Urban Development Follower Gifts

City Council: 'It's a sweet deal- we permit their mall, and they build our new high school within!'

"Living in a city with functional infrastructure must be so boring."

'I'm sure that one wasn't there last week.'

Hollywood Sign Developers

The Henderson's move to a vertical city took some getting used to.

"We finally reached net zero emissions."

"As I understand it, after this scaffolding comes down the city will be done."

"Some day, son, all this will be yours. ... Actually, you know what? You can have it now."

"They want to put up a new cell tower in our neighbourhood?! We don't need more of those radio emission eyesores here! I'm gonna complain... ...as soon as I have better signal strength."

A corner market is taken over by suburban sprawl.

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

There is nothing more satisfying that peeling the film off a brand new building.

"Yuppies! There goes the hood!"

"Legs together, David -- You're hamspreading again."

"You called me, boss?" "Yes, I overheard you talking to patrons about all the new planets we’ve found." "I want you to stop doing that." "At least until I’m done buying up as much of that real estate as I can. I don’t need any competitors driving up the prices." "Very bad man." "When the hipsters run out of cities to gentrify here, my properties on Gliese 581c are going to make a killing."

'We would like an unspoiled paradise, but with lots of shops.'

"The end of my favorite series is near."

"Hey, I just consider myself very fortunate to be getting paid for something I'd be doing anyway."

Sick Building Syndrome

City Windfarms.

'Welcome! You are now in Shambles!'

Converted Parking Garage

"It's a mixed-use facility: retail space, low-rent housing, luxury apartments, and an area set aside for making steel."

"Great for worship then! Great for retail now!"

'...And as suburban sprawl continues to grow, many people are finding themselves living uncomfortably close to their wildlife neighbors.'

'Yes, we have a very diversified economy around here.'

City Centre Development - "...We've spent all the money on the model."

Domestic Spying Drones

'It's an idea whose time has come, Mr. Mayor -- 'drive-through traffic court'!'

"Good to see they're trying to keep the high street vibe."

To-Let Town Centre Map

"Sold his air rights."

'It's an idea whose time has come, Mr. Mayor -- 'drive-through traffic court'!'

'I can remember when there were only farms around here.'

When the Job Market Shifts, Always Remember That It's All Your Fault