The citizens, the "Cims," gathered at the edge of the new zone, hesitant. Without the roar of the engines, the city felt eerily quiet. Then, a single bicycle bell rang out. A young student pedaled onto the promenade, followed by a family pushing a stroller.

Critics had warned that banning cars would kill business. They were wrong. The Pedestrian Zone policy "Shopping Spree" turned the local shops into a goldmine. With more room to walk, people lingered. They spent. The city treasury, once drained by road maintenance, began to swell.

In the center of the district, Elias had commissioned the Large Glass Passage . It wasn't just a building; it was a cathedral of light where people met to drink coffee and watch the street performers. High-density residential towers rose on either side, their glass facades reflecting a skyline no longer obscured by smog.