The Urbanist Agenda The Problem with Cities: Skylines 2 (with Cities by Diana)
Dec 1, 2023
Diana, a City Simulators expert, discusses the limitations of city-building games and their impact on understanding real cities. The topics covered include the divisive opinions on tree placement in Cities: Skylines 2, the historical development of US cities around walkable neighborhoods, challenges in creating realistic cities in the game, cultural assumptions in the game's design, and the lack of diversity in player-created cities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Mechanics of Placing Trees in City Skylines 2
02:13 • 15min
Debunking the Myth of Cars in American Cities
17:28 • 2min
Creating a Realistic City in Cities: Skylines
19:22 • 18min
Cultural Assumptions in 'Cities: Skylines'
37:01 • 10min
Taking a Break from Cities: Skylines 2
47:16 • 5min
Diversity in Cities: Skylines and a Sponsorship Message
52:28 • 2min