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[CITIES XL PLATINUM] New city project "Eternity" (2)-Industries and Infrastructures

 Office industries in this city take huge attribution to the city's economy. Offices were used to located at the middle of this city. However, centralized urban planning led to serious congestion issues in the urban area of this city. To solve this issue, the government buildings moved to the far-west side of the city and lots of companies followed this tendency to moving companies' locations. As result, this city is having balanced traffic congestion.
 This area is specialized for IT companies. Four metro lines, five bus lines, and one expressway are helping commuters from in/out of this city.
 To increase the capability of carrying and receiving freights, I constructed one more airport that supports the freight side of the original airport. The train connection between these two airports was also constructed so many passengers and firms are getting benefits from the improvement of infrastructure.
 This city is an oil-rich city. The city's economy is also benefiting from the fuel industry. However, since oil facilities contaminate the air and occupying huge areas, all oil-related facilities are constructed or projected on the outskirts of the city. IT IS ALL BECAUSE OF NIMBY!!
 Wind generators on the hill. They're located at one of the highest hills in this city. About 30% of electricity is produced from here. The civil department of electricity is also located at the entrance of the 'Wind generators town'.
The most hated facilities in the city. In total, 11 wastes fields are running by civil government. These fields are located at the far South-Eastern part of this city. IT IS ALSO BECAUSE OF NIMBY!!

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