The Chilbo Road Press

Bigger is not always better.  This certainly applies to land use when planned and developed with thought and care.  Discovering ways to maximize and economize land use is a strategy of good design.  As a new Chilbo resident I have been enjoying exploring places that exemplify this idea. What strikes me the most about Chilbo is the thoughtful use of land and how it flows.  I enjoy the variety and mix of the small parcels as well as the central areas like the Town Hall. 

In contrast to Chilbo’s land economy with thoughtful design, many land owners have taken advantage of the parceling strategy in conjunction with ad farming.  I was pleased to see that Linden Labs is starting to look at the issue of land cutting.  In several weeks, according to the official SL blog it will be a policy “that makes the deliberate and extensive cutting of land a violation”. 

You can read about the post and more details here.

Pictured here is a “starter” residence in Chilbo.  The parcel is 192 square meters with a cottage of 25 prim.  The parcel will support about 50 prim or so.  This kind of economy affords many residents an opportunity to share space in Chilbo.  

Economy of land use in Chilbo