Yughandy (Pronounced You - Ghandi), the capital of Librethia, is a blend of historical cultures that have imprinted themselves in the layout, politics, economics and the background of every area of the city. Through the colonial interest and intervention of a virgin land, a capital has been born bearing the remarkable and beautiful inheritance of Dutch, English, French & Spanish genes. Resting in a comfortably temperate climate, the city favors a leisurely lifestyle and engaging in sporting activities. The city lays on the Eastchaser River that in the colonial history of the metropolis, was the main artery that flowed into the rich fertile farming lands of the frontier. Nestled in the Avensen valley, the location of Yughandy's historical beginning and centre is located where it is, as the rising hill of Montmatyr created a defensive backdrop to the riverbank trading post. The geographical defense would not be enough, as the valley and region became the focus of a three front colonial war between the Dutch, English and French. The Spanish intervened taking up an alliance with the French and eventually bringing about the treaty of the Three Corners, which subdivided the sub-continent of Librethia into three divisions, being split deciviely at the junction of The Wjik & Eastchaser Rivers.
The hills, which in winter can become snow capped, create a topographical dynamic that nurtures multiple suburbs with extremely panoramic views. Influenced by the arts and the lavished wealth, and the showing off said wealth, can be found in the narrow Row's that curve and snake through the old town of Avensen, Arventargo and Oxgate. See Downtown with its pillars of economic might, and the more modern, contemporary 2nd CBD of Broadbank that also boasts touched up relics of its industrial heritage. Explore outwards from the centre of the booming CBD to the progressive, fashionable neighborhoods of Grovemont, Remheimer, Franklin, Clockworthy & Three Corners. Nestle into family living easily with affordable suburban living in the 'Wood District' of Compa, or the picturesque Eastpeth Valley.
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Please watch the introduction video to gain more of an insight to the city & whats to come.
In reality, the city just hit 330K and there are many more areas I need to work on. The north is first and foremost for further development.
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The Commerce Bridge. The historic bridge connects 'The Finger' and 'Arventargo' over the canal that used to usher in the economic stock and power that came and left the budding colony. It stands proud of its past, and still today as a crucial piece of infrastructure. In the picture, we can also see the Viceroy's Fountain, and behind it, the Opera House, and immediatly behind the bridge is the Yughandy Counting House & Four Season's 'Canal' Hotel. The 2nd CBD of Broadbank can be seen in the background. This canal was the heart of commercial trade only until recently.
The Cathedral of the Feast. Built from the numerous coloured Librethian marble, and taking a seat on the prestigious Harfavious Square, it is a cherished landmark of the city. It echoes the Spanish might that existed over the city in its past, and the strength Catholicism had on the pivotal heads of society in Librethia.
The Tower of Santa Maria. In the past, especially with the strong Spanish influence, it was said that no one who lived within the colony of Yughandy would be granted entry to heaven unless they lived within the sight of the Tower of Santa Maria.
Parliment Bridge. The connection that links downtown to the heart of the political sanctum. The view is looking over 'The Finger' towards the Wjik and Downtown
The CBD. The winding spagetti junction of the M1 and M2 creates a dramatic scene in contrast to the skyline. The motorways were additional features in the 1960s, and were built over the existing infrastructure to try and retain as much of the original layout of the city grid as possible. Not all of it could be, and so the area under the pylons is a hotbed for homeless activity and congregation. The motorways also separate Downtown from Grovemont, and Grovemont from Remheimer. A fair number of cab drivers who conduct business in these consequential sectors of the CBD will viciously fight for their territory claims.
The four bridges that serve as vital infrastructure. They align in a beautiful way, that shows that the history of the city in modern day life, as the canal aligns with the ease of the river. In the past, the canal was the centre of the nations trade, immigration and politics. The river valley is known as the Throat of Influence.
The Port Authority. Located at the tip of the Wjik, and at an important junction on the Eastchaser River, the Port Authority rules over the waters with its busty glory. This was the headquaters of all marine operations from the beginning of the industrial revolution to only recently in the 1960s. In the 19th century, when the Wijk was the furthest extent of Dutch territory, the Port Authority served temporarily as the capital of the Dutch colony. I will use this as an opportunity to explain that historically, Yughandy was split at this very river junction, between the English (who controlled Downtown and Grovemont), the Dutch (who owned the Wjik) and the French/Spanish (who co-ruled the old bank, with the old town districts of Avensen, Arventargo and Oxgate).
The sprawl of Yughandy is most prevelent in the south, heading out towards the mouth of the Eastchaser and the dockyards and cargo terminals of Stollamann Bay. The north is slowly developing, and the area around the north-east and the airport will be further developed to house more aristocratic neighborhoods.
A drive on the M1, southbound, heading through the north part of the Wjik, through Halehurst, Downtown, passing by Redoubt Hill with Union Fort and finally crossing the Thespok Bridge into Three Corners.
Looking out of Clockworthy and Inner Northern suburbs. The area around the station used to be the next port up from the Canal and Central. The historic area had a village feel to it up until the industrial revolution, when it was turned into an area of large factories and warehouses. Spencer Park is a lovely open space that is sheltered by the sweeping high density neighborhoods. The strip along Equinox Street is especially trendy, and boasts a number of nightclubs, namely for the LGBT community. The inner north is subsequently a very LGBT friendly area. There is a vacant lot of land that I am keeping for a special high residential building that will fit the area. More to come
Club Vanity, in Vanity. It hosts numerous high-class functions and events. It goes off especially during summer for obvious reasons.
The Sleak layout and view of The Virtue club in Vanity.
The Southern Suburbs Showcase:
The Inner Southern Suburbs.
This area is one of the oldest in the city. It is an integral part of the city's transportation network, and hosts an entertainment complex within the Victoria/Quilton Gardens interchange of light rail and bus services. The other side of the Eastchaser is Sabria. Sabrina is the head of the council of Kingsly. The athletic stadium is of Olympic standard and in off season is used to host a number of festivals and concerts. The Victoria Stadium in Victoria hosts numerous sporting events and the FedEx Arena across Three Corners Avenue, hosts entertainment and musical events.
A view from Casetings Hill.
Franklin.
This is the unofficial 3rd CBD. It links two rail lines, metro stations and a light rail service. It also is home to a number of tech companies and hotels that ease the burden of accommodation needs in Downtown. This used to be one of the earliest neighbourhoods in Yughandy, and was the functioning head of the English side of the colony in the past.
Three Corners and Casetings Hill.
This suburb is built on the sloping Casetings Hill, and has always been a historical place of defence and lookout. It originated as the twin to Redoubt Hill, with a fort and watch tower built in 1766. The fort was destroyed in the first Colonial War in 1798, and the second fort was built further along the ridge line, nowadays Madison Avenue. In the 1960's, the valley created between Casetings and Eve Hills was developed into the M1 motorway, and linked downtown in a vital way that opened up the suburban sprawl of the south east. Today it is a trendy inner city neighbourhood, that boasts amenities, leisure and shopping that rivals what you would find in the old district or downtown.
Quilton and Quilton Gardens.
In the early 1800's, what is now Quilton Gardens was the second largest port in the colony. It was linked by rail, and output a lot of the Spanish export from their segment of the sub-continent. Then known as Buenagua, it had a slum population that lived off the dockwork and trying to scavenge the goods passing through. In the 1890's, Librethia had only recently declared independence and Yughandy held the World's Fair. The site of Buenagua was chosen to hold the fair grounds, and after the fair, the area around the gardens was turned into housing. It boarders the Entertainment complex of Victoria, which also hoasts a transportation interchange of light rail and bus services.
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