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9. RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONING, COMMERCIAL PLACEMENT
Cities: Skylines II

9. RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONING, COMMERCIAL PLACEMENT

Learn Cities: Skylines II zoning: build low-density residential first, place mixed-use at intersections, and ensure commercial zones are close to homes.

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Learn Cities: Skylines II zoning: build low-density residential first, place mixed-use at intersections, and ensure commercial zones are close to homes.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by building low-density residential areas.
  2. 2
    Expand gradually to medium and then high-density residential areas.
  3. 3
    Place mixed-use buildings strategically, particularly at intersections or near commercial hubs.
  4. 4
    Ensure commercial zones are located close to residential areas to provide convenience for your citizens.
  5. 5
    Maintain a balanced distribution of residential zones across your entire map.
  6. 6
    Mixed-use buildings function particularly well on corners and along busier road corridors, with commercial establishments on the ground floor and apartments situated above.
  7. 7
    Commercial clusters often perform well when situated near denser apartment areas and busier intersections.
  8. 8
    You can add high-density and low-rent housing more selectively once your city has achieved a stable income and adequate service coverage.
Tips
  • Low-density housing is often the easiest way to satisfy early demand before upgrading areas to medium density.
  • Mixed-use works especially well on corners and along stronger road corridors.
  • Commercial clusters often work well near denser apartment areas and busier intersections.

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