simple in an arcology-heavy city. All you really need to do is make sure each arcology has a road connected to it. Power and water can be handled the usual way, so no major surprises there.

You might want to consider building an airport and a seaport. These can help manage your industrial and commercial needs, and don't forget to build connections to your neighboring cities. It's always good to keep those trade routes open!

Honestly, the end result can be a bit… uniform. The city tends to look the same no matter where you are, and it doesn't do a whole lot beyond generating crime, pollution, and a ton of cash. You can then use that money to fill your mayor's house with all sorts of junk, which is kind of a metaphor for filling the emptiness in your cold, digital heart, I guess?