New Land Acquisitions Indicate Rapid Growth
City council has set up the framework for two new city blocks last week, placing roadways and water lines to accommodate more residents. The new blocks are west of James Avenue and east of the newly named ODST Avenue, which was formerly named Orchid Avenue.
The new blocks expand on the alphabetical naming of the city's avenues, with (from west to east) Halsey, Ivanoff, Pelican, Queen's, and Reclaimer Avenues being added to the city map. These blocks also include Unggoy, Kig-Yar, and Lekgolo Streets.
BeckoningZebra1, one of the city's newest councilors, says he is ecstatic for development to start in these blocks. "I can't believe that I'm only in office for a couple weeks, and I've already laid out two new city blocks. I ought to get an award for working so hard, like Member of the Month or something! Don't quote me on that." He also discussed the zoning setup that was prepared. "Zoning will follow the same pattern as the old blocks in these new blocks. Commercial will line the Stig Boulevard, with residential wrapping North and South Shore Boulevards. Height limits are in place on streets to limit the size of buildings, and to prevent large traffic jams from forming."
Vitamin PWN is looking forward to development as well. "I was recently informed that a new clinic may be built soon. It's not an issue of capacity, but response time. Our paramedics have to travel quite a ways to pick up patients in need of urgent care; there have been more close calls than I'm used to recently. Every second counts when lives are on the line!"
Police Station Upgraded
After much deliberation in city council, a larger police station has been built at the corner of Leonard Avenue and Jiralhanae Street.
"We've been looking forward to this for awhile," Sergeant Drizzy_Dan stated. "Whenever I looked out to the edge of the city from the roof of the old building, it nearly reached the horizon! If we're growing this quickly, then we'll need a larger precinct to keep ahead of the crime curve. Mind you, there hasn't been much of a curve to keep ahead of... but still, the longer we can keep ahead of it the better!"
Corporal Church remarked on the improved facilities. "The lunch room no longer reeks of old pastries stuck underneath the fridge, and the new cruisers still have that new car smell. I can even see the mayor's house by the beach from here! A guy could get used to this."
RedStarRocket91 could not be reached for comment.
Community Photos
This photo of the mayor's house was submitted to the 343i Bulletin by Mayor Maestro himself! He also adds that there will be an open house to commemorate the completion of his new home.
This overhead nighttime photo of the city was submitted by Spyro, taken just after the completion of the new city blocks. Not only does it show off those beautiful city lights, but also shows the street names and empty lots! Who knew that cities actually look like maps from above?
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