This article is about the district in 2020 Night City. For other uses, see West Hill (disambiguation).West Hill (also known as Westhill Gardens)[1] was an upper class residential district of Central Night City, located to the northwest. It was considered part of the Upscale Brownstones.
Overview[]
The northwestern side of Night City consisted of an elevated hill. It was upon this place that the new district of West Hill was built. Unlike other parts of the metropolis — which had decaying slums, corporate towers and roving boostergangs — West Hill was an elegant, self-contained community catering to the wealthy and powerful.[1] Much of the district had been set aside as a comfortable urban living space, with architecture ranging from faux brownstones to pseudo-Victorian gingerbread homes, interspersed with small shops, restaurants, and businesses within easy walking distance.[2] Located on a mere five-minute subway ride to Corporate Plaza, West Hill was populated mostly by corporate types travelling to the neighboring Corporate Center.[1]
Despite the wealthiness of the district, a number of gangs still appeared from time to time, especially the Voodoo Boys and the local Bozos. As such, its streets were patrolled by corporate security forces and NCPD officers. West Hill was also known for its artistic community, which included many related businesses. Located in the southern portion, this area was considered a transition neighborhood, home to many students, artists, and small businesses, as well as galleries and studios of all sorts. Small coffee houses and boutiques alongside Lake Park gave this neighborhood a Greenwich Village atmosphere. People could come here anytime in the weekend to see artists' works displayed along the sidewalk, and many well-known artists like Harold Pickman or Tollaré started here.
At the heart of the district was located the private community of West Hill Gardens and the sophisticated shopping center of Pinewood Bazaar, as well as a large underground section open to the public that held one of CitiPark's garages. At the highest point of the hill to the north was the Night-Marriot Hotel, offering incredible views of the city skyline. At that altitude, the glossy black tower could be seen from as far away as the southern edge of Lake Park.[1]
NCTC bus connections to other parts of Central & South Night City were available through lines 68 and 72. NCART connections with the metropolitan area were available as well.[1]
After the Fourth Corporate War, West Hill would eventually be divided into a northern portion incorporated into Little Europe, and a southern one incorporated into the University District.
Locations[]
West Hill (Section B1)
- Assorted Businesses Buildings
- Honda-Avis Rentals
- Night-Marriot Convention Center
- Night-Marriot Hotel
- Parking Garage
- Petrochem Fine Arts Museum
- South West Hill
- West Hill Gardens
NCART Stations[]
Notable Gangs[]
Notable People[]
Notes[]
- Prior to moving Morro Rock in Cyberpunk RED to be farther away from the city, the rock had originally been covered with fill and buildings had been constructed over it. Mike Pondsmith mentioned that if the city had shown elevations, it would have been possible to see the city rise to the northwest.[3] Considering West Hill is the only area in Night City that fits this criteria, it is likely that Morro Rock was buried under it.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 PONDSMITH, M. Night City Sourcebook. Berkeley, CA, R. Talsorian Games, 1991. (pp.18,20–21,28,43,56,90,93–94)
- ↑ PONDSMITH, M. Cyberpunk RED Core Rulebook. Kenmore, WA, R. Talsorian Games, 2020. (pp.286,288)
- ↑ Mike Pondsmith on Reddit: "Got it in one. Unfortunately, the original Night City map was top down and didn't show elevations, but the City actually rises to the Northwest to cover the rock. The fill covering the Rock was used to fill in the bay and parts of the Old City."