Zones
Contents
Types of Zones
Residential Zones
Residential zones are where sims build houses and move it. When you zone an area as residential, Sims move into residential zones automatically. If the sims become unhappy, they will leave and the houses will become abandoned.
- These zones are green.
Types of buildings in residential zones are determined by their wealth and density levels. Initially, all buildings in the residential zones are small houses, as the population gets larger and the land becomes wealthier, these houses are replaced by apartment complexes and mansions.
Commercial Zones
Commercial zones are where shops and offices are built. Commercial buildings provide the Sims with jobs and happiness. Sims will spend their money in these buildings to earn happiness. They also provide a destination for industrial freight shipments. Industrial buildings with nowhere to ship their freight will become unhappy.
- These zones are blue.
- Commercial buildings do not bring in as much profit as industrial buildings.
Types of buildings in residential zones are determined by their wealth and density levels.
Industrial Zones
Industrial zones generate the most profit for the city.
- These zones are yellow.
They provide the sims with jobs and money.
They also provide commercial zones with goods to sell.
Industrial zones produce the most pollution.
Zoning Maps
Building Density - shows the progress towards density upgrade for every structure in the city.
Land Value - shows the land value of residential and commercial zones.
Industrial Tech - shows the level of technology in industrial zones.
Population - shows population data.
Residential System - Shows the happiness and income statistics of residential areas.
Commercial System - Shows the activities of shoppers and tourists in commercial areas.
Industrial System - Shows the movement of industrial freight in the city.