The Council Room is exclusive to the expansion and takes up a large 4x4 footprint.
Residential buildings must fall within the physical influence rings of public buildings (Marketplaces, Chapels, Churches, Taverns). If a house loses access to a required service, citizens will refuse to tax upgrade or may even move out.
: Leave a 2-tile wide perimeter road. This space is reserved for Fire Stations, Surgeons, and Churches later on.
The trading system can be fully automated. Here's how to build a robust network:
Extend the grid outward until you reach the maximum radius of the central Marketplace. Venice-Specific Layout Considerations
Anno 1404: Venice , a well-planned city layout is the difference between a thriving metropolis and a logistical nightmare. Effective layouts balance maximum tax income with the efficient placement of service buildings like Churches and Taverns to ensure all citizens' needs are met within their influence range. Anno 1404 Wiki Core Strategies for City Planning Modular Expansion
: Place one Fire Station and one Guard House at opposite corners of the block. Why This Works
Start by placing a central Marketplace and surrounding it with a ring of houses. As you upgrade to Citizens and Patricians, you must leave specific "gaps" for later utility buildings like the Tavern, Chapel, and Surgery .
This tight grouping ensures that 100% of the houses fall within the green influence circle of the Church and Debt House. It leaves zero dead space, maximizing tax revenue from your Noblemen. Integrating the Venetian Council Mechanics