THIS is why NOTHING will develop here in Cities Skylines 2! | MC #18
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- Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
- James Jones is about to break ground on his newest project - a community surrounding a brand new Clearwater Southern cargo train terminal. He was able to acquire this land before anyone else realized its value because of some information that he "happened to stumble upon." But stumbling upon this information has caused him to make a few enemies - enemies that may impact his development's viability.
in this episode, we'll build this new development - a village near Spasm Electronics built to serve the aforementioned cargo terminal. We'll build everything the community needs including roads, city services, parks, and a variety of zoning (or we'll try at least). We'll also build the terminal, and tee up future development around the lake. However, certain types of development will fill in within the new village for a very specific reason...
And near the end, we'll make fixes based on YOUR feedback, so stick around until the end!
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CHAPTERS
James is messing up - 0:00
But at least he got some roads for free, he's got that going for him - 3:04
I have never been good with rails, and nothing will change that - 9:16
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A man plants 89,540 trees and hopes for no fires - 30:36
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You get a name, you get a name - EVERYONE GETS A NAME! - 38:09
The super secret message for only the best viewers that stick until the end - 42:24 
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In the next episode, we are building a jail for James due to insider trading.
BWAHAHAHAHA
😂😂
Hahaha, I work in the anti financial crime field and my heart rate was climbing through that entire section.
i was SUFFERINGGG! this is how i know all of the corporate training i had on the subject was damn effective!!! scarred and scared for life
Naw he will just get a job in congress now.
Damn, James, that could well be grounds for a divorce
I'd divorce and sue!
That would be a good storyline. Actually a lot better than a lot of TV shows too lol
100. Probably grounds for jail too.
I was about to say, I foresee a messy divorce between the Jones
James is gonna use that newfound rent money and have an amazing Attorney, and I, Jack Daloots, AM THAT ATTORNEY.
"Honey, I liquidated all our assets and implicated you, a government official, in insider trading. But just think of all the topography we'll be disrespecting!"
I did not have marital strife on my Cities: Skylines bingo card.
James is so good at insider trading, he should run for Congress.
might aswell
REAL
Your dedication to maintaining a storyline is incredible
The story must flow.
#Chuckles4Govenor
For some, it helos with the design process; helps a place feel grounded and realistic.
I built entire towns in the Sims 2 with this concept. Everything had a reason, had history, had lore, and made those places feel more real.
I hope that at the end of this series he makes a video just following the story
Watching Jamila's rise while simultaneously witnessing James's downfall is cinematic beauty. The man who wanted nothing to do with the town is now throwing his marriage away to make more money developing it is a fantastic villain arc drama.
Lol I'm reading that second sentence in movie trailer voice
@@bigpopakap haha love it!
Watching James throw a bomb onto his finances and his relationship is almost as painful as watching Phil trying to place rail (and some of those roads)
Ouch! I always knew James and Jamila were headed for trouble at some point. The suspense over the election is building!
exactly my thoughts💀
The intro actually reminded me of a news story from last month: US man accused of making $1.8m from listening in on wife’s remote work calls. Long story short: husband overheard his wife (who worked for BP) while they were both working from home, bought a ton of shares, and ended with him investigated by the SEC, her fired from BP, and divorce proceedings. Not sure if you had seen that and gave the idea, but kudoos CPP!
Lots of inspiration from there and from my own life. My wife works above me on Mondays.... main difference - I have an insulated ceiling above my office so I can't hear her at all, haha
"James took all of their money, including Jameela's, and broke their trust, so Jameela considers taking him to the cleaners" wasn't an option?!
So that's how Jamila ends up being a major landlord in the area... haha
Oh James... Chuckles isn't the 🤡 in Magnolia County.
Once James starts developing the lakeside area, i think it would be super cool to name the streets after Friday The 13th characters since the lake is named Crystal Lake. You could have a Voorhees Avenue, Tommy Lane, Higgins Boulevard, etc. I think itd be a very cool idea to implement. You could even have Chuckles get involved and build his very own "Camp Crystal Lake" nearby too.
I vote in favor of this. On the condition we get Hodder Boulevard.
I support this especially the camp, sure nothing would go wrong there.
Yes!
Yes! I mean he may have murdered his relationship 😂
I know it's not the same franchise, but there needs to be an Elm street, too, if he's gonna reference classic horror films in that neighborhood.
The James villain arc is complete
12:23 I would think Clearwater Southern would want to go around the lake instead of over it. That way they wouldn't have to build and maintain bridges
I was thinking the same thing. Seems like a weird thing to do, especially since it's a cargo line that wouldn't need to be super fast, CWS would probably just live with a bendier line with some lower speed limits
Agreed. Those bridge spans are much too expensive for a local spur.
Came here to say the same thing. In "real life" they'd definitely go around the lake rather than running a bridge for a mile
CPP really needs to start putting in rail *first* then roads and subdivisions.
I agree but it can be hard for trains to make tighter turns like that
James being a greedy landlord who refuses to let go even the smallest financial opportunity even at the cost of his dearest relationships is some pretty great character writing for a lets play series
Ayo, this game a city builder sim or marriage wrecker sim?
@@TheSnoopHogg69 who said that it has to be *either/or*? It could be both 😉
Thank you!!
Sounds like James is taking a page out of Johnson's playbook.
Magnolia County: Come for the city building game, stay for the Jones drama!!
That's a horrific breach of trust. I don't see the marriage lasting much longer. The point of shared assets like that is that *everyone involved has a say* and that *people don't do things behind each other's backs*. Replacing an appliance or buying a television is one thing, this is orders of magnitude beyond that.
You're going to need another passenger station...and maybe it's time to think about a transit plan.
Absolutely right on all accounts. Regarding transit - we've been neglecting it for a while, along with traffic fixes.... 😉
@@CityPlannerPlays Agreed but maybe she's waiting to see how much James makes on this deal before deciding to divorce him or take him to court. I think they still love each other. James did move here because of her job and interests after all so maybe she is choosing to be more forgiving and understanding. I imagine there would be an ultimatum to never do this sort of thing again though.
I would also like to hear the governor's perspective. Also, will James reach out to the governor? Maybe he could sell the lake area to her since the train area isn't building up enough.
I can already imagine protests against that bridge across the lake. Let's see what the running-for-governor Chuckles has to say.
1:16 [spoilers!] in the next video, i'm gonna need jamila to begin filing for a divorce because if i found out my greedy husband went behind my back and jeopardized my life's dream by selling our SHARED stock in MY company... there aren't enough words in the english language to define how quickly those divorce papers will be processed and served
She would also potentially want to show that she was NOT part of this because of the insider trading aspect. A prompt divorce (and reporting the whole thing to the company immediately) could be the only way she keeps her job and even stays out of legal trouble.
And it's possible they weren't shared stocks, but HER stocks as part of her pay package. Just because you have access to a spouse's finances doesn't mean you have a legal right to make multimillion dollar decisions!
Where I live we have a railroad that goes around a lake along the river wouldn’t bridging cost more than just going around it; and it would preserve the natural beauty of the island.
I love the aesthetic of a rail bridge over water as much as the next guy...but I don't believe there are many places in the US where it would make financial sense to bridge over such a small lake, if there is suitable land where you could bypass it.
Put another way, could you justify putting a road over the same spot to serve the community?
The elevated sections near the depot look great tho! Really unique space created there.
As always, great work on a great series!
I also think (hope) that there would be some environmental laws in place preventing people from doing such a thing.
That island would have much better served as a nature partk
Agreed
You're probably right about that. Perhaps a mulligan is due...
When developing the lakeside, something common in the Midwest is huge vacation lake homes! Maybe using some of the signature buildings to build some ultra-wealthy properties on the lakeside would be a cool idea!
i feel the storyline for james will quickly turn into a courtroom procedural drama 😅
It’s gonna escalate into one of those “it couldn’t possibly happen here” small town crime documentaries you used to see on A&E. Like a season of Fargo or something.
James should’ve rolled the money into a Self-Directed Roth IRA. Have the Roth start an LLC then have the LLC purchase its appropriate % the property. Then any land sold is tax free. And the multi units the LLC maintains ownership of gets tax free rent!
Its a lot more complicated because he also needed money from his wife's stock. I believe he would have needed to set up a LLC that owns the development, then 2 other LLCs (one funded by his retirement account and owned by the self-directed IRA, the other funded by the stock, owned by him) which would exist to hold shares of the development LLC. He would still need to pay taxes on the stock funded LLC each year (not to mention the taxes on the stock he sold). Going forward he would need to file taxes for 3 separate LLCs and better not screw anything up because he would be a prime target for audits from the IRS. By the end of it, I think his accountant would be benefiting from this boondoggle more than him.
So is this how the wealthy avoid paying taxes? So irritating. Thankfully, James is the citizen of another nation on another parallel planet.
@@jaredwilliams8621 right I tried to shorten everything you said into “its appropriate %” meaning whatever % the Roth LLC owned is the % received tax free.
Haha, that sounds so complex, but I would have likely saved James a ton in the long run. The penalties of hasty thinking... less profit, unhappy wife... bad marriage? But at least he's got a few apartment buildings, right?!
this guy tax avoids like a pro
I think James could have already submitted a name for the main street of Hiddenbrooke to be after Jamila. Given she's not exactly happy with his decisions, I think that could be the icing on the cake!
The name could be something like "Jamila Street", or even something like "Anniversary Way" if buying the land WAS supposed to be an anniversary surprise for her!
Oh I love this idea!!
And the lack of empathy that shows being the final page of the divorce hearing lol
they would never build those rail bridges throught he lake when they can more easily and cheaply go around it.
hopefully a future mulligan
Absolutely, crazy decision. Also the terminal location is mad too. Why build it far away from the end industry use, and then right in the middle of a development too?
@@Clewerly I kind of get what the intention was with the development around the terminal. that was a real thing in late 19th and early 20th centuries. (probably earlier too)
19th century the housing was often provided by the factory, company, mill, rail yard, port but its certainly not something we see any more.
the confusing part is the game shows you 21st century visuals but he's building a 'semi-historical' county that was established probably in the early 20th century.
you could name one of the areas James is developing "Wayezhim Gardens", which would translate to Cheat Gardens in Ojibwe.
Also, you could add some fences and industrial props to the empty plots between buildings to show that construction was planned/started, but that the Governor intervened and forced it to stop.
Or Fasuku Gardens, Fasuku is cheat in japaneese.
@@simonsv9449but the area has Ojibwa heritage not Japanese…did you not get that? Or did I miss that James is Japanese or something?
@@simonsv9449 In the midwest USA place names are a lot more commonly named after local indigenous words
Ooooooo... this is intriguing! Sheila Johnson acting maliciously toward a business owner and developer could sway voters to support Chuckles, especially if he riles up the people to think Sheila is only interested in her own prosperity. This feels like a step toward the darkest timeline and I am all for it!
Just a week or so ago a BP exec got done for insider trading in the same way as old James here. James is going down hard in the future.
I love how City Planner Plays turns a basic city builder into a story with a plotline. It's a really nice way to give a city in the game personality.
James has to be a proud (read arrogant) man if he can unilaterally make financial decisions for him and his wife. Feels like he would call at least one piece of land he develops Jamesland or Jamestown, after himself. Because why not?
Would "Jonestown" have too many bad associations? 😬
@@astrognash.Yes, but if he’s that full of himself he probably wouldn’t put that together before it’s too late.
Seriously. Besides, who knows what *improvements* Shelia could have made to his plan.
@@astrognash. That's the darkest timeline variant of this storyline. Jamila gets an eye patch and Chuckles is a serial killer
Seriously, and during women’s month too! This truly is his villain arc.
Fun! As an elementary teacher, that school is going to need a bigger turn around for busses and car rider drop off. Parking for teachers too. Thanks for a good episode!
Here in São Paulo there's a silly joke about the Paulista Av. They say it represents marriage because it start at the paradise street and ends in the consolation street. Maybe you could name the new places after that, since they seem to be having problems with their marriage hahaha
No way they would build bridges across a small lake like this. Its way to expensive in building and maintaining that. Just go the longer way around it next to the highway. Cheaper and maybe already approved by the local government.
Plus that island looks like a natural reserve for some birds to me. No need to destroy beautyful nature.
Something tells me you're voting Chuckles for governor
James doesn't need to worry about the upcoming anniversary: that's straight-up a clear divorce warrant.
Anyway, in terms of the build, I'm really suspicious of the use of surface textures, as they don't get affected by weather like snow. In particular, the extra triangular park, as I cannot imagine that space being looked after well enough to not have any snow whatsoever, and unfortunately the surface under the trail path between the large connected parks, the school and beyond, as that's just way too large to stand out like that.
I foresaw some marital trouble between the Jones a few episodes ago, when I believe they were developing Bailey (?) and James jumped on the idea of buying land, to Jamila's consternation. Their positions would be a huge potential conflict of interest even for a couple with really good communication, and it's clear James is getting greedy. I hope Jamila takes him to the cleaners.
"This week on Keeping Up With The Joneses...."
Oh dear James, you better have a good way to make this up to Jamila!
On one of your steeper roads, will you name it "Stuck Truck Hill"
I'm an Amazon driver and we have one road that we have to warn every new driver about. The slope is so steep our back ends scrape and lift our tires off the ground. We have to go the long way around which adds 25 minutes to your route. Very inconvenient. But every so often, I pass by and see Uhauls, RVs, and FedEx stuck, waiting for a tow 😅
I am not an attorney but... borderline insider business shenanigans there, James. Might be just on the "illegal" side of the law? Plus... selling all of stock can definitely cause some problems for the wife.
also, curious how the murder crossing through the woods and at grade at the tracks by the university is doing. has its body count reached that of the fire yet?
Free market. He can do whatever he wants :)
I thought this too!! Legal ramifications on insider information he should not have access to is a huge deal - esp since his wife is so new in her promotion! I can see her losing her job over this for 'sharing' classified information with her husband - James sure did put her in a HORRIBLE position with her company after she's worked so hard to get there.
@@RevAnakin No, you can't. Using privileged, confidential information to gain a monetary advantage would probably be illegal. Free market (if such a thing exists) can only exist if it's fair, meaning that all players have the same information. No doubt such a move from James would be under intense scrutiny, especially if the governor is involved.
@gethplatform2392 he was in the right place at the right time. He saw an opportunity and took it. He sold all their stock BEFORE it skyrocketed. Had he bought a ton of stock that would be an SEC issue. Buying property knowing that expansion was going to happen occurs every day by developers who watch public records and plan approvals.
@josephh6697 just because something is illegal does not mean it is wrong. Clearwater Southern could have bought the property themselves and developed it themselves if they wanted to (similar to what Disney did). Just because another, third party overheard the expansion plans, it makes literally no ethical difference. Plus, I would much rather your average upper-middle class person get the win rather than another huge corporation.
Sorry, I'm chaotic good. The laws of nature are much more important than the laws of man.
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions, James might've just started grading his.😩
Damn, the drama in this series is heating up. Just waiting for the bombshell that James and Jamila file for divorce 😂
I think you should name something ‘Mulligan Hill.’ It’s one of the phrases you say all the time that really stands out to me.
Any of the "manufacturing" near the cargo hub could be machine shops that pop up to service the needs of the train yard. Way cheaper to take a part across the street and have a millimeter or two shaved off than to have to furlough a train for a couple of days while waiting on replacement parts.
Phil: "I need to step away from the road tool"
Also Phil: *continues to build roads*
That's the most CPP clip I've seen
People have already talked about how realistically the rail line would go around the lake not over, but also I really don’t think you’d see them elevate the rail over that residential area. That would be more expensive than it’s worth and they’d probably just route it to minimise the at grade crossings and tank the ones they can’t avoid, only elevating the bit the needs to go over the highway.
Also, hope James enjoys signing divorce papers in an orange jumpsuit!
Holy Insider Dealings Batman!
So much drama 😂 Regarding the build, I think you should use double tracks for part of the spur going to the new facility since being a single track means that queueing would occur on the main line blocking all traffic, and with a spur so long that could take hours.
I'm still wondering what happened to Chuckles' zoo/amusement park. What happened to the animals? Did the rides for the Clearwater County Fairgrounds come from Chuckles' park? And what's Terry Brown going to do with the land? A return to Nicolet Bay should be soon.
(only up to 1:25 on first watch) OH JAMES NO
Chuckes for Governer!!
Main street is BOW street!!
Pitch this storyline to Netflix next. This is fantastic. Love to see how much your channel is evolving.
I love how in the intro ( 2:58 ) there is a tornado just casually doing its thing in the background, like no one’s business😂 if Verde beach is tree fire city, magnolia county should be „tornado county” 🌪️🌪️
I hope we see this plot thread developed further. James' behavior is really beyond the pale. While I love this series and CPP's work in general, I was kind of surprised to see this as a plausible plot line.
Personally I don't think the cargo line should've cut across the Island. Seems like it'd be better as a nice natural landmark for that area.
If I were a Colossal Order developer watching this, I'd be crying from seeing you put so much love into the design of your citites.
I think the next character that gets introduced to the series needs to be a relationship counselor for James and Jameela
After what James did and how much trouble it can (will?) cause for Jameela, I think it’s too late for that. I think the next character will be the district attorney.
There’s nothing that can save that marriage at this point
major divorce attorney... anything state related could look bad on Gov. Johnson, since she was in the running to buy the land. so if any criminal investigation is coming, it would have to be federal, since the state would be conflicted... and it would look real bad that the state gets beat buying the land, then investigates the buyer? Gov. Johnson may not be looking solid in the polls, but after a situation like that, she'd never be running for any office again.
As a European viewer, I cant help to think that there was some correlation between the clown show reference in this politic show, and the real world USA politics. But it might be unintended since this is a family friendly gaming channel..😂
I love the dramatic turn in storyline. It is almost a The bolt and the beautifull episode.
**Mulligan Alert**
The dirt that was hauled away immediately next to the railroad terminal would most likely be used to build up the railroad bed closer to the lake to shorten the bridge spans!! This is a local spur, and the cost of that bridge alone doesn’t make sense!
Does he know something we don't about the first DLC? Is it a courthouse DLC and he's building up to the eventual divorce of the Jones'? Because fucking hell, James has overstepped!
“Overstepped?” You sir are a definite diplomat. Overstepped doesn’t even come close to what James did 😮
@@davidroddini1512 *fucked up
Holy conflict of interest Batman! I wonder if Batman was looking at the land too.
I love the tornado in the background of the intro, lolll. Verde Beach is fire, Magnolia County is twisters!
Could name the town Jamestown, just to stick it to Gov Johnson 😂😂
Phil, your storytelling reads like a script for a drama. Excellent!! The community engagement by having viewers vote for the governor is brilliant. You are the man. I love your work.
There was a lot of room to build the rail line around that lake. I highly doubt that the rail company would have built several really long bridges over a lake when there is undeveloped land less than half a mile away they could use. I suspect they would even go for an at-grade crossing for the time being.
Running the rail line between the lake and "Name Me #1" (semiconductor plant) would have been probably less than half the cost and far less complicated.
Agreed. I can't imagine residents, Clearwater Southern, or the plant, would be too pleased about the location. All those trucks having to cross a highway, and go through some residential areas (from what I gather) to move cargo to and from, would cause a lot of problems, including costing the company more in transportation costs, and causing congestion. And that incline would be troublesome, if not a nightmare, for truckers in both directions. If it's possible, I'd put it right up against the plant (I.E. treat it as part of their factory) as I think that would be what they'd prefer.
If an at-grade crossing is not possible "due to regulations": where the line crosses the highway, I'd lower the highway and use the dirt to fill a grade for the rail line. (I don't think there's enough distance to leave the highway as is and run the line over it without something to extend the overall run of the rail line or having greater than 2% grades into the terminal)
JAMES NO!
Rooting for Jamila to dump this man tbh I've never been so invested in a city skylines plotline ;_;
James watched all those Christmas time car commercials where someone makes a unilateral massive purchase and said "hold my beer." Divorce, lawsuits, and jail time in his future. She will have to prove she didn't tell him about the meeting so she doesn't catch the blame too.
James not only bought the land, but he may have bought a divorce too. Dude messed up a bunch all in one go, and on top of all that, talking to his wife that way? For shame.
“Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good” is a saying I use in my life! Thanks Phil! Love ya!
Oh James, my sweet sweet himbo boy. Always listen to your wife bud
Also, have to say that the entire plot feels like something straight out of Parks and Rec
Happy Wife, Happy Life.
Mad Wife, Bad… Everything
Never ever say himbo boy ever again please
that's not a himbo, that's a criminal right there 😅
I've been watching through the Verde Beach series recently, and coming back to this series, it's so nice to see you using the Slope tool. I can't wait til Past Phil learns it, too.😂
It takes a while... but I think rail is what inspired it, haha
@@CityPlannerPlays Watching you try to use a combination of Level Terrain followed by Soften Terrain to make slopes is almost physically painful, lol.
Sheila Johnson? More like Sheila GONE-SOON!
Your storytelling skills are very impressive Phil. I admire the time you must put into making these storylines. Hats off to you!
loving the audience involvement! feels really cool to impact the build in a small way
Suggestion for Name Me #2: Naming it Grand Junction. Multiple roads and a rail network conjoining at one particular place. Also is the name of a small town near me that was created due to the railroad that was built in the 1800s.
Colorado Springs ** 😇
There I fixed your typo.
You can say that at 2:55 you can see a storm of emotions poping up on the horizon xD That Fn Twister Popping up made me Laught. 11:00 He made the Fn Windows Logo with the Streets.
I usually don't comment on anything on youtube, but this channel has made me so happy with it's content. I've never played the game or had any ties with city builders, and yet somehow youtube got me here, and I'm very glad it did. The level of passion and attention to detail, to the city and it's history, got me hooked. I've gained a whole new appreciation to cities around me and urbanization in general just because of this chanel. Thank you so much for keeping me company, this chanel really brightens my days!! Huge hug from Brasil!!! (Please name something in MC after a brazilian city hahah)
Just on watching the thanking us for watching so far in the video, I would really like to thank you back! Your videos are always such a joy to watch and the stories you created are not only engaging but also paint an amazing picture of how city planning and urban design are worked out in the real world. Your videos inspired me to pursue this topic and I have now done work experience in the industry and am going on to do landscape architecture at uni now. The inspiration and knowledge that helped me get to this place is in no small way thanks to the content you make. So thank you so much and keep doing what you're doing!!
As an attempt to gain favor with more developers, James should expand his trail network towards spasm and the lake, and rebrand the idea of the city, similarly to how the real life city of Bentonville looks.
Edit: expanding the path network towards the college may also look nice and with the extra connectivity increase the desire to move there despite the developer even more.
I love ALL City Planner Plays videos!
I love this series so much, thank you for sticking with it even through all of CSII's funkiness! I love your storytelling, and I love episodes like this when you build new communities.
I've lived in both Iowa and Las Vegas, so I can say what you said about smoothing out terrain rings true. In Iowa, they tend to smooth out the terrain and plant grass when the construction is done, where in Las Vegas with the more rocky/sandy terrain, they leave the cliffs or bind the loose aggregate with wire mesh. Totally depends on locale!
Follow up: One of the overall biggest towns, and main college town, in Iowa is Ames, so spot on with that name!
I'm glad James is expanding his development of everything, but he really shouldn't have betrayed Jamilla's trust like that. Happy Wife Happy Life and all that. Maybe he can name some housing developments or a street after her or her family to start the olive branch process? Great episode, tho! Looking forward to more of the drama, story, and building!
Being that the land is owned by the Jones' you should name the city Jonesboro. I was gonna day Jonestwon...but ya know....
Dude! Your plots are getting deep. I totally love it. Thank you for the entertainment. It's awesome!
I don't know about most. But I love and appreciate the long versions. I can watch you build like this all day. I understand it would be a big undertaking from you to make hour long episodes. But I'm here for it
I feel like the crematorium should be in a more secluded place! It emits air pollution, but also, to be respectful of the dead
The storyline was juicy today 😂😂😂
I really, really, REALLY miss your Cities Skylines videos, Phil! Thanks for this, educational and entertaining!
I love the way that you maintain a story through out the playthrough. Can't wait to see where the drama goes between James and Jamila.
As Phineas always says to Ferb, “I know what we’re going to do today!”
"draeg" - you're showing a bit of a Minnesotan accent there ;)
I absolutely love the little bits you toss in while you're talking "Another challenger appears!" as a tornado spirals in the background during the intro... "I upgraded this road to a two-lane road..." "Oh? A two-lane road, Like the rest of them. Nice!" They have me dead every time I see them, and I usually have to rewind so I can laugh again and again.
Definitely thinking that this place needs a regional airport of some kind or at least more public transport. So many communities are underserved
I don’t think building a cargo rail over water and an island like that makes much sense. Wouldn’t it be better to use beautiful islands like that for tourism / parks, etc.?
Honestly I got heart attack watching those massive rail infrastructure crossing/cutting through those beautiful piece of island on a small lake.
Honestly, such invasive development will never happen in Europe!
One could have easily created a spur rail route hugging those hills curving along the highway and met the mainline.
Not sure - but yea didn;t like cutting across multiple streets and natural habitats unnecessarily
I highly doubt that would happen in the US today either. The bridge over the lake was pretty unrealistic from both a cost and an environmental impact perspective.
Man, Phil is loving starting episodes with bombshells lately.
The best part of this episode is the editor comments and GIF game. So fun to see them call out some things you do or say 😂
My god… James went behind Jamila’s back 😮 not cool. Taking so many risks
I came to say I can't wait for the divorce proceedings between James and Jamila, and was glad to see everyone as invested as I am. When are we building a new house for James to live when he's kicked out?
Hey Phil! Might be a nice touch to add paths from the valleys in Hiddenbrooke to the University. That would greatly expand what could be considered student housing, especially with the amount of low income housing in the area. It would also add more places for people to go on nature walks or bike rides, which many might view as a boon!
🤣 The Bryz quote at 34:37 🤣 "It's only game". lol Great job editor!