computertech Wrote:

Pinstar Wrote:Take the example of a factory at one end of the island, an apartment complex on the opposite end (priced so the worker can afford it) and a tenement right in the middle of the island. When the factory worker gets out of school and takes their job, they are more likely to take up residence in the tenement, even though they can afford the apartment, due to the distance. However, as long as the factory has road access, the worker will take the apartment before building a shack if the tenement isn't an option.

It is only if the factory is far away from any road will the worker ignore housing and build a shack next to the factory.

I would 2nd this. That seems to how it really works, as i said before.

This is definately how it works. Many times, I build a seperate village in a high beauty area with all the services just for my wealthiest tropicans. I jack up the rent on these condos and mansions really high, and the area is always remote. They never opt for the cheaper housing in the city as long as my transportation network is well stocked with a garage on each end.