[OSM-talk] best way to map large areas

[Alex S.]

Robin Paulson wrote:
> i want to create some landuse=residential areas for Auckland, and
> they're going to be pretty big; what's the best approach?
> [..]
> 2. map it as several smaller areas, which overlap (seems clumsy)?

Not overlap - abut.  Break up the areas by some system you deem 
appropriate, such as per subdivision, per neighborhood, break at major 
streets, etc.