Dream City (Freedonia)
Dream City | |
|---|---|
City State/Region | |
       From Top to bottom: South Metro Skyline, South Metro Skyline from South Metro Marina, Market Boulevard, Yuantown, South Metro Skyline from City Central Park, Dream City Hall, Sunny Beach | |
| Nickname(s): City of Progress, City of Dreams, Star City | |
| Country | Freedonia |
| Region | Dream City |
| Government | |
| • Executive Mayor | Dan Pelto (PDP) |
| Area | |
| • City State/Region | 691 sq mi (1,790 km2) |
| • Land | 257 sq mi (670 km2) |
| • Water | 434 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Urban | 75 sq mi (190 km2) |
| • Rural | 182 sq mi (470 km2) |
| Elevation | 120 ft (40 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • City State/Region | 210,000 |
| • Density | 2,800/sq mi (1,100/km2) |
| Population Density based on City Land Area | |
| Demonym | Dream Citizen |
| Time zone | Freedonia Time |
Dream City is the second largest city and only city-state (region) of Freedonia.
History
Geography
WIP
Climate
WIP
| Climate data for South Metro, Dream City, Freedonia, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1944–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 106 (41) |
104 (40) |
101 (38) |
97 (36) |
93 (34) |
86 (30) |
83 (28) |
84 (29) |
88 (31) |
94 (34) |
99 (37) |
102 (39) |
106 (41) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 90 (32) |
89 (32) |
86 (30) |
80 (27) |
77 (25) |
75 (24) |
72 (22) |
72 (22) |
76 (24) |
81 (27) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
81 (27) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
72 (22) |
68 (20) |
65 (18) |
59 (15) |
54 (12) |
50 (10) |
50 (10) |
53 (12) |
60 (16) |
64 (18) |
69 (21) |
61 (16) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 63 (17) |
60 (16) |
57 (14) |
54 (12) |
47 (8) |
40 (4) |
37 (3) |
39 (4) |
43 (6) |
49 (9) |
55 (13) |
58 (14) |
37 (3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 12.23 (311) |
10.09 (256) |
9.47 (241) |
3.18 (81) |
2.98 (76) |
2.13 (54) |
2.28 (58) |
2.16 (55) |
2.95 (75) |
3.23 (82) |
9.42 (239) |
10.93 (278) |
71.05 (1,806) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 22 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 168 |
| Source 1: Freedonia Weather Service | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Dream City Observatory | |||||||||||||
Parks and Gardens
Demographics
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1845 | 168 | — |
| 1850 | 1,000 | +495.2% |
| 1900 | 12,000 | +1100.0% |
| 1912 | 16,000 | +33.3% |
| 1922 | 28,000 | +75.0% |
| 1932 | 36,000 | +28.6% |
| 1942 | 45,000 | +25.0% |
| 1952 | 72,000 | +60.0% |
| 1962 | 88,000 | +22.2% |
| 1972 | 101,000 | +14.8% |
| 1982 | 122,000 | +20.8% |
| 1992 | 150,000 | +23.0% |
| 2000 | 163,000 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 177,000 | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 210,000 | +18.6% |
Neighborhoods
| Neighborhood Name | Population | Land Area | Population Density | Postal Code | Average Rent in (Z$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Metro | 10,000 | 3 sq mi | 3,333.4 people/sq mi | SM | Z$448 |
| Sunny Beach | 25,000 | 5 sq mi | 5,000 people/sq mi | SB | Z$896 |
| Old District | 50,000 | 6 sq mi | 8,333.4 people/sq mi | OD | Z$112 |
| Star Hill | 20,000 | 4 sq mi | 5,000 people/sq mi | SH | Z$224 |
| Yuantown | 20,000 | 3 sq mi | 6,666.7 people/sq mi | YA | Z$180 |
| Port District | 5,000 | 5 sq mi | 1,000 people/sq mi | PD | Z$512 |
| Journey Housing | 53,000 | 12 sq mi | 4,416.7 people/sq mi | JH | Z$360 |
| Aspire Park | 25,000 | 10 sq mi | 2,500 people/sq mi | AP | Z$128 |
| Cove District | 1,000 | 2 sq mi | 500 people/sq mi | CD | Z$150 |
| Forest District | 1,000 | 25 sq mi | 40 people/sq mi | FD' | Z$290 |
South Metro
South Metro is the Dream City Central Business District or the CBD. It is home to 27 skyscrapers standing 100 meters (328 feet) above ground level. There are major banks such as Freedonia Bank, Dream City Bank, and Bank of E. Major media corporations are in the CBD include, the Dream City Observer newspaper office, The Freedonia Times, The Saint Franics Herrald suboffice, along with Freedonia 24 news channel, Freedonia Broadcasting Corporation (FBC), Dream City News 7, and Northland 10.
South Metro also has several fashion firms like Decor, GA Apparel, Dream City Outfitters, and many smaller firms. There are modeling firms such as Glitz Model, GQ Model, Freedonia National INC, and many more. Ad agencies, such as Big Tree Ad Agency and many more have headquarters in South Metro. Law firms such as Yin & Yang, Mike Butler and Son, Howle Law and many more are located in South Metro. There are major corporate offices from tourism agencies, national corporate offices, the Dream City Stock Exchange, mutual fund offices, financial intuitions and much more.
There are small businesses such as restaurants, electrical shops, furniture shops, fast food restaurants such as Savory Fried Chicken and Binge Burger are within the CBD. There are corner stores and markets and other small businesses within the district. There are middle class apartments, and some upper middle-class apartments in the area. There is an observation deck in the city recently opened in 2021. It is over 387 meters (1,270 feet tall) which is equivalent to 98 Storey skyscraper. Approximately the CBD, serves 60,000 workers daily from the Dream City-Patriot City- Bella Costa Metropolitan Area.
Sunny Beach
Sunny Beach is considered the tourism district of the city. The first beach resort (Ocean Grove) was built in 1894 and is still in operation to this day. There several beach resorts within the district The Sunny Beach Pier is the largest and longest in the country. There're multiple 3–5-star hotels with district. Including the famous Mangata Hotel (opened 1909). Sunny Beach is long at 3.2 km or 2 miles and very packed during the summer months. There are beach houses in the district that can be rented or bought. The population of Sunny Beach can swell to over 150,000 at any given day during peak tourism months. Sunny Beach is the most expensive place to rent or buy a house in city. There are mansions and villas dating as far back as 1890. A few mansions are owned by the Dream City Historical Society and are open to tourists and the public all year long. There are multiple casinos within the district. Traffic is such a problem in the district that Bus Rapid Transit lanes where to first to open in the city and country in December 2015 in Sunny Beach. The system has expanded to the entire neighborhood and the city. With 2 BRT routes operating in the district along with regular bus routes and nearly 1/3 of all taxis operated by the Dream City Public Transportaion Authority largely stationed in Sunny Beach. There is 1, 100 meter (328 feet) tall skyscraper in Sunny Beach, called Ledra Hotel and Casino. There is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) of private beach for wealthy residents of Sunny Beach.
Star Hill
Star Hill is called the shopping district of Dream City and the Arts Center. There're some fast-food restaurants, high end boutiques, shoe shops, clothes shops, jewelry shops, cosmetic shops, coffee bistros and cafes. There are many theaters, cinemas, art galleries, gas stations. There is a large hypermarket and shopping mall in the district. There is a lot of studio apartments, artist lofts, garden apartments. The district is home to the Dream City Cultural Center, The Dream City Oprea House, The Dream City Art and Design Center, Dream City Convention Center. The district is hilly especially away from the shopping district. There are some family homes and City View Hill Park in the hills. The main throughfares include Star Hill Boulevard a 6-lane divided treelined boulevard that connects to M-4 Motorway. And City View Avenue, a 4-lane street that turns into a 2-lane street in hills.
Old District
The Old District is the low-income district in Dream City. There are flats and public housing in the district. The district has a high per capita of convenience stores. There are no formal grocery stores in the district. There is low-income cake and bakery shops, old diners, fast food restaurants, several pawn shops, motorcycle and car dealers, more barber shops than anywhere else in the city, workshops (factories aka sweatshops). The Old District Night Market is the largest night market in the country. Old District is the most densely populated area of the city. The district has the highest crime and murder rate in the city. 38% of residents live in poverty, there is a high homeless population, unemployment stood at 22.1% (above the city average of 15.6% and below the national average of 23.9%) in 2022. The district is prone to flooding which has caused extensive damage in 1983, 1987, 1999, and 2022. There were 21 murders in the district in 2021. There were 24 murders citywide. The Black Tiger and Red Sun have been in a gang war since 2019. The Freedom Fighters a vigilante crime fighting group has been fighting crime in the district and citywide since 2015. After budget cuts by City Council that continue to this day. The Freedom Fighters have been reported to be involved in drug smuggling to fund their operation. In 2021 The Dream City Council designated the Freedom Fighters a crime syndicate and gang.
Journey Housing
Journey Housing is the main residential area of the city. There are condominiums, townhouses, and suburban houses. There are small parks, golf courses, and sports complex in the area, and several public schools. 2 private schools in the area. There has been a construction boom in housing in the district. There is a manmade cave constructed by the Black Tiger in the 1920's to hide illegal activities. It was discovered in 1931 by Dream City Police Department. It was soon turned into a tourist attraction in 1938. The Journey Housing district is home to the Journey Housing Interchange. The interchange is the end of the M-4 Motorway, which splits into Star Hill Boulevard (connecting to Star Hill District), Market Boulevard (connecting to South Metro and Port District), and Roosevelt Parkway (a treelined 2 lane parkway in Journey Housing). This interchange is the busiest interchange in the country carrying 125,000 vehicles per day.
Port District
The Port District is the main transportation and government district of the city. Dream City Hall is located here (built in 1908), The Dream City Police Department headquarters and Dream City Fire Department headquarters are located here, The hospital district, home to 5 hospitals of the city (Dream City Childrens Hospital, Dream City General Hospital, Saint Georgio Hospital (private), Port District Medical Center Hospital, and Freedonia National Hospital at Dream City), and numerous medical and doctors' offices. The Dream City Public Library (Main Branch) is the largest and most modern library branch in the city. Dream City Public Transporation Authority Center is located here severing buses, taxis and bus rapid transit route passengers. The Port of Dream City is located here which is the largest port by volume in the country. There is a sewage and water treatment plant along with the Dominion Street Power Station which is an oil-fired plant (currently contributes 40-50% of electricity of the city. There are new apartments and shops under construction as well as in service. As part of the neighborhood's gentrification.
Aspire Park
Aspire Park is considered the educational district. The University of Dream City and Genetix University is located in the district. There are fast food and student-oriented restaurants. There are several books, thrift shops along with cafes. There are Computer shops, phone shops, and many more. There is the Freedonia School of Design and the private Modeling and Fashion schools. There are a lot of regular, student apartments, and regular suburban homes.
Cove District
The Cove District is considered the factory of the city. More than 85 to 95% of industry are located here. From food to specialization factories are located here, along with other industrial companies. Historic flats are located in a small portion of the neighborhood. There are several churches located in the area. In 2013 the city completed the only homeless center in the city at the time which can house up to 500 people. Since then, there have been 1 more constructed in the district housing an additional 250 people.
Forest District
The forest district is considered the green lung of the city. There is a walkable neighborhood called Forest Gate Cove along the coast. It is only 0.25 square miles in area and was built in 1933 The cove shop, the Cove Inn (1927), a small beach a jetty, and the only light house in the city completed in 1903 are all located nearby. Several campsites are located in the dense subtropical forest. The main road is Forest Cove Road, a two-lane paved road with the highest speed limit in the city at 75 km/h (46 mph). The forest district is as much as 5 degrees cooler than South Metro. The Forest District is protected and is considered a Nature Preserve and neighborhood.
Yuantown
Yuantown is a majority Yuaneze neighborhood. There are bars, clubs, spas, gyms, martial arts schools, yoga clubs, and the largest clinic in the city. Yauntown houses the Dream City Central Park. Which is 1 square mile in area. The park has a small lake, Dream City Zoo, Pavilion, running paths, bike paths, and an indoor public pool. Yauntown is the most densely populated neighborhood in the city based on local density. There are a lot of high-rises as the density reaches 10,000 people per square mile. There are some public schools in the neighborhood. Park Avenue is the main street in the neighborhood, carrying 4 lanes of traffic (2 lanes in each direction). Traffic is heavy every day, even more so on weekends.