11-16-2005 18:04
As part of our education program at Linden Lab, we are setting aside two public spaces for Instructors to host classes and teach Second Life skills to the community at large.

Since education in Second Life is a community-wide effort, we'd like to present an opportunity open to all interested Residents to submit "construction bids" for the stage areas!

The two sites of the stage areas will be: Pooley (255,2) and Oak Grove (170, 170). There are currently two older builds at those locations. (with plenty of room for improvement!) Please take the opportunity to visit these locations and get a sense of the terrain and space at these areas.

Essentially, we'd like a large central area (perhaps an ancient Greek-styled theater in the round or a natural amphitheater) and plenty of seating/standing room. Aside from that, we'd simply like the whole place to look creative and cool. Feel free to experiment.

If you are interested, please submit the following to Jesse Linden via email at [email]jesse@lindenlab.com[/email]:

1) A mock-up of your proposed design (either actual models or photos).
2) Some snapshots of previous builds you have completed.

We will accept bids until 5pm on Thursday, November 24. We'll review all submitted bids and make our decision by Friday November 25 at 5pm. We will then announce the winner in this announcement thread. The Resident who wins this bid will then have until December 2nd to complete the final construction.

The bid award is $25,000L for the Pooley location and $15,000L for the Oak Grove location.

Thanks for your participation,
- Jesse