Metropolis

### Current Residents

**New Troy:** Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Ariella Kent, Jon Kent, Laura Kent, Carol Kent, Jane Kent, Jordan Kent, Lex Luthor, Lana Lang, Lena Luthor, Mercy Graves, Christopher Kent, Aresia Prince, Jennifer Knight, Donna Troy, Koriand'r, Mar'i Grayson, John Henry Irons, Natasha Irons

**Midvale:** Chloe Sullivan, Jimmy Olsen, Samantha Arias, William Clayton

**Bakerline:** Toby Raynes, Ron Troupe

**Queensland Park:** Jefferson Pierce, Lynn Stewart, Jennifer Pierce

**St. Martin's Island:** Lutessa Luthor, Lauren Luthor

**Park Ridge:** Michael Jon Carter, Khalil Payne

### Former Residents

Martha Kent, Anissa Pierce, Erica del Portenza, Natasha Irons, Evelyn Crawford

## Background

Metropolis is a large & wealthy city located in Delaware. It sits across from New Jersey, being separated by the Delaware Bay. Metropolis is protected by Superman & his team of allies.

The city is composed of six boroughs or counties, collectively comprising 16 community districts. Each of the six boroughs has an elected borough president, who can make recommendations to the council & hold public hearings on matters of public interest.

## Boroughs of Metropolis

**New Troy**: The largest borough in Metropolis, it is located in the heart of the city. It is a skyscraper island bustling with commerce & business.

* **Tealboro District:** Located on the north side of New Troy, it is seperated from the mainland by Hob's River.
	+ **Centennial Park**: Also called Metropolis Park & Hero Park. It is Metropolis' largest city park Its most noteworthy feature is a statue of Superman & Superboy Conner Kent.
	+ **Lacey's:** A retail department store. They host an annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.
	+ **Spiffany's:** A luxury jewelry & specialty retailer.
	+ **Digby & Sons:** A jewelry store & the longtime rival of Spiffany's.
	+ **Queen Tower:** The Metropolis headquarters for Queen Industries. There is a penthouse upstairs but Oliver Queen rarely uses it.
	+ **Glenmorgan Square:** A major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center & neighborhood in the southwest corner of Downtown, bordering on Midtown & the Central Business District.
* **Little Bohemia**: Also known as the Fine Art District, it is art & culture capital of Metropolis.
	+ **Aurora Photo Studio**: A photo studio owned & run by Donna Troy.
	+ **Metropolis Museum of Modern Art:** A modern art gallery.
	+ **Schaffenberger Gallery:** An art gallery that displays a permanent collection of works from the 18th through 20th centuries. It is the foundation of Little Bohemia.
	+ **Art Institute:** A college institution dedicated to the fine arts.
* **Senre Ville:** Considered the Downtown district of the borough.
	+ **Washington Medical Center:** Metropolis' primary hospital.
	+ **Wireless City Movie Theatre:** A high quality entertainment venue for movies, stage shows, concerts & special events.
	+ **MPD Headquarters:** The primary headquarters for the Metropolis Police Department.
	+ **Superman Museum:** A museum dedicated to Superman. It is filled with various trophies, mannequins & prop replicas relating to the hero.
	+ **Apricot Spa:** A spa that offers aromatherapy, hot stone massages, reiki & essential oil therapy.
	+ **Metropolis Park:** Local park located right next to Downtown Glenmorgan Square.
	+ **Metropolis Coliseum:** Basketball Arena used by the Metropolis Monarchs
* **Central Business District**
	+ ***Daily Planet* Building:** Most recognizable landmark in the Metropolis skyline. Located in "Planet Square," it is particularly known for the *Daily Planet* globe atop the building.
	+ **LuthorCorp Tower:** Headquarters for Lex Luthor's company, LuthorCorp. It is set of twin towers located next to the Daily Planet Building & also had the Luthor Penthouse located inside.
	+ **Metropolis City Hall:** The city's public institution where its city officials work.
	+ **Halldorf Hotel:** A luxury hotel with 47 floors.
	+ **Dynasty:** An Asian-fusion restaurant.
* **Suicide Slums:** Officially known as Hob's Bay, it is an impoverished & crime-infested neighborhood.
	+ **The Ace o' Clubs:** A bar owned by Bibbo Bibbowski.
	+ **Empire Pier:** Located between Centennial Park & Hob River, it hosts chain restaurants, carnival rides, enclosed mini-mall & a 20-screen movieplex.
	+ **Chaney's:** A fusion restaraunt. They serve masala macaroni & mango chicken poppadoms.
	+ **Special Crimes Unit:** Headquarters for the SCU. They specialize in resolving criminal matters considered too extreme for the average police officer. They cooperate in tandem with Superman frequently.

**Midvale:** The suburb of Metropolis. It is located northwest of New Troy.

* **Vernon District:** It covers most of Midvale, occupyign the west & central side.
	+ **LutherChem:** The chemical branch of LuthorCorp.
	+ **Midvale Orphanage:** A child care facility.
	+ **Metropolis Elementary:** Public elementary school.
	+ **Midvale High:** Public high school.
* **Racine Town:** Known as Metropolis' college town. The area is mostly filled with off campus apartments & bars that cater to the students.
	+ **Metropolis University****:** A college institution.
	+ **The Pit:** A nightclub inside of a refubished warehouse. Its known its loud music, raucous crowds & cheap drinks.

**Bakerline:** Bakerline is located north of New Troy on the mainland. It was historically home to Metropolis' white-collar middle-class but has since brought in a young techie crowd employed by LuthorCorp & smaller competitors in the tech industry.

* **LaFayette District**
	+ **Bakerline Nuclear Plant:** A power station that generates electricity.
	+ **Park Metropolis Hotel:** An elite hotel in the borough of Bakerline. It is a favorite visiting CEOs & other dealmakers who don't want to be in the city center.
	+ **Iron Pad:** The residence of the John Henry Irons & Natasha Irons.
* **Hamstead Hills**
	+ **Berkowitz Airport:** A small airport located on the fringes of Bakerline.
	+ **Utopia Casino:** A popular casino that is open 24 hours.
	+ **Kenmore Bowling Alley:** Popular bowling alley with a "hipster" aesthetic.
	+ **Blaze Comics:** The oldest comic book shop in the city.
	+ **Rail Line:** A nightclub station that was founded on an empty decommissioned monorail station. Because of their small size, they hit capacity quickly.
	+ **Shuster Arena**: Football stadium used by the Metropolis Meteors
* **Oaktown Village:** The western district of the borough, it is seperated from the rest of Bakerline by a channel but is connected to the mainland.
	+ **AmerTrek Arena:** Hockey arena used by the Metropolis Mammoths
	+ **Cadmus Labs (Formerly):** The former headquarters of Cadmus that has since been vacated.

**Park Ridge:** Considered one of Metropolis most desirable neighborhoods. It features historic buildings, top-rated restaurants, bars & shops.

* **North Bridge District**
	+ **Vernon Park:** A small park located on the north coast, bordering the West River.
	+ **LeMarvin Bistro:** Also known as LeMarvin's. It is an eclectic restaurant known for its lighting, atmosphere & widely acclaimed cocktails. Notables such as Lex Luthor, can get a seat anytime they like but the average citizen must book months in advance.
	+ **Schwartz Field:** Baseball park used by the Metropolis Spartans
	+ **Garfield High School:** A public high school.
	+ **Border Room:** An old-school lounge that sells imported liquors & designer tobaccos.
* **The Old City:** A district known for its historical sities. Despite its name, it is on the up & coming as the trenediest places to live.
	+ **Booster Pads:** An apartment building owned by Booster Gold.
	+ **Park Ridge Docks:** Primary docking port of Metropolis.
	+ **Alewife:** A seafood restaraunt located next to the docks.

**Queensland Park:** The southerwestern of the boroughs. Known for its ethnic diversity.

* **Newtown:** Western district that is mostly filled with open land. Its known for its rural & suburban neighborhoods.
	+ **LuthorAir:** Headuarters of Luthor Corp's airline.
	+ **Metropolis International Airport:** The international & primary airport of Metropolis.
* **Pelham Heights:** A suburban community consisting of single home & brownstones.
	+ **Metropolis History Museum:** Historical museum built on the historic Fort Hob. It offers an interactive journey through Metropolis' role in shaping American history.
	+ **S.T.A.R. Labs:** One of the satellite laboratories of S.T.A.R. Labs.
* **Stryker's Island:** Metropolis' largest prison facility, as well as the name of the island on which it sits. It is located in Metropolis' West River south of New Troy. It can only be reached by boat or plane.

**St. Martin's Island:** Also known as Hell's Gate. It is located in northwest portion of Metropolis & separated by the Bay. It caters to the wealthiest of the city's denizens, with elaborate art deco homes & upper class neighborhoods.

* **Luthor Estate****:** The family home of the Luthor Family.

 Trivia

* Gotham is located across the bay of Metropolis, connected by the Metro-Narrows Bridge which is the longest suspension bridge in America.