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Furniture, Housing and Livelihood

Plan homes and services without overextending the city.

Direct answer

Housing only works as part of a livelihood district. Keep homes within practical reach of water, food, roads and work, and expand in small groups after the existing district is supplied.

Residential district in a Mandate Order city
Official Mandate Order gameplay image via Steam, captured August 13, 2026.

Route

Do this in order

  1. 1

    Choose dry, connected ground near early work areas.

  2. 2

    Build water and food support before a large housing block.

  3. 3

    Keep roads direct and leave room for service or storage buildings.

  4. 4

    Confirm satisfaction and occupancy before extending the district.

If it does not work

Empty or unhappy homes usually indicate missing services, poor access or a citywide shortage, not a need for more houses.

Completion signal

Homes fill, residents can reach work and supplies, and satisfaction remains stable through expansion.

Next moves

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SourcesSteam store Steam News Verified August 13, 2026