Public Works

The second way to exercise your mayoral power is by starting public works projects. These special projects add new buildings and features to your town, but most are quite expensive. Still, there’s no better way of improving your town than by adding public works!

Starting a New Project

To begin a public works project, sit in the mayor’s chair and ask Isabelle to show you the current list of requests that the local citizens have made. Each item on Isabelle’s list is something that a citizen has suggested to her.

After you’ve picked out a project, the next step is to select a spot for the public work to be built. Isabelle follows you out of the town hall—guide her to the spot where you’d like to build.

If the location you choose is suitable, Isabelle will show you a sample of what the project will look like when it’s complete. Confirm your decision, then the project will begin!

After you’ve chosen a spot, Isabelle will rope off the area, and the town’s helpful gyroid, Lloid, will stand watch. It costs lots of Bells to construct public works projects, but Lloid will accept donations from anyone—not just you.

That’s right: townsfolk will slowly donate to public works projects. Check with Lloid each day to see how many Bells have been donated so far. It takes a long time for your neighbors to donate the full amount, however, so you might want to speed things up by chipping in a few Bells. Just talk to Lloid and he’ll gladly accept your donation.

When the donation limit is met, the public work will at last be constructed. It takes one full day for the project to be completed.

After completing a public work, visit Isabelle again at the town hall to begin a new project. Isabelle will also ask if you’d like to participate in a quick ceremony to celebrate the completion of the previous project.

It means a lot to the locals to see their mayor participate in these happy and momentous events, so try to make an appearance at each one!

At first, only a few, relatively minor public works projects are available. As your town grows, neighbors and other citizens will periodically approach you with new ideas for public works. These ideas are then added to Isabelle’s list and can be started at any time.

The following table lists all of the public works project in the game, along with their costs, and the requirements for unlocking them (if applicable).

Public Works—Major

Name	Cost (x100)	Unlock Requirements
Reset Center	3,680	Speak with Mr. Resetti, who appears after you quit the game without saving.
Police Station: Classic and Modern	2,640	Neighbor approach conversation.
Museum Renovation	1,980	Over 20 items have been donated to the museum.At least 1 item has been donated to the insect, fish, deep-sea, fossil, and art collection categories (there is no empty exhibition wing).You’ve spoken to Blathers at least once on 14 different days (donation/fossil identification is not required).If the above conditions are fulfilled, Blathers will suggest this public work project to the mayor player.
Café	2,980	Over 40 items have been donated to the museum. At least 7 days have passed since the museum’s 2F public work was opened.Enter the museum after fulfilling all these conditions, and Blathers will suggest this public work to the mayor player.
Town-Hall Renovation	4,980	If the town environment becomes fantastic, you can renovate the town hall as reward. Speak with Isabelle at the town hall for tips on how to improve your town’s environment.
Station Reconstruction (four types)	4,980	More than 100 players in total have visited your town.If the above conditions are fulfilled, Porter will suggest this public work project to the mayor player.
Fortune-Teller’s Shop	3,400	Katrina comes to the mayor player for consultation after you’ve had your fortune told 20 times or more in her tent at the plaza.
Dream Suite	2,340	You’ve completed at least one public work project.At least 1 week has passed since public works have been unlocked.You’ve accessed the game’s online/internet features at least once while playing.If the above conditions are fulfilled, Isabelle will suggest this public work project to the mayor player.

Public Works—Minor

Name	Cost (x100)	Unlock Requirements
Name	Cost (×100)	Unlock Requirements
Cobblestone bridge	1,280	Available from the beginning.
Suspension bridge	1,280	Available from the beginning.
Brick bridge	2,240	Neighbor approach conversation.
Modern bridge	2,240	Neighbor approach conversation.
Wooden bridge	2,980	Neighbor approach conversation.
Fairy-tale bridge	2,980	Neighbor approach conversation.
Yellow bench	300	Available from the beginning.
Blue bench	425	Neighbor approach conversation.
Wood bench	425	Neighbor approach conversation.
Metal bench	425	Neighbor approach conversation.
Log bench	380	Neighbor approach conversation.
Modern bench	528	Neighbor approach conversation.
Fairy-tale bench	528	Neighbor approach conversation.
Zen bench	528	Neighbor approach conversation.
Flower bed	264	Neighbor approach conversation.
Drinking fountain	398	Neighbor approach conversation.
Instrument shelter	420	Neighbor approach conversation.
Sandbox	360	Neighbor approach conversation.
Garbage can	530	Neighbor approach conversation.
Pile of pipes	798	Neighbor approach conversation.
Water well	1,480	Available from the beginning.
Fountain	998	Available from the beginning.
Tire toy	498	Neighbor approach conversation.
Jungle gym	698	Neighbor approach conversation.
Park clock	420	Available from the beginning.
Modern clock	780	Neighbor approach conversation.
Fairy-tale clock	780	Neighbor approach conversation.
Zen clock	780	Neighbor approach conversation.
Street lamp	398	Available from the beginning.
Round streetlight	398	Neighbor approach conversation.
Streetlight	428	Neighbor approach conversation.
Modern streetlight	640	Neighbor approach conversation.
Fairy-tale streetlight	640	Neighbor approach conversation.
Zen streetlight	640	Neighbor approach conversation.
Balloon arch	860	Neighbor approach conversation.
Flower arch	870	Neighbor approach conversation.
Campsite	598	Available from the beginning.
Picnic blanket	398	Neighbor approach conversation.
Hammock	320	Neighbor approach conversation.
Fire pit	460	Neighbor approach conversation.
Camping cot	320	Neighbor approach conversation.
Outdoor chair	234	Neighbor approach conversation.
Torch	298	Neighbor approach conversation.
Zen garden	1,480	Neighbor approach conversation.
Hot spring	980	Neighbor approach conversation.
Geyser	980	Neighbor approach conversation.
Statue fountain	880	Neighbor approach conversation.
Stone tablet	398	Neighbor approach conversation.
Water pump	420	Neighbor approach conversation.
Wisteria trellis	1,240	Neighbor approach conversation.
Bell	860	Neighbor approach conversation.
Zen bell	860	Neighbor approach conversation.
Scarecrow	224	Neighbor approach conversation.
Rack of rice	174	Neighbor approach conversation.
Fence	498	Available from the beginning.
Bus stop	1,360	Neighbor approach conversation.
Fire hydrant	326	Available from the beginning.
Traffic signal	820	Neighbor approach conversation.
Custom-design sign	400	Available from the beginning.
Face-cutout standee	500	Available from the beginning.
Caution sign	435	Neighbor approach conversation.
Do-not-enter sign	435	Available from the beginning.
Yield sign	435	Neighbor approach conversation.
Cube sculpture	2,650	Neighbor approach conversation.
Archway sculpture	2,650	Neighbor approach conversation.
Chair sculpture	2,650	Neighbor approach conversation.
Illuminated heart	1,360	Neighbor approach conversation.
Illuminated arch	1,480	Neighbor approach conversation.
Illuminated clock	1,460	Neighbor approach conversation.
Illuminated tree	1,280	Neighbor approach conversation.
Stadium light	2,360	Neighbor approach conversation.
Video screen	2,840	Neighbor approach conversation.
Drilling rig	2,980	Neighbor approach conversation.
Parabolic antenna	1,480	Neighbor approach conversation.
Solar panel	1,260	Neighbor approach conversation.
Wind turbine	1,560	Neighbor approach conversation.
Windmill	3,720	Neighbor approach conversation.
Lighthouse	3,720	Neighbor approach conversation.
Tower	7,260	Neighbor approach conversation.
Stonehenge	6,980	Neighbor approach conversation.
Totem pole	5,380	Neighbor approach conversation.
Moai statue	5,380	Neighbor approach conversation.
Pyramid	6,980	Neighbor approach conversation.
Sphinx	6,980	Neighbor approach conversation.
Topiary (three types) - Square - Circle - Tulip	930	Leif will suggest this public work project to the mayor player if no weeds are present on the day of the Weeding Day event.
Flower clock	870	Gained when the town environment becomes Perfect. Speak with Isabelle at the town hall for tips on how to improve your town's environment.