City of Newisle

**Newisle** (officially **The City of Newisle,** commonly abbreviated as **N.I.**) is the largest and most populated city in Armonia with over six million inhabitants, distributed across four hydrologically separated precincts. The city is described as cultural, financial, entertainment, art, fashion, and political hub of the country. It is also the capitol of the server government and the headquarters of System Operations.

The city is positioned at the meeting points of the Newisle River and the Columbia River, bounded to the north by Columbia Bay, to the south by Bay of Adelphi, to the west by the Forrestal Mountains, and to the east by the Everson Mountains.

Newisle is defined by a strict social stratum that is governed primarily from the central Capitol Core ("the Capitol"), an economic, entertainment, administrative, and cultural hub where most of the city's wealth is situated. This system has historically discriminated against the city's lower class, and has often been compared to a Caste System. Since the early 2000s, significant progress for social reform has begun, making Newisle one of the most progressive cities in the world. The total population of Newisle as of 14 October 2021 is 3,772.

## History

Newisle was first established in 2011 by original creator Blip Noir. It has since evolved into a large sprawling metropolis. The city has been inspired by Toronto and New York and features a large in-game history, with many monuments dedicated to its founding. It was re-established in 2020 by jamesXspace in order to improve road and rail infrastructure, refurbish existing buildings, and create new ones. Influences of San Francisco, Atlanta, and Chicago were also added to the cultural web of the city.

In 2019, while performing subway tunnel modification, a large network of abandoned buildings, lit tunnels, and mineshafts were discovered underneath the Capitol Core. This could imply the existence of a previous town or city that was destroyed to make way for the current Newisle. Subsurface pollution is also an arising issue for the city, as large pools of water and liquid are often contaminated with waste.

## Precincts and Districts

During the Re-Establishment, Newisle was organized into four precincts, which are divided by geographic borders like the city's rivers. Each precinct is further divided into districts. These precincts do not hold governance over it's constituents, and rather exist to represent the voices of its inhabitants. There are 26 distinct districts in total, 9 in the North, 3 in the East, 9 in the Capitol, and 5 in the West.

* Capitol Core
* Eastern Headlands (East Side)
* Forrestal Foothills (West Side)
* Columbia Foreside (North Side)

## Geography and Climate

Newisle is sandwiched in between Columbia Bay and the Bay of Adelphi, and sits a the eastern foot of the Forrestal Mountains, which forms its western border. The Everson Mountains are several hundred blocks away from the eastern border of the city's East Side.

Most of Newisle is hydrologically divided by the path of the city's three rivers. The Columbia River, which connects the two bays in the east, divides the Capitol Core and North Side from the East Side. The Newisle River stems from the Columbia and wraps around the northern and western sides of the Capitol. The Alpine River, which descends out of the Forrestals, intersects the Newisle in it's northwestern bend, and separates the North and West Sides.

Newisle is mostly located in a forest biome and is has earned a well-earned reputation for frequent participation. Rain is common on most days throughout the year. Snow is more common at certain altitudes and skyscrapers often invest in snow clearing teams in order to keep buildings operational. Certain parts of the city, especially in the Northern areas of the Capitol, are classified as part of the mountain biome. Notably, Olde Town is considered a desert biome despite a lack of sand.

## Culture

Newisle is melting pot of many different cultures and nationalities. Many languages are spoken throughout the city, most notably English and French as a result of Canadian Immigration.

The city has long served as a haven for the LGBTQ community, especially in recent years as refugees flee from persecution in Alachua. Riverfront serves as the LGBTQ community's home in the city.

Newisle is also known for its eccentric and outlandish high fashion and art, especially popular in the Capitol. Citizens of the city also tend to rename themselves and their children names from Ancient Rome or luxury products. This is directly influenced by the names and culture of the Capitol of The Hunger Games.

## Economy

Newisle is has a diversified economy, playing headquarters to almost every kind of major industry. The Capitol is specifically considered a financial, fashion, design, and business global hub. The North Side is known for education, research, and focus on industry. A significant number of companies are headquartered in Newisle or have regional offices established in or around the city.

## Transportation

Railroads are a major part of Newisle's public transportation system. Rapid transit is served by MetroNewisle, which operates 12 underground and subsurface Metro lines throughout the city, making it the busiest and most complex system in the country. The Regional Express Rail (RER) system serves commuters within the area, as well as connecting Newisle both domestically and internationally through it's hub at Newisle Union Station. Some RER lines travel through the Central Artery Tunnel, the largest public works project in the city's history.

The city has no official highways running inside it's boundaries. Highway A1, which circles the Bay of Adelphi, becomes The Corso, a major surface-street thoroughfare that connects the city's West, East, and Capitol areas, before returning to a freeway status on the city's edge. Highway A2, which connects Newisle to Alachua in the Northeast, ends on the East Side as Tykerson Parkway, before joining up with Highway A1.

Port Columbia serves as a major shipping and container terminal, as well as a hub for industrial activity. arFerries connects Newisle to Rockwood from it's terminal in Docklands, which is scheduled to be renovated.

Despite being a global city, Newisle currently has no airport. In October 2021, the City of Newisle green-lit a public-private cooperation called International Airport Newisle, which is delegated with surveying and constructing the city's first airport. The airport is planned to be constructed in the state of Everson just outside Newisle city limits, alongside Highway A2. When built, the airport will serve Newisle, Rockwood, and it's surrounding metropolitan areas. The airport will be serviced by MetroNewisle and potentially the LOOP.

## Service Infrastructure

Electricity is provided to the city by nationalGrid from the Fallout Bay Nuclear Power Plant, which is brought to the city via powerlines along Highway A1 as well as transbay cabling. A new sewage treatment plant is planned to be constructed in Columbia.

Emergency services are provided by the Newisle Metropolitan Police Department (Metropol) and Fire Department (MetroBlaze, MetroMedical). There are many hospitals in the city, the largest being Mount Pleasant Hospital.

## See also

* List of the tallest buildings in Newisle
* Global brands of Newisle