gameCities: Skylinesguide
Population Milestones & Unlocks
Buildings and bonuses unlocked as population grows.
In Cities: Skylines, township levels, buildings and bonuses unlock as population grows.
| Level (Population) | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Little Hamlet (500) | Elementary School, Medical Clinic, Landfill, Taxes, Loans, Garbage, Healthcare, Education |
| Worthy Village (1000) | Police Station, Fire House, 2x2 km area, Districts, Policies, Second Loan, Industry Specializations, Services Policies, Unique Buildings, Forestry & Agriculture Specialization |
| Tiny Town (1500) | High School, Decoration, Level 2 Unique Buildings, Pet Ban, Smoking Ban, Parks, Recreation |
| Boom Town (2600) | Bus Depot, Advanced Wind Turbine, Cemetery, Transport, Level 3 Unique Buildings, Bus, Recycle, Ore Industry Specialization |
| Busy Town (5500) | City Planning Policies, Level 4 Unique Buildings, Free Public Transport, Heavy Traffic Ban, Oil Industry Specialization |
| Big Town (7500) | Metro Station, University, Incineration Plant, Taxation Policies, Level 5 Unique Buildings, Metro, Education Boost, High-Density Residential/Commercial/Office Zones |
| Small City (11,000) | Train Station, Cargo Train Terminal, Hydro Power Plant, Level 6 Unique Buildings, Train, Industrial Space Planning, High-Tech Housing, Highrise Ban |
| Grand City (20,000) | Harbor, Cargo Harbor, Third Loan |
| Capital City (32,000) | Nuclear Power Plant, Ship |
| Metropolis (65,000) | Airport, Airplanes |
| Megapolis (80,000) | Monuments |

