I too really enjoy the settlement view, but from what I understand it may actually be less detailed, as EB had to use the 'citizen' model to make proper units.

In the meantime, I suggest that you download the Mundus Magnus map, as it tries to introduce a much more varied city, with garrison soldiers and pigs and dogs and foreign diplomats roaming the streets. They still just wander aimlessly though, i dont think it's possible to make people actually go places like they have a purpose.