So people pulled up maps of RPD, and it looks similar in size to the original. With this perspective, and no loading between doors... People are going to be flying through the police department.
Im wondering where they pad on / add new areas.
They already mentioned it sounds like we'll be playing the CGI prologue, which is pretty smart. Everything that was CGI should be playable instead now, to bring the player closer to being there.
I guess they could expand the sewers, but thats a pretty boring location (in most games). I could see a much expanded train / frieght yard being intresting, especially if you put an arena fight there before decending. The labs could use some love, but I'd hope they'd keep the iconic core / radial design and just add outward. Raccon City could use some love, but kinda goes against the plan to stay off the streets. Thats kinds the tension of the whole game once the threat becomes apparent; to find an alternative way out.
Wasn't the Mayor paid off the same as the Chief? I could see going to city hall, as its got to be close only to return to RPD to find his daughter and Irons.