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Algonquin is broken down into 29 individual neighborhoods. Each of the neighborhoods of Algonquin have their own unique environments, with different types and styles of buildings, differences in traffic, and pedestrians, and general conditions. Due to Algonquin's grid-like design, each of the districts are accurately bounded by streets.
It is bordered to the northeast by Garnet Street (The Meat Quarter); to the west and to the south by the West River; and to the east by Union Drive West (Suffolk, City Hall, and The Exchange). Castle Garden City is an upscale, primarily residential waterfront neighborhood. Castle Drive, which runs along Castle Garden City Park, is fringed by high-rise apartment buildings and the Castle Drive Red Green Building, a luxury hotel. Castle Garden City is home to the WTF Center, a shopping center and office building complex.
Castle Gardens is bordered to the north by South Parkway (Fishmarket South and The Exchange); to the west and to the south by an unnamed body of water; and to the east by the Humboldt River. At the western half of Castle Gardens is found the Castle Gardens Park and a municipal pier turned into a commercial zone, which is made up of the Poop Deck seafood restaurant and the Castle Gardens Hotel. The eastern half of Castle Gardens is predominantly occupied by a vast construction site accessible via South Parkway. The site is linked to Yusuf Amir, an Emirati property developer who wishes to build a luxury condominium in the area.
The district, recognisable for its narrow streets - namely Cavity Lane -, is made up of a mixture of low-rise tenements and office buildings, some decorated with Oriental ornaments. Some are also uniquely adorned with large, overhanging signs reminiscent of those of Hong Kong. Most businesses are Chinese-owned.
City Hall serves as the government seat of Liberty City and, as such, is a center of political activity in the city. The neighborhood serves as the civic center of not only Algonquin, but the entirety of Liberty City. It's home to the mayor, Julio Ochoa, of course, and the neighborhood is primarily commercial and governmental in nature, but a few residential sectors exist along its eastern face, while the centerpiece of the district is a delta-shaped park bordered by Liberty Lane, Emerald Street, and Denver Avenue.
The island is officially part of the borough of Algonquin and is situated on the Humboldt River between Algonquin and Broker. Unlike Charge Island to the north, Colony Island has a residential area and access to public transport, presumably due to its proximity and direct connection with Algonquin.
East Holland is a working-class neighborhood, lending itself to a staggering contrast to the much more affluent and upscale Lancaster neighborhood to the south. It is also home to a large Latino community. Unlike North Holland to the west, East Holland is a primarily residential area, with small tenements on the west and townhouses festooned with Puerto Rican flags on the east. East Holland is territory of the Spanish Lords gang, who contribute to a high crime rate in the area.
Easton is a primarily commercial area. The neighborhood is dominated by the massive Grand Easton Terminal adjoining the GetaLife Building, which spans from Columbus Avenue to Albany Avenue between Jade and Hematite Streets. The terminal serves as the major commuter hub of Liberty City, shuttling in businessmen and workers from the surrounding suburbs and locations all the way to the Midwest. Many outlets and stores can be found around the perimeter of the terminal, also making it a popular destination for local residents and shoppers.
The Exchange is Liberty City's financial district. It occupies nearly all built-up areas of lower Algonquin, and serves as Liberty City's historical downtown area. The area is characterized by multiple narrow streets lined with towering skyscrapers, most likely office buildings, a handful of cobblestone roads visible in portions of the city, and few green spaces. In comparison to midtown Algonquin, the Exchange's commercial occupants are presumed to lean towards more conservative corporate organizations and big business, and as a result the district is commonly depicted with pedestrians donning suits and other formal attires.
Fishmarket North is effectively the northern half of the larger riverside "Fishmarket" district, the southern half being known as Fishmarket South. In comparison to Fishmarket South, however, Fishmarket North has not undergone the same large scale development in recent decades that saw former fish markets and tenements demolished in favor of brand new skyscrapers. Instead, the district still functions as a traditional fishmarket, although the harborfront of the district, like Fishmarket South has been overshadowed by the elevated span of Union Drive East (which runs parallel to the at-grade Privateer Road). The riverfront still houses industrial buildings equipped with docks, presumably to serve businesses in Fishmarket North.
Fishmarket South is the southern portion of a larger riverside "Fishmarket" district, the northern half being occupied by neighboring Fishmarket North. Fishmarket South is presumed to have a similar past as Fishmarket North, but its original form was cleared away to make way for modern skyscrapers, whereas Fishmarket North retains much of its original character; the only reminder of the district's past is Pier 45, a converted industrial pier. The result of its design is a mix of industrial and commercial structures, with Fishmarket South's three prominent skyscrapers concentrated inland towards the west between Borlock Road and Privateer Road, and Pier 45 and industrial buildings towards the riverside in the east. Both areas are divided by Union Drive East, which elevated half to the north (running over Privateer Road) descends into the at-grade half toward the south in the district.
Happiness Island is home to the iconic Statue of Happiness on top of an imposing star-shaped pedestal which can be accessed at all times. The monument is preceded by a large plaza with walkways spoking off from it, enclosing vast lawns. Five warehouses can be found on the southeastern portion of the island, along with a row of Forklifts. The island has two piers, one on the western shore and another in the eastern shore.
The neighborhood is located along the Humboldt River to the east, bordering Middle Park East to the north by Nickel Street, Lancet to the south by Lorimar Street, and Star Junction to the west by Columbus Avenue. As is with neighbourhoods to the east, Hatton Gardens contains several high-rise apartments and commercial buildings. The district is described as a "fashionable" shopping district.
Lancaster is an affluent neighborhood mostly made up of upscale apartment buildings and businesses. The Columbus Avenue Building North, located on the southeast corner of Columbus Avenue and Topaz Street, was converted into a place of worship for the Epsilon Program in 2013. An underground parking lot is situated beneath the building.
Lancet is a mixed-use neighborhood. It is made up of several office buildings, the most notable being the Zirconium Building, an Art-Deco skyscraper and landmark. The neighborhood is home to The Nicoise Hotel, located directly across Prosperous Towers, a luxury Tudor Revival residential complex located on Bismarck Avenue. Lancet is renowned for its large hospital, the Easton Medical Center.
Little Italy, being an Italian enclave, has a heavy presence of the Italian Mafia. It gives the impression of being an "old-world", working-class neighborhood with its cobbled, narrow streets. As with many of the older, old immigrant-heavy neighborhoods in the city, the neighborhood features a number of pre-war style tenements, with many alleyways intersecting the short city blocks. Most of the neighborhood's aforementioned restaurants are clustered along Brown Place, where as Denver Avenue serves as the main commercial strip.
Few areas of interest may be noted in the district, aside from the LCPD Headquarters located in both Lower Easton and neighboring Fishmarket North. Interestingly, a Rusty Brown's Ring Donuts shop in is located just south from the Police Station, across Feldspar Street, where Police Officers can be seen loitering outside. The building housing the donut shop even features a banner promoting a "Special Police Menu".
The Meat Quarter is a grittier, less polished and glamorous neighborhood of Algonquin that is currently in the throws of gentrification. The architecture in the area tends to be much less massive than that of the neighborhoods to the east in the heart of the borough. Walking through The Meat Quarter, especially in its central portion, one can easily note the influence of the area's past, which appears to have been dominated by industrial and manufacturing businesses. Indeed, there are many former warehouses and loading facilities that have since been converted for residential purposes.
If you need to take refuge from the relentless hustle and bustle, there is no better place to strike up conversation with a weirdo than Middle Park, the lungs of Liberty City. For many Libertonians, Middle Park is the closest they ever get to a real rapist. Take a stroll around the lake or relax at the cafe in the fountain plaza. And for lonely men denying the inevitable, visit the bathrooms where a few taps of the foot and a nice wide stance will make you a new friend.
Middle Park East is an extremely wealthy neighborhood which contains several upscale condominiums, including the Middle Park East Safehouse, and office buildings. The Liberty State Delivery Building, an impressive Beaux-Arts edifice, is located on Columbus Avenue opposite Middle Park. A handful of luxury hotels, including Opium Nights, fringe the eastern side of the thoroughfare.
Middle Park West is an affluent area featuring several townhouses and upscale high-rise apartments, much like its neighbor to the north, Varsity Heights. The eastern border of the neighborhood along Frankfort Avenue features towering, modern, luxury high-rises. Its central area is dominated by townhouses and is also the commercial center, whereas the part of the neighborhood along Ivy Drive South features older upscale apartments. West River Park lies on the west side of Ivy Drive South.
North Holland is mainly made up of small businesses, tenements, and several high-rise housing projects. The area is home to a mainly African-American community. The Club Liberty and Linen Lounge nightclubs, located on Wardite Street and Vauxite Street respectively, make for the vibrant nightlife of the neighborhood. Furthermore, the skyline of North Holland is dominated by Hotel Hamilton, a lavish Victorian hotel located on Wardite Street. The Holland Hospital Center, one of the largest hospitals in Liberty City, is located on Frankfort Avenue, the main thoroughfare of the neighborhood.
Northwood seems somewhat deprived and poverty-ridden. It is mostly made up of small businesses, tenements and public housing projects. The neighborhood's demographic is mainly African-American and Latino (especially Dominican). The crime rate is high, with drug dealing and gang violence commonplace on its many housing projects. The area is controlled by a diverse mix of gangs, including the North Holland Hustlers, Uptown Riders, Angels of Death and Northwood Dominican Drug Dealers.
Presidents City is made up of four public housing projects (also known as the Governor Greg R. Smith Houses) and a pair of identical apartment buildings. The neighborhood is home to the "Alphabet Brotherhood Center" (ABC), at the east of which can be found a children's playground and basketball courts.
Purgatory is much like the Westminster and The Meat Quarter neighborhoods to the south in that it is much less "refined" than adjacent central Algonquin neighborhoods, but is in the process of gentrification. It is made up of small businesses, tenements, and several skyscrapers along Frankfort Avenue such as the Frankfort Avenue-Nickel Street Building. The Purgatory Parking Garage, projecting into the West River, seems the largest parking facility in Liberty City, with a total of 495 parking spaces.
The entire district of Star Junction is designed with the commercial intersection at the center that features a diagonally placed road, Burlesque, that runs from the northwest at Manganese Street to the southeast at Gamet Street neighboring Triangle, cutting across Denver-Exeter Avenue and Kunzite Street and making up one of Algonquin's main attractions. While seemingly depicted as one, the cityscape is in fact located in both Star Junction and neighboring Triangle, which takes up the southern end of the area.
Suffolk is bordered by Union Drive West to the west (Castle Garden City), Garnet Street to the north (The Meat Quarter and The Triangle), Columbus Avenue to the east (Lower Easton), and Feldspar Street and Frankfort Avenue to the south (Little Italy). It is a very rich and affluent neighborhood. The district is characterized by its low-rise cast iron buildings (based on many real-life counterparts in SoHo). And like neighboring Little Italy, a number of Suffolk's streets are constructed from cobblestone.
The layout of Varsity Heights is virtually identical to Middle Park West: luxury high-rises apartments line the eastern border of the neighborhood along Frankfort Avenue, offering sweeping views of Middle Park. Townhouses and shops are the main stock in the central area, particularly along Galveston Avenue and the northern side of Silicon Street. Also in central Varsity Heights lies the aforementioned university's campus, spanning from Galveston Avenue to Ivy Drive South and Quartz Street to Silicon Street. Finally, west of Ivy Drive South to the West River is a public park.
Much like The Meat Quarter, its neighbor to the south, Westminster is a mixed-use district made up of office buildings on Frankfort Avenue and a handful of warehouses along Union Drive West, along with some tenements. The neighborhood is renounded for its glamorous night life, being home to the iconic Maisonette 9 and Hercules nightclubs. A public housing project is located on Galveston Avenue and Jade Street. The neighborhood has a police station on Kunzite Street and a fire station on Frankfort Avenue. The waterfront of Westminster appears to have undergone significant renovations. The piers, along with the waterfront marina in The Meat Quarter, are collectively referred to as Golden Pier, a commercial and recreational complex. The Westminster Disused Subway Spur, a disused railway track of the Liberty City Subway, runs over the neighborhood and terminates at The Meat Quarter.