American Suburban World With Downtown & Low-Income Area

[amelialsquires]

I would love to see a United States–style suburban world added to the game. A realistic, everyday American suburb that includes different economic areas and a lively downtown would honestly be the only additional world I’d personally need after this.

This world should feel like a true American driving suburb — spread out, car-focused, practical, and built around daily life.

Core suburban neighborhoods:

• Single-family homes with yards, driveways, and garages

• Townhomes and multi-family apartment complexes

• Quiet residential streets and cul-de-sacs

• Schools and community spaces

Low-income area within the same world:

The suburban world should also include a low-income neighborhood for Zois who can’t afford large or expensive homes.

• Smaller houses, older apartments, or run-down buildings

• Cheaper rent options

• Visible wear, graffiti, and less polished environments

• NPC Zois living more modest lifestyles

• Ideal for rags-to-riches and financial progression gameplay

Downtown / community strip area:

I’d also love a small downtown-style area within the suburban world that feels active and full of life.

• A walkable downtown strip with shops and cafés

• Farmers markets that pop up on certain days

• Street vendors selling food and items

• Small local businesses and boutique-style shops

• A central park or plaza area

Community activities & events:

• Outdoor concerts or performances in the park

• Pop-up vendors and food stands

• Seasonal or recurring events that make the area feel alive

• A place where Zois naturally gather, socialize, and spend time

Commercial & daily-life areas:

• Strip malls and large shopping centers

• Big supermarkets and department stores

• Restaurants, cafés, and fast-food locations

• Office districts for working Zois

• Roads designed mainly for driving, with buses available as an option

Having suburban neighborhoods, a low-income area, and a lively downtown community space all within one world would make it feel realistic, balanced, and lived-in. It would support many different playstyles, from everyday family life to rags-to-riches to social and community-focused gameplay.

If this world existed, it would fully cover everything I personally want from a suburban-style world going forward.

[amelialsquires]

Also it would be nice to introduce daycares too!

Players should be able to:

• Open a daycare as a home business

• Open a daycare as a commercial lot

• Hire assistants

• Set operating hours

• Set pricing

You could run:

• Small in-home daycare

• Large early childhood center

• Preschool-style learning center

[amelialsquires]

Real Shopping System

Instead of instant purchases from a menu, Zois could:

• Walk through aisles

• Pick up items physically

• Place them in a cart

• Wait in line

• Check out

Shopping could impact:

• Mood (stressful if crowded, satisfying if successful)

• Impulse buying

• Budget management

Large Multi-Department Store Lots

Superstores could include:

• Grocery section

• Clothing section

• Electronics section

• Home goods

• Furniture displays

• Toy section

• Beauty section

• Seasonal décor area

Everything in one place.

It would be amazing if these stores could be fully customizable in Build Mode, so players can design their own version of a superstore.

Business Ownership Option

Players could:

• Own and manage a superstore

• Set prices

• Manage inventory

• Hire staff

• Handle theft and loss prevention

• Compete with other stores

Store reputation could impact:

• Customer traffic

• Reviews

• Profit margins

[itsmechiie7]

Commenting to boost, I’d love a world like this + a mediterranean inspired one

[HeinziDerHeld]

I’d definitely love to see all of your ideas implemented in the future too