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The Ironworks and Foundry Row
An optimized layout starts before you even place a single building, with the wise selection of your home island. A strong foundation will make every other aspect of the game substantially easier. anno 1503 layout
To advance your citizens from Pioneers to Settlers, Citizens, Merchants, and finally Aristocrats, you need a modular residential layout. The layout below uses a highly efficient designed to fit the maximum number of houses around essential public service buildings. The 90-House Modular Block (Ideal for Mid-to-Late Game) I can provide a step-by-step optimization plan for
Every production building must be within the radius of a warehouse (main or local) to store its goods. Marketplaces serve a similar, but smaller, function for smaller buildings and provide area coverage for residential satisfaction. To advance your citizens from Pioneers to Settlers,
Early game (first 30–60 minutes)
: Use wide roads in the center of high-tier districts. As you reach Aristocrat status, wider paths prevent these finicky residents from getting lost on their way to the Theater or Pavilion. Optimizing Production Chains