Anno 1503 City: Layout ((top))

Title: The Architecture of Prosperity: Optimizing City Layouts in Anno 1503

The Layout Mistake #1:

Placing markets too close together.

Concentric hub model

As your population evolves, their needs become more complex. anno 1503 city layout

• Centralize harbors: place the main harbor near workshops and marketplaces to shorten boat travel time and speed trade.
• Multiple docks: use specialized piers for fishermen, traders, and military vessels; position trading piers near warehouses to minimize transfer time.
• Protected bays: build harbors in sheltered bays where possible to reduce need for additional defenses.

• Image 1: An overhead screenshot of the "Market Radius" highlighting a cluster of houses.
• Image 2: A diagram of the "Wheel and Spoke" layout with labeled zones (Residential, Industrial, Agricultural).
• Image 3: A side-by-side comparison of a "Slum" layout vs. a "Garden City" layout.

• Weavers, Butchers, Bakers: These should be placed between the Rural Ring and the City Center.
• The Supply Chain: Ensure the Market Cart can easily reach the storage of the Weavers/Butchers.
• Optimization: Never place a Weaver (who needs Wool) too far from the Sheep Farm. If the cart has to travel across the map, your economy will stall.