Cities Skylines 2 ‘Not Enough Customers’ Fix

Having trouble with the 'Not Enough Customers' warning in Cities Skylines 2? Our guide gives you easy steps to fix it and get more people to your shops.
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If you’re knee-deep in city planning in Cities Skylines 2, a ‘Not Enough Customers’ warning can throw a wrench in your urban development. This common issue can disrupt your commercial zones and leave you scratching your head.

This guide will arm you with the tools you need to tackle this issue head-on. From proper zoning to tax adjustments, we’ll cover all the bases to ensure your commercial areas are bustling with activity. Here’s a guide on how to rotate buildings.

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How to Solve the ‘Not Enough Customers’ Issue in Cities Skylines 2

The ‘Not Enough Customers’ warning is often triggered when your commercial zones are not adequately placed or are too isolated from residential areas in Cities Skylines 2. This issue can also arise if you’ve been overzealous in placing commercial zones, leading to an imbalance between supply and demand.

How to Properly Place Commercial Zones in Cities Skylines 2

The key to avoiding the ‘Not Enough Customers’ warning is to strategically place your commercial zones. Avoid isolating them from residential areas. Instead, aim for a mix of commercial and residential zones to ensure easy access for your citizens. Use the zoning tool’s filter to identify areas with a high customer base, indicated by a deep green color.

Importance of Public Transportation

Providing public transportation to your commercial zones can significantly improve accessibility. This not only helps your current businesses but also attracts more clients, thereby solving the ‘Not Enough Customers’ issue. Consider implementing bus stops, taxi depots, and even subway connections as your city grows.

Adjusting Commercial Taxes

Another approach to attract more customers is by lowering commercial taxes. While this will impact your city’s budget, it’s a necessary trade-off to ensure the growth of your businesses. You can even lower taxes on specific product categories to help struggling industries.

By strategically placing your commercial zones and providing efficient public transportation, you can effectively solve the ‘Not Enough Customers’ issue in Cities Skylines 2. Keep an eye on commercial taxes and be prepared to adjust as needed.

Mark Carpenter

Mark Carpenter

Mark Carpenter is the Managing Editor at Try Hard Guides, and main guide writer. With over five years of experience in games media, including almost three years as an Assigning Editor for Pro Game Guides, and before that a Staff Writer.

His writing and game guide work has also been featured on platforms such as Metro UK and Game Rant, along with other smaller publications. He has been a devoted gamer since the days of Amiga, with a journey spanning roughly 31 years.

Mark's future goals are to grow the Try Hard Guides network as much as possible while helping gamers everywhere with gaming guide content. When not immersed in gaming, Mark enjoys delving into the worlds of D&D (Dungeons & Dragons), strumming his guitar, and indulging in a good read. His heart belongs to RPGs, the Final Fantasy series, and The Legend of Zelda. Moreover, he has a keen affection for dogs.

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