Discover how to unlock a variety of special buildings in SimCity 4, from the City Hall to the Stock Exchange, and understand their associated costs and benefits.
Alright, let's talk about what you get for making your city awesome in SimCity 4! As you grow, you'll unlock some really cool and unique buildings. These aren't just for show; they often provide significant boosts to your city's appeal, capacity, or even generate income. Think of them as your city's special achievements.
The table below breaks down a bunch of these special buildings. You'll see their names, and then a bunch of stats like CE, CR, RE, and RR. These are all different kinds of desirability ratings – basically, how much Sims like having them around. The columns with dollar signs ($$, $$$) show you the cost to build them, sometimes in regular cash (R), sometimes in commercial (Co), and sometimes in high wealth (H). Keep an eye on these costs, because some of these special buildings can be quite the investment!
| BUILDING | CE | CR | RE | RR | $ | $$ | $$$ |
| Adv. Research Center | 50 | 22 | -50 | 22 | 150,000H | ||
| B. Bureaucracy | 25 | 17 | -50 | 22 | |||
| Cemeteries | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 | |||
| City Hall | 50 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |||
| City Zoo | 50 | 14 | 25 | 17 | |||
| Colo. Mayor's Statue | 100 | 48 | 100 | 48 | |||
| Convention Center | 100 | 32 | -50 | 22 | 100,000Co | 100,000Co | |
| Country Club | 0 | 0 | 75 | 27 | 8000R | ||
| Courthouse | 70 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 15R | 15R | |
| Disease Research Lab | 40 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 10,000R | 10,000R | |
| Farmer's Market | 50 | 22 | 75 | 27 | 20,000R | 150,000R | |
| House of Worship | 0 | 0 | 80 | 28 | |||
| Impr. Mayor's Statue | 50 | 14 | 50 | 22 | |||
| Magn. Mayor's Statue | 75 | 27 | 75 | 27 | |||
| Main Library | 50 | 22 | 50 | 22 | |||
| Major Art Museum | 70 | 26 | 50 | 22 | 6000R | 6000R | |
| Major Lge. Stadium | 75 | 27 | -50 | 20 | 300,000R | 300,000R | |
| Mayor's House | 100 | 48 | 100 | 48 | |||
| Mayor's Statue | 25 | 17 | 25 | 17 | |||
| Minor Lge. Stadium | 50 | 22 | -20 | 16 | 200,000R | 200,000R | |
| Movie Studio | 50 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Opera House | 50 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5000R | ||
| Private School | 0 | 0 | 60 | 24 | 6000R | ||
| Radio Station | 25 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 9000R | ||
| 9000M | |||||||
| Resort Hotel | 25 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 4000R | 4000R | 4000R |
| State Fair | 50 | 14 | -25 | 17 | |||
| Stock Exchange | 70 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 125,000R | ||
| Television Studio | 50 | 22 | -25 | 17 | 3000R | ||
| 10,000Co | |||||||
| Tourist Trap | 50 | 36 | -25 | 17 | 100,000R | ||
| University | 50 | 22 | 50 | 22 | 15,000R | 15,000R | |
| 15,000Co |
Pro Tip: Don't just build these because they look cool! Think about what your city needs. If you're struggling with high-wealth residential demand, a building that offers high wealth desirability might be a great investment. If you need to boost your city's overall happiness, look for buildings with high RE and RR scores. Planning is key to making the most of these rewards!
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