In line with the law establishing the LUC, I would like to request some help with infrastructure upgrades in Locus Amoenus. I will post this request on the CDS forums later.
The relevant section of the law is:
"Upon a request from the RA or the Chancellor, the Land Use Commission shall call for bids for either the planning and/or the construction of Public works, either new, or for maintenance, to be awarded on a competitive basis. “
I would like your help with the following projects:
1. LA Quayside Refresh
This is a relatively small infrastructure upgrade project. It involves refreshing the textures, prims and infrastructure around the LA Quayside. The aim will be to have a consistent, coherent look which fits the covenant and provides a focal point for the region. There should be space for CDS signs and information (like the landing points in Neufreistadt and Colonia Nova) and inviting, informal seating which encourage people to hang out socially.The project covers the texturing (some people have said the textures currently in use do not fit well together - some are ‘warm’ some are ‘cold’), infrastructure and general beautification. It does not include making any changes to the bridge, the fishing village builds, the houseboat plots or the shops along the front of the quayside.
2. Removal of the Colonnades
Take away the colonnades, reset the fishing village builds to the new ground level. Create some interesting public spaces for people to hang out. Maybe dress the area with some actual fishing boats and paraphernalia.This project will involve disturbing one resident in that his building will need to be relocated to the ground level. Please work with him to reduce any disruption to a minimum.
This project will also involve creating a build (or builds) to suit lot F.13 which is currently locked. This lot does not currently have any prefab builds which suit the plot and the removal of the colonnades will mean this is a challenging plot to build on due to the change in elevation. (Lilith Ivory has expressed an interest in developing a suitable build so please involve her in this aspect of the work).
3. Commission new alternative prefabs for the Fishing Village plots
We have prefabs (including alternates) for most of the parcels in the Fishing Village. Please commission some more so that we have at least three options for each plot so new residents can make their own choice of which prefab to use.
I have not included plans for the Umbilicus Mundus in this commission. There is no clear consensus yet on the way forward with this important part of LAs history and I think we need to get some of these other things right first before we decide on its future.