Westbank

The Westbank area within West End houses upper middle class families, progressing away from student living to places owned by technology professionals. Despite being close to the city, Westbank still retains a suburban feel, something local residents value and fight to maintain. Property values have increased over the years, but people in Westbank resist over-development, wanting to keep the charm and pleasant aspects of their community intact. It's also well known for The Boardwalk, running along the river between the Wallace Expressway and Route 4.

The Boardwalk
The Boardwalk is lined with hotels and casinos such as The Black Parlour, since gambling is legal in the area (but not in other parts of Halcon City, by local ordinance). Originally built during the heyday of gangsters in the 1920s, some of the hotels show their age while others have been recently rebuilt or renovated. Money pours into the Boardwalk from local people and thousands of tourists from all across the country. Local government and law enforcement are well aware the Boardwalk is riddled with Mob corruption and influence, but efforts to close it down are met with stiff resistance because of the substantial amounts of income the city earns from taxing gambling and other recreational activities along the Boardwalk. Where the police are often stymied, heroes like Nocturne have made greater progress.

Places of Interest

 * The Boardwalk
 * Halcyon City Zoo
 * Serenity Park
 * The Black Parlour