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I find the Elven Architect program to be most helpful in situations like this. Helps find those itzy bitzy structures that block when you need to expand, or those hidden open spaces to fill with stuff like culture or mana production.
Great planning tool too (like for Guest Race structures).
http://www.elvenarchitect.com/