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[[Image:BeechwoodCity-GTA4-northwestwards.jpg|thumb|380px|Beechwood City (buildings in foreground) as viewed to the northwest from over its eastern shoreline.]] | [[Image:BeechwoodCity-GTA4-northwestwards.jpg|thumb|380px|Beechwood City (buildings in foreground) as viewed to the northwest from over its eastern shoreline.]] | ||
'''Beechwood City''' is the most north-easterly neighborhood in [[Broker]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] (the | '''Beechwood City''' is the most north-easterly neighborhood in [[Broker]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]] (the neighborhood is often mistakenly considered to be in [[Dukes]]). The neighborhood is home to a large Jamaican population. It is bordered by Lynch Street to the northeast ([[Willis]] and [[Meadow Hills]]); the [[Algonquin-Dukes Expressway]] to the northwest ([[Cerveza Heights]]); Wenrohronon Avenue to the west ([[Schottler]]); the [[Broker-Dukes Expressway]] to the south ([[South Slopes]]); an unnamed body of water to the southeast; and Saratoga Avenue to the east ([[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]]). It is based on [[wp:Bushwick (Brookyn)|Bushwick, [[wp:Brooklyn|Brooklyn]]. | ||
==Character== | ==Character== | ||
The neighborhood contains a mix of land use zones, due largely in part to its geographical location. Urban parts of the district can be found in the western part (near the [[South Slopes]] border), around the Homebrew Café and the [[Broker-Dukes Expressway]], which is a major thoroughfare bordering its east side. The northern part of Beechwood City, through which the [[Algonquin-Dukes Expressway]] passes, as well as the eastern part (near the airport) are primarily rural in nature. Finally, the southern part rests along the shoreline and features a rocky beach. | The neighborhood contains a mix of land use zones, due largely in part to its geographical location. Urban parts of the district can be found in the western part (near the [[South Slopes]] border), around the Homebrew Café and the [[Broker-Dukes Expressway]], which is a major thoroughfare bordering its east side. The northern part of Beechwood City, through which the [[Algonquin-Dukes Expressway]] passes, as well as the eastern part (near the airport) are primarily rural in nature. Finally, the southern part rests along the shoreline and features a rocky beach. | ||
Although the exact location of this radio station is unknown, the DJ on [[Massive B Soundsystem 96.9|Massive B]] Radio reports that his station is based in Beechwood City just before airing the song "The Real McCoy". For | Although the exact location of this radio station is unknown, the DJ on [[Massive B Soundsystem 96.9|Massive B]] Radio reports that his station is based in Beechwood City just before airing the song "The Real McCoy". For being home to an Afro-Caribbean population, Beechwood is also the center of operations for the [[Hillside Posse]] Yardies gang. | ||
==Points of interest== | ==Points of interest== | ||
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==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
The [[Subway in GTA IV|Liberty City Subway]] does not serve Beechwood City. However, three stations are within close proximity to the neighborhood. Residents in northern Beechwood City may choose to board at either [[Huntington Street LTA|Huntington Street]] ( | The [[Subway in GTA IV|Liberty City Subway]] does not serve Beechwood City. However, three stations are within close proximity to the neighborhood. Residents in northern Beechwood City may choose to board at either [[Huntington Street LTA|Huntington Street]] (Cerveza Heights) or [[Lynch Street LTA|Lynch Street]] (Meadow Hills/Willis border), while those in the southern part can access the subway at [[Schottler LTA|Schottler]] station (which is really located in South Slopes). | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||