Lowering taxes on retail, industry, and property can jumpstart demand. Once the city is profitable, you can slowly increase taxes to fund better services.
Start with low-density residential zones and include about one retail shop for every five residential units.
Build only what you need. Avoid "future-proofing" with expensive power plants early on; simple water towers and diesel generators are more cost-effective for a small population. 3. Economic and Political Management CITYSTATE II(2021)
High-density zones and advanced manufacturing require high land values. Use parks and plazas strategically to boost value in specific districts. 4. Expansion & Nation Building
Citystate II allows you to build a nation of up to 64 cities. You can specialize cities—for example, making one a heavy industrial hub and another a high-tech financial capital—and connect them via highways. Lowering taxes on retail, industry, and property can
To maximize your early growth, transfer the entire national fund (typically 150,000 crates) into your first city’s budget.
Adjust immigration based on your needs. For instance, prioritizing immigrants from less developed countries provides workers for basic industries with lower service demands. Build only what you need
Choose a relatively flat plot of land without excessive water or hills to minimize expensive terraforming early on.