Freezing city growth in Sandbox
Sandbox tools can freeze city growth and alter the city itself, providing control beyond the normal Tycoon loop.
Plan the operation
Use a copy of a save when comparing layouts at a constant town size. Document the Sandbox changes so observations are not presented as ordinary progression.
Check the result
A controlled city is useful for experiments, but its results should be labeled with the altered settings and build.
Connected operations
Parent: City operations & growth ↗
Next action: Town growth diagnostics ↗
Planning tool: City Growth Diagnostic ↗
Version and changes: Update desk ↗
Sources and verification
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Last checked: 2026-09-26 · Evidence before estimates · Corrections