Then, you have to construct a road to join up with the highway. Unlike the real city, roads cost nothing, but as you upgrade, you will have to pay
Now, we have to make residential zones. Residential zones house your population. These zones don't upgrade themselves. Get items from factories and drag them to the building. Your building will upgrade. Keep upgrading to make skyscrapers that tower over your city

Now, you need a building supplies store. Build one and place it down and create stuff like nails.
A city like this needs power. Open the bottom part on the right bar. Open the power tab. You can choose dirty coal plants or wind plants. Water and other stuff is needed, but you will unlock it on different levels.
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