Layout of the City           

Laying out the city in a realistic way is challenging.  Clusters of buildings, alley ways to show off the backs of as well as the front of buildings.  Being sure we can hide the lights that stick out the back of many of the older buildings.  Showing off large iconic buildings such as the Chrysler or Flatiron Buildings.  Making sure there are neighborhoods with shops for people to live in and don't forget to make all visible sides look good. We have ours backed up to some french doors so we have houses facing the doors so the village also looks good from outside.  We have an entertainment area, town squares, an ice skating area and of course leave enough room for big city Christmas trees, etc. etc...

We really love the flat iron building.

This section will be visible from outside through the french doors when we push the table back.

We plan to add a huge city Christmas tree in this square.