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[[Image:Lancet-GTA4-southwards.jpg|thumb|325px|right|As is any midtown Algonquin neighborhood, Lancet is occupied by a large number of skyscrapers. The [[GetaLife Building]] in Easton is visible in this view of Lancet to the south from Bismarck Avenue, which evokes that of [[wp:Park Avenue (Manhattan)|Park Avenue]]'s in Manhattan, New York City.]] |
[[Image:Lancet-GTA4-southwards.jpg|thumb|325px|right|As is any midtown Algonquin neighborhood, Lancet is occupied by a large number of skyscrapers. The [[GetaLife Building]] in Easton is visible in this view of Lancet to the south from Bismarck Avenue, which evokes that of [[wp:Park Avenue (Manhattan)|Park Avenue]]'s in Manhattan, New York City.]] |
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ā | '''Lancet''' is a five-block |
+ | '''Lancet''' is a five-block waterfront neighborhood in [[Algonquin]], [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]]. The neighborhood is located along the [[Humboldt River]], and borders [[Easton]] and [[Presidents City]] to the south by [[Jade Street]], [[Star Junction]] to the west by [[Columbus Avenue]], and [[Hatton Gardens]] to the north by [[Lorimar Street]]. |
[[File:Lancet.png|thumb|Lancet (red) in the Liberty City map.]] |
[[File:Lancet.png|thumb|Lancet (red) in the Liberty City map.]] |
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+ | As with most midtown Algonquin districts, Lancet is heavily developed and populated by towering skyscrapers, both old and new. The area is similar with the real-life [[wp:Turtle Bay, Manhattan|Turtle Bay]] and [[wp:Kips Bay|Kips Bay]] in New York City (based on its proximity with the UN Headquarters), and like its real life counterpart contains a major research-based medical center, the [[Lancet-Hospital Center]], which is the basis for the area's name (''The Lancet'' is a famous medical publication, see the 'Trivia' section below). However, several other landmarks in Lancet are not necessarily based on buildings native to the bay area and draw inspiration from locations inland. Likewise, neighboring Hatton Gardens share certain attributes with Lancet, essentially linking the two districts more closely. Lancet also has two [[Flying Rat|flying rats]] for Niko to find. |
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+ | ==Places of Interest== |
+ | *[[Lancet-Hospital Center]] |
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ā | * The [[Zirconium Building]] (based on the [[wp:Chrysler Building|Chrysler Building]]) at Jade Street, between Bismarck and Columbus Avenue. |
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+ | *[[Prosperous Towers]] |
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ā | * Prosperous Towers, apartments across Albany Avenue from the [[Civilization Committee]] complex, based on co-op residential towers at [[w:Tudor City|Tudor City Place]] [http://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID005.htm] and referencing the proximity of the aforementioned Tudor City apartments with the UN Headquarters in New York City. |
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+ | *[[Zirconium Building]] |
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ā | * The Nicoise Hotel (at Columbus Avenue on the northwestern corner of Lancet opposite Columbus Cathedral, occupying an entire block) incorporates elements of the [[wp:Waldorf-Astoria Hotel|Waldorf-Astoria Hotel]], but is not strictly adherent to its size, as its structural form and facade are scaled down (including only the central frontal and rear facade) and rearranged, and has a significantly shorter proportion than the Waldorf-Astoria. Its proximity with [[Columbus Cathedral|a church]] also mirrors that of the Waldorf-Astoria and [[wp:St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, New York|St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:St_bart_nyc_park_ave_022004.jpg]. |
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ā | * [[Lancet-Hospital Center]], situated at Albany Avenue and Jade Street. |
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+ | ==Businesses== |
+ | *The Breaded Clam |
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⚫ | Lancet does not have access to train services within the |
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+ | *[[The Flaming Fez]] |
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+ | *[[The Nicoise Hotel]] |
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⚫ | Lancet does not have access to [[Subway in GTA IV|train services]] within the neighborhood. However, neighboring areas do, with [[Manganese East LTA|Manganese East station]] on the [[A/J Algonquin Outer Line]] in Hatton Gardens and the [[Easton LTA|Easton interchange]] in Easton located roughly one or two blocks away from Lancet's limits. |
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Additionally, a footbridge that connects [[Broker]] and Algonquin through the [[Algonquin Bridge]] has an exit that leads to Albany Avenue in east Lancet. Lancet is also connected to [[Colony Island]] via a [[Skycar|cable car station]] off Albany Avenue (just south beside the Algonquin Bridge), which directly carries passengers to Presidents Avenue on Colony Island. |
Additionally, a footbridge that connects [[Broker]] and Algonquin through the [[Algonquin Bridge]] has an exit that leads to Albany Avenue in east Lancet. Lancet is also connected to [[Colony Island]] via a [[Skycar|cable car station]] off Albany Avenue (just south beside the Algonquin Bridge), which directly carries passengers to Presidents Avenue on Colony Island. |
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+ | ==Trivia== |
+ | * The Kips Bay area of Manhattan, upon which Lancet is primarily based, is known for being the location of a host of major medical centers, several of which are involved in major medical research, and one of which is the direct basis for the '''Lancet-Hospital Center'''. In real life "The Lancet" is a world-renowned medical research journal, and is therefore highly likely to be the inspiration for the area's name, given its position as a major medical hub within Manhattan. |
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Revision as of 14:07, 12 October 2014
Lancet is a five-block waterfront neighborhood in Algonquin, Liberty City. The neighborhood is located along the Humboldt River, and borders Easton and Presidents City to the south by Jade Street, Star Junction to the west by Columbus Avenue, and Hatton Gardens to the north by Lorimar Street.
Description
As with most midtown Algonquin districts, Lancet is heavily developed and populated by towering skyscrapers, both old and new. The area is similar with the real-life Turtle Bay and Kips Bay in New York City (based on its proximity with the UN Headquarters), and like its real life counterpart contains a major research-based medical center, the Lancet-Hospital Center, which is the basis for the area's name (The Lancet is a famous medical publication, see the 'Trivia' section below). However, several other landmarks in Lancet are not necessarily based on buildings native to the bay area and draw inspiration from locations inland. Likewise, neighboring Hatton Gardens share certain attributes with Lancet, essentially linking the two districts more closely. Lancet also has two flying rats for Niko to find.
Places of Interest
Businesses
- The Breaded Clam
- The Flaming Fez
- The Nicoise Hotel
Transport
Lancet does not have access to train services within the neighborhood. However, neighboring areas do, with Manganese East station on the A/J Algonquin Outer Line in Hatton Gardens and the Easton interchange in Easton located roughly one or two blocks away from Lancet's limits.
Additionally, a footbridge that connects Broker and Algonquin through the Algonquin Bridge has an exit that leads to Albany Avenue in east Lancet. Lancet is also connected to Colony Island via a cable car station off Albany Avenue (just south beside the Algonquin Bridge), which directly carries passengers to Presidents Avenue on Colony Island.
Trivia
- The Kips Bay area of Manhattan, upon which Lancet is primarily based, is known for being the location of a host of major medical centers, several of which are involved in major medical research, and one of which is the direct basis for the Lancet-Hospital Center. In real life "The Lancet" is a world-renowned medical research journal, and is therefore highly likely to be the inspiration for the area's name, given its position as a major medical hub within Manhattan.
Gallery
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