Planning the perfect public space is no easy task. A vibrant street attracts people, but too much activity can lead to overcrowding and crime. Police presence might deter thieves, but it can also drive away informal vendors—the very people who bring life to the streets. Without them, foot traffic decreases, and the space becomes empty once again.
Here, you take on the role of an urban planner tasked with balancing pedestrian flow, economic activity, and security.
Your goal? Reach 250 pedestrians in the public space. But beware—every decision has consequences:
- Shops and vendors bring life to the streets but also attract thieves. If a pedestrian is robbed, they leave the public space, therefore your pedestrian count decreases.
- You can build shops, and although they attract higher flow of pedestrians, too many shoppers stay inside stores, therefore leaving from the public space.
- Informal vendors are a low-cost solution, but their impact is limited.
- Building police stations and therefore assigning police officers reduces crime but is expensive, and they could either help reduce crime, or remove informal vendors from the public space, therefore driving pedestrians away.
- Your budget is limited, and if the pedestrian count hits zero, you lose.
Can you strike the perfect balance between commerce, security, and the natural surveillance that keeps the streets alive? The city is watching—make your choices wisely.
