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Follow this comprehensive SimCity 4 guide to build Villa San Girolamo from Year 1 to Year 10, covering residential, commercial, industrial zoning, and essential services.

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Follow this comprehensive SimCity 4 guide to build Villa San Girolamo from Year 1 to Year 10, covering residential, commercial, industrial zoning, and essential services.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Year 0-2: Foundation and Initial Services
    • Establish 1 Coal Power plant (funding: 1).
  2. 2
    Set up Waste to Power with zero funding.
  3. 3
    Zone Residential, Commercial, and Industrial areas according to the LERS concept.
  4. 4
    Place 4 Elementary Schools, 1 Hospital, 1 High School, and 2 Tennis Courts to cover the residential area. Ensure services are funded according to LERS to avoid financial issues.
  5. 5
    Consider a Water Tower or Pump; a pump may be necessary within a year due to high usage.
  6. 6
    Implement the Clean Air Act and establish Connections.
  7. 7
    Starting cash balance: $22,619.
  8. 8
    Year 1: Villa San Girolamo - Initial Growth
    • Population: 2300, Income: $1487, Funds: $24,505.
  9. 9
    Zone Residential, Commercial according to city plan and LERS diagram.
  10. 10
    Place 1 High School, 1 Elementary School, and 1 Hospital.
  11. 11
    Year 2: Consolidation
    • Population: 3164, Income: $2638, Funds: $1,703.
  12. 12
    No construction needed.
  13. 13
    Year 3: Expansion and Education
    • Population: 2909, Income: $2725, Funds: $35,463.
  14. 14
    Zone remaining Residential, Commercial areas of LERS.
  15. 15
    Place 3 Elementary Schools, 2 Hospitals to cover LERS.
  16. 16
    Build 1 City College in an area not slated for future construction.
  17. 17
    Year 4: Civic Amenities and Infrastructure
    • Population: 5572, Income: $4235, Funds: $29,264.
  18. 18
    Place 2 High Schools to cover LERS.
  19. 19
    Build 1 Small Fire Station to cover the industrial area.
  20. 20
    Construct 6 Tennis Courts.
  21. 21
    Place the Mayor House within the LERS.
  22. 22
    Year 5: Further Development and Services
    • Population: 9888, Income: $4839, Funds: $57393.
  23. 23
    Zone 1 Full Residential (ORS).
  24. 24
    Place 4 (6x10) Commercial zones with a 4-tile space after the third zone.
  25. 25
    Build 1 Elementary School, 1 High School, 1 Hospital, and 2 Tennis Courts at the new (ORS). Ensure bus/ambulance coverage is normal.
  26. 26
    Place 1 Water Pump when needed.
  27. 27
    Year 6: Continued Residential and Service Growth
    • Population: 13,056, Income: $6176, Funds: $60,504.
  28. 28
    Zone 1 Full Residential (ORS).
  29. 29
    Implement Smoke Ordinance.
  30. 30
    Build 1 Hospital, 1 Elementary School, and 1 High School at the new (ORS).
  31. 31
    Year 7: Landmarks and University
    • Population: 14,927, Income: $6983, Funds: $75,421.
  32. 32
    Build an Air Base and a University.
  33. 33
    Place the Mayor Statue in the LERS, between the top right commercial and residential zones.
  34. 34
    Construct 1 Large Plaza in the LERS, between the bottom left commercial and residential zones, in the designated slot.
  35. 35
    Year 8: Partial LERS Development
    • Population: 17,785, Income: $7631, Funds: $96,588.
  36. 36
    Zone a partial LERS for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial areas.
  37. 37
    Build 1 Softball field in the new partial LERS, between the top left industrial and residential zones.
  38. 38
    Place 1 Large Plaza in the new partial LERS, between the top right commercial and residential zones.
  39. 39
    Construct 5 Elementary Schools, 3 High Schools, and 3 Hospitals to cover the new partial LERS.
  40. 40
    Year 9: Finalizing LERS and Special Buildings
    • Population: 23,000, Income: $9214, Funds: $86,799.
  41. 41
    Zone the last row of the new LERS with 2 (6x8) and 2 (8x8) Industrial zones.
  42. 42
    Place an Impressive Mayor Statue in the old full LERS, between the bottom right commercial and residential areas.
  43. 43
    Build 1 Large Flower Garden and 1 Large Plaza in any old full LERS designated park areas not yet filled.
  44. 44
    Construct 2 Tennis Courts and 2 Skateboards at the new partial LERS, in designated court areas.
  45. 45
    Build 1 Coal Power Plant at the power plant area.
  46. 46
    Place the Advanced Research Centre away from residential areas, beside the air force base.
  47. 47
    Year 10: Financial Overview
    • Population: 30,333, Income: $10160, Expense: $6115, Net Income: $4045, Funds: $116,391.
  48. 48
    Commercial: 12,385, Industrial: 2514.

Notes:

  • The LERS (Local Economic Residential Strategy) concept emphasizes balanced development and service funding.
  • Maintain adequate funding for all services to prevent financial strain.
  • Monitor pollution data view and allow high-tech industry to naturally replace polluting industries.
  • Pay attention to specific placement instructions for buildings and zones to maximize efficiency and meet LERS requirements.

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