Animal Crossing: New Leaf/Public Works Projects

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Lloid accepting donations
Ceremony celebrating the completion of the Yellow Bench

As Mayor, you are expected to improve the town by selecting and funding Public Works Projects. Just like Town Ordinances, these are enacted at the Town Hall when you are in the Mayor's chair with the help of Isabelle. Public Works Projects and Town Ordinances are only available once the player has been granted a Development Permit.

Once a project is selected Isabelle will ask for you to pick a location for it. This will involve walking around the town with Isabelle to decide. Once you have confirmed the location a gyroid character called Lloid will appear in order to take donations to fund the project. He will remain at the location until the project is complete. When the project has been fully funded the construction will be completed at 6am the following day. Speaking with Isabelle after a projects completion will trigger an event to celebrate the improvement.

Shops/Facilities[edit]

Some shops on the Main Street and around town can only be unlocked by completing the relevant Public Works Project. These projects should be a higher priority than others as they open up a new aspect of gameplay. Note that for projects that are situated on the Main Street, Lloid will be collecting funds at the train station.

Picture Project Price Notes
ACNL classicpolicestation.png ACNL modernpolicestation.png Modern/Classic Police Station 264,000 Bells Unlocked through villager suggestion. Only one style of police station can be built, and the station can't be demolished once built, but the station style is merely aesthetic. The modern police station is operated by Copper, while the classic police station is operated by Booker. You can ask the officer at the station to be notified of the presence of any special visitors in town. The station also features a lost-and-found where you can find and take items for free.
ACNL roost.png Café 298,000 Bells The museum must have a total of 50 items donated to it and the second floor of the museum must have been open for 7 days. Blathers will sometimes be deep in thought when you enter the museum. Talk to him and he will suggest that you build a café for his friend Brewster. You can drink coffee at the café and eventually work part-time there for extra income and rare furniture items.
ACNL resetcenter.png Reset Center 368,000 Bells You must turn off your game without saving once. The next time you start the game, Resetti will appear to advise you to save before quitting and inform you that he lost his job watching for resets. Until you build the Reset Center, Resetti will not appear whenever you reset without saving. Once you do build the Reset Center, you can sometimes enter the center and talk to Resetti and his brother. If you have young children playing, you may wish not to build Reset Center. Resetti can be very upsetting to deal with as you have to sit through his lectures.
Dream Suite 234,000 Bells 7 days after completing your first Public Works Project, you can occasionally find Isabelle napping in the Town Hall. Wake her up and she will suggest the Dream Suite. The Dream Suite is located at Main Street. Players can upload their village as a Dream Town or visit other Dream Towns at the Dream Suite.
Museum Renovation 198,000 Bells The museum must have 50 items donated to it, at least one in each category. Blathers will sometimes be thinking about something. Talk to him to unlock the project. Finishing the renovation opens up the second floor of the museum, which contains a gift shop and personal exhibit spaces.
ACNL fortuneteller.png Fortune-Teller's Shop 340,000 Bells Consult Katrina the fortune-teller 20 times and she will approach the mayor about setting up a permanent shop. Each resident player in your town will count towards the 20 visits. If you visit Katrina in another town, this will also count towards your own total. The fortune-teller's shop functions like Katrina's tent, but players get to consult her daily.

Bridges[edit]

There can only be 3 bridges in the town at once. Villagers will not request new bridge types if there are 3 bridges present.

Picture Project Price Notes
ACNL brickbridge.png Brick Bridge 224,000 Bells Any villager type can request this bridge.
ACNL cobblestonebridge.png Cobblestone Bridge 128,000 Bells This bridge is available to build from the beginning of the game.
Fairy-Tale Bridge 298,000 Bells Peppy villagers can request this bridge.
ACNL modernbridge.png Modern Bridge 224,000 Bells Any villager type can request this bridge.
ACNL suspensionbridge.png Suspension Bridge 128,000 Bells This bridge is available to build from the beginning of the game.
Zen Bridge 298,000 Bells Cranky villagers can request this bridge.

Benches[edit]

Picture Project Price Notes
Blue Bench 42,500 Bells Jock villagers can request this bench.
ACNL fairytalebench.png Fairy-tale Bench 52,800 Bells Normal villagers can request this bench.
ACNL metalbench.png Metal Bench 42,500 Bells Peppy villagers can request this bench.
ACNL modernbench.png Modern Bench 52,800 Bells Snooty villagers can request this bench.
ACNL woodbench.png Wood Bench 42,500 Bells Uchi villagers can request this bench.
ACNL yellowbench.png Yellow Bench 30,000 Bells This bench is available to build from the beginning of the game.
ACNL zenbench.png Zen Bench 52,800 Bells Cranky villagers can request this bench.

Other seat types

Picture Project Price Notes
Camping Cot 32,000 Bells Lazy villagers can request this seat.
ACNL chairsculpture.png Chair Sculpture 265,000 Bells Smug villagers can request this seat.
Hammock 32,000 Bells Lazy villagers can request this seat.
Log Bench 38,000 Bells Uchi villagers can request this seat.
ACNL outdoorchair.png Outdoor Chair 23,400 Bells Normal villagers can request this seat.
ACNL picnicblanket.png Picnic Blanket 39,800 Bells Uchi villagers can request this seat.
Pile of Pipes 79,800 Bells Lazy villagers can request this seat.
Tire Toy 49,800 Bells Lazy villagers can request this seat.

Clocks[edit]

Picture Project Price Notes
ACNL fairytaleclock.png Fairy-Tale Clock Tower 78,000 Bells Normal villagers can request this clock.
ACNL flowerclock.png Flower Clock 87,000 Bells You must achieve Perfect Town status for at least one day.
ACNL illuminatedclock.png Illuminated Clock 146,000 Bells Peppy villagers can request this clock.
ACNL modernclock.png Modern Clock 78,000 Bells Snooty villagers can request this clock.
ACNL parkclock.png Park Clock 42,000 Bells This clock is available to build from the beginning of the game.
ACNL zenclock.png Zen Clock 78,000 Bells Cranky villagers can request this

Streetlights[edit]

Picture Project Price Notes
ACNL fairytalestreetlight.png Fairy-Tale Streetlight 64,000 Bells Normal villagers can request this streetlight.
ACNL modernstreetlight.png Modern Streetlight 64,000 Bells Snooty villagers can request this streetlight.
ACNL roundstreetlight.png Round Streetlight 39,800 Bells Peppy villagers can request this streetlight.
ACNL streetlamp.png Street Lamp 39,800 Bells This streetlight is available to build from the beginning of the game.
ACNL streetlight.png Streetlight 42,800 Bells Snooty villagers can request this streetlight.
Zen Streetlight 64,000 Bells Cranky villagers can request this streetlight.

Signs[edit]

Picture Project Price Notes
ACNL cautionsign.png Caution Sign 43,500 Bells Any villager type can request this sign.
ACNL customdesignsign.png Custom-Design Sign 40,000 Bells This sign is available to build from the beginning of the game. A maximum of 10 can be built.
ACNL donotentersign.png Do-Not-Enter Sign 43,500 Bells This sign is available to build from the beginning of the game.
ACNL facecutoutstandee.png Face Cut-Out Standee 50,000 Bells This sign is available to build from the beginning of the game. A maximum of 8 can be built.
ACNL yieldsign.png Yield Sign 43,500 Bells Any villager type can request this sign.

Utility[edit]

Picture Project Price Notes
ACNL bell.png Bell 86,000 Bells Peppy villagers can request this project.
ACNL busstop.png Bus Stop 136,000 Bells Uchi villagers can request this project.
ACNL drillingrig.png Drilling Rig 298,000 Bells Cranky villagers can request this project.
ACNL drinkingfountain.png Drinking Fountain 39,800 Bells Normal villagers can request this project.
ACNL fence.png Fence 49,800 Bells This project is available to build from the beginning of the game.
ACNL firehydrant.png Fire Hydrant 32,600 Bells This project is available to build from the beginning of the game.
Fire Pit 46,000 Bells Jock villagers can request this project.
ACNL fountain.png Fountain 99,800 Bells This project is available to build from the beginning of the game.
ACNL garbagecan.png Garbage Can 53,000 Bells Normal villagers can request this project.
Instrument Shelter 42,000 Bells Jock villagers can request this project.
ACNL lighthouse.png Lighthouse 372,000 Bells Any villager type can request this project.
ACNL parabolicantenna.png Parabolic Antenna 148,000 Bells Smug villagers can request this project.
ACNL scarecrow.png Scarecrow 22,400 Bells Uchi villagers can request this project.
ACNL tower.png Tower 726,000 Bells Snooty villagers can request this project.
Traffic Signal 82,000 Bells Jock villagers can request this project.
ACNL waterpump.png Water Pump 42,000 Bells Lazy villagers can request this project.
ACNL waterwell.png Water Well 148,000 Bells This project is available to build from the beginning of the game.
ACNL windturbine.png Wind Turbine 156,000 Bells Any villager type can request this project.
Zen Bell 86,000 Bells Cranky villagers can request this project.

Art/Sculptures[edit]

Picture Project Price Notes
ACNL archwaysculpture.png Archway Sculpture 265,000 Bells Peppy villagers can request this project.
Balloon Arch 86,000 Bells Lazy villagers can request this project.
Cube Sculpture 65,000 Bells Smug villagers can request this project.
ACNL flowerarch.png Flower Arch 87,000 Bells Normal villagers can request this project.
ACNL flowerbed.png Flower Bed 26,400 Bells Normal villagers can request this project. 4 flowers can be planted in the flower bed.
ACNL hotspring.png Hot Spring 98,000 Bells Snooty villagers can request this project.
ACNL illuminatedarch.png Illuminated Arch 148,000 Bells Snooty villagers can request this project.
ACNL illuminatedheart.png Illuminated Heart 136,000 Bells Peppy villagers can request this project.
Illuminated Tree 128,000 Bells Peppy villagers can request this project.
Jungle Gym 69,800 Bells Lazy villagers can request this project.
ACNL moaistatue.png Moai Statue 538,000 Bells Smug villagers can request this project.
Rack of Rice 17,400 Bells Cranky villagers can request this project.
Sandbox 148,000 Bells Lazy villagers can request this project.
ACNL sphinx.png Sphinx 698,000 Bells Smug villagers can request this project.
ACNL stonetablet.png Stone Tablet 39,800 Bells Any villager type can request this project.
ACNL totempole.png Totem Pole 538,800 Bells Smug villagers can request this project.
ACNL wisteriatrellis.png Wisteria Trellis 124,000 Bells Uchi villagers can request this project.
ACNL zengarden.png Zen Garden 148,000 Bells Cranky villagers can request this project.

Remodelling[edit]

The Town Hall can be remodelled once the player achieves a Perfect Town rating. The Train Station can be remodelled once the town has been visited 100 times by other players.

Picture Project Price Notes
Town Hall (Default) 498,000 Bells
ACNL fairytaletownhall.png Town Hall (Fairy-Tale) 498,000 Bells
ACNL moderntownhall.png Town Hall (Modern) 498,000 Bells
ACNL zentownhall.png Town Hall (Zen) 498,000 Bells
Train Station (Default) 498,000 Bells
Train Station (Fairy-Tale) 498,000 Bells
Train Station (Modern) 498,000 Bells
Train Station (Zen) 498,000 Bells