SimCity, but with Permits

Permit Pending is a city-building simulation game that uniquely focuses on the political and bureaucratic challenges of urban development rather than godlike control. As an elected mayor, players must navigate zoning hearings, neighbor objections, lawsuits, and appeals for every development project, balancing competing interests between housing advocates, homeowners, businesses, and voters. The game features a dynamic economy and requires winning both arguments and elections to successfully manage a city's growth across multiple terms.