What Is Your Favorite Plot In Empyreum?

[Toutatis]

I like plot 9: decent view, no neighbours and a nice gazebo in the corner. However Empyreum is my least favorite housing district of all. I find it too gray, the stone alleys in the middle are way too wide creating huge empty spaces with no atmosphere, the weather is bad and there is snow. It’s a depressing place. Still I’d be happy with a small there.

[Jojoya]

the weather is bad

Strangely enough this isn't really true. I've noticed weather is frequently Fair/Clear at my FC's house, even when Firmament and Ishgard proper have snow for the weather.

Just checked the Skywatcher at the Foundation Aetheryte and got the following messages:

In Ishgard it is currently overcast. The forecast calls for extended snow. Tomorrow at this time, the area should be fair.

In Empyreum it is currently overcast. The forecast calls for extended clear skies. Tomorrow at this time, the area should be foggy.

Could be they're swapping snow in Ishgard to clear skies for housing? Would take a bit of tracking to confirm.

I think most of the gloom in Empyreum comes from the brooding stone architecture. I agree it tends to be a depressing looking place though I'm getting a little attached to my FC's small right across from the "snowman park".