Civic/Special Buildings ~

Learn about Civic and Special Buildings in SimCity 3000, including costs for Police Stations, Fire Stations, Schools, Parks, and more.

Civic Buildings: These are buildings funded by the mayor, which is you. They include Police Stations, Fire Stations, and facilities for Health and Education.

Police: Provide protection for your sims. A Police Station costs $500, and a Jail costs $2,500.

Fire Station: Prevent fires and are important for fire protection. They cost $500.

Health and Education: These are crucial for clean industries and your city's overall rating.

• Hospital: Heals sick sims and helps maintain a high health rate. Cost: $500.
• School: Teaches children from elementary to high school, increasing sim intelligence and leading to clean industry. Cost: $500.
• College: Provides higher education for younger adults, influencing future hi-tech industry. Cost: $3,000.
• Library: Helps older sims stay sharp and increases the intelligence rating. Cost: $1,000.
• Museum: Primarily for large cities, 3-4 are generally sufficient due to their high monthly cost. Cost: $1,500.

Parks and Recreation: These greatly improve your city's aura and land value, giving sims something to enjoy.

• Small Park: A small park with a good effect, suitable for tight corners. Cost: $100.
• Large Park: A larger version of the small park with a greater effect on land value and aura, but requires more space. Cost: $1,000.
• Fountain: Best placed in crowded or industrial areas to boost aura and serve as a visual enhancement. Cost: $100.
• Pond: Peaceful natural areas that complement parks and offer a relaxing spot. Cost: $500.
• Playground: A place for children to play, with increased bench usage when near a school. Cost: $500.
• Marina: A recreational facility for boating, best located in water, and is expensive. Cost: $3,000.
• Zoo: Significantly raises aura and land value, ideal for increasing these metrics in an area. Cost: $5,000.
• Ballpark: A baseball field recommended for placement near residential zones to maximize its use. Cost: $2,500.

Landmarks: These are real-world buildings that add visual interest but do not directly benefit your city's function, only taking up space.

Demolish: This tool allows you to remove any building, tree, or other object from your city. There is no definite cost associated with demolition.