While we're resurrecting old threads...
Shearwater World which is exactly what I have been looking for. Smaller sized world without a heavy mass of CC I don't want. Its in fact entirely CC free. Its made with the mindset that community lots are from other worlds as place holders until you build your own.
The world is an island ,with no discernable way to leave- my daughter did not want an airport or dock. No subways, but the world being quite small means it does not take long to get around. There are also very few effects, she did not want any fireflies or chimney smoke or flocks of birds or anything. I did get away with a few seagulls and pigeons! Eveything, from the lot placement to the bridges to the plants to the painting, is designed by my daughter to her requirements, so all credit to her. Please feel free to change them if you would like things a little different.
Pic:
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk302/Terra-Incognito/Shearwater/mapview.jpgDownload:
http://www.simscave.com/index.php?topic=23297.0He's also updated his 'old' world Sanctuary for Ambitions and Late Night. Also CC free except for some Riverview items. Its a large world, and might cause some lag on lesser PCs.
Pic:
http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/SanctuaryWorld/SanctuaryMap.jpgDownload:
http://www.simscave.com/index.php?topic=23749.0