While much of Anno 1800's appeal lies in its aesthetic beauty, there comes a time when utility and functionality must take precedence in order to sustain a vital colony. One way in which players can do this is through the use of City Layouts. These pre-made templates provide a valuable blueprint of different building types, each of which has its own way of channeling resources and workers. While the choice of layout is largely dependent upon the terrain of the surrounding environment, each build can be modified in order to accommodate all kinds of different purposes and needs.