block in the exact geographic center of your housing sector.

Pollution is not a major mechanic in Anno 1503, but spatial efficiency is. Production buildings (farms, foresters, mines, and weavers) require significant space for fields or resources.

Upgraded houses provide more tax revenue and unlock new buildings, but they also increase the demand for goods. For example:

It focuses on efficiency, aesthetics, and the unique mechanics of Anno 1503 (which differ from its successors like 1602 or 1800).

: Every resident who needs a good must visit a stall. If stalls are too far away, residents may run out of supplies even if the goods are in stock at the warehouse. Building stalls every few meters is recommended to maximize efficiency.

Once you land, place your first warehouse in the middle of an open field. As one veteran guide advises: "Build the first warehouse with the intention to divide up your initial building area." For example, place housing on the left side and production/supply buildings on the right side.

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At this stage, you only need to worry about basic survival. Place your Marketplace and build roughly 20–30 houses within its radius. Ensure you leave a

structures like the Public Baths or Cathedral, ensuring their radial coverage still touches the outermost houses. 3. Advanced Layout Archetypes