Ah. It was my first Pokemon map. I plan on practicing more before I actually begin development on my hack. I've used RPG Maker for years, so I have mapping experience, it's just been awhile since I've actually done it. I thought the one tile paths looked best, but I guess maybe not. The grass wasn't going to be part of the town per se, but it would have it's own route. I think I wanted the player to obtain his/her starter there, but I don't think I'm going to include it in the final product. As for the mapping tools, I plan on designing most of it in RPG Maker XP. Mapping, placing where trainers go, dialogue, all that. Once finished, I plan on using tools to hack a FireRed ROM and insert the maps and all that in after I have a plan on where it goes.
Thanks for your advice, by the way.