Quick facts
Best for
City administration and advanced unlocks
Placement priority
Central but not cramped
Watch for
Unique-building placement mistakes
Build cost
50,000
Upkeep
500/hr
Footprint
3x3
Effect
Unique, radius 15
Role in the city
Civic buildings organize advanced city systems and unlock higher-tier planning options.
Placement advice
Reserve a visible central site with road access and room for surrounding civic or service upgrades.
When to build or upgrade
Build when the city is stable enough to afford upkeep and ready to unlock advanced departments.
Related building guides
Buildings work together. Compare nearby utilities and services before deciding what to fund next.
Public utility
Wind Power Plant
Generates electricity from wind.
Public utilitySolar Power Plant
Generates electricity from sunlight.
Public utilityCoal Power Plant
High-capacity electricity from coal.
Public utilityOil Power Plant
High-capacity electricity from oil.
Public utilityNuclear Power Plant
Ultra-high electricity output with education and water requirements.
Water utilityCoastal Water Pump
Supplies clean water from coastal tiles.
Sewage utilityWastewater Plant
Processes sewage from the city.
Fire serviceLocal Fire Station
Local fire prevention and response.