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Discover how to unlock a variety of special buildings in SimCity 4, from the City Hall to the Stock Exchange, and understand their associated costs and benefits.

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Discover how to unlock a variety of special buildings in SimCity 4, from the City Hall to the Stock Exchange, and understand their associated costs and benefits.

Alright, let's talk about what you get for making your city awesome in SimCity 4! As you grow, you'll unlock some really cool and unique buildings. These aren't just for show; they often provide significant boosts to your city's appeal, capacity, or even generate income. Think of them as your city's special achievements.

The table below breaks down a bunch of these special buildings. You'll see their names, and then a bunch of stats like CE, CR, RE, and RR. These are all different kinds of desirability ratings – basically, how much Sims like having them around. The columns with dollar signs ($$, $$$) show you the cost to build them, sometimes in regular cash (R), sometimes in commercial (Co), and sometimes in high wealth (H). Keep an eye on these costs, because some of these special buildings can be quite the investment!

BUILDINGCECRRERR$$$$$$
Adv. Research Center5022-5022150,000H
B. Bureaucracy2517-5022
Cemeteries004020
City Hall502200
City Zoo50142517
Colo. Mayor's Statue1004810048
Convention Center10032-5022100,000Co100,000Co
Country Club0075278000R
Courthouse70260015R15R
Disease Research Lab40200010,000R10,000R
Farmer's Market5022752720,000R150,000R
House of Worship008028
Impr. Mayor's Statue50145022
Magn. Mayor's Statue75277527
Main Library50225022
Major Art Museum702650226000R6000R
Major Lge. Stadium7527-5020300,000R300,000R
Mayor's House1004810048
Mayor's Statue25172517
Minor Lge. Stadium5022-2016200,000R200,000R
Movie Studio501400
Opera House5022005000R
Private School0060246000R
Radio Station2517009000R
9000M
Resort Hotel2517004000R4000R4000R
State Fair5014-2517
Stock Exchange702600125,000R
Television Studio5022-25173000R
10,000Co
Tourist Trap5036-2517100,000R
University5022502215,000R15,000R
15,000Co

Pro Tip: Don't just build these because they look cool! Think about what your city needs. If you're struggling with high-wealth residential demand, a building that offers high wealth desirability might be a great investment. If you need to boost your city's overall happiness, look for buildings with high RE and RR scores. Planning is key to making the most of these rewards!

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