A completion ceremony for the fountain public works project

Apublic works project is a structure inAnimal Crossing: New Leaf that can be built in the player's town by the mayor. Projects include structures such as decorations, bridges, benches, signs, and buildings. There are a total of 104 projects available.

Public works projects are similar toobjects inDoubutsu no Mori e+.Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival has similar unlockable structures, known asfeatures, for its board-game town. InAnimal Crossing: Happy Home Designer andAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, public works projects are replaced by the ability to placefurniture items outside, and some of the projects fromNew Leaf are turned into furniture items.

Building a public works project[edit]

Lloid asking for donations for a public works project

Once the mayor receives thedevelopment permit, they can view a list of unlocked public works projects at the desk attown hall. Once a project is chosen, the player chooses a location in the town to build it, and a plot is set down containingLloid, who accepts donations to build the project. The town's villagers donate small amounts each day. Once the donation goal has been met, the project will be built thenext day and a completion ceremony can be held.

Only one public works project can be built at a time, and a maximum of 30 projects can be built. Exceptions to the 30-project limit include thecafé,police station,Reset Surveillance Center, any projects onMain Street, and any town hall or train station renovations.

Completion ceremony[edit]

Completion ceremony for stone bridge project

When a public works project is built, the next time the mayor sits at their desk at town hall,Isabelle asks them if they want to attend a completion ceremony. If they accept, the player, Isabelle, and a few villagers will attend the ceremony at the location of the project. Isabelle will congratulate those who donated to the project, and the mayor will be prompted to deliver one of three responses: "We did it!", "Hooray for everyone!", or "On to the next project!". The attendees then pull out and use party poppers. After the ceremony, Isabelle returns to town hall while the villagers and player stay at the ceremony site.

For some major projects, special characters pertaining to them appear at the ceremony. For example,Celeste attends the ceremony for themuseum renovation.

Demolition[edit]

Isabelle reacting to the player choosing to demolish a public works project

Once a project is built, it can be demolished for 10% of its build cost. The demolition takes one day, during which the mayor cannot initiate any more projects. Some projects, such as the café and thecampsite, cannot be demolished.

Unlocking public works projects[edit]

There are 13 public works projects available by default; the rest must be unlocked. The most common unlock method is from villagers, who can go up to the player and suggest a project. Some projects can only be suggested by certain personality types, while some can be suggested by any villager. Other projects are unlocked after the player completes specific conditions.

List of public works projects[edit]

Major projects[edit]

The following projects cannot be demolished, and only one of each can be built.

Project	Preview image	Build price	Size	Unlock method	Notes
Campsite		59,800Bells		Available from the start.	-
Modernpolice station		264,000Bells		Suggested by any villager.	-
Classicpolice station		264,000Bells		Suggested by any villager.	-
Café		298,000Bells		Suggested byBlathers after 50 items have been donated to the museum and the museum renovation has been open for at least seven days.	-
Reset Center		368,000Bells		Unlocked after turning off the game without saving.	No completion ceremony is held.
Town-hall renovation		498,000Bells	-	Unlocked after aperfect town status is achieved.	Default town hall style; not available if it is the current style. Lloid appears in town hall.
Town-hall renovation		498,000Bells	-	Unlocked after aperfect town status is achieved.	Not available if it is the current style. Lloid appears in town hall.
Town-hall renovation		498,000Bells	-	Unlocked after aperfect town status is achieved.	Not available if it is the current style. Lloid appears in town hall.
Town-hall renovation		498,000Bells	-	Unlocked after aperfect town status is achieved.	Not available if it is the current style. Lloid appears in town hall.
Station reconstruction		498,000Bells	-	Unlocked after having players visit the town 100 times.	Default train station style; not available if it is the current style. Lloid appears in the train station.
Station reconstruction		498,000Bells	-	Unlocked after having players visit the town 100 times.	Not available if it is the current style. Lloid appears in the train station.
Station reconstruction		498,000Bells	-	Unlocked after having players visit the town 100 times.	Not available if it is the current style. Lloid appears in the train station.
Station reconstruction		498,000Bells	-	Unlocked after having players visit the town 100 times.	Not available if it is the current style. Lloid appears in the train station.
Fortune-Teller's Shop		340,000Bells	-	Unlocked after receiving 20 fortunes fromKatrina.	Lloid appears in the train station.
Dream Suite		234,000Bells	-	Isabelle will be asleep at her desk after the player has been in town for one week and has built at least one public works project. Speaking to her unlocks the project. Only occurs if the player's device has been connected to the internet.	Lloid appears in the train station.
Museum renovation		198,000Bells	-	Suggested by Blathers after 20 items donated to the museum, with at least one in each category, have been donated to the museum and the player has spoken to Blathers every day for 14 days in a row (donations are not mandatory for every interaction with him).	Lloid appears in the train station.
Club LOL		-	-	Suggested byDr. Shrunk afterTimmy and Tommy's store has upgraded toT&T Mart.	Only appears in the public works projects list if the player declines Shrunk's initial request. Requires six villager Signatures instead of Bells, and it is built five days after all the Signatures are obtained.

Standard projects[edit]

Project	Preview image	Build price	Demolition price	Size	Unlock method	Notes
Cobblestonebridge		128,000Bells	12,800Bells		Available from the start.	-
Suspension bridge		128,000Bells	12,800Bells		Available from the start.	-
Brick bridge		224,000Bells	22,400Bells		Suggested by any villager.	-
Modern bridge		224,000Bells	22,400Bells		Suggested by any villager.	-
Wooden bridge		298,000Bells	29,800Bells		Suggested bycranky villagers.	-
Fairy-tale bridge		298,000Bells	29,800Bells		Suggested bypeppy villagers.	-
Yellow bench		30,000Bells	3,000Bells		Available from the start.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Blue bench		42,500Bells	4,250Bells		Suggested byjock villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Wood bench		42,500Bells	4,250Bells		Suggested bybig sister villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Metal bench		42,500Bells	4,250Bells		Suggested bypeppy villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Log bench		38,000Bells	3,800Bells		Suggested bybig sister villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers. Two log benches also appear in thecampground in theWelcome amiibo update.
Modern bench		52,800Bells	5,280Bells		Suggested bysnooty villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Fairy-tale bench		52,800Bells	5,280Bells		Suggested bynormal villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Zen bench		52,800Bells	5,280Bells		Suggested bycranky villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Flower bed		26,400Bells	2,640Bells		Suggested bynormal villagers.	Flowers can be planted on it.
Drinking fountain		39,800Bells	3,980Bells		Suggested bynormal villagers.	Can be interacted with to dispense water.
Instrument shelter		42,000Bells	4,200Bells		Suggested byjock villagers.	Can be interacted with to show what the weather will be the next hour.
Sandbox		36,000Bells	3,600Bells		Suggested bylazy villagers.	Flowers can be planted on it.
Garbage can		53,000Bells	5,300Bells		Suggested bynormal villagers.	Can be interacted with to dispose of items.
Pile of pipes		79,800Bells	7,980Bells		Suggested bylazy villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Water well		148,000Bells	14,800Bells		Available from the start.	-
Fountain		99,800Bells	9,980Bells		Available from the start.	-
Tire toy		49,800Bells	4,980Bells		Suggested bylazy villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Jungle gym[nb 1]		69,800Bells	6,980Bells		Suggested bylazy villagers.	Can be interacted with to make it spin.
Park clock		29,800Bells	2,980Bells		Available from the start.
Modern clock		78,000Bells	7,800Bells		Suggested bysnooty villagers.	Lights up in rainbow colors on the hour.
Fairy-tale clock		78,000Bells	7,800Bells		Suggested bynormal villagers.	A soldier appears on the hour.
Zen clock		78,000Bells	7,800Bells		Suggested bycranky villagers.	A figure appears on the hour.
Street lamp		39,800Bells	3,980Bells		Available from the start.	Lights up at night.
Round streetlight		39,800Bells	3,980Bells		Suggested bypeppy villagers.	Lights up at night.
Streetlight		42,800Bells	4,280Bells		Suggested bysnooty villagers.	Lights up at night.
Modern streetlight		64,000Bells	6,400Bells		Suggested bysnooty villagers.	Lights up at night.
Fairy-tale streetlight		64,000Bells	6,400Bells		Suggested bynormal villagers.	Lights up at night.
Zen streetlight		64,000Bells	6,400Bells		Suggested bycranky villagers.	Lights up at night.
Balloon arch		86,000Bells	8,600Bells		Suggested bylazy villagers.	-
Flower arch		87,000Bells	8,700Bells		Suggested bynormal villagers.	-
Picnic blanket		39,800Bells	3,980Bells		Suggested bybig sister villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Hammock		32,000Bells	3,200Bells		Suggested bylazy villagers.	Can be lain down on by the player. A hammock also appears in thecampground in theWelcome amiibo update.
Fire pit		46,000Bells	4,600Bells		Suggested byjock villagers.	A fire pit also appears in thecampground in theWelcome amiibo update.
Camping cot		32,000Bells	3,200Bells		Suggested bylazy villagers.	Can be lain down on by the player.
Outdoor chair		23,400Bells	2,340Bells		Suggested bynormal villagers.	Can be lain down on by the player.
Torch		29,800Bells	2,980Bells		Suggested byjock villagers.	-
Zen garden		148,000Bells	14,800Bells		Suggested bycranky villagers.	-
Hot spring		98,000Bells	9,800Bells		Suggested bysnooty villagers.	-
Geyser		98,000Bells	9,800Bells		Suggested bybig sister villagers.	Occasionally erupts with water.
Statue fountain		88,000Bells	8,800Bells		Suggested bysnooty villagers.	-
Stone tablet		39,800Bells	3,980Bells		Suggested by any villager.	-
Water pump		42,000Bells	4,200Bells		Suggested bylazy villagers.	Can be interacted with to dispense water. A water pump also appears in thecampground in theWelcome amiibo update.
Wisteria trellis		124,000Bells	12,400Bells		Suggested bybig sister villagers.	-
Bell		86,000Bells	8,600Bells		Suggested bypeppy villagers.	Can be interacted with to make it ring.
Zen bell		86,000Bells	8,600Bells		Suggested bycranky villagers.	Can be interacted with to make it ring.
Scarecrow		22,400Bells	2,240Bells		Suggested bybig sister villagers.	-
Rack of rice		17,400Bells	1,740Bells		Suggested bycranky villagers.	-
Fence		49,800Bells	4,980Bells		Available from the start.	Only one can be constructed at a time.
Bus stop		136,000Bells	13,600Bells		Suggested bybig sister villagers.	Lights up at night
Fire hydrant		32,600Bells	3,260Bells		Available from the start.	-
Traffic signal		82,000Bells	8,200Bells		Suggested byjock villagers.	-
Custom-design sign		40,000Bells	4,000Bells		Available from the start.	Adesign can be placed on it.
Face-cutout standee		50,000Bells	5,000Bells		Available from the start.	A pro design can be placed on it. Only eight can be constructed at a time.
Caution sign		43,500Bells	4,350Bells		Suggested by any villager.	-
Do-not-enter sign		43,500Bells	4,350Bells		Available from the start.	-
Yield sign		43,500Bells	4,350Bells		Suggested by any villager.	-
Cube sculpture		265,000Bells	26,500Bells		Suggested bysmug villagers.	Rotates clockwise.
Archway sculpture		265,000Bells	26,500Bells		Suggested bypeppy villagers.	-
Chair sculpture		265,000Bells	26,500Bells		Suggested bysmug villagers.	Can be sat on by the player and villagers.
Illuminated heart		136,000Bells	13,600Bells		Suggested bypeppy villagers.	Lights up at night.
Illuminated arch		148,000Bells	14,800Bells		Suggested bysnooty villagers.	Lights up at night.
Illuminated clock		146,000Bells	14,600Bells		Suggested bypeppy villagers.	Lights up at night.
Illuminated tree		128,000Bells	12,800Bells		Suggested bypeppy villagers.	Lights up at night.
Stadium light		236,000Bells	23,600Bells		Suggested byjock villagers.	-
Video screen		248,000Bells	24,800Bells		Suggested byjock villagers.	Cycles between three static images.
Drilling rig		298,000Bells	29,800Bells		Suggested bycranky villagers.
Parabolic antenna		148,000Bells	14,800Bells		Suggested bysmug villagers.	-
Solar panel		126,000Bells	12,600Bells		Suggested byjock villagers.	-
Wind turbine		156,000Bells	15,600Bells		Suggested by any villager.	-
Windmill		372,000Bells	37,200Bells		Suggested bybig sister villagers.	Only one can be constructed at a time.
Lighthouse		372,000Bells	37,200Bells		Suggested by any villager.	Only one can be constructed at a time.
Tower		726,000Bells	72,600Bells		Suggested bysnooty villagers.	Only one can be constructed at a time.
Stonehenge		698,000Bells	69,800Bells		Suggested bysmug villagers.	Only one can be constructed at a time.
Totem pole		538,000Bells	53,800Bells		Suggested bysmug villagers.	-
Moai statue		538,000Bells	53,800Bells		Suggested bysmug villagers.	-
Pyramid		698,000Bells	69,800Bells		Suggested bysmug villagers.	-
Sphinx		698,000Bells	69,800Bells		Suggested bysmug villagers.	Only one can be constructed at a time.
Round topiary		93,000Bells	9,300Bells		Unlocked byLeif onWeeding Day if there are no weeds in the player's town.	-
Square topiary		93,000Bells	9,300Bells		Unlocked by Leif on Weeding Day if there are no weeds in the player's town.	-
Tulip topiary		93,000Bells	9,300Bells		Unlocked by Leif on Weeding Day if there are no weeds in the player's town.	-
Flower clock		87,000Bells	8,700Bells		Unlocked after perfect town status is achieved.	-

Gallery[edit]

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  The player reaching the donation goal for a public works project

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  The completion ceremony for the museum renovation

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  The completion ceremony for a face-cutout standee

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  The player reaching the donation goal for a public works project

Trivia[edit]

• If the player listens in on a conversation between two cranky villagers, one may claim to have made a public works project suggestion to Isabelle for a drive-in theater. According to the villager, it did not pass because Isabelle did not understand what a "drive-in" was.
• The ceremonies that trigger when completing projects such as theschool inAnimal Crossing: Happy Home Designer resemble public works project completion ceremonies.

See also[edit]

• Object

Notes[edit]

Gameplay elements

Player Player Mayor Catalog Catch quotes Hairstyle Passport Pockets Photo Reaction Reputation Resident Representative Skin tone Tool Town Pass Card Town Town/island Hemisphere Amenities Animal tracks Rebuild the town Acres Objects Public works projects Town fund Town initiative Town ordinance Lost and found Group Life House Happy Home Academy Balloon Event Fêng shui Home loan Letter Luck NookPhone Savings Activities Badges Bug catching Constellation Designing Fishing Mystery Island Tour Stalk Market Swimming Tour(Tortimer Island) Character AI Villager Starting villager Special character Catchphrase Compatibility Conversation Drama Friendship Hobbies Nickname Personality Scrapbook Memory Star sign Minigames NES games Doubutsu no Mori e+: Doubutsu-tachi to Asobou! Desert Island Escape Animal Crossing Puzzle League Currencies Bells Caps Leaf Tickets Leaf Tokens Hotel Tickets Medals MEOW Coupons Nook Miles Play Coins Poki Vouchers Vehicles Bus Camper RV Taxi Train Transportation Cheating Cheating device Glitch Gameplay modification Seeds Time travel Other Fourth Wall NookLink Reset Secret Code Transfer Multiplayer •Situations •Category

Locations

World Town/Island Main Street City Slumber Island Animal Island Tortimer Island Harv's Island Mystery Islands Boat tour Archipelago Structures Player's house Attic Villager houses Bridge Bulletin board Plaza Town Tree Fountain Incline Lighthouse Objects Public works projects Signpost Windmill Wishing well Transit facilities Airport Bus stop Checkpoint Pier Train station Civic facilities Campground RV Campsite Dump Museum Observatory The Roost Police station Post office Reset Surveillance Center Resident Services Hotel (New Horizons) Town Hall General store Tom Nook's shop Nook's Cranny Nook 'n' Go Nookway Nookington's T&T stores Nookling Junction T&T Mart Super T&T T.I.Y. T&T Emporium Merchants Able Sisters Auction house Crazy Redd's Fortune Shop Garden Shop GracieGrace Jolly Redd's Treasure Trawler Kicks Museum Shop Nook's Homes Re-Tail Shampoodle Entertainment Club LOL Dream Suite HH Showcase Happy Room Academy The Marquee Photo Booth Spin-off and DLC locations Facilities Apparel shop Café Concert hall Department store Hospital Hotel (Happy Home Designer) Office Restaurant School Shop Pocket Camp Campsite Cabin Happy Homeroom Market Place Breezy Hollow Lost Lure Creek OK Motors Saltwater Shores Shovelstrike Quarry Sunburst Island Whistle Pass Implied locations •Boondox •Category