Rebuilding Urban Center

The **Rebuilding Urban Center** comprised neighborhood zones within Night City that managed to avoid the most devastating impacts of both the Fourth Corporate War and the AHQ Disaster. In these districts, one could observe cranes and construction equipment scattered throughout, actively engaged in erecting fresh corporate skyscrapers and densely populated urban megabuildings.

## Overview

Not the entirety of Night City was obliterated during the holocaust. A significant portion of the original urban center managed to survive, despite being densely populated with skyscrapers and urban structures. However, the detonation and subsequent destruction caused significant damage to the seawalls and breakwaters that protected the bay and the outer Pacific Ocean from flooding the majority of Central City. This led to frequent episodes of flooding and unreliable access to power and water resources. The NCART subway system still operated, except when it was submerged by the tides. City planners had intentions to convert most of the tracks into a new monorail system, but the city lacked the necessary time and funds at that point.

In the Rebuilding Center, cranes and construction equipment were omnipresent. New corporate towers were emerging from the remains of the Old City, monitored by vigilant private security forces and robotic sentry drones. Construction activities were incessant, and the City Center was continuously illuminated by the powerful lights used in construction work. Among the notable new structures were the burgeoning megabuildings of the Watson Urban Reconstruction Zone, which were self-contained mini-arcologies designed to accommodate the millions of residents who had been displaced by the nuclear explosion.

The City Council classified the Rebuilding Center as having a "Corporate/Moderate" threat level. This meant that affluent areas were typically patrolled by corporate security forces, while less privileged residents enjoyed a relatively peaceful existence, at least as long as the dangers of the Combat Zones didn't spill over.

## Locations

* **Little China** - Little China in 2045, became a sprawling and dangerous Chinatown in Night City. Small communities stilled resided in this district and were trying to stay alive and fend off the many gangs of the Combat Zones.
* **Little Europe** - A divided district composed of tightly knit neighborhoods made up of old brick buildings and tall sky scrapers alike.
* **Morro Rock** - In the 2040s, Morro Rock, a quiet island near a recovering metropolis, gained significance when Franklin M'bolu of Orbital Air embarked on constructing Night City's first orbital mass driver. Morro Rock's geological stability made it an ideal location. Construction began in 2045, but hurdles arose. Although the Night City Mayor approved the mass driver project, Orbital Air was uncertain about its profitability without corporate backing. To address this, they proposed a civilian spaceport, leading to the decision to demolish Morro Rock. This time, Night City authorities, not Orbital Air, authorized the Rock's removal. This marked a transformative phase in the city's technological progress and space exploration.
* **NorCal Military Base** - In the Time of the Red, following the aftermath of the Fourth Corporate War, the NorCal Military Base remained intact, albeit with a predominantly Militech soldier presence. Militech had also established its corporate offices within this facility. Positioned at the northernmost part of the Watson Development in the northern reaches of Night City, this heavily fortified military compound was largely isolated from the rest of the city. Due to stringent access restrictions for individuals not affiliated with the government, meetings with external parties were conducted within a secure structure located between two security checkpoints.
* **Old Combat Zone** - A district of the City long ago abandoned to the gangs and psychos, the Old Combat Zone is the seed that the rest of the Combat Zones grew from.
* **Old Japantown** - Japantown was at one point a very popular Japanese cultural center that fell into chaos and disrepair after the Fourth Corporate War. Much of its population moved to the Watson Development, making Japantown mostly empty save for the gangs.
* **Pacifica Playground** - Situated in the midst of extensive development, the district predominantly revolves around the Playland by the Sea amusement park, generously funded by corporations. As a result of corporate sponsorship, this park has evolved into a highly sought-after vacation spot, offering immersive braindance experiences, thrilling theme park rides, well-stocked Continental Brands food courts, and a substantial presence of corporate security.
* **South Night City** - Characterized by its industrial expanse and harbor region, has transformed into a haven for trigger-happy gangs and derelict warehouses converted into clandestine shelters and operational hubs. Following the Arasaka Headquarters Bombing, approximately 2 million displaced individuals sought refuge in South Night City, alongside other districts, resulting in densely populated makeshift tent settlements. Over the ensuing decades, a handful of establishments and entertainment spots, primarily serving the numerous boostergangs that dominate the southern Combat Zone, have succeeded in resisting the encroaching waters of the bay.
* **The Glen** - During the Rebuilding period, right around the time Night City made a deal with the corporations to aid and fund the city's reconstruction, the Glen was planned as the new seat of power for the city state and central government. The state owned district is rich, clean, and mostly crime free.
* **University District** - A narrow district located at the periphery of the Combat Zones, where you can find the city's sole remaining operational university.
* **Upper Marina** - A vibrant urban area featuring a blend of historical industrial sectors and refurbished "International" style communities, all centered around a meticulously kept marina.
* **Watson Development** - The area where Watson now stands was originally the military city of North Oak, encompassing certain sections of the adjacent Westbrook. By the year 2045, Watson, as it was renamed, had transformed into a burgeoning district characterized by the construction of megabuildings and arcologies, intended to provide shelter for the numerous individuals displaced during the Fourth Corporate War. A significant portion of Night City's Asian population relocated to the Watson district, informally referred to as Kabuki, which included the residents of the Old Japantown. Additionally, a high-security NCART monorail was constructed, forming a loop connecting the Executive Zone, Little Europe, and the Watson Development area.