May 9, 1990
	 
	 "Oceanpark" is our (my step-son and I) entry for the SIMCITY
	 CITIES contest.  It was designed on the terrain editor to
	 simulate a coastal city in a low-lying area characterized by
	 lots of rivers, bays and barrier islands.
	 
	 We tried to leave the barrier islands relatively undeveloped.
	 These areas typically are very unstable and the wetlands
	 surrounding them are very fragile and very important in the
	 ecological scheme of things.  The Central Business District
	 started developing around a point of land where the river
	 meets the bay and we provided parks and rail in an
	 alternating pattern to maximize access to transportation
	 while providing a "green" setting for the residents and
	 workers in the C.B.D.
	 
	 Industrial development was banned within the area bounded by
	 the main river and the bays behind the barrier islands.  As a
	 result extensive industrial growth occurred on the mainland
	 across the river from the CBD near the seaport and the
	 powerplant.  The suburban area east of the seaport grew up in
	 response to demands of blue-collar workers for affordable
	 housing close to jobs.
	 
	 The transportation system is primarily rail augmented by some
	 roads.  The barrier island directly west of the CBD is
	 connected to the mainland by road and rail but has no
	 transportation infrastructure other than unpaved tracks.  The
	 residents were supposed to be wealthy individuals who could
	 afford to buy a piece of their own island. Here access would
	 be restricted to residents.  They would use Jeep Cherokees
	 and Range Rovers for transportation.  Unfortunately the
	 simcity program did not recognize this concept of prime
	 residential real estate in a low density configuration 
	 without roads or rampant commercial growth.  Soon the
	 developers found themselves with an abundance of beautiful
	 waterfront lots vacant and they ended up selling them cheap
	 to churches and hospitals. 
	 
	 We also provided a beach park accessed by rail for the
	 Oceanpark residents.
	 
	 Hope you enjoy exploring our city.
	 
	 Ed Neffinger and Tanner Fahl    CIS ID # 70531,1627