Editing A Necessary Evil VISITOR'S GUIDE to Freedom City (section)

==DOWNTOWN==
The central area of Freedom City features ultra-modern buildings, many of them created by Dr. Metropolis. The remaining buildings in the city use the finest modern construction methods and materials, making downtown Freedom one of the greatest North American metropolises.


===The Waterfront===
The city's waterfront is located along the tip of the peninsula, lined with piers that handle Freedom City's shipping traffic, along with warehouses storing goods being shipped in and out of the city. The Waterfront is considerably cleaner and more prosperous than many similar areas in other eastern cities, a source of civic pride.


===Riverside===
South of the Waterfront is the bohemian, Old World charm of Riverside. The area features several small parks, tree-lined streets, and brickwork buildings. The neighborhood is popular with young people, particularly students and artists, for its relatively low rents and loft apartments and studios. Riverside is becoming pricier, but not as quickly as parts of Midtown or the western suburbs.

A number of the side streets in Riverside, such as Ditko Street, are closed to all but foot traffic (and the ever-present locals wearing rollerblades), making them popular places for afternoon strolls and shopping. In the evening, Riverside offers a number of bars, coffeehouses, and nightclubs, many with open-mike nights showcasing local talent.

Riverside Park, along the waterfront, is home one of Freedom City's greatest landmarks, the massive Sentry Statue, dedicated to the fallen hero Centurion.


===Wading Way===
Running along the northern side of the downtown area is Freedom's business district, centered on Wading Way. The street is lined with brokerage houses, banks, investment companies, and other businesses, all of which exchange billions of dollars on a daily basis.

The city monorail runs along the outside edge of the business district, carrying many to and from work each day. Most of the office buildings have extensive underground parking garages as well. Street parking can be difficult to find and the streets are nearly always lined with cars. The sidewalks bustle with businesspeople, often talking on cell phones, as they make their way between offices, as well as messengers, and other people going about their business.


===City Center===
The heart of the downtown area, City Center rises around Centennial Circle, a traffic circle where the city's diagonal roads converge. City Center is home to Federal Plaza and governmental buildings, including the towering Federal Building. It is also the location of City Hall and Freedom Hall, the local headquarters of the Freedom League.


===Midtown===
The central area of Freedom City, bounded by the monorail lines, Liberty Park, and City Center, is called Midtown. Among other things, it is the largest downtown residential area and features a number of high-rise apartment buildings and condominiums.

Midtown is also home to shopping with the massive Millennium Mall and numerous other stores. There are a number of fast-food restaurants as well as more upscale establishments, small bistros and the restaurants of the fine hotels in the area. One of the most popular eateries in Midtown is the original Champion's franchise, located next door to the Super Museum.

On the spiritual side, Midtown has a number of churches, including St. George's Cathedral, located on 52nd Avenue across from Liberty Park. That avenue features expensive townhouses and private clubs, such as the Cape and Cowl Club and the Midnight Society.

Finally, Midtown is the location of the Goodman Building, the home and headquarters of the world-famous Atom Family.


===The North End===
The North End lies north of Liberty Park and the monorail line, centered on the campus of Freedom City University and focused on high-tech companies like ASTRO Labs. Small businesses catering to students and people in the tech industry are found throughout the area, including computer stores, clothing shops, small cafés and coffeehouses. It's a contrast to nearby Lantern Hill.
Parkside

The strip of land between Route 6 and Liberty Park, hemmed by the North End and the Theatre District, is called Parkside. It resembles Midtown but tends to combine the high-tech feel of the North End with the artistic sensibilities of the Theatre District.

Parkside is home to a number of high-rise apartments and condominiums overlooking Liberty Park, priced for those with money to burn. Most are home to up-and-coming businesspeople working in the North End and Wading Way, along with some well-off artists and media personalities. A Parkside address is a sure sign of someone who's arrived on the Freedom City scene.


===The Theatre District===
South of Parkside is the Theatre District, a neighborhood of small apartment buildings clustered around a number of local theatres and clubs featuring some the best nightlife in Freedom City. Entertainment ranges from Broadway-style plays and opera to avant-garde productions of performance art and rock concerts.

The eastern edge of the Theatre District, where it meets City Center, is home to the massive Liberty Dome, which holds sporting events and concerts. The Theatre District also features many small restaurants and eateries, open late to cater to the after-show crowds.


===The Fens===
The Fens are a corner of the Theatre District on the shore of the South River. Originally a marshy area, it was filled in years ago to allow for the expansion of the city and to eliminate disease-carrying insects. Now a new sort of disease is infecting the Fens. The area becomes progressively more low rent with each block away from the heart of the Theatre District and toward the river and Greenbank.

The Fens are home to sleazy porn theaters and adult bookstores, a large number of waterfront bars, and relatively cheap housing. More than a few have commented that it is unfortunate the Fens have been largely spared the damage inflicted on the rest of the downtown area by super-battles. Of any of the areas of Freedom City, it's one that should be leveled.