LRT Headquarters
🏢 LRT Headquarters – 16x16 Commercial Tower (5500 Workers)
The LRT Headquarters is a high-capacity commercial office tower designed to serve as the central administrative and operational hub for a city's Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. Towering over the urban skyline, this 16x16 tile mega-structure symbolizes efficiency, organization, and the lifeblood of modern public transit networks.
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🛠️ Building Overview
Name: LRT Headquarters
Category: Commercial (Type T)
Size: 16x16 tiles
Capacity: 5500 Workers
Function: Office space and management center for Light Rail Transit operations
Style: Modern corporate tower with glass-and-steel exterior
Cost: High-tier commercial zone (recommended for late-game)
Maintenance: Medium-High
Electricity Demand: High
Water Demand: Moderate
Pollution: Low (office-type)
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🧠 Purpose and Urban Role
The LRT Headquarters is a core commercial facility that represents the nerve center for your city’s mass transit system. It's where transit planning, control systems, management teams, and customer service operations are all centralized.
By placing this building, you’re adding more than just jobs — you're visually and functionally establishing the backbone of your transportation infrastructure. It’s a must-have in any city with a developed LRT or metro system.
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📈 Workforce & Economic Impact
With a worker capacity of 5500, the LRT HQ dramatically boosts:
Commercial employment rates
Service sector economy
Demand for educated workers
Foot traffic in nearby zones
These employees include:
Transport planners
Data analysts
Admins and executives
Maintenance coordination teams
Customer service staff
Engineering and IT departments
This makes the HQ ideal for:
Late-game cities with strong education and transit systems
Business districts
Mixed-use zones near transit stations
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🏙️ Placement Strategy
To make the most of this commercial powerhouse:
Place it near LRT stations or metro hubs
Surround it with commercial zones, cafés, or parks for realism
Combine with road + rail access to simulate employee traffic
Use in downtown core, government zones, or high-tech districts
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🔷 Design Features (Visual Suggestions)
Sleek modern architecture with glass curtain walls
Rotating digital billboard (optional cosmetic)
Visible rooftop with HVAC units and satellite dishes
Front plaza with public entry and signage
Optional night-mode lighting for realism
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🔄 In-Game Stats (Suggested)
Attribute Value
Workers 5500
Size 16x16
Electricity Use High
Water Use Medium
Pollution Low
Maintenance 150/month
Attractiveness Medium-High
Public Transit Boost Yes (within radius)

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