SimCity 4 Guide
2003 · City building simulationGame guides
| Guide | What you will find |
|---|---|
 Starting a city | Grow connected neighborhoods at a scale the budget can support. |
 Transport | Connect homes to jobs and freight destinations with a coherent network. |
| Budget & services | Scale operating costs to current demand while keeping essential networks working. |
 Regional growth | Use neighboring cities and education to support a growing region. |
 Advisors | SimCity 4 reference: Neil Fairbanks, Monique Diamond, Jamil Herd and the rest of this advisors & residents directory. |
At a glance
| Focus | What to know |
|---|---|
| Read RCI demand | Zone for actual residential, commercial and industrial demand. |
| Keep jobs reachable | A connected road does not guarantee a short enough commute. |
| Fund local capacity | Adjust service funding as population and usage change. |
Advisors & residents View guide →
| Person | Role | At a glance |
|---|---|---|
| Neil Fairbanks | City planning advisor | Explains development and planning concerns. |
| Monique Diamond | Finance advisor | Reports budget pressures and financial options. |
| Jamil Herd | Transportation advisor | Highlights transport and commute issues. |
| Jonas Sparks | Utilities advisor | Reports utilities and infrastructure issues. |
| My Sim | Resident viewpoint | Lets you follow an individual resident's experience. |
Quick answers
| Topic | Go straight to |
|---|---|
| Starting a city | Start with jobs and homes together → |
Pictures All pictures →
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| SimCity 4: game and edition overview | store.steampowered.com |