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Your guide to Industrial Zones in SimCity 4. Learn about Agriculture, Medium, and High Density zones, plus Dirty, Manufacturing, and Clean/Hi-tech industries. Avoid pollution pitfalls!

Hey there, new mayor! Let's talk about getting your city's economy humming with industrial zones. It's a bit different from residential or commercial areas, so pay attention. ## Industrial Zones Think of industrial zones as the engine room of your city. This is where factories, warehouses, and high-tech operations set up shop. The cool thing here is that you don't need to connect every single tile with roads for them to develop, which is a neat throwback to older SimCity games like _SimCity 3000_. ### Densities When you zone for industry, you'll encounter a few density options: * Agriculture: This is your starting point, replacing what would normally be low-density industrial. You can zone larger plots here, and it's crucial for producing food for your city. Keep an eye out for the Farmer's Market unlock, and expect to see things like Apple & Orange Tree Farms, Grass Land, and Barns pop up. * Medium Density: These zones allow for slightly larger developments, like medium-sized factories, chemical plants, and hi-tech labs. * High Density: These are your big earners, but they come with a price tag and a lot of pollution. Think petrochemicals, large manufacturing plants, and massive hi-tech complexes. Big warning here: Fully developed high-density industrial zones can seriously pollute your city. Make sure to zone these far away from where your Sims live! ### Types of Industry Within those zones, different types of industries will emerge: * Dirty Industries: These are the grimy, job-heavy places like welding or smelting warehouses. They don't need water and prefer cheap land and power. They're heavy polluters, which can make your Sims sick, but they develop fast and give your city an early tax boost. You can use ordinances later to reduce pollution and phase these out if needed. * Manufacturing: A step up from dirty industries, these are still quite polluting but less so. They typically involve jobs like textile production or general goods manufacturing. * Clean Industries / Hi-tech: These are the opposite of dirty industries. They pollute about as much as a regular retail store, but they don't create as many jobs or tax revenue initially. You'll find laboratories, research centers, and places making high-value goods like electronics here. The catch? They require a lot more to attract them. You'll need educated Sims, good healthcare, high desirability land, and reliable power, water, and sanitation. ## Types of Industries in _SimCity Creator_ Just a quick note for those playing _SimCity Creator_: * Low density: Small industries and factories. * Medium density: Medium-sized factories, which can also appear in low-density zones. * High density: Can host low-density industries, but they tend to be bigger and dirtier.