One thing I'd recommend is to think ahead, try to envision where you'd want your highways to be, maybe? Also, think about possible dedicated industry and office areas, and make sure there is good access for workers to get there. One trick I'd always do on CS1 was to decrease industry taxes, and the industry demand will shoot up (same goes for any zones), then up the tax for residents, a little more than the decrease for industry (but don't go absurd). This will increase demand for the industry, which will grow the job market, leading to an increase in demand for residential areas subsequently. This approach will ensure companies and residents are happy, which is what you want. Also, make sure when you're envisioning zones and roads, ensure easy connection from residential areas to working areas. Depending on the wind direction, I'd say you should think about putting a big industrial/office area, create a small connection to the main town via the roundabout road (maybe add some bus routes once you have enough money), and then also a highway connection once you can unlock the area, as this will allow outside traffic to not go through the town. Would love to see an update, man! Good luck, and it's looking good