Alright, in this second update I figured I should give some history as to the formation of Cascadia, as well as a map of the major cities. 

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In June 2010, the leaders of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California got together for an environmental meeting. During the meeting, Premier Gordon Campbell of BC suggested that he thought the best way to protect the forests of the Pacific would be to create an independent nation. He argued that the forest could be better protected if the same laws and bylaws were in effect along the length of the Northwest Pacific. The leaders of the American states could find no major cons about this idea. So in January of 2011, the Pacific Nation of Cascadia came into being. The new citizens voted in Rodyl Damor, a previous MP from British Columbia. 

Cascadia is divided into 3 states, 1 province, and 3 federal districts. Washington, Oregon, and Idaho were able to retain their old borders, with the exception of Idaho, which lost a part to the US. Northern California was amalgamated with Oregon, the Alaskan Panhandle was added to British Columbia, with Juneau staying in Alaska. Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland were made into federal districts, belonging to no state or province. 

And now to Lakesyde...

2-02: ...where an underground mall is being constructed. 

2-03: ... and finished. 

2-04: There's an interesting story behind this solitary group of houses. A neighbourhood of Lakesyde had two groups of families. They fought over the stupidest things. "This is my half of the street, if I catch you on this side again...", "Your tree hangs over my yard, that gives me the right to chop it down.", etc. So eventually they snapped. One group left and built these houses away from the rest of the city. 

2-05: Eventually, the city got alarmingly close to the small settlement. So the families erected a wall, hoping to avoid further dispute

2-06: The families were horrified to learn of plans to develop the land around their enclosure. They fought the city, but eventually...

2-07: They lost, and the city prepped the land for development. The families fumed

2-08: The new developments were less than pleased with their new neighbours, but time went on, and the grudge passed. Eventually. At least the trip to school was shorter. 

2-09:
The city decided to put a highway on the city limits, as an alternate route into the city. Construction began in the Spring of 2040. 

2-11: And a city overview, taken in the Summer of 2042

Interesting Lots and BATs

LEX:
c.p.'s Olympic Terrain Mod, Olympic Tree Controller
SFBT Allotments, Highway Bridge Construction Set
Jeronij's Residential And Rural Diagonal Walls Set V1


PLEX:
Subterranean Mall

Well, that's it for this update. I hope you enjoyed it and come back for the next one :D
                                  -Jordan

All the cities featured in this MD are fictional, and are based on ideas for Cascadia, a proposed nation made up of parts of the Western states and provinces. Cities may be entirely fictional, or they could be re-designs of actual cities, like Vancouver, Seattle, etc.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
1-01: I downloaded the map TSC Lake Leman, which is based on Lake Geneva, Switzerland.

The blue square is approximately where the first city I will feature (Lakesyde), is situated in the region. This update is set in May of 2010, before the formation of the Pacific Nation of Cascadia.                                                                                                       
 
1-02: Lakesyde was founded after some kayakers got lost trying to cross Lac Leman. Halfway across the lake, a vicious storm knocked them off course Having lost most of their equipment in the turbulent waters, the surviving kayakers sought shelter at what came to be known as Kayaker's Point. They thought it would be s good place to live, so they came back and founded the town.

1-03: Thirty years have passed, and the small town of Lakesyde has expanded along the shore, with plans for further expansion. The leader has decided to stagger zoning, and keep dirty industry out. He is trying to keep the town clean and efficient, so it can be leading force in the future.

1-04: The Lakesyde Town Hall is just across the road from Central Park. Central Park is the main rest spot on town. A replacement park is planned for May of 2011. Plans include an outdoor stage, man-made pond, a soccer pitch, and a plaza.

Here are some pics showing the development:
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1-07: The Heights is a developing neighbourhood that the council is trying to clean up to eventually house high wealth residents. Expect more in the future.

1-08: What better way to dispose of garbage than to dump it over the side? Or turn it into plasma?

Well that's it for the first update of Cascadia. I hope you enjoyed it and please leave comments! Constructive criticism is also welcome. :)

Here are some links to the more interesting Lots and BATs...If I remember the links!

PLEX [EDIT (28/10/10) All SimPEG Links are dead]

Garbage Disposal Chute
MTP Fire Station
MTP Sheriff's Station
MTP Urgent Care Clinic
UT Plasma Gasification Plant

LEX
JBSimio's School Packs 1, 2, 3, and 4
The BSC Parks Sets - There's too many to list ;D
matt325's houses - Again, too many too list.
Jeronij's Street Cul-de-Sacs, Street And Road End Functional Parking, Street Side Mod, Parking Lot Set V1
                        -Jordan